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Perfectionism Rewired

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How do I stop living in fear of failure? Why can't I stop overthinking? When will I feel good enough? Why am I so hard on myself? Why do I self-sabotage? Will ruminating + catastrophizing ever end? There's a BETTER Way to Perfectionism, that's empowering highly driven, Type-A, ambitious perfectionists to OWN their perfectionistic tendencies instead of being owned by it. Perfectionism Rewired host Courtney Love Gavin (CLG) illuminates this in every episode. Listen for fierce insights for perfectionists on exiting victim mentality, what self-sabotage *really is*, how to stop people pleasing without compromising kindness, overthinking, catastrophizing, ruminating and black and white thinking, so you can quit fighting against your perfectionistic tendencies and start enjoying the life you've worked so hard to create. Perfectionism Rewired podcast provides answers to questions like: - Self worth vs self esteem - Why am I overthinking - How to increase self confidence - What causes perfectionism anxiety - Why am i so hard on myself - Am I A Perfectionist - WTF is Interoception? Does It Build Resilience? - how to rewire your brain Being a perfectionist is very powerful. But only if you know how to leverage it. For more on optimizing your perfectionism go to https://courtneylovegavin.com
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Episodes

3 Sentences I Use To Be Anxiety Attack Free for 7+ Years

If you would've met me 15 years ago you'd never would've guessed I'd: be able to relax all by myself, lose 50 lbs, be alcohol free and an athlete who boxes and runs half-marathons. Just like me, you have what it takes to be the perfectionist who's extraordinary. And you don't need a magic wand. You need to change your perspectives, paying close attention to the stories you broadcast in your brain. Start by learning from me and listen to this episode. If you’re committed to being stronger, happie...

Nov 22, 20226 minEp. 111

Why You Don't Want To Copy Brene Brown As A Leader

Activation codes to awaken the prolific leader within you. If you’re committed to being stronger, happier, braver, more resilient + want a revolutionary approach, I highly recommend joining the Accelerator, my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists who play to win today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practic...

Oct 21, 202211 minEp. 110

How To Lead at FULL LUMINOSITY

Smashing cookie cutter leadership, archaic paradigms of control, this episode is a call to exit the matrix of limitations and embrace the radiant, unique essence within each of us. If you’re like YES THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I WANT TO DO LEADERSHIP. Come Hither. My clients are ICONS (i.e. Gloria Steinem, LeBron James) and I‘d love to help YOU rewire your brain inside my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of...

Oct 14, 202210 minEp. 109

Why Leading the “Right Way” Makes You a LESS Effective Leader

The way you’re designed to LEAD is not the same as how Oprah or Sara Blakely is meant to! Embodying leadership the “right way” makes you a less effective leader. Discover how to lead in a way that's oh-so YOU and curate a delicious, titillating legacy, unlike anything the galaxy has seen before using Feminist Leadership principles. If you’re like “YES THIS IS EXACTLY HOW I WANT TO DO LEADERSHIP come hither. My clients are ICONS (i.e. Gloria Steinem, LeBron Jame) and I‘d love to help you rise ins...

Oct 07, 202218 minEp. 108

How to Trust Yourself in Every Decision

Are you constantly second-guessing your decisions or feeling like you can't rely on your own judgment? You're not alone. Many perfectionists silently struggle with self-doubt, that's why in this episode I'm giving you the ultimate tool to master the art of self-trust and exploring the barriers that hold our power back. How to Trust Yourself' isn't just a concept; it's a life-changing practice. Discover tools, insights and strategies to make confident choices every day. How to Trust Yourself' isn...

Sep 29, 202215 minEp. 107

Responsiveness: responding vs reacting

Are you taking on too much responsibility? Perfectionists fall into the trap of taking on too much responsibility, especially for other people's emotions, leading to resentment and burnout. Discover the difference between being responsive and making yourself responsible for situations. And the 3 Key Questions to guide your response-ability so you can offer support without losing yourself in the process. You can have it all: presence, peace, prosperity while being a courageous person. This is wha...

Sep 28, 202216 minEp. 106

Self Advocacy: How to stop beating yourself up

Are you your own harshest critic? That stops today. Discover the art and science of self-advocacy and discover actionable steps to stop beating yourself up. If you can’t remember the last time you stopped pushing, proving and worrying if you are "doing it right" — you belong inside The Accelerator. In 6 weeks you'll rewire all of that and be a ferocious tiger of self advocacy + strength --> https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator In this episode on Self Advocacy you'll discover: The foundat...

Sep 09, 202214 minEp. 105

Rapid Identity Reimagination: The Perfectionist's Guide to Transforming from Caterpillar to Butterfly

Why 96% Runs on Autopilot After Age 35 & How to Change It! Explore the midlife crisis metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly, a transformation every perfectionist, type A, and high-performer can relate to. Ready for YOUR rapid identity reimagination and to do the big BOLD things that’ve been on your ❤️ + mind for years? Your next step is applying to The Accelerator https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfection...

