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When Perfectionism Anxiety Eats Your Identity | Burnout Prevention Strategies for Women
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High standards or anxiety masquerading as ambition? Work stress & nervous system recovery expert Cheryl Paris sits down with Dr. Carla Caturia to untangle the achievement trap—that moment when ambition quietly becomes self-abandonment. Discover the hidden signs: people-pleasing, defensive reactions to feedback, and a nervous system stuck in overdrive. Learn how perfectionism anxiety differs from genuine ambition, and find practical ways to reclaim your identity.
Cheryl sits down with Dr Carla Caturia to untangle the achievement trap and the moment ambition quietly turns into self-abandonment. We talk about the tells: always putting other people first, getting defensive with criticism, and measuring your value by awards, promotions, raises, or flawless performance. From burnout and overwork to the pressure of perfectionism, we map the difference between healthy pride in your job and the exhausting need to prove you are enough.
We also get practical about boundaries at work, because workplaces often reward over-responsibility with more work. Dr. Carla breaks down why “just set a boundary” rarely sticks without inner work, and she explains limiting beliefs as the untrue assumptions that shape how you see yourself and how you show up. To bring it home, she offers a simple nightly question that shifts you from chasing goals to building a life that actually fits: “Who am I becoming?”
If you want less work stress, steadier confidence, and a healthier relationship with success, listen through to the end. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.
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