The Societal Pressure of Perfection with Thomas Curran
Today’s episode is all about the pressure of perfectionism! I’m joined by Thomas Curran, a psychology professor at the London School of Economics and the
Imagine if you could follow your ambition without drowning in it
... how much more fulfilling life would be?
That’s what Pause Purpose Play is all about – finding balance over burnout by setting you free from needing to be perfect, so that you can take action and get started with what matters to you, instead of getting stuck in procrastination and holding yourself back with self-limiting beliefs your inner critic tells you.
In this podcast, Michaela Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection, shares bite-sized learning around psychology of performance, habits, self-confidence, stress, anxiety, perfectionism, parenthood and couples relationships.
The podcast will mix solo episodes with guest interviews; diving deep into their professional zone of genius and learning about how they have found pause, purpose and play in their life and in their work.
Pause purpose play podcast - Latest Episodes
Soothing Shame with Compassion and Connection
Today we’re exploring an emotion. That ‘cringe’ emotion. That hiding-behind-a-pillow emotion. That fear-of-being-judged-by-others emotion. Shame. Join me today, and learn to soothe shame with compassion
It’s Not Your Fault if You Have ADHD
In this episode, I will share something I haven’t shared on this podcast before. My hope is that you will feel seen. I want to
Balancing Necessary Self-Care with Nourishing Self-Care
As mothers especially, we lack compassion for ourselves, and we don’t implement self-care even though we know it’s good for us and, better yet, that
Surviving Hard Knocks with Compassion
Sometimes life can be tough. We all experience hard knocks, and it always feels everything comes at you at once. It can be overwhelming –
Permission and Self-Worth with Sam Dhu
Do you give yourself the permission to look after yourself? In this week’s episode, I’m having a deep chat with my old colleague and friend,
Rest and Recovery from Stress
How do you prepare for a period of stress? And more importantly, how do you recharge your batteries after a stressful event? It is so
The Pressure To Look Perfect And Why Being Thinner Won’t Make You Happier
How do you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror? Today I want us to address the pressure that comes with looking perfect.
Allowing Time For Change to Happen
In this episode, I want to explore perfectionism and why it takes time to change. I also explore how patience is key to sustainable and
