DiscoverHeal and Grow with Creativity025 - Why You Need to Stop Blaming Yourself When You Can’t Do It All
025 - Why You Need to Stop Blaming Yourself When You Can’t Do It All

025 - Why You Need to Stop Blaming Yourself When You Can’t Do It All

Update: 2025-04-22
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If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling short no matter how hard you try, this episode is for you.

Renata dives into the often-overlooked connection between perfectionism, burnout, and unrealistic expectations—especially for neurodivergent, multi-passionate women of color. Living with chronic fatigue, chronic illness, or executive dysfunction which can make even the most “simple” tasks feel impossible—yet the pressure to do more never seems to stop.

This episode explores:

  • Where these high standards and impossible expectations come from
  • Why neurodivergent creatives are more deeply impacted
  • How self-acceptance and creative self-care can help you reclaim your joy

Whether you’re navigating autism, executive dysfunction, or just trying to give yourself permission to rest, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not the problem—the system is. This is self-care for creatives and your reminder to stop blaming yourself and start listening to your body, energy, and truth.

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025 - Why You Need to Stop Blaming Yourself When You Can’t Do It All

025 - Why You Need to Stop Blaming Yourself When You Can’t Do It All

Renata McElvany