Episode Summary

In this soul-centered episode, Rev. MK explores the difference between perfectionism (fear in disguise) and discernment (clear, values-aligned wisdom). You’ll learn how to spot perfectionism’s tells: people-pleasing, comparison, approval-chasing, and all-or-nothing control and replace them with a grounded practice that leads to wise action. You’ll also get MK’s original 3×3 Discernment Framework (Ask • Feel • Choose) to make aligned choices without paralysis.

Programming note: In keeping with the episode’s theme (and some real-life discernment behind the scenes!), this episode dropped Wednesday instead of our regular Tuesday release.

Topics

• What discernment is (and isn’t): clear water vs. over-stirred mud
• Perfectionism’s “twenty-ton shield” and how it freezes momentum
• Virgo’s hidden gift: intuition-in-the-details
• The 3×3 Discernment Framework (Ask values/clarity/collective; Feel breath/shoulders/gut; Choose Yes/Not Now/No—with love)

Memorable Quote

“Perfectionism freezes. Discernment frees.”

Resources Mentioned

• Anne Lamott ~ on perfectionism as “the voice of the oppressor”
• Brené Brown ~ on the “twenty-ton shield” of perfectionism
• Julia Cameron ~ The Artist’s Way on how perfectionism strangles creativity
• Harriet Braiker ~ excellence motivates vs. perfection demoralizes
• C. H. Spurgeon ~ discernment as right vs. almost right
• Chanakya ~ staying present as the ground of wise choice
• The 3×3 Discernment Framework (by Rev. MK) ~ will be shared on the blog this Thursday

Continuing the Conversation

The blog for Episode 13 drops Thursday and will include the downloadable 3×3 framework and any other goodies noted in this episode.

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Host & Show Info

Host: Meghan “RevMK” Mitchell ~ interfaith minister, coach educator, and mystic mentor helping soulful skeptics reclaim practical magic in everyday life.

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