About this episode

This episode explores how perfectionism can hinder creativity and transform hobbies into sources of stress rather than joy.

Sometimes a hobby amplifies whatever relationship your nervous system has with uncertainty. If you've ever found yourself staring at a blank page, putting off a creative project, or feeling tense doing something that's supposed to be relaxing, this episode is for you. Today we're exploring why perfectionism can turn creativity into a performance, how complex trauma changes our relationship with uncertainty, and why your hobbies may feel more like a test than a source of joy. We'll talk about ...

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Herstich

Topics covered

• perfectionism
• creativity
• complex trauma
• uncertainty
• hobbies
• mental health

Keywords

• perfectionism
• creativity
• complex trauma
• uncertainty
• hobbies
• mental health
• performance

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