The Price of Perfectionism in Jiu Jitsu
Description
Perfectionism might feel like discipline — but in reality, it’s one of the biggest blocks to progress, energy, and joy on the mats. In this episode, I break down the hidden costs of perfectionism for female athletes, from the mental stress it creates to the physical toll it takes on recovery and performance. You’ll learn evidence-based strategies to step out of burnout and back into flow, and I’ll share how you can experience this shift firsthand at my upcoming Performance Immersion Retreat: Becoming Unperfect in Dallas-Fort Worth, April 30 – May 2, 2026.
If you’ve been grinding on empty, this episode will remind you that the path to progress isn’t about being perfect — it’s about becoming unperfect.
What You'll Learn:
The mental toll of perfectionism: how it fuels anxiety, comparison, and self-doubt (backed by research in psychology).
- The physical price of perfectionism: its impact on cortisol, recovery, injury risk, and sleep.
- The emotional & spiritual disconnect that robs athletes of joy and flow on the mats.
- Why perfectionism keeps you stuck — and how to reframe discipline as presence, resilience, and compassion.
- How the Performance Immersion Retreat: Becoming Unperfect is creating a space for female athletes to recharge their mind, body, and spirit.
Episode Resources:
Join me and an incredible community of women for a 3-day reset of training, recovery, and self-care at the Performance Immersion Retreat: Becoming Unperfect.
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | April 30 – May 2, 2026
💜 Limited spots available — save yours here:https://www.bodybyboss.com/pir
Podcast Links:
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