Matt Shedd
Matt Shedd
Escaping Perfectionism with Bianca Hughes, LPC
Escaping Perfectionism with Bianca Hughes, LPC
Escaping Perfectionism with Bianca Hughes, LPC
Thursday 27th May 2021
Bianca Hughes, LPC, discusses perfectionism's toll on mental health and how therapy can help in 'Finding Help: Therapy, Recovery, & Community'.
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31 minutes
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Matt Shedd
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Insights with Bianca Hughes, LPC
There's a big element of control, because control makes you feel safe, and with perfectionism, there was a time where you didn't feel safe, and so you're going to do everything to protect yourself and protect your identity.
Ever felt like you're constantly chasing an impossible standard? In this eye-opening episode of 'Finding Help: Therapy, Recovery, & Community', host Matt Shedd chats with Bianca Hughes, LPC, about the heavy burden of perfectionism and its toll on mental health. Bianca reveals how the unrealistic drive to be flawless affects everyone, but in different ways for men and women.
The pandemic, with its enforced slowdown, has only magnified these struggles, pushing more people to seek therapy as they confront their inner critic head-on. Bianca shares her professional insights and personal experiences, making it clear that the quest for perfection often masks deeper issues of safety and control. Beyond her therapy practice, Bianca also hosts the 'Authentic Wednesday Podcast', where guests drop their perfectionist masks and share genuine stories.
This conversation is packed with relatable moments and practical advice, aiming to help listeners understand the roots of their perfectionism and the benefits of seeking help. Tune in to hear how therapy can be a game-changer in challenging the relentless pursuit of perfection and find solace in knowing you're not alone in this journey.