Reshape Your Health with Dr. Morgan Nolte 288. Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Chris Janssen on Recovery, Self-Worth, and Lasting Growth
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May 7, 2025 
Chris Janssen, a results coach and author of "Grace Yourself," specializes in guiding perfectionists through self-sabotage. In this discussion, he unravels the hidden struggles of high achievers, addressing how societal pressures impact self-worth. Janssen shares transformative coaching tools and personal anecdotes about sobriety and recovery from perfectionism. He emphasizes the power of community, the significance of self-acceptance, and practical strategies for fostering emotional well-being, urging listeners to challenge negative beliefs and embrace growth.
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Perfectionism vs. High Achievement
- High achievers differ from perfectionists because achievers adapt tactics to reach goals, while perfectionists may abandon goals if perfection fails.
- Recognizing this can help people persist by prioritizing outcomes over perfect processes.
Chris Janssen's Sobriety Journey
- Chris Janssen shares how her recovery journey from alcoholism began at 37 after struggling for years with moderation.
- Her honesty about shame and eventual acceptance highlights the complex path to sobriety.
Tipping Point At 3 AM
- Chris describes her tipping point where alcohol shame dissolved at a first AA meeting at 3 a.m.
- She realized she was deserving of recovery, sparking a lifelong sobriety journey.