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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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Summer Rewind #4: Rushing - 3 Ways I’m Going Nowhere Fast
6d ago00:02:50Tap to summarizeWhy does running late flip every one of my emotional switches? ⏰😬 On the way to my daughter’s appointment, I noticed micromanaging, perfectionism, and martyrdom all climbing into the car with me. This episode explores what rushing awakens in me—and the gentler, faith-filled response I’m practicing instead. 🚗💙 Plus, the humbling truth about how often we’re actually late!JoinTeamConfessions!
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Summer Rewind #3: Baking - What It's Taught Me About Being Both an Ingredient and a Baker
2w ago00:02:35Tap to summarize🍞 Are you an ingredient... or the baker? 😆 In this Summer Rewind, I'm revisiting a simple baking metaphor that helped me loosen my grip on all-or-nothing thinking. From control and teamwork to accepting different ways of doing things, this short episode explores what happens when we stop insisting everything be made from our recipe. 💛 A lighthearted reflection on growth, flexibility, and finding balance 🧁✨JoinTeamConfessions!
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Summer Rewind #2: The Dangers of Expectations - Do NOT Pass to Your Running Back
3w ago00:04:26Tap to summarize🏈 What if the people in your life aren't letting you down... you're just asking them to play the wrong position? 🤔 In this Summer Rewind, I'm revisiting one of the most helpful discoveries from my recovery journey: the surprising connection between expectations, disappointment, and relationships. 💛 A lighthearted look at football, compassion, and why handing the ball to the right player can change everything. 🎙️✨JoinTeamConfessions!
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Summer Rewind #1: Jenga - Being Nice to Difficult People
4w ago00:02:58Tap to summarize🧩 Ever feel like some people are built more like Jenga towers than brick walls? One wrong move and everything comes tumbling down. 😬 In this Summer Rewind, I'm revisiting a lesson about sensitive personalities, relationship challenges, and the surprising opportunities hidden inside frustrating interactions. 💛 A lighthearted conversation about kindness, patience, and navigating personality differences without knocking over the whole tower. ☀️JoinTeamConfessions!
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Poke the Bear - Parenting Teenage Attitude
Jun 1900:06:02Tap 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
Jun 1200:23:52Tap 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
Jun 500:03:50Tap 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
May 2900:02:28Tap 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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