The Mental and Physical Toll of "Perfectionism" | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #31

Ray Gillenwater talks with Shelley Wells about her experience with the burdens of perfectionism and how Starting Strength has helped her overcome struggles.

02:32 Shelley's PRs
04:17 Negative expectations for women
05:49 Comparing ballet and lifting cultures
08:29 Food culture around ballet
13:45 Advice for other women
14:30 Exercise as a form of punishment
20:59 Burdens of perfectionism
31:01 Physical changes experienced
50:02 Desire to protect the brand