Perfectionism and Addiction Are More Connected Than You Think — Here's How Chris Janssen Breaks the Cycle

Perfectionism and addiction look like opposites — one is about control, the other about losing it. But Chris Janssen has spent her career working at the precise intersection where they meet — and what she has found is that for high-achievers the two are almost always feeding each other. The relentless pursuit of perfect creates the shame spiral that drives the addictive behavior, and the addictive behavior creates more imperfection to be ashamed of. It is a cycle that standard advice about either issue almost never addresses because it treats them separately. What she shares with Stacey Chillemi about how to reshape the mental narratives driving both patterns, how self-acceptance and self-compassion break the cycle in ways that willpower never can, and the specific strategies for standing in your power as a high-achiever without the self-sabotage that has been quietly undermining everything you build will give you the most personally grounded and practically specific perfectionism and addiction recovery conversation you have encountered. The illusion of perfect has been costing you more than you know. This episode shows you exactly what it has been costing — and how to finally put it down. Dive into Chris Janssen's coaching expertise at and embark on your transformative journey toward personal empowerment. Pre-order your copy of "Grace Yourself" today! Launching on February 18th, this transformative book by life coach and author Chris Janssen shows you how to navigate life as a high-performer, shed self-sabotaging behaviors and addictions, and confidently stand in your power. Follow Chris on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook for more insights and updates:  Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices