What Is Perfectionism Really Costing You?

🎙 Soul Recovery: Breaking Free from Perfectionism

Episode 3 — What Is Perfectionism Really Costing You?

Perfectionism promises safety. It whispers that if you just work harder, polish more, and never make mistakes, you’ll finally feel enough. But the truth? Perfectionism comes with a price tag — and it’s costing you far more than you realize.

In this episode, I unpack the 5 hidden costs of perfectionism:

💬 Connection — how perfectionism creates walls instead of bridges.

🎨 Creativity — why striving for flawless kills imagination and flow.

💚 Self-Worth — the way “never enough” erodes confidence.

🌟 Joy — how perfectionism steals simple moments of happiness.

🔋 Energy — the constant drain of living in survival mode.

We’ll also explore:

Why “comfort zones” shaped by chaos or criticism don’t actually feel comfortable.

How nervous system safety and small steps outside the comfort zone create real growth.

Practical ways to begin loosening perfectionism’s grip and reclaiming your life.

✨ Whether you’re a parent, leader, or someone simply trying to breathe easier, this episode offers tools and insights to help you shift from surviving under perfectionism to truly living.