Thomas Greenspon
Psychologist, therapist, and author of 'What to Do When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough' and 'Moving Past Perfect'. Shares perspective and advice on how to manage perfectionism.
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Nov 16, 2022 • 55min
Digging Deeper on Perfectionism
Many high performers go through their working lives struggling with perfectionism and not even realizing it - or not understanding why they have such a need to achieve. In this episode, we continue the conversation around the roots of perfectionism, how to know if it is a problem, and what we can do about it. Host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with licensed psychologist Thomas Greenspon about the research around perfectionism and how it starts when we are young. Then we hear from Eleanor Beaton, an author, leadership expert, and founder of SafiMedia, who shares her own story of perfectionism, deeply rooted in her childhood, and her relationship with her parents and her own identity.
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May 28, 2025 • 31min
The Roots of Perfectionism and How We Can Change
Thomas Greenspon, a psychologist and author, dives deep into the world of perfectionism, shedding light on its origins and effects on mental health. He discusses how perfectionism can both fuel success and lead to detrimental anxiety, revealing a complex relationship with self-esteem. Greenspon explores childhood influences that shape perfectionistic behaviors and critiques societal pressures that glorify this mindset. He emphasizes the importance of fostering a nurturing environment, especially for parents, to promote unconditional love and acceptance of mistakes.
