Lenee' M. Pezzano | Recovered Perfectionist

The Redeemed Perfectionist | Christian Perfectionism, Identity in Christ, People Pleasing

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I help Christian women break up with perfectionism and discover the life-changing power of God’s grace. Let’s face it:  You’ve tried to meet every expectation 😞 — yours, others', even God's.  But you're exhausted, overthinking everything, and wondering if you’ll ever be “enough." 😩 Every perfectionist knows the weight of these struggles. But what if God’s heart for you is different than you think? 🥰  Welcome to The Redeemed Perfectionist —the podcast that helps you: 🦋 Stop striving and start living in joy! 🤗 Live as a daughter who is fully accepted   in your perfectly imperfect condition....

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Lenee' M. Pezzano | Recovered Perfectionist

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leneepezzano.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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When Your ADHD Brain Feels Unsafe: Perfectionism, Faith, and Rest in Jesus with Emily Morrone | 034 07.07.2026

Have you ever felt like your brain is going in a hundred directions at once — while your inner critic keeps telling you that you are not doing enough, not obeying fast enough, or not measuring up spiritually? In this episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist , Leneé Pezzano closes out the ADHD, perfectionism, and faith series with Emily Morrone , an ADHD coach and licensed pastoral counselor. Together...

Casting Down Vain Imaginations: How God Rewires the Perfectionist Brain| 033 25.06.2026

Have you done the Bible studies, declared the truth out loud, been to counseling — and still feel stuck? What if that's not a faith problem? What if it's a wiring problem? In this powerful bonus episode, I'm joined by transformational coach and Kingdom neurocoaching trainer Raven Van Asten , founder of Kumi Collective, who has spent over 29 years helping people understand how the br...

Letting God Father You | Healing Perfectionism, Identity & the Nervous System | Pt. 2 with Dr. Ashleigh Moreland | 032 23.06.2026

If you've ever had a theology of a good Father but a nervous system that still doesn't believe it — this episode is where we go next. In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, I sit back down with Dr. Ashleigh Moreland — neurophysiologist, therapist, and founder of the ReMind Institute — to pick up right where we left off. We go beyond the science of perfectionism and anxiety and get into...

When You Feel Like the Outlier: Perfectionism, Anxiety & God's Grace | 031 09.06.2026

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation, Lenee’ Pezzano sits down with Dr. Ashleigh Moreland, a neurophysiologist, therapist, and founder of the Re-Mind Institute, to talk about perfectionism, anxiety, the nervous system, identity, faith, and the God who goes after the one. Ashleigh shares how, in science, outlier data is often excluded so the results look cleaner — but Jesus does not exc...

ADHD, Perfectionism & Faith: Why You Feel Exhausted Trying to “Get It Right” with God | 30 26.05.2026

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering… “Why does everything feel so hard—even when I’m trying my best?” “Why can’t I stay consistent with God, my goals, or my routines?” “Why do I feel overwhelmed, behind, or like I’m failing?” This episode is for you. In today’s conversation on The Redeemed Perfectionist Podcast , we’re diving into the powerful and often misunderstood connection between ADHD, p...

Christian Perfectionism: When Obedience Breaks You | 029 12.05.2026

If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” in your faith—but something still felt off… this episode is for you. In this powerful conversation, Lenee’ Pezzano sits down with Christine Jaynes to unpack a rarely discussed reality: What happens when your obedience to God… actually breaks you? This episode dives deep into:  The hidden danger of Christian perfectionism   How “good” theol...

Christian Perfectionism: When "Should" Isn't God's Voice | 028 28.04.2026

Christian Perfectionism: When “Should” Isn’t God’s Voice (with Mary Gallagher) Have you ever felt like you’re never doing enough for God… no matter how hard you try? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist , Lenee' Pezzano sits down with Mary Gallagher to uncover the hidden burden of Christian perfectionism , and how the word “should” may be quietly fueling your exhaustion, sha...

