When tension comes up in a blended family, it can be hard to resist explaining your side or setting the record straight. I know that urge. I also know how much energy it takes when a disagreement keeps following you into the rest of your day. In this episode of Perfection Hangover, I talk about…
I built eight different websites in six months while also working on a book, a keynote, and this podcast. Coming up with something to do clearly wasn’t my problem. But I started wondering how much of that activity was helping me share the work I actually care about. There was always another sentence to fix…
Content note: This episode discusses childhood grooming, sexual assault, and a past suicide attempt. I thought I was writing a book about my life. Instead, I started noticing connections I hadn’t seen while I was living it. I knew my dad hadn’t been around much. I knew that hurt. But I’d always thought of myself…
You remember the school emails, the appointments, and the thing your boss mentioned once in a meeting. When someone needs help, you’re usually already figuring it out. People tell you they don’t know what they’d do without you, but you’re exhausted—and stepping back feels harder than continuing to do everything. In this episode of Perfection…
Content note: This episode includes references to childhood instability, unhealthy relationships, alcohol misuse, and a past suicide attempt. Growing up, I learned to expect relationships to end and life to change without much warning. For years, I carried those expectations into my own relationships, even when I wanted something different. In this episode of Perfection…
Being called “the strong one” doesn’t always feel like a compliment. Sometimes you’re getting everything done, taking care of everyone, and wishing somebody would notice how much it’s costing you. In this episode of Perfection Hangover, I explore the difference between being able to carry a lot and having a life that feels manageable. I…