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Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr
Hosted by Mags DePetris · EN
As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging - perfectionist - martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfection can paralyze me, and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin' gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.
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Poke the Bear - Parenting Teenage Attitude
4d ago00:06:02Tap to summarize🐻 Ever find yourself avoiding conflict just to keep the peace? Same. In this season finale, I'm confessing a growing temptation to stop "poking the bear" when teenage attitudes come roaring out of hibernation. 😬 From eye rolls to lip, we're talking about the difference between preserving serenity and permitting disrespect. 💛 A lighthearted look at parenting, boundaries, and why raising kind humans sometimes requires waking the grizzly. 🐾Links mentioned in this episode:Explanations vs. ExcusesJoinTeamConfessions!
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Confessions Conversations: Christine & Dave, Part III
2w ago00:23:52Tap to summarize💛 What happens when the hardest chapter isn’t yours—but your child’s? In this final conversation with Christine and Dave, we explore the complicated space between fear, courage, healing, and hope. 🌱 Through an unforgettable family story, we talk about resilience, support, and the quiet ways people help us find our footing again. 💫 A heartfelt conversation about love, community, and what healing can look like when there’s no roadmap. 🎙️Episodes mentioned in this post:Part IPart IIJoinTeamConfessions!
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Kids and Body Image - A Lesson That Stuck
3w ago00:03:50Tap to summarizeOne sentence from a friend completely changed how I think about comments regarding kids’ bodies 💭❤️ In this episode, I’m reflecting on body image, parenting, and why even well-meaning remarks about appearance can stay with children for years 👀 From awkward compliments to lasting impressions, this conversation explores the words kids may quietly carry with them.JoinTeamConfessions!
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Letting Go of Tension - Starting With My Face
4w ago00:02:28Tap to summarizeApparently my forehead has been keeping receipts 😅🪞 In this episode, I’m reflecting on stress, tension, “11 lines,” and the surprising connection between our faces and our moods 💭✨ From grimace lines to laugh lines, this episode explores what it might look like to soften up a little—inside and out 💛🎧JoinTeamConfessions!
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Confessions Conversations: Christine & Dave, Part II
May 2200:15:18Tap to summarizeWhat happens when life flips the script overnight? 🎙️💔 In Part II of this heartfelt conversation, Christine & Dave share reflections on job loss, vulnerability, resilience, and learning how to “do hard better” together ❤️🌊 There’s honesty, humor, a few hard-earned lessons, and plenty of moments that might leave you quietly nodding along 🎧Link mentioned in this episode:Confessions Conversations: Christine & Dave, Part IJoinTeamConfessions!
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Mirror Reflections - Beyond Physical Fitness Goals
May 1500:03:14Tap to summarizeGym mirrors and I have never exactly been best friends 😅🪞 In this episode, a thoughtful conversation with a friend gets me wondering if my self-acceptance might need some strengthening 💪❤️ From awkward reflections to quiet recovery reps, this one explores the surprising connection between fitness, compassion, and learning to see ourselves a little differently ✨JoinTeamConfessions!
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Thriving vs. Surviving - Finding Better Light
May 800:03:24Tap to summarizeConfessions post #400 🌞 Two identical plants. Same water. Same house. But one thrived… and the other barely survived. 🌿 That small difference got me thinking about how environment, awareness, and tiny shifts can change the way we grow. In this episode, I reflect on the journey from surviving to thriving—and how sometimes the answer is simply finding better light. 💚JoinTeamConfessions!
Transcribe →Family Spirit - Lessons From College Culture
May 100:03:31Tap to summarizeA random 4AM thought led me down an unexpected path: what if families had their own version of college school spirit? 🎓 In this episode, I reflect on the culture some universities create—and how that same sense of pride, loyalty, and belonging might show up at home. A lighthearted look at parenting, family memories, and the hope that our kids someday feel proud to be alumni of the place they grew up. ❤️JoinTeamConfessions!
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Productivity and Guilt - Letting Go of Constant Busyness
Apr 2400:03:57Tap to summarizeFor years I ran at full speed keeping life on track for our family. Now that things are quieter, something surprising keeps showing up—guilt when I’m not being productive. 😅 In this episode, I reflect on learning (very slowly) to sit in a moment of peace without immediately jumping up to do laundry. A small conversation about busyness, identity, and giving ourselves permission to just breathe. 🌿JoinTeamConfessions!
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Confessions Conversations: Christine & Dave Part I
Apr 1700:27:21Tap to summarizeSometimes life delivers news that stops everything. In this first Confessions Conversation, I sit down with my friends Christine and Dave to reflect on the moment their world shifted in 2019. What followed was fear, unexpected kindness, quiet strength, and a lot of learning as they found their way forward together. Part I of a heartfelt conversation about partnership, perspective, and the people who show up when life gets hard. ❤️Links to Christine's inspired work:Info about c2 and the Community CallAbout c2 Care RedefinedJoinTeamConfessions!
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