Explore the origin of the word “OK” and embrace imperfection in this episode of The Light Inside. Join holistic coach Cristina Bonnet as she delves into the factors behind chronic perfectionism and offers insights on embracing a more free-flowing and healthy perspective of excellence.

In this enlightening episode of The Light Inside we had the pleasure of diving deep into the concepts of perfectionism and healthy excellence with holistic coach Cristina Bonnet. Our discussion explored the nuanced differences between compulsive perfectionism and the pursuit of masterful excellence, providing listeners with insights into how they can lead more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Timestamps:

[00:00:31] The origin of “OK.”
[00:05:01] Exploring cultural aspects in psychology.
[00:08:28] Cultural revolution of striving.
[00:15:48] Zodiac personality traits.
[00:18:31] Authenticity versus staging.
[00:24:16] Somatics and spiritual alignment.
[00:27:33] Perfectionism in Every Area
[00:33:54] Healthy excellence.
[00:36:53] Pursuit of healthy excellence.
[00:44:37] Nervous system regulation and cohesion.
[00:46:37] Window of tolerance.
[00:51:33] Holistic approaches in therapy.
[00:57:52] Consciousness and inquiry.
[01:02:36] Embracing imperfection in perfectionism.
[01:03:42] The impact of sleep levels.
[01:08:58] Broadening perspectives on tolerance.
[01:13:25] The middle way.
[01:21:11] Letting go of perfectionism.
[01:24:18] Moving away from perfectionism.
[01:27:39] Rhythms of activity and rest.

“The Birth of OK” —What began as a lame joke in a Boston newspaper morphed into one of the most ubiquitous expressions in the English language

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Cristina Bonnet
 
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Hi! I am Jeffrey Besecker. Using data-driven methodologies, we explore why we behave the way we do as human beings - think of it as investigative reporting for the soul.

We are all on the journey to discover the light inside, that beacon that guides us to live our truest, most authentic selves.

You can hear more from Jeffrey on his podcast The Light Inside where he aims to deliver actionable insights into our unconscious behaviors leading to richer, happier, and more fulfilling lives.