Hearing God’s Voice: Why Perfectionism Leaves You Confused | 027 14.04.2026

Hearing God’s Voice: Why Perfectionism Leaves You Confused | 027 Anxiety, fear, rejection and confusion may still feel louder than God's voice.   The truth? The enemy isn’t after your peace— he’s after your ability to hear God clearly for yourself. If this resonates, you may benefit from Heather's Prophetic Healing Workshop every 3rd Monday of the month.  Reserve your spot here. Scriptur...

Christian Perfectionism: When Success Steals Your Identity (Part 2 of The Hidden Identity Crisis Behind Perfectionism) | 026 31.03.2026

* This is Part 2 of our series: The Hidden Identity Crisis Behind Perfectionism → Listen to Part 1 here . April Farlow Resources: Instagram Facebook Website Book:  Pieces of You  Yorkshire Publishing Lydia's Place Additional Resource mentioned by Lenee' :  No More Dry Ground Community (Free and Paid options) Have you ever achieved something meaningful… only to feel more pressure, more co...

The Hidden Identity Crisis Behind Perfectionism (Pt 1/2) | 025 17.03.2026

April Farlow Resources: Instagram Facebook Website Book:  Pieces of You  Yorkshire Publishing Lydia's Place My guest, leadership trainer, speaker, and author April Farlow , joins me for a powerful conversation about how the beliefs we carry about ourselves shape the way we show up in our faith, our relationships, and our calling. Together we unpack why so many successful women quietly wrestle...

Why Perfectionism Traps You Between Pride and Shame (And How Grace Sets You Free) | 024 03.03.2026

My website:   https://leneepezzano.com Book: You Will Make Mistakes Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 10:5, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 14:3, Romans 3:10, Romans 5:8, Psalm 118:5-9, Ephesians 2:1, Matthew 10:31 Have you ever noticed how quickly “I failed” turns into “I am a failure” ? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist , Leneé Pezzano unpacks the subtle but dangerous shift perfectionists make—...

Abundant Life Without Hustle: Breaking Free from Performance-Based Christianity | 023 24.02.2026

Stepping into Abundance Webinar here . Run Down to Renewed Website From Run Down to Renewed Podcast John 10:10 (KJV):   The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Jesus promised “life…more abundantly” (John 10:10)—so why are so many believers exhausted? In this bonus episode, we confront the...

Punishment or Protection? How Perfectionists Misread God's Delays (Part 2/2) | 022 17.02.2026

Take the free Grace Scale Quiz to see how much perfectionism might be impacting your life:   leneepezzano.com/grace-scale When nothing seems to be moving, it’s easy for a Christian perfectionist to assume something is wrong. In Part 2 of this series, we explore why slow seasons feel threatening—and how they can actually reveal the fatherly heart of God . Through two simple parables— “it’s like pas...

Punishment or Protection? How Perfectionists Misread God's Delays (Part 1/2) | 021 03.02.2026

Scriptures referenced:   Judges 14:14 - Out of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet. Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32 Matthew 11:28-30 Take the free Grace Scale Quiz to see how much perfectionism might be impacting your life:   leneepezzano.com/grace-scale  Have you ever prayed for clarity—only to hear what feels like a parable? In this episode of The Redeemed Pe...

Good Church Girl to Prodigal: How Christian Perfectionism Twisted the Gospel (Part 2/2) | 020 20.01.2026

Read Amy's full story in her new book, Ring of Fire.  Get your copy here! Learn more about Amy at www.amydial.com.   Part one ended with a gut-punch: Amy—crushed under secret sin, shame, and the religious lie “You’re too far gone” —sat in a car headed to an abortion clinic, convinced God was finished with her. But part two is where everything turns. In this episode of The Redeemed Perfectioni...

Good Church Girl to Prodigal: How Christian Perfectionism Twisted the Gospel (Part 1/2) | 019 06.01.2026

Read Amy's full story in her new book, Ring of Fire.  Get your copy here! Learn more about Amy at www.amydial.com.   If you’ve ever thought, “I grew up in church—I should know better by now,” or you’ve lived with the quiet fear that one wrong move might get you kicked out of God’s good graces… this episode will meet you right where you are. Welcome to The Redeemed Perfectionist , the podcast...

