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Deep Thinking with Dr. Steven Stolz

Overcoming Perfectionism: Evidence-Based Strategies with Prof. Tracey Wade

29 Jul 2025

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Meet Professor Tracey Wade, an internationally recognized expert in perfectionism research from Flinders University. Her groundbreaking work has transformed our understanding of how perfectionism develops, manifests across different life domains, and connects to serious mental health conditions including eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Professor Wade's research has been published in numerous prestigious journals, and she has developed evidence-based treatment approaches that are helping people worldwide break free from perfectionism's grip.In this episode, you'll discover:The hidden difference between healthy striving and destructive perfectionism that most people missWhy perfectionism and procrastination often appear together (and the surprising brain science behind this paradox)Evidence-based strategies from Professor Wade's Cognitive Behavioural Model that can immediately transform your relationship with achievementCultural and familial factors that create perfectionist patterns—and how to break generational cyclesPractical tools for ambitious professionals to maintain high standards without the psychological cost

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