

Perfectionist Burnout with Dr. Tiffany Moon | 306
May 5, 2025
Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and author of 'Joy Prescriptions,' joins to tackle the common yet sneaky issue of perfectionist burnout. She shares her journey of breaking free from tying identity to achievement. Listeners will discover the hidden costs of perfectionism and the essential need for rest. Moon emphasizes the importance of redefining success through personal fulfillment rather than societal validation, and encourages embracing imperfection to reclaim joy.
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Tiffany's Perfectionist Burnout Story
- Dr. Tiffany Moon describes her burnout from striving for perfection and following a rigid checklist to happiness imposed by others.
- She realized at 35 that her life's achievements didn't bring fulfillment, launching her joy-seeking journey.
Learn to Say No
- Say "no" unless something is a "hell yes" to avoid burnout and preserve energy.
- Notice when you feel dread about commitments as a warning sign of overextension.
Reality TV Clashed with Values
- Tiffany's experience on reality TV caused internal conflict since it amplified negative traits she wanted to avoid.
- The reality show pitted women against each other, contradicting her values of uplifting women and connection.