Unleashed and Unstoppable Acknowledging Breakdown to Reverse Perfectionism
Sep 4, 2025
Breakdowns are a natural part of leadership and relationships, and recognizing them is key to growth. Self-reflection and curiosity transform misunderstandings into better communication. The podcast emphasizes modeling positive behaviors to impact family and team dynamics positively. Acknowledging imperfections fosters a forgiving and empowering mindset. The hosts share practical tips for overcoming assumptions and turning negativity into actionable positivity, stressing that embracing flaws can lead to stronger connections.
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Late Call Revelation
- Alex shared her first “breakdown” when she was late to a coaching call and instinctively blamed external circumstances.
- She realized responsibility shift changed her leadership response and stopped finger-pointing.
Pause To Interrupt Reactive Patterns
- Pause and acknowledge the breakdown to interrupt reactive patterns and restore connection in relationships.
- Use short grounding tools or step away briefly to regain clarity before responding.
Defense Signals Survival Brain
- Defensive reactions come from moving into survival brain where logic fails and emotion dominates.
- Acknowledging your role shifts you back into higher brain processing and clarity.