Middle Finger to Perfection

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE GOODNESS…“Maybe there isn’t an answer.” - Ashley“There is no perfect answer. There’s only our imperfect best response.” - Jenna“Awareness is about expansion.” - Ashley“The fact that no one moment will last forever is the one piece of comfort that we can hold onto.” - JennaWHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…All about that feeling when nothing is workingWhen we’re most likely to feel that nothing is helpingOur go-to strategies when all else failsHow to deal when you just can’tBringing awareness to our hopelessness and helplessnessLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…How Adria’s business and life have evolved since she was last on the show in April 2020Energetic differences between “pushing” and “calling yourself forward”The importance of understanding your neurotype and unmasking as a quiet leaderPathfinding versus planning and following the sparks ✨The revolutionary power of viewing your work from an animus perspective of co-creationQuiet leadership as a rebellion in itselfLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAdria Sophia on the webAdria Sophia on InstagramAdria Sophia’s Rooted CollectiveAdria Sophia’s Quiet Messenger podcastShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE GOODNESS…“We would rather have the familiarity of suffering than the uncertainty of what comes after letting go.” — Ashley“What are you already losing by not letting go?” — Jenna“Realizing that you’re not yet ready to let go is just as valuable as the process of letting go.” — JennaWHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…What it means to let goLetting go versus letting beWhen we choose to hold on and why it can be so hard to let goHow to know when it’s truly time to let go — and what’s on the other sideAshley’s signature letting go process of recognition, acceptance, willingness, rewiring, and actionLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonMap Your HeartShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…What’s on our summer bucket lists for 2023Our favorite things to savor in the summer as well as our favorite memories so far this summerAll about those unique pleasures you can only experience in the summerWhat brings us the most summertime joyHow we most want to feel throughout the rest of the summer LINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonJoin Ashley’s Summer of Sweet & SlowShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…How we experienced fun and freedom in the pastWhen those definitions changed for usWhat fun and freedom look like and mean to us nowHow to proactively change your definitions of fun and freedom through our Fun + Freedom Values InventoryOur #1 fun and freedom activities for the month aheadLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Where we’ve been during our hiatusOur latest and greatest personal and biz updatesCelebrating alllllll the highlights of the past 6 years togetherWhat’s ahead for us, the podcast, and the Eff Perfect FamLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…All about Megan’s work as a confidence coach and boundaries expertThe meaning behind Quantum Boundaries and the framework that Megan created around themUsing your energy to set boundaries for you without having to say a wordThe importance of knowing who you are – and who you aren’t – when setting boundariesHow Megan puts herself out there and embodies her main character energyLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonMegan Reed on the web@heymeganreed on InstagramFree EFT healing exercise for better boundaries from MeganShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Knowledgebomb after knowledgebomb from Mara, i.e. why we’re so excited to have her back on the show Mara’s journey as a perfectionist, people pleaser, conflict avoider, and approval + worthiness seeker in recoveryMoving from self-abandonment to self-partnershipHow to release judgment and negativity around having needs and being “needy”The relationship between sovereignty and getting our needs metLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonMara Glatzel on the web@maraglatzel on InstagramPre-order Mara’s bookShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Biggest adventures, accomplishments, and manifestations Best days, memories, and investments of the yearFaves, including podcast episodes, photos, and new finds – plus old finds that made a return in 2022The most unexpected surprises of the past yearExactly what we want to be on our best of 2023 listLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s Stepping Into Possibilities SummitMiddle Finger to Perfection Episode 176: You Will Never Be PerfectMiddle Finger to Perfection Episode 172: Being a “Good Human” with Dawn HammerMiddle Finger to Perfection Episode 174: The Magic of Microdosing with Julie’s HagenMiddle Finger to Perfection Episode 177: From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser with Tracy SecombeMiddle Finger to Perfection Episode 168: Are You Dreaming Big Enough?Publish With Purpose course with Sarah StecklerShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Why now is the season of rest6 essential types of restWhat each type of rest can look likeWhy each type is importantOur favorite ways to restThe easiest, hardest, and most needed types of rest in our livesLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE GOODNESS…“Our souls never told us we weren’t good enough.” - Tracy Secombe“If you make joy your priority, you will find the practices that are going to create your own alignment.” - Tracy SecombeWHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Tracy’s journey from people pleaser to soul pleaserWhat it means to be a soul pleaserTracy’s favorite soul pleaser practicesChallenges Tracy sees people pleasing creating in relationships – and how to overcome themHow people pleasers know when we are finally living in our purposeLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonTracy Secombe on the webTracy Secombe on Instagram @soul.pleaserFrom People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser book by Tracy Secombe on AmazonShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Our first reactions to being called out on our mistakes and imperfectionsWhere we’re still holding onto the myth of perfectionism – and where we’ve been able to release itWhat helps us let go of the hope of perfectionismOur biggest goals right now when it comes to releasing perfectionismWhy shooting for a B+ still makes our recovering perfectionist skin crawlLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s Awaken Your Joy journal prompt deckShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…What joy looks like for us right nowHow gratitude is showing up these daysWhat it means to decide to be happy – and how much our own happiness is within our sphere of influenceSteps we can take toward healing ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, and spirituallyThe power of taking time for self-reflection through journalingLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s Awaken Your Joy journal prompt deckShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Julie’s journey from working as a lawyer to finding her passion for holotropic breathwork combined with microdosingWhat balance really means and how the combination of breathwork + microdosing can help you find your unique version of itJulie’s advice for those of us who are scared to try microdosing for the first timeHow to avoid the influence of perfectionism on our spiritual practicesTips for letting go of control and not-enoughnessLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s journaling resources and workshopsJulie Hagen on Instagram @juliecyvonne - Use the code LOVE222 for 22% off any of Julie’s offerings!Share the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…How each of us is getting through right nowTending to your mental self-care by curating your consumptionMaintaining emotional self-care through identifying your source of releaseThe differences between rest and restoration when it comes to physical self-careWhy connection is essential in spiritual self-careLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s journaling resources and workshopsShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…What it truly means to be a “good human”Why being “good” is a living practiceHow releasing perfectionistic expectations for others can help us release unrealistic expectations for ourselvesElevating the good without falling into the trap of perfectionismUsing our breath to reconnect with goodness and gratitudeLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s journaling resources and workshopsShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Why everyone is so obsessed with journalingWhat journaling can do for usOvercoming objections to journalingOur greatest shifts through journalingOur best advice for newbie and experienced journalersLINKSThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s journaling resources and workshopsShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…The types of investments we can make in ourselves – besides time and moneyCultural and familial beliefs about investmentHow to know when it’s time to invest in yourselfThoughts, emotions, and sensations around investing in ourselvesThe parts of our lives in need of the biggest investments right nowLINKSAshley’s Find Your Purpose and Create your Dream Life Workshop Series on Insight Timer - Use code DREAM25 to save 25%.The Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s Awaken Your Joy Journal Prompt DeckShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE GOODNESS…“Getting into integrity with our boundaries is key to shifting out of burnout.” - Jenna + AshleyWHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Why burnout is everywhere right nowBoundaries red flagsSigns you might be entering burnoutWhy burnout is a sneaky bitchHow to know when you’re in — or out of — integrity with your boundariesLINKSAshley’s Find Your Purpose and Create your Dream Life Workshop Series on Insight TimerThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonAshley’s Slow The F*ck Down bookShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍 at shop.effperfect.com!

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE GOODNESS…“Dreams are the inspiration, and goals are the implementation that helps and supports us in getting there.” - Jenna“The duality of dreams is that they can exist in fear and excitement at the same time.” - Ashley“No dreams are wrong or right. They’re just wrong or right for you.” - JennaWHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…The difference between goals and dreamsWhat gets in the way of going after our dreamsWhat it takes to pursue our big dreamsHow to know if you’re dreaming big enoughOur biggest dreams for 2022LINKSAshley’s Year of AwakeningThe Quantum Coaching Academy (QCA) with thequantum.coach, Ashley GordonMelanie Knights’ Small Biz Snail MailThe Great Work of Your Life: A Guide for the Journey to Your True Calling book by Stephen CopeShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook 🛍at shop.effperfect.com!