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The Perfectionist Isn’t the Enemy: Awareness, Safety, and “Good Enough”
In this first episode of our three-part Parts Project series, we meet the Perfectionist with compassion and curiosity. Renae and Laura explore how perfectionism can be rooted in safety, survival, fear of failure, and fear of judgment—and how it shows up through the lenses of heart, mind, body, and soul. You’ll leave with a simple awareness practice to begin building your own “Perfectionist profile.”
What You’ll Learn
- Why perfectionism often develops as a protector, not a personality flaw
- The “hidden” forms of perfectionism: overthinking, procrastination, starting-but-not-finishing
- How fear of failure, humiliation, judgment, and rejection fuels the inner push
- Why growth requires failure (and why that can still hurt)
- How to spot perfectionism in the body (jaw clenching, chest tightness, shoulder hunching, headaches)
- How to start building your own Perfectionist Profile for awareness (Week 1 of the journey)
Episode Roadmap (what this 3-part series is)
This series is a three-week journey to become an ally with the Perfectionist:
- Week 1: Awareness — build your Perfectionist Profile
- Week 2: Healing — gratitude, compassion, and what it’s protecting
- Week 3: Integration — give the Perfectionist a healthier job and build new supports
If you recognized yourself in today’s conversation, start with awareness—not pressure.
Resources
- Purchase the 21-Day Perfectionist Journey HERE - https://renaemdupuis.com/product/the-21-day-perfectionist-journey-companion-workbook/
- Download the free micro-journey and build your Perfectionist Profile this week - https://renaemdupuis.com/product/perfectionist-micro-journey-1-awareness/
- Restoration Sessions (free + 48-hour replay window): https://renaemdupuis.com/restoration-sessions/
- The Pause Membership (preferred ongoing support + access to Restoration Sessions editions while you’re a member): https://renaemdupuis.com/the-pause-membership/