The PROBLEM with trying to be PERFECT

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The gang is back with all 4 of us today! This was a fun one to start and then we got serious talking about our own experiences with perfectionism and what has helped us battle this pressure. We share humorous anecdotes about parenting and the challenges of maintaining a perfect image, while also emphasizing the importance of embracing imperfection and authenticity. 

Our conversation delves into the subjective nature of perfection and how it affects mental health, ultimately encouraging listeners to accept themselves as they are. We also explore the impact of these pressures on self-image and the need for an 'imperfection movement' to encourage openness and acceptance among individuals, especially mothers. Who’s with us?!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

02:28 Exploring Perfectionism

05:21 Generational Perspectives on Parenting

08:09 Humor and Miscommunication in Everyday Life

10:53 The Imperfection of Professionals

13:36 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

15:55 Navigating Perfectionism in Parenting and Life

27:14 The Illusion of Perfection in Social Media

36:01 Embracing Authenticity and Messiness

39:45 The Illusion of Perfection

41:42 Vulnerability and Connection

44:28 The Pressure of Parenting

48:13 Celebrating Achievements and Personal Stories

52:05 Embracing Imperfection

55:50 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Whitney Heins is a mom of 2, a lifelong runner, a VDOT-certified running coach for moms who run, and founder of the resource, themotherrunners.com. When training for her first marathon as a mom, she found a dearth of information related to running and motherhood. She also felt extremely isolated as a new mom. As a former TV journalist and a freelance writer she decided to use her skills to fill the void with an online resource and community, called The Mother Runners. Whitney also recognized a need for run coaches who understood the demands of motherhood, so she also became a running coach—unearthing a passion for helping moms reap the rewards and empowerment of running. Coming out of a long injury cycle, she ran a 2:54 marathon and 1:20 half marathon in her 40s. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, two kids, and three dogs.

• www.themotherrunners.com
• Instagram: @themotherrunners
• YouTube: The Mother Runners
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