Unwiring perfectionism + why we need to go from “stiff” thinking to flexible thinking and how this can help reduce anxiety & stress (with Poppy Jamie)

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Poppy Jamie, founder of Happy Not Perfect, a popular podcast and meditation app for anxiety. We discuss everything from understanding anxiety and the importance of self-compassion to the link between mind, brain and body, how to own and manage panic attacks and anxiety, and how to unwire perfectionism once and for all!  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/unwiring-perfectionism-how-flexible-thinking-can-help-reduce-anxiety-stress-with-poppy-jamie Get Poppy's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Not-Perfect-Challenge-Thoughts-ebook/dp/B089S7JGFH Follow her on Instagram: @poppyjamie OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BetterHelp (the best online therapy app): get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf -Boll & Branch, a fair-trade company that knows high-quality sleep doesn’t stop at your mattress: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com -NED (the CBD company I highly recommend): Get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 4:00, 35:00 The difference between flexible & stiff thinking 11:40 Why we should never compare our traumas to other people’s mental health struggles 13:30 The importance of acknowledging, not suppressing, how you feel 14:50 Why you should give yourself permission to have a “recovery day/week/month” after small & big stressors 15:42 The dangers of perfectionism 16:30 Why Poppy wrote her book Happy Not Perfect 17:00 Why Meditation doesn’t work for everyone 20:50 The dangers of black & white thinking 28:55 Why need to examine & challenge our core beliefs 38:30 Why we should be changing! 39:40 The importance of connection, curiosity, choice & commitment 48:00 Choosing between fear & love Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.