Debra Theobald McClendon

Justin Dyer, a religious education professor, and Debra Theobald McClendon, a psychologist specializing in OCD, explore perfectionism within the Latter-day Saint community. They challenge the notion that church teachings inherently lead to toxic perfectionism, revealing the complex relationship between faith and self-worth. The conversation highlights the impact of church messaging on personal expectations, the importance of embracing imperfection, and offers strategies for parents to guide children in cultivating self-acceptance and resilience.