The Exhausting Lie that Perfectionism Sold You

<p><strong>Summary:</strong></p><p>This episode explores the impact of perfectionism, societal conditioning, and hormonal changes during midlife on women's mental health. Dr. Natalie shares data, personal insights, and practical advice to help women love themselves and navigate this transformative phase with resilience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong></p><p>midlife, women, perfectionism, mental health, hormonal changes, self-love, resilience, menopause, societal conditioning</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key topics:</strong></p><ul><li>​Perfectionism and its impact on mental health</li><li>​The connection between hormonal changes and emotional well-being</li><li>​Societal conditioning and self-betrayal in women</li><li>​Practical steps to cultivate self-love and resilience</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sound bites:</strong></p><p>"Relearn who you are and what you want."</p><p>"Deserving love even when you screw up."</p><p>"You do not have to be good."</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>00:00 The Burden of Perfectionism in Midlife</p><p>03:24 Understanding the Mental Health Crisis for Women</p><p>11:29 The Impact of Hormonal Changes and Medical Misunderstandings</p><p>28:13 Reclaiming Self-Worth and Breaking Free from Perfectionism</p><p>36:18 Introduction and Disclaimer</p><p>37:55 Crisis Resources and Support</p><p><strong>Resources & Links to Connect with Dr. Natalie:</strong></p><p><strong>Learn to Love Your Story Coaching</strong>- ⁠<a href="https://learntoloveyourstory.com/">https://learntoloveyourstory.com</a>⁠</p><p><strong>Dr. Natalie’s Counseling Practice</strong> - ⁠https://nataliemarcounseling.com⁠<em> If you are in MN, book your free 15-minute consultation with Dr. Natalie. </em></p><p><strong>Facebook:</strong>⁠ ⁠⁠facebook.com/learntoloveyourstory<strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:</strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠ instagram.com/dr.nataliemarr⁠⁠⁠⁠<strong>Linked In:</strong>⁠ ⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/natalie-m-marr-psy-d-lp-6a9298147<strong>⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok:⁠⁠</strong> ⁠⁠tiktok.com/@doc.natalie⁠⁠⁠⁠</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p><strong>Mary Oliver's Wild Geese Poem - </strong><a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45587/wild-geese">https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45587/wild-geese</a></p><p><strong>Women's Health Initiative Study -</strong> <a href="https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/women-s-health-initiative">https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/women-s-health-initiative</a></p><p><strong>Understanding Perf