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Episode 8: Escaping the Trap of Perfectionism with Michele Johnston

Emma O'Brien Season 1 Episode 8

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Escaping the Trap of Perfectionism & Authentic Living

Are you living the life you really want? Or are you living the life you believe others wish you to?

In this episode I'm joined by special guest Michele Johnston who shares her story of escape from the perfect life others expected her to live and her transformation into living her best, authentic life (which involved a spectacular amount of change!).

We talk about:

  • Why we end up trapped in the attempt to live up to others' expectations
  • How to embrace and accept your own perceived imperfections
  • What it means to live as your authentic self
  • Pivotal moments that signal change

Connect with Michele and get to know her better over on Instagram: @fiercelyauthenticcoaching



If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place.

I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice.

Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required.

🌀 Want to work together?

Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.com

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