Clarissa Ong

Dr. Clarissa Ong, a clinical psychologist and co-author of The Anxious Perfectionist, delves into the complex relationship between anxiety and perfectionism. She shares her personal journey, revealing how perfectionism can be both socially reinforced and harmful. Ong provides practical strategies for discerning helpful from harmful perfectionism, emphasizing self-compassion. The episode explores how perfectionism manifests, including indecision and cultural influences, while offering parents advice on fostering resilience in their children.