Ditching Perfection

We can easily become near-sighted—cautious, hesitant, and consumed with what is right in front of us. When everything is in a blur, it is difficult for us to see the future with hope and expectation. Maybe you’ve been there… Maybe you’re there right now. If so, you aren’t alone. The Easter story reminds us that Jesus meets us right in the midst of our grief, fear, and anguish, and invites us to se...

We often feel like we have to be the sparkly one in the room. We feel the pressure to always put a smile on our face, while under the surface, we may be experiencing deep brokenness and pain. On this week’s episode, my friend, Mimi Page is here to remind us that as perfection-ditchers, we are free to experience a whole range of emotions. We don’t have to have it all together, and in fact, God meet...

This week on the podcast, my friend Lexi Tubbs-Wood is here. Lexi was a two-sport collegiate athlete and now works for WNBA team, the Seattle Storm. Lexi is no stranger to the pressures of competition. Yet, she has been able to find her value and significance not in her performance, but in her identity as a loved child of God. Lexi is passionate about seeing women rise in leadership. She is someon...

This week, my daughter Lulu is on the podcast! She is a dazzling sparkler who loves Chick-Fil-A, whale sharks, her family, and Jesus. Lulu believes that every day is “the best day ever” and she carries wisdom well beyond her years. I’m absolutely convinced that this episode will leave you with a smile on your face and a renewed sense of gratitude for all of life’s gifts.  In our conversation,...

We live in a Pinterest-perfect world where we are told we have to “have it all together.” For many of us, feelings of comparison and inadequacy creep in… especially as we try to balance family and professional life.  On this week’s podcast, my friend and mentor, Toni Nieuwhof is here to help us ditch perfection and embrace vulnerability as we try to balance the various roles in our lives. I l...

Anxiety stinks. Plain and simple. I have struggled with anxiety for years and I know that I am not alone. I talk often with friends who are dealing with anxiety too. Anxiety robs us of our joy and forces us to carry pressure that we aren’t meant to pack around. Today on the podcast, I am opening up about my struggle with anxiety, and how my counselor helped me realize that perfectionism was actual...

We live in a fast-paced world that can often cause us to feel exhausted, burnt out, and anxious. We clamor to keep up with others, wondering when “enough will be enough.”  On today’s podcast, my dear friend, Sister Maria Juan, is back to encourage us to reimagine our daily rhythms. Sister Maria Juan shares with us about her daily schedule as a Catholic nun. In our personal contexts, we may no...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the weight of the pressure to meet everyone’s expectations? Do you feel like you are juggling way too much and all of the balls are about to drop? Today, one of my best friends, Sister Maria Juan, is here to share with us about ordering our lives around God’s peace. She will remind us that we not slaves, but we are entrusted kids of God! You all are going to LOVE...

Oh my friends—I can't wait for you to hear this conversation with my friend, Kenton Lee! If you have have been dreaming with God about how to make a positive difference in the world, but you aren't sure where to begin, this is your episode! Perfectionism doesn't have to paralyze us anymore.  Kenton Lee is the founder of Because International and the creator of their first project The Shoe Tha...

Are you tired of hearing the voice that says, "You can't fail"? Are you sick of feeling the pressure to perform? If so, you are in the right place! Now is the time to ditch perfection and celebrate yourself. Throw yourself some confetti, and pursue your purpose, rather than trying to please people.  In the first episode of the Ditching Perfection podcast, Carly will share about her struggle w...

Welcome to the “Ditching Perfection” podcast: A podcast that will help you pursue wholeness in Jesus rather than trying to have it all together. Along the way, you will hear raw conversations and practical tips that will remind you to throw some confetti and celebrate yourself! Your inner critic doesn’t have to be the dominant voice in your life anymore.