From Fear to Perfect Love: My Journey Out of Perfectionism and Into God’s Grace | 018 23.12.2025

👥 Find Your People -- Join The Redeemed Perfectionist Facebook Community: The Redeemed Perfectionist | Facebook Resources mentioned: Take the Grace Scale Quiz   to uncover how perfectionism impacts your life. From Fear to Perfect Love: My Journey Out of Perfectionism and Into God’s Grace | Episode 018 Are you tired of striving, fearing failure, and chasing perfection—only to feel exhausted and em...

The Perfect Solution to Anorexia and Bulimia: Tiffany's Story | 017 09.12.2025

In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist, host Lenee' Pezzano sits down with Tiffany Hemingway to share an unfiltered, hope-filled story of overcoming childhood trauma, depression, and a years-long battle with bulimia. Tiffany’s journey takes us from the depths of pain and self-destruction to the transformative power of faith, identity, and true healing. Whether you’ve struggled...

Body Image Issues, Disordered Eating Behaviors and Perfectionism: Robyn Wright’s Story Pt. 2 | 016 25.11.2025

Robyn's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/robyn.bricco.7 Robyn's Email:  FaithfullyLivingFit@gmail.com For your free resource, please reach out to Robyn or myself at lenee@leneepezzano.com.  Are you tired of battling body image issues, disordered eating, and the relentless pursuit of perfection? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist, host Leneé Pezzano welcomes bac...

Body Image Issues, Disordered Body Behaviors & Perfectionism: Robyn Wright's Story Pt. 1 | 015 11.11.2025

Robyn's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/robyn.bricco.7 Robyn's Email:  FaithfullyLivingFit@gmail.com  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of perfectionism, body image struggles, or disordered eating? In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist Podcast , host Lenee’ Pezzano...

Perfect Body, Broken Inside: How Jesus Freed Lydia Jacon from Perfectionism, Binge Eating, and Shame | 014 28.10.2025

Perfect Body, Broken Inside: How Jesus Freed Lydia Jacon from Binge Eating, Shame & Perfectionism 💔✨ Lydia Jacon had the “perfect” body on stage 💃—but behind closed doors, she battled binge eating 🍽️, shame 😔, and perfectionism that felt impossible to escape. In this inspiring episode, Lydia shares how Jesus 💖 set her free and gave her life back. ✨ You’ll discover: How perfectionism hide...

Nicole Roth: Finding God’s Love After Tragedy, Shame, and Perfectionism (Part 2/2) | 013 14.10.2025

Nicole Roth: Finding God’s Love After Tragedy, Shame & Perfectionism — Part 2 (Ep. 013) Visit Nicole's website for all of the resources mentioned in today's episode:  https://nicoleroth.com/ There are two voices inside every perfectionist: the lie that says you’ll never be enough — and the truth that God’s grace covers it all. In Part 2 of our conversation with joy coach Nicole Roth,...

Nicole Roth: Finding God’s Love After Tragedy, Shame, and Perfectionism (Part 1/2) | 012 07.10.2025

Nicole Roth  She Abides in Joy YouTube Channel:  Nicole Roth | She Abides in Joy - YouTube Website:   https://nicoleroth.com Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try to “get it right” for God, it’s never enough?  In this powerful episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist , I sit down with Nicole Roth, who shares her raw story of losing her dad to suicide, wrestling with shame, and discoverin...

Flesh vs. Spirit: Why Christian Perfectionists Struggle (and Why It Means You’re Not Failing) | 011 30.09.2025

Link to my book, You Will Make Mistakes: Discovering God's Grace in the Midst of Perfectionism Are you tired of the constant tug-of-war inside—wanting to follow God but feeling pulled back by old habits, perfectionism, or striving? In this episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist, Lenee’ unpacks what Paul taught the Galatians about the battle between the flesh and the Spirit. You’ll discover:  ...

The Four-Letter Word Hiding Behind Perfectionism | 010 23.09.2025

In this episode of the Redeemed Perfectionist podcast, host Leneé Pezzano delves into the silent but destructive force of envy and its impact on perfectionists. She outlines the differences between envy, jealousy, and covetousness, highlighting how envy uniquely undermines our sense of self-worth and fuels comparison. Drawing from Proverbs 14:30, Leneé explores how envy rots the bones and contrast...

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