In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Menije discuss perfectionism and its impact on women, particularly in the context of motherhood. They explore different types of perfectionism and how it can manifest in various areas of life. Dr. Menije emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and embracing imperfection as antidotes to perfectionism. They also discuss how parents can help their children navigate perfectionism by teaching them to embrace mistakes and regulate their emotions. Overall, the conversation highlights the need to challenge societal expectations and redefine the concept of perfection.

00:00 : Introduction and Personal Experiences with Perfectionism

03:11 : Understanding the Different Types of Perfectionism

07:20 : Perfectionism in Motherhood: Fear of Not Being Good Enough

10:36 : The Role of Comparison and Social Media in Perfectionism

13:21 : Overcoming Perfectionism: Self-Compassion and Embracing Imperfection

19:28 : Helping Children Navigate Perfectionism: Embracing Mistakes and Regulating Emotions

25:25 : Addressing Our Own Perfectionism as Parents

More About Dr. Menije

Dr. Menije is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, CA and a leading expert on overcoming perfectionism and building an authentic life. She knows her clients can bust out of their comfort zones, take ownership of their dreams, and create a new sense of self. As the founder of Perfectionism University, an online platform for self-help courses on breaking up with perfectionism, her goal is to create a community where we can all unlearn Perfectionism and start our journey of embracing imperfections and owning our enoughness.

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