Perfectionism can fuel excellence or trap you in endless self-critique. In the finale of our four-part perfectionism series, psychiatrist Dr Christian Heim breaks down eight research-backed strategies that flip perfectionism from burden to super-power. Learn how to trade paralysis for progress, harness logic (and when to drop it), and even turn so-called “flaws” into finish-line advantages. If you’re tired of never feeling “good enough,” hit play, then keep the transcript handy for quick reference. Practical, compassionate, and yes, recorded to the soothing backdrop of birdsong, this episode shows you how to let perfectionism work for you, not against you.

#124 How to turn Perfectionism into Strength: 8 Science-Backed Strategies that Work

Welcome to the Dr. Christian Heim Podcast. Here we will cover a variety of topics from mental health issues to interviews and talks. Some episodes are specifically made for the podcast, others come from live recordings of lectures and speaking engagements. Video footage of these events can be found on Dr Heim’s YouTube Channel. 

Dr Christian Heim is an award winning clinical psychiatrist and public speaker. His writings and public lectures reference medicine and music and cover a range of topics – the mental health crisis, neuroplasticity, the pleasure myth, the neurobiology of love, healthy relationships as a protective factor – but primarily focus on how to get the right DOSE of brain chemicals to help overcome 21st Century mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, suicide, trauma, personality disorders and addictions. Dr. Heim speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority. His talks all combine science, music and large doses of Australian humour.

Live with mental health, love, and compassion.

#124 How to turn Perfectionism into Strength: 8 Science-Backed Strategies that Work

The Dr Christian Heim Podcast