

Perfectionism Rewired
Perfectionist Solutions
How do I stop living in fear of failure? Why can't I stop overthinking? When will I feel good enough? Why am I so hard on myself? Why do I self-sabotage? Will ruminating + catastrophizing ever end?
There's a BETTER Way to Perfectionism, that's empowering highly driven, Type-A, ambitious perfectionists to OWN their perfectionistic tendencies instead of being owned by it. Perfectionism Rewired host Courtney Love Gavin (CLG) illuminates this in every episode.
Listen for fierce insights for perfectionists on exiting victim mentality, what self-sabotage *really is*, how to stop people pleasing without compromising kindness, overthinking, catastrophizing, ruminating and black and white thinking, so you can quit fighting against your perfectionistic tendencies and start enjoying the life you've worked so hard to create.
Perfectionism Rewired podcast provides answers to questions like:
- Self worth vs self esteem
- Why am I overthinking
- How to increase self confidence
- What causes perfectionism anxiety
- Why am i so hard on myself
- Am I A Perfectionist
- WTF is Interoception? Does It Build Resilience?
- how to rewire your brain
Being a perfectionist is very powerful. But only if you know how to leverage it. For more on optimizing your perfectionism go to https://courtneylovegavin.com
There's a BETTER Way to Perfectionism, that's empowering highly driven, Type-A, ambitious perfectionists to OWN their perfectionistic tendencies instead of being owned by it. Perfectionism Rewired host Courtney Love Gavin (CLG) illuminates this in every episode.
Listen for fierce insights for perfectionists on exiting victim mentality, what self-sabotage *really is*, how to stop people pleasing without compromising kindness, overthinking, catastrophizing, ruminating and black and white thinking, so you can quit fighting against your perfectionistic tendencies and start enjoying the life you've worked so hard to create.
Perfectionism Rewired podcast provides answers to questions like:
- Self worth vs self esteem
- Why am I overthinking
- How to increase self confidence
- What causes perfectionism anxiety
- Why am i so hard on myself
- Am I A Perfectionist
- WTF is Interoception? Does It Build Resilience?
- how to rewire your brain
Being a perfectionist is very powerful. But only if you know how to leverage it. For more on optimizing your perfectionism go to https://courtneylovegavin.com
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 20, 2021 • 14min
How to set boundaries
How to set boundaries as a perfectionist. Awaken, activate and accelerate your pathway to power today. This is what we do together inside The Accelerator. Liberate yourself https://courtneylovegavin.com/acceleratorINSIDE THIS EPISODE on How to set boundaries:Top misconceptions around boundaries, where 90% of the difficulty around comes from and how to eliminate itWhy you don’t need a reason or permission to set boundariesHow to set healthy boundaries from a place of love instead of resentment and controlWhat to do when you're unsure how to say no politely
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Nov 17, 2021 • 14min
Setting Boundaries
How to set boundaries without being a jerk a SIMPLE and NEW way of approaching boundaries that you can start practicing today.Make boundary setting a breeze and have it all: presence, peace, prosperity while being a courageous person. This is what we do together inside The Accelerator. Liberate yourself today and apply https://courtneylovegavin.com/acceleratorINSIDE THIS EPISODE ON SETTING BOUNDARIES:Why creating boundaries requires us to remove the armor of excellenceHow to set boundaries so that you truly feel peace, success, delight and satisfactionFresh ways to fiercely protect your emotional boundariesVisualization exercise you can do today to make setting boundaries a delight
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Nov 13, 2021 • 10min
Being Productive With Your Thinking
Want to be even more productive? Listen to this episode. Inside this episode on being productive with your thinking you'll discover. What's more important accurate thoughts or useful onesWhy questioning the crap out of your 3am thoughts is the most valuable thing you'll ever do.How to instantly flush the poopy thoughts Productive Questions to ask yourselfTake control of your thinking and have it all: presence, peace, prosperity while being a courageous person. This is what we do together inside The Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator. Liberate yourself today, apply at perfectionist.solutions/acceleratorPerfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Nov 10, 2021 • 16min
People Pleaser
How to stop trying to control what other people think and being a people pleaser. Discover how to handle other people's opinions like a boss so that you can live your life utterly unbothered.Break free of people pleasing and have it all: presence, peace, prosperity while being a courageous person. This is what we do together inside The Accelerator. Liberate yourself today and apply https://courtneylovegavin.com/acceleratorWHAT'S 🔥INSIDE THIS EPISODE ON BEING A PEOPLE PLEASER:Where the fear what other people think sneakily shows upWhy we put so much weight into other people’s opinions about us.The No. 1 place resentment comes fromHow my doctor client stopped people pleasing and overcame his fear of what his parent's think of his career decisions
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Nov 6, 2021 • 1sec
Seeking Validation
