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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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  • Summer Rewind #2: The Dangers of Expectations - Do NOT Pass to Your Running Back
    Jul 3 2026

    🏈 What if the people in your life aren't letting you down... you're just asking them to play the wrong position? 🤔 In this Summer Rewind, I'm revisiting one of the most helpful discoveries from my recovery journey: the surprising connection between expectations, disappointment, and relationships. 💛 A lighthearted look at football, compassion, and why handing the ball to the right player can change everything. 🎙️✨

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    4 mins
  • Summer Rewind #1: Jenga - Being Nice to Difficult People
    Jun 26 2026

    🧩 Ever feel like some people are built more like Jenga towers than brick walls? One wrong move and everything comes tumbling down. 😬 In this Summer Rewind, I'm revisiting a lesson about sensitive personalities, relationship challenges, and the surprising opportunities hidden inside frustrating interactions. 💛 A lighthearted conversation about kindness, patience, and navigating personality differences without knocking over the whole tower. ☀️

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    3 mins
  • Poke the Bear - Parenting Teenage Attitude
    Jun 19 2026

    🐻 Ever find yourself avoiding conflict just to keep the peace? Same. In this season finale, I'm confessing a growing temptation to stop "poking the bear" when teenage attitudes come roaring out of hibernation. 😬 From eye rolls to lip, we're talking about the difference between preserving serenity and permitting disrespect. 💛 A lighthearted look at parenting, boundaries, and why raising kind humans sometimes requires waking the grizzly. 🐾

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    6 mins
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