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Podcast: The Colin McEnroe Show
Episode: The toll of perfectionism
Description: Perfectionism is on the rise among young people. This hour, we look at the impact of perfectionism on mental health and how to deal with perfectionist tendencies. Plus: what the self-help industry can tell us about our interest in perfection. GUESTS: Thomas Curran: Assistant professor of psychological and behavioral science at the London School of Economics and Political Science Tamar Gendler: Professor of philosophy, psychology and cognitive science at Yale University Kristen Meinzer: Host of the By the Book podcast The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Po...