715: Dr. Sasha Heinz: Tools to Step Away from Perfectionism, People Pleasing and Paralysis

Published: Dec. 28, 2022, 8 a.m.

Dr. Sasha Heinz, Ph.D., MAPP, is an academic who went mainstream, using her background as a developmental psychologist to become a mindset coach who teaches people the science of getting unstuck. An expert in positive psychology and adult development, Dr. Heinz has based her entire career on helping clients make real transformations, giving them the tools to develop their mental fitness by facing challenges and breaking our mind\u2019s default modes for stress, self-criticism, and anxiety.\nDr. Heinz received her BA from Harvard, her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Columbia, and her Master\u2019s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also served as a faculty member. She was one of the first 33 people in history to receive a degree in Positive Psychology.\nListen in to hear Sasha share:\n\nThe growth curve all adults face - that no one talks about\n\nThe developmental edge that motherhood brings us to the moment we become mothers\n\nHow the self-help industry can be harmful to people\n\nThe difference between technical and adaptive problems\n\nThe 3 P\u2019s of a socialized mindset: perfectionism, people pleasing, and paralysis\n\nThe concept of moving from a socialized mindset to being self-authored\n\nThe truth about \u201clife hacks\u201d and what is required for actual change and growth\n\nLinks mentioned:\n\nRegister for my Plan & Prep Pajama Party on January 23rd: shamelessmom.com/pajamaparty\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Sasha: drsashaheinz.com\n\n\nSasha\u2019s Mental Fitness Club: mindyourmind.com\n\n\nSasha on Facebook\n\nSasha on IG\n\nSasha on LinkedIn\n\n\xa0Sponsor info and promo codes:\n\nPlease find our sponsor information here: shamelessmom.com/sponsor/\n\n\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices