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085 SelfWork: Six Hurdles to Confronting Perfectionism and Perfectly Hidden Depression
Perfectionism is one of the chief traits of Perfectly Hidden Depression. We’re going to be talking about confronting perfectionism – the first thing is to realize you’re not going to do it perfectly. I’ll share other important hurdles to recognize as you begin...Perfectly Hidden Depression and The Suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain
Kate Spade was renowned for her taste and rock star creativity. A whole generation of women were caught up in carrying her bags or wearing her latest garb. It sounds as if she was a genuine, caring person — a loving mom and someone whose marriage was important...060 SelfWork: Unmasking The Pain Of Perfectly Hidden Depression
As promised, today’s episode is about peeling off the mask of Perfectly Hidden Depression (PHD). Thousands of you have listened to the episodes on PHD, and I’d love to hear from you personally. Email me confidentially so I can learn more from you! This...Perfectly Hidden Depression: How To Take Off The Mask Of Perfectionism
Perfectionism. Over-responsibility. Discounting painful emotion or past trauma. Chastising yourself if you’re not counting your blessings. Always being there for others, but sharing very little of who you really are, or what actual problems you might have. These...057 SelfWork: The Real Voices Of Perfectly Hidden Depression
Perfectly Hidden Depression (PHD) is a topic I’ve been researching and writing about for over three years, and many people have written me about their own experience with the syndrome. In this episode, you’ll here directly from them about their struggles...
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