We're in the dining room today, chatting with Kim Foster Carlson about how she overcame perfectionism and improved her life. Her book, GOOD ENOUGH: How to Overcome Fear of Failure and Perfectionism to Live Your Best Life, is one of the best one's I've read yet on this topic and has a ton of wisdom for the autism parent. In this episode you will ... Continue Reading
ABP: Episode 27: The Myth of the Perfect Mom
We're on the couch today with marriage and family therapist, Nicole Burgess. Nicole and I will be talking about the importance of taking care of yourself as an autism mom, and why it can be detrimental to aim for perfection. Nicole specializes in counseling women and girls, and has lots to share about the unique challenges females face. In this ... Continue Reading
ABP Episode 14: Perfectly Imperfect | Why There’s No Place For Perfectionism In Autism
We're 'on the couch' today, talking about perfectionism and why it has no place in autism...or in your life. In this episode you will discover: How host, Janeen Herskovitz, overcame her own struggle with perfectionism. Learn how authenticity is the antidote to perfectionism. An exercise that will help you get more in touch with ... Continue Reading