024. Letting go of Perfectionism w/ Risa August

In this inspirational episode of 'Cultivate Your Joyful Life', life coach Emily Liou interviews Risa August, an award-winning author and gestalt practitioner, who shares her transformative journey from being a perfectionist to living a fully expressed and carefree life.
After being diagnosed with a pituitary tumor and a rare disease, Risa redefined her concept of perfection and embraced her authentic self. She now helps others navigate their own roadblocks and find inner joy. The conversation touches on the origins of perfectionism, the importance of letting go, and how small changes can lead to greater freedom and happiness.********
TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Welcome to Cultivate Your Joyful Life
00:44 Introduction to Today's Episode
04:01 Meet Rissa August: Overcoming Perfectionism
07:27 Rissa's Journey: From Diagnosis to Transformation
17:45 Emily and Rissa Discuss Perfectionism
22:40 Rissa's Healing and New Perspective
29:14 Exploring Gestalt Therapy
36:38 Rissa's Message on Joy and Perfectionism
41:50 Rissa's Hair Sparkles and Final Thoughts
45:26 Conclusion and Social Media Links********ABOUT THE GUEST:

Award-winning author, Speaker, Gestalt Practitioner, and Patient Advocate, Risa August has been living with a pituitary tumor and rare disease for over a decade. Risa shares her insights and perspectives on stage, offering words of inspiration to audiences. Additionally, Risa works one-on-one with clients, guiding them through the many roadblocks of life and toward living more fully inspired.
A girl with sparkles in her hair and once an Ironman athlete, Risa still has a passion for her bike and barbells. With her genuine curiosity and love for trying new (and old) things, you may find Risa taking Bollywood or Hip-Hop dance lessons, trying a silks aerialist or boxing class, going indoor skydiving, and guiding inspirational workshops in creativity.
Through her personal transformation, Risa has learned and practiced removing limiting beliefs, shifting her perspective, and embracing an expansive life...a life unleashed. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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