The High-Achiever’s Guide to Psychological Flexibility with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona PsyD, Pt. I

About this episode

Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona discusses how psychological flexibility can help high achievers overcome perfectionism and anxiety.

Perfectionism and anxiety trap us in an exhausting cycle that drains happiness. Life agility requires psychological flexibility: choosing actions based on values rather than reacting. Accepting discomfort frees high achievement from stress, turning it into joy. To discover how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy functions, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, an author and licensed psychologist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Z breaks down the core practice of her book, Acceptance and Commitment Skills for Perfectionism and High-Achieving Behaviors. She explores how those struggling with anxiety and perfectionism can build the psychological flexibility needed to thrive. Like what you're hearing? WANT MORE SOUND IDEAS FOR DEEPER THINKING? Check out More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness bonus content available exclusively on https://harvestinghappiness.substack.com/ and https://medium.com/@HarvestingHappiness .

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Cypers Kamen

Guest: Dr Patricia Zurita Ona

Topics covered

• psychological flexibility
• perfectionism
• anxiety
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• high achievement

Keywords

• life agility
• values-based actions
• stress
• joy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Acceptance and Commitment Skills for Perfectionism and High-Achieving Behaviors

Books & works: The High-Achiever’s Guide to Psychological Flexibility, Acceptance and Commitment Skills for Perfectionism and High-Achieving Behaviors, More Mental Fitness by Harvesting Happiness

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