39. The Anxiety of Imperfection: Why Even Your Dream Life Won't Feel Perfect
It's 2 AM. You're not upset about something that happened. You're upset about something that
might happen. What if I choose wrong? What if I get everything I want and still feel anxious?
What if the dream arrives and I'm still afraid? This episode is for every woman who has lain
awake searching for a guarantee that doesn't exist.
This isn't about toxic positivity or "stop overthinking" advice. It goes deeper. Your anxiety
isn't weakness—it's a sophisticated, exhausting attempt to control something that can never be
controlled: the future.
Featuring research from:
Dr. Tara Marshall (decision…
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