
Escaping The Perfection Trap With Dr. Thomas Curran
From The Coca-Cola Compassion Lab by Katherine Twells
November 3, 2025 · 50 min
About this episode
Dr. Thomas Curran discusses how to escape the perfection trap and find genuine joy.
Perfectionism can never lead you to a life of satisfaction and enjoyment. If you find yourself in the perfection trap, your performance, perspectives, and relationships will suffer. Dr. Thomas Curran , the world’s leading expert on perfectionism, joins Katherine Twells to discuss how you can escape this personality that could take over your entire life. He breaks down the different types of perfectionism, how to find genuine joy, and the best way to reduce tension in your everyday routine. Dr. Curran also explains how perfectionists can take the first step towards a healthier inner self by embracing the power of good enough. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join The Coca-Cola CMO Leadership Summit Podcast community today: cokecmosummit.com Facebook Twitter
People in this episode
Host: Katherine Twells
Guest: Dr. Thomas Curran
Topics covered
- perfectionism
- mental health
- self-improvement
- joy
- work-life balance
Keywords
- perfectionism
- mental health
- self-acceptance
- good enough
- stress reduction
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Organizations: Coca-Cola
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