When Perfection (And My Inner Critic) Gets In the Way

The Dysregulated Podcast

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This episode looks at what happens when perfectionism gets in the way of creating anything at all. Over the past month, I've been stuck in the repetitive obsessive-cycle of record, doubt, delete, repeat. Each recording felt...off. And my inner critic made sure I knew about it.

I talk through what it feels like, the hesitation before pressing record, the pressure to get it exactly right, and how easily the delete button stalled any progress I was making. Thankfully I am able to share the small shifts that enabled me to get this one across the line. Recording in a different space, lowering my expectations, and letting the stumbles stay in. After all, this is the most honest, real, vulnerable, raw, genuine and fair dinkum podcast on the internet. It doesn't need to be polished and "perfect"!

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Chapters

1. Opening And Honest Confession (00:00:00)

2. Winning Young Alumni Of The Year (00:01:29)

3. Perfectionism And The Inner Critic (00:03:40)

4. Feeling Like A Live Audience Is Watching (00:08:20)

5. Anxiety Cycle And Dry Mouth Spiral (00:11:10)

6. Why Publishing Beats Perfect (00:15:30)

7. Recording In The Car To Reduce Pressure (00:18:30)

8. Reclaiming Lived Experience And Next Steps (00:20:45)

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