In this episode of the EnergyWork Podcast, Sam Laura Brown breaks down the true nature of perfectionism and how it differs from striving for excellence. She explores five key signs of perfectionism and offers practical tools to overcome it, including her unique “power planning” method—a flexible alternative to rigid time blocking. Sam also shares how childhood experiences with shame can shape our perfectionist tendencies, and why cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion is crucial for healing. We also discuss the toxic influence of social media and societal pressure in fueling perfectionism, and how embracing “clean rest” can help us reclaim guilt-free downtime.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How perfectionism is rooted in shame—not ambition.
- The difference between striving for excellence and being a perfectionist.
- Five common signs you may be stuck in perfectionism (without realizing it).
- How to use “power planning” to ditch rigid schedules and still stay productive.
- Why mindfulness, self-compassion, and clean rest are key to healing perfectionist habits.
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Let’s talk about energy protection for empaths.
The other day, I found out that my ex had been talking badly about me to a mutual friend. I had a calm conversation, shared my side, and thought that was the end of it.
But that night, I woke up with a panic attack.
Intrusive thoughts. Intense dreams. My nervous system completely on edge.
I could have told myself I was being “too sensitive.” I could have journaled about it or tried to think my way through it. But I’ve done this work long enough to know when something isn’t just psychological.
This felt energetic.
So instead of spiralling, I tuned into my energy field. I sensed the disturbance immediately — a charge, a connection, something still active. Strong emotion creates energetic exchange. And when you’re empathic, you feel it.
I cleared it, and within minutes, my body softened. The panic stopped. The thoughts quieted. The dreams didn’t return.
Nothing outside of me changed. But my internal state completely shifted.
This is what most empaths are never taught.
You’re not too sensitive. You’re energetically open.
If you can walk into a room and feel tension before anyone speaks, you already know energy is real. And if energy can affect you unconsciously, then learning how to protect your field is necessary.
Click here to listen to this week’s episode on the Energy Work podcast and learn how to protect your energy as a sensitive empath. [LINK]
You will learn:
• What’s actually happening when you feel drained around certain people
• Why emotional boundaries aren’t always enough
• The difference between anxiety and energetic overwhelm
• How energetic cords are formed (and why they linger)
• Practical ways to protect and clear your energy
If you’ve ever wondered why certain interactions linger in your body long after they’re over, this episode will make things click.
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