Sep 02, 202215 minEp. 104

Feeling Trapped?

Feeling trapped in the chains of performance and losing sight of who you truly are? In this episode we explore the pressures that make us wear masks and how to break free. Discover actionable steps to reconnect with your authentic self, embrace your true identity and start living a life that's genuinely yours using the analogy of elephants in captivity and their journey from feeling trapped to realizing their true strength. Just like these majestic creatures, many perfectionists are unaware of o...

Aug 26, 202210 minEp. 103

Tools For Grit, Resilience + Failure Tolerance

Mess ups, mistakes, uh-ohs are an essential part of the ecosystem of your personal evolution and NOT A PROBLEM when you have these tools in your arsenal. Learn how to raise your own internal standards on how you speak, think and treat yourself when crap hits the fan. If you're ready to rewire your mind and liberate yourself from the pitfalls of perfectionism, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists, The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich r...

Aug 11, 202213 minEp. 102

Failure Reframes for Perfectionists

Masterclass on reframing failure for perfectionists and exactly how to turn all your L's into lessons. If you're ready to rewire your brain and turn all of your L's into Lessons, I highly recommend joining my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists, The Accelerator You'll hit the ground running with 100% customized to you 1-1 coaching sessions and concierge text support, saving you years of guesswork bc your using proven frameworks that guarantee you'll succeed. Join The Accelerator today at https://cou...

Aug 03, 202219 minEp. 101

How To Podcast When You're A Perfectionist

Explore the power of devotion + perseverance in this milestone 100th podcast episode of Perfectionism Rewired. Learn how shifting from commitment to devotion is super helpful as a perfectionist doing new things. If you're ready to rewire your brain and get what you want in life, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists, The Accelerator With 100% customized to you 1-1 coaching sessions, concierge text support and a rich resource library designed for perfectionists, you'll save years...

Jun 29, 202217 minEp. 100

It Feels Icky...And that's OKAY

Who are you being when you're making high stakes decisions? Are you empowered? Are you coming from fear? Hear how I almost let an arbitrary goal obliterate my most expansive move yet. This is the unglamorous side of being a human when doubt drops in and the exact questions to ask yourself to not let doubt derail you. PLUS why doing what's best for you feels icky at first and that's okay. If you enjoy this podcast, I highly recommend checking out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists, The Accelerato...

Jun 22, 202214 minEp. 99

Lessons on resilience, authenticity and personal growth

When you clear the sh*t that’s keeping you from remembering your power - ANYTHING is possible for you. Plus why owning who you are always and everywhere is the key to permanent identity shifts. If you want to 4x Your Power to create meaningful results in your personal growth, presence, inner peace and prosperity without burning out, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscie...

Jun 15, 202214 minEp. 98

The Surprising Reasons Why Perfectionists Overthink

In This Episode You’ll Learn: The hidden and surprising reasons why perfectionists overthink 3 signs that you’re overthinking How to know when you’ve thought about something ‘enough’ 3 ways to catch overthinking On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time you felt like it? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, PRESENCE with the people you love or turning down the volume on self-criticism, Perfectionism Optimized , private 1-1 coaching gives you the life-long skills t...

Jun 08, 202217 minEp. 97

Believing You Are Valuable + Deserve to Take Up Space: Client Interview with Margot Van’t Rood

Today I’m joined today by my client Margot Van’t Rood where she shares how her experience with coaching led to a deep internal self-generated safety and ability to take up space. You’ll hear her say “Now I feel that I am valuable. I have value and it's not dependent on what I do. I'm not valuable because I did the dishes and I cleaned the room and I did these things. I am valuable. Period. Full stop.” If you enjoy this podcast, I highly recommend joining my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists, The A...

Jun 01, 202234 minEp. 96

Client Interview with Margot Van’t Rood: Choosing How You Want To Show Up In The World

Listen in to hear precisely what happens when you decide to go ALL IN and start betting on yourself from 1 to 1 coaching client Margot and how she continues to create meaningful results in her personal growth, presence, peace, and prosperity, all while avoiding burnout. Discover Margot’s secret weapons: self-compassion and acceptance. Engage in this authentic and transformative conversation that leaves no stone unturned. Gain insights into the often overlooked details that truly make a differenc...

May 27, 202247 minEp. 95

How to Overcome Self Doubt

If you want to 4x Your Power to Create Meaningful Results inside your Person, Presence, Peace and Prosperity without burning out, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, get LASTING momentum and find unwavering certainty, with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbo...

May 18, 202216 minEp. 94

4 NLP Power Phrases That Give You Instant Clarity

Neuro-linguistic programming tools you can start using today to melt stress away and have razor sharp clarity. When you're ready to access POWER to produce RESULTS in ALL areas of your life, all at the same time sustainably, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, get LASTING momentum and find unw...

