In this eye-opening episode, I’m joined by the insightful Bonnie Christensen — a recovering perfectionist turned mindset coach — who shares her journey from robotic rigidity to radical balance.
At age 7, Bonnie received her first planner… and never looked back. Nicknamed “Robonnie,” she lived for structure, checklists, achievements, and external validation. But after college, it all came crashing down. No more gold stars. No more finish lines. Just overwhelming self-criticism and an exhausting quest to feel “enough.”
💡 In this episode, we unpack:
How perfectionism is more than high grades and clean kitchens — it’s a chronic way of being
The toxic loop of over-scheduling, self-criticism, and never feeling like enough
The concept of undercover perfectionism and how it hides behind “positive” words like balanced, intentional, or present
Why judgment—not mistakes—is what really drains us
How to break the cycle using awareness, emotion naming, and the powerful Emotion Wheel
What it really means to live a balanced life (hint: it’s not spinning every plate perfectly)
Why “Step 0” is becoming aware of how you talk to yourself every single day
🌟 Bonnie challenges us to ask:
“What if you’re already where you’re supposed to be? What if your life is already balanced — not because it’s perfect, but because it’s real?”
You’ll walk away from this episode feeling seen, validated, and more equipped to drop the judgment and choose balance—moment by moment.
🔄 Currently, Bonnie offers her signature 1:1 Balance Coaching Program — pay what you can.
📲 Connect with Bonnie Christensen on Instagram:
@coachingwithbonnie
https://coachedbybonnie.com/
🛎️ Tune in now and start showing up for your imperfectly powerful self.
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