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Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr

Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr

By: Mags DePetris
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As a mother of four and a self-proclaimed micromanaging - perfectionist - martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfection can paralyze me, and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin' gal, in an absolutely chaotic household.

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Episodes
  • The Final Reframe – Just Neuroscience and Kindness

    The Final Reframe – Just Neuroscience and Kindness
    Jan 30 2026

    We’re closing out our self-talk series 💛 but this isn’t goodbye, just a pause to reflect. This episode unpacks what happens when you swap “truth-telling” for true kindness—and how science has quietly had our backs all along 🧠✨ One final reframe, friends. Just a little light ☀️

    Links mentioned in this episode:

    1. The Book: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter
    2. The App: Self-Talk+ offers dozens of focused recordings
    3. The Summary: Mags’ book synopsis
    4. Post: Self‑Talk Wake‑Up Call – A New Voice That’s Changing Me
    5. Post: Self-Talk 2026 - A Mindset Shift I Wasn’t Expecting
    6. Post: Outdated Self-Talk – Time for a Reframe
    7. Post: Parenting My Words - One Snarky Comment at a Time

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    3 mins
  • Parenting My Words - One Snarky Comment at a Time

    Parenting My Words - One Snarky Comment at a Time
    Jan 23 2026

    Ever caught yourself saying “What’s a nicer way you could’ve said that?” 😅 Same—except this time, I asked myself. This week’s episode is about trading MamaDe’s Passive-Aggressive Playlist 🎶 for something softer, clearer, and way more effective. Let’s reframe what we’re really trying to say—one comment at a time. 💛💬 #TeamConfessions


    Links mentioned in this episode:

    1. The Book: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter
    2. The App: Self-Talk+ offers dozens of focused recordings
    3. The Summary: Mags’ book synopsis
    4. Post: Self‑Talk Wake‑Up Call – A New Voice That’s Changing Me
    5. Post: Self-Talk 2026 - A Mindset Shift I Wasn’t Expecting
    6. Post: Outdated Self-Talk – Time for a Reframe

    As an Amazon Associate, I could earn a small commission if you shop through my links. It costs you nothing, but helps keep this wildly underfunded oversharing experiment heading in the right direction 😜

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    22 mins
  • Outdated Self-Talk – Time for a Reframe

    Outdated Self-Talk – Time for a Reframe
    Jan 16 2026

    What if your most “honest” self-talk is actually holding you back? 🧠💭 This week, I’m sharing the surprising reframes that are helping me trade old truths for new pathways. It’s not about pretending—it’s about practicing a voice that helps, not harms. 💛✨ #TeamConfessions #MindsetShift

    Links in this episode:

    1. The Book: What To Say When You Talk To Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter*
    2. The App: Self-Talk+ offers dozens of focused recordings
    3. The Summary: Mags’ book synopsis
    4. Post: Self‑Talk Wake‑Up Call – A New Voice That’s Changing Me
    5. Post: Self-Talk 2026 - A Mindset Shift I Wasn’t Expecting

    *As an Amazon Associate, I could earn a small commission if you shop through my links. It costs you nothing, but helps keep this wildly underfunded oversharing experiment heading in the right direction 😜

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    5 mins
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