ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH BOOK CLUB: Letting Go of Perfectionism with Dr. Yesel Yoon

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ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH BOOK CLUB: Letting Go of Perfectionism with Dr. Yesel Yoon

Yellow Chair Collective: The Podcast

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4 months ago

ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH BOOK CLUB: Letting Go of Perfectionism with Dr. Yesel Yoon

Yellow Chair's Community Program Manager, Megan Soun, hosts a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Yesel Yoon about her book ‘Letting Go of Perfectionism.’

They explore the debilitating effects of perfectionism on mental health, relationships, and self-worth, while offering insights and practical advice on how to shift towards a mindset of ‘good enough.’

Get Dr. Yesel Yoon's Book: https://shorturl.at/akZwU

Dr. Yesel's website: https://www.yyoonphd.com/

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Time Stamps00:00 Introduction to Perfectionism in Asian American Context00:49 Welcome to the Yellow Chair Book Club02:08 Author Q&A: Dr. Yessel Yoon's Journey with Perfectionism04:43 Exploring the Impact of Perfectionism08:54 Cultural Influences on Perfectionism in Asian Americans11:24 Navigating Guilt and Family Expectations12:47 Managing the Inner Critic and Embracing 'Good Enough'19:34 Detangling Self-Worth from Achievements22:28 Perfectionism in Relationships and People Pleasing25:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts