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 perfectionism and focus on what she can control. From creative projects with family, to lessons from The Alchemist, to celebrating new beginnings and time with friends, she highlights why joy isn’t a reward but a fundamental human right that fuels resilience, growth, and fulfillment.
💡 Reflection Prompt: What is one joyful thing you can highlight in your life this week? How can you take this joyful moment as fuel to move forward and contribute more joy and good in your life?
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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 intentionally pause. From fall cleaning and spooky season prep to creating internal space for light, love, and energy, Laura explores the power of doing less on purpose.
💡 Reflection Prompt: Where in your life could you give yourself permission to pause this week and for how long? What might it create space for?
Tune in to learn why rest and reset aren’t setbacks. They’re part of growth.
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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.
Laura shares dozens of practical examples for making progress in self-improvement, health, work relationships, habits, projects, and daunting tasks. You’ll also learn how to move forward with compassion instead of self-criticism, celebrate your progress with meaningful rewards, and balance action with wellness so you don’t burn out.
💡 Reflection Prompt: What’s one thing you’ve been putting off because it feels too big or overwhelming? What’s the smallest step you can take toward it this week, and how will you celebrate yourself once you’ve done it?
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 move past overthinking and self-doubt by embracing imperfectionism to create careers and lives they love.
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 right” only keeps you stuck.
Laura shares how procrastination is actually a protective strategy. It’s your brain’s way of shielding you from judgment, rejection, or the fear of not doing something perfectly. Through personal insights and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to reframe procrastination as fear (not failure), lower the bar to get started, and build momentum through small, imperfect actions.
💡 Reflection Prompt: What’s one task you’ve been putting off? Ask yourself: What fear is underneath my delay? Then, what’s the smallest next step I can take to move it forward today?
Laura currently has two 1:1 coaching spots available. If you’re ready to dismantle your self-doubt and lead boldly and authentically, head to https://www.lauracoaches.com to set up your no risk, complimentary consultation.
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 embracing low-energy seasons. Through that lens, she unpacks why perfectionists often tie confidence to external validation, dismiss their own wins, and end up stuck in cycles of second-guessing.
You’ll learn how to shift from outcome-based confidence (“I’ll feel good when I achieve X”) to internally built confidence rooted in values and self-trust. Laura offers practical tools from making micro-decisions without over-validating, to creating anchor statements, to celebrating wins with at least 10% of the effort they required to achieve.
💡 Reflection Prompt: Think of a recent decision you made where you second-guessed yourself. How would it feel to replace that doubt with trust that you’ll succeed or trust that you’ll learn what you need for next time?
Tune in to discover how to stop putting your confidence on trial, reclaim self-trust, and lead with clarity and resilience.
Laura currently has two 1:1 coaching spots available. If you’re ready to dismantle your self-doubt and lead boldly and authentically with your own customized plan of action, head to https://www.lauracoaches.com to set up your complimentary consultation.
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 shows you how to pause, process, and reclaim feedback as a powerful tool for growth rather than a source of fear. If you’ve ever replayed a comment for days or dreaded hearing, “Can I give you some feedback?,” this episode will help you shift your perspective and build resilience around receiving feedback one conversation at a time.
💡 Reflection prompt: Think of a piece of feedback you’ve received recently. How did you interpret it? How would it feel to view it as neutral data instead of judgment? What might that open up for you?
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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 covert ways, from micromanaging and over-editing to procrastination, people-pleasing, and avoiding action altogether. You’ll hear the sneaky phrases we tell ourselves that give perfectionism away, even when we never use the word “perfect.”
Laura also shares how to start spotting perfectionism in real time and introduces simple, practical strategies to interrupt it before it runs the show. Whether you identify as a “classic” perfectionist or suspect it’s hiding in the background of your decisions, this episode offers beginner tools and mindset shifts you need to move toward imperfect action with confidence, clarity, and self-compassion.
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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-trust, bold choices, and launching a coaching business that aligns with her authentic self. She talks about what it means to be a perfectionist and an imperfectionist, why she chose the title Perfecting Imperfectionism, and why there’s no wrong way to unlearn perfectionism.
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Tune in for a powerful reminder that imperfection doesn’t mean giving up. It means growing with self-compassion, showing up fully, and learning to trust that who you are is already enough.
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