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Lessons in Letting Go: Perfectionism Isn’t Protection
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Perfectionism loves to lie to us—it says, “If it’s flawless, you’ll finally be safe from criticism.” But the truth is, perfectionism doesn’t protect you—it prevents you.
In this episode of Have a Cup of Johanny, I share what letting go of perfectionism has taught me as a writer, soldier, and creative woman. From the late-night rewrites that nearly drained the joy out of The Ordinary Bruja to learning that my worth isn’t measured by polish, this conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by their own standards.
You’ll also hear about my favorite chipped mug—a reminder that imperfection is where the beauty really lives. Inspired by The Parable of the Chipped Mug, this story helped me see that what’s cracked can still carry warmth, purpose, and love.
✨ The Ordinary Bruja is officially out now! It’s a story about identity, belief, and self-trust—a reminder that you don’t need to be perfect to be powerful.
Order your copy today and step into Marisol’s world of Dominican magic and self-discovery:
If today’s episode hit you in the chest the way it hit me, don’t just walk away—walk toward something that reflects you.
Subscribe to the podcast, hit that YouTube channel for the behind-the-scenes, and if you’re ready to read a story about what it really means to come home to yourself—
👉🏽 Preorder The Ordinary Bruja.
https://haveacupofjohanny.com/product/the-ordinary-bruja-book-one-of-las-cerradoras-series-j-e-ortega/
It’s about a Dominican-American bruja who’s been running from herself her whole life until ancestral magic, generational wounds, and a haunted-ass hill force her to face the truth.
If you’ve ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or like you don’t fit anywhere, you’re exactly who this story was written for.
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Because becoming who you are is the bravest kind of magic.
Chapters
1. Welcome And Monthly Theme (00:00:00)
2. The Ordinary Bruja: From Micro To Novel (00:00:42)
3. Release Details And Audiobook Plans (00:03:36)
4. Naming Perfectionism And Its Roots (00:04:22)
5. Army, School, Motherhood, And Writing (00:06:31)
6. Art As Connection, Not Armor (00:08:24)
7. The Parable Of The Chipped Mug (00:10:13)
8. Beauty Standards And Assigned Value (00:14:58)
9. Personal Imperfection And Worth (00:17:24)
10. The Bonus Chapter Typo Dilemma (00:21:09)
11. Cost Of Chasing Perfect (00:24:35)
12. Permission To Be In Process (00:26:33)
13. Proof Over Perfection In Publishing (00:28:02)
14. Indie Author Flexibility And Grace (00:31:00)
15. Magic Flows When Control Lets Go (00:32:48)
16. Practical Takeaways And Self-Check (00:34:05)
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