Discover how seeking external validation erodes your self-worth and how to stopStop seeking validation and have it all: presence, peace, prosperity while being a courageous person. This is what we do together inside The Accelerator. Liberate yourself today and apply https://courtneylovegavin.com/acceleratorINSIDE THIS EPISODE ON SEEKING VALIDATION YOU'll LEARN:Why agonizing over approval erodes our self worthHow need for external validation shows up for perfectionistsWhat happens when you don't heal external validity psychologyHow to stop seeking approval
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Nov 3, 2021 • 17min
Overachievers + Validaton
Why do achievements feel empty? Tired of white knuckling it? Overachievers, this episode names what you couldn’t explain... until now.Inside This Episode on Intrinsic Motivation You'll Learn:How relying on external validation keeps you in victim mentalityThe trap perfectionists fall into when they get into personal developmentSteps you can do to start cultivating intrinsic motivationWhy it’s critical for overachievers to develop an internal sense of self (Mamba mentality) separate from achievementsThe mistaken motivations perfectionistic people latch onto & how to redirectCredible Sources & Citations for Ep. 66Huecker, M. R., Shreffler, J., McKeny, P. T., & Davis, D. (2023, July 31). Imposter Phenomenon. Nih.gov; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585058/Burton, K. D., Lydon, J. E., D'Alessandro, D. U., & Koestner, R. (2006). The differential effects of intrinsic and identified motivation on well-being and performance: Prospective, experimental, and implicit approaches to self-determination theory. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 91(4), 750-762. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.91.4.750Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behavior. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227–268. https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327965PLI1104_01Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2015). Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior. SpringerLink. https://doi.org/10.1007-978-1-4899-2271-7Nepon, T. (2024). Perfectionism, Self-Image Goals and Compassionate Goals in Health and Mental Health: A Longitudinal Analysis - Taryn Nepon, Gordon L. Flett, Paul L. Hewitt, 2024. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/07342829241239997Ng, B. (2018). The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset and Intrinsic Motivation. Brain Sciences, 8(2), 20–20. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci8020020Milyavskaya, M., & Koestner, R. (2011). Psychological needs, motivation, and well-being: A test of self-determination theory across multiple domains. Personality and Individual Differences, 50(3), 387-391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j-paid.2010.10.029 If you enjoyed this episode, you gotta check out The Perfectionism Rewired™ Accelerator The only proven, neuroscience-backed fasttrack to taking the exhaustion out of perfectionism. Apply today at https://perfectionist.solutions/acceleratorPerfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Oct 27, 2021 • 18min
How To Stop Overworking and Boost Your Confidence
From fear of failure to obsession with control, this episode unravels the intricate tapestry that locks us into overworking and reveals the most gorgeously effective strategies to liberate yourself from the working too much cycle forever. If you want to break cycle of overwhelm ➡️ hustle hard ➡️ exhaustion ➡️ you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists, The AcceleratorWhen you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, leverage your strengths and create confidence that's bigger than Dolly Parton's hair with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!Plus, with concierge text coaching and one-on-one private sessions, you'll never feel alone in your extraordinary pursuit of excellence.Join The Accelerator today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/acceleratorInside This Episode On Overworking You'll Learn:How you can love working without getting burned out at work Why high achievers are so prone to overworkingThe long-term impact of working too much Identifying the hidden drivers behind overworkingThe role of perfectionism in driving overworking behaviors
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Oct 20, 2021 • 21min
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself
Your past doesn't define you, but your perceptions about it do. Discover how to know when you're secretly asking your past for permission and how to start giving yourself the green light to greatness!f you want to break the habit of being yourself, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The AcceleratorWhen you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, leverage your "flaws" as an advantage and create confidence that's bigger than Dolly Parton's hair with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!Plus, with concierge text coaching and one-on-one private sessions, you'll never feel alone in your extraordinary pursuit of excellence.Join The Accelerator today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/accelerator Inside This Episode You'll Learn:No. 1 thing that stops you from making progressWhat happens when you reach your mid 30s and have not investigated your thought patternsHow you can live from possibility and potentiality.Cycle of thinking and feeling that keeps people anchored to their past.Epigenetics and how your behaviors signal your genes.
