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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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Mirror Reflections - Beyond Physical Fitness Goals
2d ago00:03:14Tap 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
1w ago00:03:24Tap 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!
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Family Spirit - Lessons From College Culture
2w ago00:03:31Tap 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
3w ago00:03:57Tap 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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Hockey Community - Fierce Players, Fierce Families
Apr 1000:03:22Tap to summarizeMy eighth and final high school hockey season has ended 🏒❄️ This episode is a small love letter to fierce girls on the ice, welcoming coaches on the bench, and the warm communities that grow in freezing rinks. It’s about pride, gratitude, and not wanting to forget these cherished times. ❤️Link to Girls Ice Hockey MoviesJoinTeamConfessions!
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The Cost of Guilt - Learning My Value
Apr 300:03:52Tap to summarizeEver notice how guilt can sneak into even the smallest decisions—like spending money on yourself? 💸 In this episode, I share a story about the quiet cost of believing I wasn’t “worth” the investment. From babysitters to yoga retreats, the lesson surprised me: sometimes the most expensive thing isn’t the spending… it’s the guilt we carry. Have a listen 🎙️Links mentioned in this episode:Doubt - How a Broken Camera Motivated Me to Recommit to My MissionLosing Money - From Financial Faceplants to Silver LiningsThrow Money - The Solution to Almost Every ProblemJoinTeamConfessions!
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Life Balance Check-In – My Personal Scoreboard
Mar 2700:04:29Tap to summarizeAfter weeks of scoreboard talk, I started wondering if there’s a kinder way to check in on how life’s really going. In this episode, I share a simple Life Balance Wheel I’ve been using to get a quick snapshot of my “game of life.” Curious what your wheel might reveal? Subscribers can grab the worksheet PDF and play along. 🎙️Links mentioned in this episode:You’re Not My Scoreboard - Who Gets a Vote?Strong Game Energy - My Personal PlaybookOne Post at a Time - Confessions' 100th PostJoinTeamConfessions!
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Strong Game Energy - My Personal Playbook
Mar 2000:03:03Tap to summarizeLast week we talked about life’s unofficial scorekeepers ⚾️… and that got my brain spinning. If life really is a game, what kind of player do I want to be out there? In this episode, I’m sharing a few of the “rules” in my personal playbook—from calling timeouts to trusting teammates and maybe leaving the wild pitcher in the bullpen. 😅 Check out what made my list. 🎙️⚾️Link mention in this episode:You’re Not My Scoreboard - Who Gets a Vote?JoinTeamConfessions!
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You’re Not My Scoreboard - Who Gets a Vote?
Mar 1300:03:21Tap to summarizeEver feel like someone in your life is quietly keeping score? ⚾️ A recent conversation got me reflecting on opinions, boundaries, and those moments when it feels like someone else is calling balls and strikes in my life. In this episode, I share a few thoughts about noticing the “scorekeepers,” deciding who really gets a vote, and remembering we’re all just playing our own game. 🎙️JoinTeamConfessions!
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