About this episode

Dr. Becky discusses with Dr. Cassidy Freitas the impact of perfectionism on motherhood and how to manage it.

Dr. Becky talks to Dr. Cassidy Freitas about how perfectionism forms in childhood as a survival strategy, why it works right up until you have a baby, and what it actually looks like to loosen the grip without losing your edge.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Becky

Guest: Dr. Cassidy Freitas

Topics covered

• perfectionism
• motherhood
• childhood development
• survival strategies
• parenting challenges

Keywords

• perfectionism
• motherhood
• parenting
• childhood
• survival strategy
• mental health

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