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Oct 20, 2021 • 4min
Your Portal To Possibility
Welcome to Pretty Pretty Podcast! This podcast expands you past your limiting subconscious beliefs and gives you concrete, effective, breath of fresh tools you can use to increase your energy, dial-up your self-trust, move into embodiment and alignment with your gifts. If Mean Girls + Magic School Bus + Dr. Brené Brown had a three-way, their love child would be Pretty Pretty Podcast! I’m Courtney Love Gavin, a master certified life coach with degrees from Harvard and USC– and a former high-powered public relations executive working with the most powerful people + celebrities. I’ve taken all the best neuroscience, epigenetics, humanistic psychology and energetic tools and combined them with quantum physics to create a set of powerful practices and life-changing frameworks that will teach you how to liberate yo'self from the inside out.You are already the prosperous, successful, purposeful, empowered, confident AF human you’ve always wanted to be – you’re just covered up by all the conditioning from the patriarchy + other outside forces. This podcast teaches you how to get your power back + dissolve all the past trauma, emotional coding and thought loops that are keeping you small, and your drunk toddler (brain) running the show. Start listening anywhere you like, every episode is delicious enough to be consumed a la carte – find a topic that speaks to you and press play. Just by pressing play, your process of transformation begins!Create change at a cellular level by becoming a private one on one coaching client. To learn more about private coaching with me, book a free Awaken Session at awakensession.com or courtneylovegavin.com/contact
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.

Oct 14, 2021 • 19min
Sculpting Your Self-Concept
Sculpting your self-concept is a big middle finger to looking outside yourself to confirm, validate or define who you are. Choosing your own self-concept is saying new rules, motherf*cker! In the episode, I share WTF your self concept is, three core elements when creating it and how your own self concept affects your relationships, how you make your decisions and take action.If you're ready to take complete control and live ambitiously you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching for perfectionists The AcceleratorWhen you join The Accelerator, you’ll get instant access to rich resource library of neuroscience-backed tools designed to help you triple your progress in half the time, create time for what YOU WANT to do and relax sans guilt, with on-demand masterclasses, private podcasts, journaling exercises, playbooks, meditations and more!Perfect for the busy high-achiever on the go: 100% customized to you and dedicated to your growth. You have me supporting & guiding you every step of the way, so it's guaranteed you will create the exact results that you want.Apply to The Accelerator today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/acceleratorWHAT'S 🔥INSIDE THIS EPISODE:The biggest shift in my own self-concept.How to find evidence for the self-concept you desire.Why examining our self-concept at every level is so important.The difference between belief in ourselves versus our self-concept.Why challenging your self-concept is meant to feel uncomfy.My self-concept examples you can adopt to help grow your own self-concept.EPISODE CHAPTERS:00:00:00-Introduction and Purpose 00:01:32-Defining Self-Concept 00:03:10-Current Self-Concept Assessment 00:05:14-Self-Concept Exploration 00:07:24-The Power of Self-Concept 00:08:11-Overcoming Negative Self-Concept 00:11:04-Guiding Your Brain 00:16:59-The Inside Job
Perfectionism Rewired is committed to truth and accuracy through a perfectionist affirming lens, offering cutting-edge research on perfectionism, interoception + neuroscience, for the practical perfectionist who wants to enjoy the life they've worked so hard to create.