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#891 The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran (Part 1)
Professor Thomas Curran is (among many impressive titles) a 'perfectionist expert'. He unpacks the 'what, why, where, who, and how' of perfectionism in part 1 of this compelling discussion with Dr Justin Coulson. Part 2 of this conversation can be found here.
Today's conversation covers:
What is perfectionism?
The link between mental health challenges and perfectionism
Perfectionism in children - genetics or environmental?
The 3 types of perfectionism
Intergenerational transmission of perfectionistic tendencies
The challenging cycle of self-defeat
The Perfection Trap Thomas Curran's new book…
The skinny
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