Thin Thinking Podcast

Ep 284: How to Break the Perfectionism Cycle and Make Real Progress with Monica Packer

August 4, 2026·46 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Many of us fall into the trap of thinking we have to do everything perfectly or we've completely fallen off track. In this episode, I talk with Monica Packer, host of the About Progress podcast and author of the new book Sticky Habits, about a compassionate, effective approach to creating lasting change. We get into why most habit advice fails women specifically, what "invisible labor" is and why it drains your energy, and why flexibility and consistency are actually friends, not enemies. Loving your progress isn't about being more disciplined. It's about letting go of perfectionism for good. Come on in!   Pre-order Monica's STICKY HABITS HERE and get bonuses   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… Why perfectionism is really a misplacement of identity, not a high standard. How trading the "picky eater" label for something like "veggie adventurer" can make trying new foods feel like play instead of a chore.  My 10 practical hacks for building a vegetable habit, from starting with what you already like to mindful eating and celebrating small wins.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Join my FREE Masterclass:  "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD:  Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book,  From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast?  Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

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