The Perfectionist Trap: Eating, Control, and Burnout with Katie McKenna LMHC
Description
If you’ve ever said, “I’m either all in or completely off the rails,” this episode is for you.
Today, I’m joined by Katie McKenna, a licensed mental health therapist (LMHC) and certified nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic illness.
We’re digging into perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mindset—how it shows up around food, how it sabotages progress, and why being “imperfect” might be exactly what you need.
Topics Covered:
What perfectionism actually looks like in day-to-day eating
Why black-and-white thinking leads to burnout (and bingeing)
The myth of needing to “get it right” 100% of the time
How to pause and reflect without shame
Why the middle path is harder—but also way more sustainable
Katie and I come at this from two different angles, from my perspective as a dietitian, her's as a therapist. You’ll hear how those perspectives blend together to help clients navigate change in a real, doable way.
You can find Katie McKenna on her website here.
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