Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr

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.

  1. Craving More Validation — See the Care Behind the Quiet

    21시간 전

    Craving More Validation — See the Care Behind the Quiet

    Ever feel like you're giving out standing ovations 👏... and getting occasional golf claps in return? 😬 This episode peeks behind the silence to explore the many ways love shows up—especially when praise isn't part of the package. From popcorn metaphors 🍿 to parallel parking 🚗, we're digging into validation, acts of service, and the quiet care that's there, but we might be missing 💛 JoinTeamConfessions!

    4분
  2. All I Want for Christmas VIII - A Break from Being On Call

    12월 5일

    All I Want for Christmas VIII - A Break from Being On Call

    🎄 This season, I found myself juggling connection and control—again. A night out, a few unchecked texts, and a family FaceTime later, I realized the “hotline” I was running was one I created. Tune in for a reflection on presence, letting go, and that bittersweet shift when your kids grow up and stop needing you quite so much 😅 Let’s talk boundaries, and being where our feet are 💫 JoinTeamConfessions!

    4분
  3. Learning to Prune – A Shift in Parenting Growing Kids

    11월 28일

    Learning to Prune – A Shift in Parenting Growing Kids

    What if your own branches 🌿  are crowding someone else’s light? A gentle look at parenting growing kids, inspired by gardening ✂️, overgrowth, and the quiet gift of letting go 💛 Posts referenced in this episode: P-L-A-N — The Importance of Planning Ahead Tightening the Screws — My 6 Essential Self-Care Routines JoinTeamConfessions!

    3분
  4. Feeling Off? Linking Moods to What We Say

    11월 21일

    Feeling Off? Linking Moods to What We Say

    Ever think about how your mood might be linked to your words? Inspired by Rumi, my mom’s birthday 🎉, and a well-timed @ShawnAchor book 📖, this episode dives into the quiet power of praise 🙌—and how forgetting it might dim our inner light ✨ Other episodes referenced in this post: Mothering Can't Be This Hard Dashboard Lights JoinTeamConfessions!

    5분
  5. Letting Go - Moving On From the Past

    11월 14일

    Letting Go - Moving On From the Past

    A tearful SUV saga 🚗💔 turns into a deeper look at why letting go can feel so impossible. From clingy car decisions to parenting text etiquette, this one’s for anyone feeling stuck between who they were and who they’re becoming. Come sit with us in the in-between 💭❤️‍🩹 JoinTeamConfessions!

    5분
  6. Confessions Conversations: Rachel Joffe

    11월 7일

    Confessions Conversations: Rachel Joffe

    💔 She spent years helping people through unthinkable loss — then it happened to her. In this Confessions Conversation, Rachel Joffe shares what she’s learned from both sides of the grief process. 💛 From hospital floors to private practice to LEGO builds, this episode is about what helps, what to do if we got it wrong, and how we get back up. 💫 Bricks & Minifigs West Babylon, NY Bricks & Minifigs on FaceBook Bricks & Minifigs on Instagram JoinTeamConfessions!

    27분
  7. Reclaiming the Day - Ditching What Doesn't Fit

    10월 31일

    Reclaiming the Day - Ditching What Doesn't Fit

    🎃 Whether it’s a holiday or just a regular ol’ Sunday, some routines just stop working. This episode explores how one family—and one tired mom—ditched the old Halloween script and found peace in reimagining the day. Quiet reinvention, unexpected joy, and a plug for Planning Church 📝 ⛪ Link to post mentioned in the episode: Planning Church JoinTeamConfessions!

    4분
  8. End Zones & Gratitude - Wins Worth Remembering

    10월 24일

    End Zones & Gratitude - Wins Worth Remembering

    Ever reached the “end zone” and barely paused to notice? 🏈✨ This one’s a heart check on gratitude, growth, and the quiet wins we often forget to celebrate. A reflective conversation inspired by a college-aged kid, a few past dreams come true, and the subtle art of staying where your feet are. JoinTeamConfessions!

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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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