The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves. This week's episode features Bianca Hughes, Associate Professional Counselor. Bianca and I discussed what perfectionism is, where it comes from, and tips and strategies you can use to create more realistic expectations and feel more comfortable being your authentic self. Resources Mentioned Boundaries- Townsend & Cloud The Gifts of Imperfection- Brown Daring Greatly- Brown Experiencing Father's Embrace- Frost Without Bruises- Simmons fatherswap.com Brene Brown Ted Talks   Where to Find Bianca biancakhughes.com Twitter: @AuthenticallyBU Facebook: @AuthenticallyBU Instagram: @AuthenticallyBeYou YouTube   If you're looking for a therapist in your area, check out the directory at therapyforblackgirls.com/directory. To keep digging into today's topic and other topics discussed on the podcast, join the Facebook group at therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe. If you have questions or would like to discuss podcast sponsorship, email us at podcast@therapyforblackgirls.com. The hashtag for the podcast is #TBGinSession.   Make sure to follow us on social media: Twitter: @therapy4bgirls Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls Facebook: @therapyforblackgirls