May 16, 20229 minEp. 93

Should Shouldn't Supposed to

Should. Shouldn't. Supposed to. All synonyms for Shame. Join CLG on an exploration of beauty of shame and how to use it as a portal for your growth. When you get curious about shame and your shoulding- instead of running away from it- You begin moving from a place of true inspiration. You become FREE. Listen to liberate yourself today! If you want to 4x Your Power to Create Meaningful Results inside your Person, Presence, Peace and Prosperity without burning out, you gotta check out my 1-1 coach...

May 10, 20228 minEp. 92

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

How to overcome imposter syndrome using your limbic system (emotional center of the brain). Discover how your limbic system (emotional brain) and the neocortex (thinking brain) trigger Imposter Syndrome, making it hard to access the rational thinking part of the brain AND the S.M.E.A.R. Campaign™ tool you can start using today to precisely decode the pivotal roles Imposter Syndrome in your self-perception. Ready to rewire your Imposter Syndrome in 6 weeks? Apply to the Accelerator today https://...

Apr 23, 202221 minEp. 91

Advocate for Yourself

How do you advocate for yourself? What's self-acceptance? And overcome self doubt? Find out the answers to ALL of those questions (and many more) inside this juicy episode. You deserve to have the best thing in the whole wide world the gift of being Your Self. This is the gift I've given myself this past year. And it's the gift I want to give you too. You can only get it inside The Accelerator: Start your transformation today by applying here --> https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator In T...

Apr 15, 202225 minEp. 90

Why Your 10-Year Plan is Making You Miserable

Your life isn't a to-do list. Find out why a destination approach to your life causes unnecessary suffering for perfectionists, how to stop making yourself wrong for being unhappy with your accomplishments and specific tools to eliminate the incoherence inside. If you want to go from great to freaking amazing, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for overachievers The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designe...

Apr 06, 202216 minEp. 89

The No. 1 Perfectionistic Lie we all need to stop telling ourselves right now

How to deal with the perfectionistic tendencies and the rub of transformational REAL growth in ze most useful way. This episode gives you the ability to discern the type of growing pains you're experiencing and move through it elegantly-ish as a perfectionist. Also the difference between Talent + Skill, an intentional practice re: accepting your perfectionistic ways and having a reckoning with yourself bc you've signed up for growth and that means making mistakes. If you want to go from great to...

Mar 23, 202221 minEp. 88

How to Fast-Track Your Self-Acceptance

Do you you struggle with accepting yourself? I did and hated slowing down until I discovered these key practices for self-acceptance. If you're ready to take complete control and live ambitiously, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, create time for what YOU WANT to do and relax sans guilt, wit...

Mar 10, 202221 minEp. 87

How To Stop Feeling like you *always* have to Prove Yourself

Discover the subtle ways proving shows up for perfectionists and steps you can use today to break free! On paper, you’ve got it together— isn’t it time you felt like it? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, PRESENCE with your family on vacation or turning down the volume on self-criticism, Perfectionism Optimized, private 1-1 coaching gives you the life-long skills to finally feel as amazing on the inside as your life looks on the outside. Get your stress-free start tod...

Mar 02, 202219 minEp. 86

Top 5 Human Design Thirst Traps Perfectionists Fall Into

Human Design is fascinating AND full of thirst traps perfectionists easily fall into. Im laying out the Top 5 Thirst Traps so you are aware and don't go down the rabbit hole. If you're ready to own your perfectionism and live ambitiously, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, create time for wha...

Feb 23, 202211 minEp. 85

Imposter Syndrome Exposed: How Human Design Is Your Secret Weapon

The more you understand yourself, the more you’re able to take ownership of your perfectionism. In this episode I’m sharing what I understand Human Design to be, how I’ve personally used Human Design to help with imposter syndrome and overthinking. I’m a 3/5 Quad Right Sacral Generator (if you want to know!) If you're ready to take complete control and live ambitously you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access t...

Feb 17, 202217 minEp. 84

The Perfectionist Pitfall of 'Knowledge Will Fix Me': What No One Tells You!

Knowledge is power for perfectionists...until it's not. Many ambitious perfectionists operate under the illusion of knowledge being THE FIX, the answer, the solution when it's actually what's keeping you from peace, prosperity, presence and being the person you want to be. If you want to DO those big bold things that've been on your head and heart, I highly recommend checking out The Accelerator When you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-bac...

Feb 09, 20221 secEp. 83

The *Real* Reason Why Perfectionists Burnout (and how to breakout)

Explore the scientific reasons causing perfectionists to burn out and how to break the cycle. For over a decade, I burned out instead of burning bright, I felt helpless to burnout cycle and the best I could do for was learning how to spot the warning signs early. Now after 3+ years with zero burning out, I'm confident burnout does NOT have to be part of your life - even if you’re a Type A, super ambitious perfectionist with A LOT of drive and a dynamic schedule. In this episode, I’m sharing what...

Jan 19, 202218 minEp. 82
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