Perfecting Imperfectionism

In this episode of  Perfecting Imperfectionism , Certified Professional Coach Laura Meredith reflects on how heavy the past couple of weeks have been and how her perfectionist tendencies pushed her to want to navigate life, work, and her podcast in the “right way.” Instead of chasing perfection, she chose joy. Laura shares how she’s leaning into joyful moments as a way to break the cycle of perfec...

Perfectionists are wired to chase the next thing. But what happens when you don’t know what’s next or when you’re frustrated with yourself for not having it all figured out? In this shorter, reflective episode of  Perfecting Imperfectionism , Certified Professional Coach Laura Meredith shares how she caught herself falling into the cycle of rushing into the next goal, and instead chose to intentio...

If you’ve ever avoided starting something because you didn’t have enough time, energy, or clarity to do it  perfectly , this episode is for you. In this episode of Perfecting Imperfectionism , Certified Professional Coach Laura Meredith explains why small steps are infinitely more powerful than doing nothing, and how five minutes of imperfect progress can lead to massive transformation over time....

Perfecting Imperfectionism boldly explores what it takes to break free of the overt AND covert perfectionism that’s holding you back. You’ll learn how to interrupt the never-ending cycle of not feeling good enough, build confidence rooted in self-trust, and create space to connect both to yourself and who you want to be. As host of the podcast, I am on a mission to help ambitious professionals mov...

If you’ve ever put off a task and told yourself, “I’m just lazy,” this episode is for you. Procrastination  isn’t  about discipline. It’s often  perfectionism in disguise . In this episode of  Perfecting Imperfectionism , Certified Professional Coach Laura Meredith unpacks why perfectionists procrastinate, the hidden costs of delaying what matters most, and why waiting until things feel “just righ...

What happens when you stop relying on feedback, but still don’t fully trust yourself? In this episode of  Perfecting Imperfectionism , Certified Professional Coach Laura Meredith explores why perfectionism puts your confidence on trial and how to build lasting self-trust. Laura shares a personal update about navigating a major career transition and how her own perfectionism once kept her from embr...

Why does feedback feel so personal when you’re a perfectionist? In this episode of  Perfecting Imperfectionism , Certified Professional Coach Laura Meredith unpacks why critique can feel like a threat to your worth, the hidden costs of avoiding or over-internalizing it, and how to reframe it as neutral data you can actually use for growth. Through personal stories and practical strategies, Laura s...

In this episode of  Perfecting Imperfectionism , host and Certified Professional Coach Laura Meredith takes a clear-eyed look at what perfectionism actually is, and what it isn’t. Far from being about “doing things well,” perfectionism is a fear-driven pattern that keeps us stuck, drains our energy, and chips away at our confidence. Laura breaks down how perfectionism can show up in both overt and...

In this very first episode of  Perfecting Imperfectionism , Certified Professional Coach and host Laura Meredith kicks things off by sharing the heart behind this podcast and why perfectionism, even in its sneakier forms like overthinking, procrastination, and people-pleasing, might be the thing holding you back. Laura gets personal about her own journey from burnout and self-criticism to self-tru...