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Perfectionism & People-Pleasing in Motherhood with Calley Hewes

May 23, 2023 • Episode 46

This week on The Worthy Mother Podcast, we are getting into all things perfectionism & people-pleasing with self care coach Calley Hewes - from where these tendencies stem from, how they impact our lives, and what we can do to overcome. My guess is that perfectionism & people-pleasing show up in your life at least occasionally (hello being a woman in the 21st century) so I am going to claim it like it is - this is a must-listen.

In this episode, Calley and I talk about:

Breaking away from perceived expectations to do what you actually want
What perfectionism & people-pleasing looks like in motherhood
Why these tendencies are so deeply engrained in so many of us
How working on ourselves can impact future generations
The power of uncovering perfectionism & people-pleasing
Making self-care a priority (without putting it on a to-do list)

A little about our guest:
Calley Hewes is a self-care coach for working mothers and a nurse practitioner. She is passionate about helping women leave perfectionism and people-pleasing behind, come back to themselves, feel like a whole person again, and create a life of purpose and impact through her business and podcast, Brazen.

To connect with Calley, follow her on Instagram @brazencoaching and @self.care_likeamother or visit her website www.brazenwomen.com. You can also tune into her podcast, The Brazen Podcast, wherever you like to listen.

Download the free resource for self care mentioned in the episode.

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