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I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power

By Brené Brown

This episode dissects the pervasive belief that our struggles with inadequacy and perfectionism are unique. We explore how this illusion fosters isolation and reveal the profound power of recognizing our shared humanity to cultivate connection and authentic self-worth.

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“This episode dissects the pervasive belief that our struggles with inadequacy and perfectionism are unique. We explore how this illusion fosters isolation and reveal the profound power of recognizing our shared humanity to cultivate connection and authentic self-worth.”

— Brené Brown, I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power

What it is about

perfectionism, inadequacy, shame

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of perfectionism, inadequacy, shame and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Brené Brown brings a credible and useful lens to perfectionism, inadequacy, shame, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Brené Brown

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