S6 E4: Being Enough - Exploring Perfectionism w/Dr. Ellen Hendriksen

When will it ever be enough? When will I be enough? These are the questions people with perfectionistic tendencies ruminate over, oftentimes without definitive answers. In this incredibly informative and insightful interview, we expand our original episode on perfectionism (S2E3) with a top expert, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen who recently released her second book “How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists.” In this conversation, we discuss the nuances of identifying perfectionistic tendencies, how perfectionism manifests across different contexts, what therapy for perfectionism looks like, and stories that bring this important topic to light. This episode is timely and significant given the immense cultural and technological shifts in society over the past few decades that have pushed people further toward an obsession with optimization and productivity while also grappling with the concept and meaning of self-acceptance. We explore the pros and cons of perfectionism in a nuanced way, which is what we strive to do on this podcast.

Be curious. Be Open. Be well. The ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings Alexis Reid, M.A. and Dr. Gerald Reid, produced by Cyber Sound Studios, and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid.

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*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.

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