We can all benefit from strong networks of social support as well as deep, meaningful friendships, but when it comes to developing them, this can be easier said than done.

Did the title of this episode give you a visceral response when you read it? If you did, you’re not alone.

In our culture, we’ve been incentivized to believe that perfection is the objective that solidifies our enough-ness. But in this episode, we dispel the myth of perfectionism, and expose its harmful effects.

We deep dive into the true causes of perfectionism - its intersections with white supremacy culture, and trauma and the differences between what it means to be a high achiever and a perfectionist.

At the conclusion, Ina leaves the community with a few tried and true action items, including “daring to be average” for 2 weeks, to combat perfectionist tendencies.

Sources discussed:

White Supremacy Culture by Tema Okun www.dismantlingracism.org

Your Best Life: Perfectionism -- The Bane of Happiness by John D. Kelly

When we are going for our goals, it’s common to think about the destination – the wins, successes, and achievements. However, the biggest part of success is actually the journey, lessons, and challenges that we successfully conquer along the way.

The true test of success is the ability to remain grounded in our mission, resilient, and consistently moving towards the things we want.

What often happens is right when we are in the thick of it, and nearing our destination we get in our heads and feel like giving up.

In this episode, I discuss the importance of being more attuned to your spiritual life as a means to be more resilient and the links to spirituality and resilience during life’s struggles.

Additional references: The Different Types of Soul Contracts by Danielle MacKinnon

Sacred Contracts and Your Archetypes by Caroline Myss

Could a lack of self-awareness be standing in the way of your manifestations?

Are you unintentionally sabotaging your dreams and efforts?

Through taking a deep dive into data about self-awareness and workplace studies, Ina discusses how a lack of authenticity blocks positive outcomes.

We also develop concrete steps to identify our strengths with the aim to amplify and ignite the pursuit of our unique life purpose.

Listen to this podcast to learn more about how we can use self-awareness and authenticity to manifest our life goals.

Additional references: Working with People Who Aren’t Self-Aware

by Tasha Eurich

In this first episode, I talk about one of the biggest challenges that you may face on your journey to achievement or just when building relationships in life: unsupportive family and friends.

Many of us know what it feels like to experience being left in the dark, ghosted, or generally unsupported by those who claim to be rooting for us.

In order to navigate this you may end up taking what seems to be a more challenging path but that doesn't mean you are at a disadvantage, it actually has surprising benefits to chart a new territory.

It's part of what we call, "The road less traveled," because many people may give up when they feel unsupported but you don't have to.

Through psychoeducation and learning from the story of an inspirational figure in history we will discuss how you can Grow Through What You Go Through!

What is the most important virtue you need to develop within yourself?

Many could argue that all virtues are important, and they wouldn’t be wrong. However, there is one virtue that stands out from the rest. Without this single virtue, all of the other virtues are impossible to uphold consistently.

Take a guess. Which one do you think it is?

Welcome to the Grow Through It Podcast 🌳with Ina Camille!

Tune in now to find out which virtue this is according to some of our most impactful ancestors' direct words.