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Toxic Striving with Paula Freedman-Diamond, PsyD

Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast

CHAPTER

Chasing Perfection: The Burden of Societal Expectations

This chapter explores the intricate connection between control, productivity, and self-image, emphasizing how they contribute to personal dissatisfaction. It discusses the psychological impacts of societal pressures on body image and the constant chase for validation through achievement, particularly in the context of evolving cultural narratives around success. The conversation highlights the struggle of reconciling self-acceptance with external expectations, particularly influenced by social media trends and personal experiences with life-altering health challenges.

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