The Real Reason You’re a Perfectionist (It’s Not What You Think) episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 13, 2025 · 7 MIN

The Real Reason You’re a Perfectionist (It’s Not What You Think)

from Hopeful and Wholesome: Wellness, Nutrition, Inner Healing and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs · host Hope Pedraza

Send us Fan MailWhat if your perfectionism isn’t really about being perfect…What if it’s about control?What if it's acutally a mask for control, shame & avoidance?In this week’s Magnetic Minute of Hope, I’m sharing a big realization I had recently that cracked something open in me: I’ve spent years calling myself a “recovering perfectionist”… But underneath that, perfectionism was a deep desire to control the outcome, So I could avoid shame, judgment, and rejection.This episode is a powerful reframe for the high-achieving woman who’s exhausted from trying to hold it all together.If you’ve ever found yourself:Trying to “get it right” so no one can criticize youAvoiding visibility until it’s flawlessHustling for approval instead of rooted self-trustThis is your loving interruption.Let’s talk about what it means to feel safe being seen in process, how to release the grip of control, and why your power is in the becoming, not the performance.You don’t have to be perfect to be worthy. You just have to be real.✨If today’s message hit something real, you’ll love my free quiz, The Energy Leak Locator. It’s designed to help you uncover the hidden patterns draining your energy so you can reclaim your power and feel aligned in your body and business. Grab it now HERE.Connect with me on Instagram and tell me what you think!For some more free resources to help you on your journey, click HERE to download my Guide to Seed Cycling and HERE for my guide on Minerals for Chakra Balancing and Longevity (a personal favorite because mineral balancing is my jam!)

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 13, 2025

Embed this episode

Send us Fan Mail What if your perfectionism isn’t really about being perfect… What if it’s about control?What if it's acutally a mask for control, shame & avoidance? In this week’s Magnetic Minute of Hope, I’m sharing a big realization I had recently that cracked something open in me: I’ve spent years calling myself a “recovering perfectionist”… But underneath that, perfectionism was a deep desire to control the outcome, So I could avoid shame, judgment, and rejection. This episode i...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

NOW PLAYING

The Real Reason You’re a Perfectionist (It’s Not What You Think)

0:00 7:21

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Hopeful and Wholesome: Wellness, Nutrition, Inner Healing and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this Hopeful and Wholesome: Wellness, Nutrition, Inner Healing and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs episode published?

This episode was published on June 13, 2025.

Can I download this Hopeful and Wholesome: Wellness, Nutrition, Inner Healing and Self-Improvement for High Achieving Women and Entrepreneurs episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!