About this episode

Angie Berrett and Shirin Eskandani discuss the impact of childhood trauma on perfectionism and self-worth.

Show Notes: What happens when you achieve everything you've ever dreamed of and still don't feel worthy? In this heartfelt episode of Healing Doesn't Have to Be Heavy, Angie Berrett welcomes Shirin Eskandani, coach, speaker, writer, and creator of the Wholehearted Coaching Certification, for an honest conversation about trauma, perfectionism, belonging, and healing. Born in Iran and raised in Canada after her family fled the Iran Iraq War, Shirin shares how music became her refuge during chil...

People in this episode

Host: Angie Berrett

Guest: Shirin Eskandani

Topics covered

• childhood trauma
• perfectionism
• self worth
• healing
• belonging

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Canada

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