Professor Thomas Curran is (among many impressive titles) a 'perfectionist expert'. He unpacks the 'what, why, where, who, and how' of perfectionism in part 1 of this compelling discussion with Dr Justin Coulson. Part 2 of this conversation can be found here.

Today's conversation covers:
What is perfectionism?
The link between mental health challenges and perfectionism
Perfectionism in children - genetics or environmental?
The 3 types of perfectionism
Intergenerational transmission of perfectionistic tendencies
The challenging cycle of self-defeat
The Perfection Trap Thomas Curran's new book
TEDMED - Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse



Find us on Facebook at Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Email us your questions and comments at podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au

Professor Thomas Curran is (among many impressive titles) a 'perfectionist expert'. He unpacks the 'what, why, where, who, and how' of perfectionism in part 1 of this compelling discussion with Dr Justin Coulson. Part 2 of this conversation can be found <a href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/892-the-perfection-trap-with-thomas-curran-part-2" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/892-the-perfection-trap-with-thomas-curran-part-2">here</a>.
Today's conversation covers:
<ul>
<li>What is perfectionism?</li>
<li>The link between mental health challenges and perfectionism</li>
<li>Perfectionism in children - genetics or environmental?</li>
<li>The 3 types of perfectionism</li>
<li>Intergenerational transmission of perfectionistic tendencies</li>
<li>The challenging cycle of self-defeat</li>
<li><a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-perfection-trap-thomas-curran/book/9781982149536.html">The Perfection Trap</a> Thomas Curran's new book</li>
<li><a href="https://www.tedmed.com/talks/show?id=731050">TEDMED - Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse</a></li>
</ul>
 
Find us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/happyfamilies.au/">Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families</a>
Email us your questions and comments at <a href="mailto:podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au">podcasts@happyfamilies.com.au</a>

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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