TAM+ Episode 54: Embracing Imperfection: Breaking Free from Perfectionism in Recovery
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.8 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 30 January 2025
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of The Addicted Mind podcast, Eric and Duane dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of perfectionism and its profound impact on recovery journeys. They explore different dimensions of perfectionism, from self-imposed standards to societal expectations, revealing how these can lead to self-criticism and hinder progress. Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, they offer practical strategies for overcoming perfectionism, such as mindfulness, self-compassion, and seeking professional support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has felt the weight of unattainable standards and seeks a path to greater peace and acceptance in their recovery.
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Key Topics:- Types of perfectionism: self-oriented, other-oriented, socially prescribed
- Psychological impacts of perfectionism in recovery
- Practical steps to combat perfectionistic tendencies
- Connection between perfectionism and substance use disorders
- Importance of mindfulness and self-compassion in recovery
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Addicted Mind Plus, the podcast where recovery, mental health, and wellness take the front seat. |
| 0:07.3 | I'm Dwayne Austerland, and joining me is my co-host, Eric Osterland, known for his insightful work on the Stuck Brain podcast. |
| 0:14.3 | In each episode, we'll dive into actionable, small steps to help those in recovery journey further along the path to wellness. |
| 0:22.3 | Our conversations are designed to be concise, typically around 15 minutes, though we may |
| 0:27.0 | occasionally delve deeper when the topic demands it. Our goal to provide you with practical |
| 0:32.0 | advice grounded in real experiences and expert insights to empower your recovery journey. |
| 0:38.7 | So whether you're on a break, on a walk, or just taking a moment for yourself, |
| 0:42.3 | join us as we explore the many facets of recovery and mental health, one small step at a time. |
| 0:48.4 | This is The Addicted Mind Plus, where your journey to wellness gets an extra boost. |
| 0:53.2 | So let's get started. |
| 0:54.5 | All right, everyone. Welcome to The Addicted Mind Plus. Eric, we your journey to wellness gets an extra boost. So let's get started. All right, everyone. |
| 0:55.3 | Welcome to the Addicted Mind Plus. |
| 0:57.5 | Eric, we got a topic today that is extremely close to my heart and something that I can tell you |
| 1:08.3 | that I have struggled with immensely. |
| 1:11.8 | Yeah, this topic hits home for, I think, both of us. |
| 1:14.7 | Yeah, and that's overcoming perfectionism. |
| 1:18.8 | I can't even believe I'm saying that out loud. |
| 1:20.8 | Me too. |
| 1:21.9 | So perfectionism, if you've ever felt like you're constantly chasing an impossible standard, like no matter what you do, it's never good enough. |
| 1:35.3 | This episode is definitely for you. We're going to unpack how perfectionism can hinder your recovery and most importantly, how to overcome it. |
| 1:46.5 | Perfectionism often sneaks into our lives disguised as a friend, |
| 1:51.0 | whispering that if we just try harder, do better, everything will fall into place. |
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