Perfectionism, that nagging feeling of never doing enough, of never being good enough, guilt any time you practice a little self-care. Do you ever wonder where these feelings and inner voices that dog us come from?
It's a question I've given a lot of thought to and deep-dived into in today's Oh Health podcast with Elise Loehnen, author of her newest release, the NYT Bestseller, "On Our Best Behavior: The 7 Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good."
Join me for the latest episode of On Health as we explore the roots of perfectionism, being a "good mom," and being a "good girl," and discuss:
- Elise’s firsthand experience with high-functioning anxiety and its influence on the content of her new book
- The relentless pursuit of self-improvement and the longing to be "good enough."
- The idea of "Hungry Ghosts" and how so many of us have narratives and ideas chasing us that make us feel inadequate
- What it means to be "good" as a woman and mother, and why we deny ourselves certain pleasures that don’t align with this societal mould
- The meaning and significance behind "The 7 Deadly Sins", and the effect they have on women
- The art of balance and why it's what Elise hopes her readers will take away from the book
- Self-inquiry and how Elise is putting this into practice in her everyday life
- The wellness industry and the dangerous perpetual perfectionism and purity it pushes
- Changing the narrative to support other women rather than tear them down
Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow your host on Instagram @dr.avivaromm and go to avivaromm.com to join the conversation. Follow @eliseloehnen on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book at www.elisloehnen.com
