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Podcast: Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Episode: When Perfect Is Just a Way to Stay Safe
Description: Let’s be real—perfectionism doesn’t always look like fear. Sometimes, it looks like being the overachiever. The one who’s always prepared. The one who gets it right. On the outside, it can look like drive, discipline, high standards. But underneath? It’s often something else. Perfectionism is rarely about being perfect—it’s about being safe. Safe from criticism. Safe from rejection. Safe from the feeling of not being good enough.If you’ve ever felt like you have to get it all right just to hold it together. If you’ve pushed yourself to impossible stan...