In this episode, Tori discusses perfectionism, especially when it comes to struggling with your mental health and feeling like you need to be “perfect” at healing. We dive into what perfectionism is, signs you might be struggling with perfectionism, and tips on how to work through it. Remember to look through the show notes for some resources on healing perfectionism & working through your trauma.Episode Breakdown:— What perfectionism is & what research says about it— Signs you might be struggling with perfectionism — The co-occurrence of perfectionism with mental health struggles— Tips on healing perfectionism— Next week: Episode coming on OCD!!!Resources:“The CBT Workbook for Perfectionism” — available on Amazon“The Perfectionism Workbook” — available on Amazon“The ACT Workbook on Perfectionism” — available on Amazon“The Complex PTSD Workbook” — available on Amazon“Triumph Over Trauma” Book by Gregory Jantz & Workbook — both Book & Workbook available on Amazon“Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse” book — available on Amazon“Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens” — available on AmazonArticles Referenced:https://journals.lww.com/clinorthop/citation/2015/10000/your_best_life__perfectionism_the_bane_of.8.aspx https://summer.harvard.edu/blog/perfectionism-might-be-hurting-you-heres-how-to-change-your-relationship-to-achievement/#How-to-Change-Your-Relationship-to-Perfectionismhttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychiatry/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.908926/fullhttps://www.guilford.com/excerpts/hewitt.pdf?t=1https://www.forbes.com/sites/colleenreilly/2024/02/13/wouldnt-it-be-nice-to-be-perfect-studies-say-perhaps-not/http://karenhorney.byethost7.com/ikhs/essays/paris_self.pdf?i=1
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“I Just Want to Be Skinny”
In this episode, Tori dives into the dangers of skinnytok and relying on a certain body size to find a sense of worth. She offers alternative ways to find a strong sense of identity, control, and belonging outside of one’s body or appearance. Episode breakdown:— intro to Grow podcast— my faith & healing journey— is skinny really “in” again? — your body is not your identity — trying to control your body controls you— your body won’t make you feel accepted— find fulfillment outside of how you lookArticles I referenced:https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/viral/era-body-positivity-experts-worry-return-thinness-norm-rcna184050 https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/the-vogue-business-spring-summer-2025-size-inclusivity-reporthttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/12/body-positivity-era-overRemember YOU ARE LOVED ✞
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TRAILER: Grow Podcast
Welcome to Grow, a mental health podcast hosted by Tori Peyton. New episodes drop every Thursday!
Welcome to Grow Podcast, a mental health podcast where we grow through the ups and downs of life together. Hosted by Tori Peyton, Grow creates a safe, compassionate space for honest conversations, deep reflection, and meaningful personal growth. Rooted in vulnerability, authenticity, and guided by her Christian faith, Tori explores topics like emotional resilience, identity, self-awareness, and healing. GROW is more than a podcast—it's a community for anyone seeking connection, clarity, and the courage to grow. Never forget, you are loved.
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