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Perfection HangoverAuthor: perfectionhangover
You know that feeling the morning afterwhen the high of achievement wears off and you're left wondering why it never feels like enough? That's the perfection hangover. We're a community of recovering perfectionists who've realized that the pursuit of flawless is a rigged game. The goalposts always move. The to-do list never ends. And somewhere along the way, we forgot that we're human beings, not human doings. Hosted by writer and creator, Melissa Blevins, Perfection Hangover isn't about lowering your standards or abandoning your ambitions. It's about redirecting all that energy you've been pouring into impossible standards toward something that actually matters: building a life you don't need to escape from. We tackle the messy middle ground between "crushing it" and burnout. Between ambition and anxiety. Between growth and grace. This is for the high-achievers, the overthinkers, the chronic self-improvers who are ready to stop optimizing and start living. No toxic positivity. No quick fixes. Just honest conversations about what it takes to achieve without destroying yourself in the process. Language: en Genres: Education, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Part 2: Why My PIP Felt So Much Bigger Than Work
Episode 12
Sunday, 26 April, 2026
In this episode, I share why my performance improvement plan at work felt so much heavier than a simple review. It pressed on old wounds from childhood, rock‑bottom moments, and a lifetime of feeling like I was always on “emotional probation.” If you’ve ever had work feedback trigger way more shame than makes sense, this conversation will help you see the deeper story underneath—and start to loosen its grip. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of childhood physical abuse, sexual assault of a minor, domestic violence, and a suicide attempt. Please prioritize your mental health and listen when you feel emotionally prepared. Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
