143: The Perfectionist Trap. Trisha Lewis Short Summer Unsquasher.

Trisha Lewis, the host of the podcast "Unsquashed," provides tips on overcoming the fear of making mistakes or 'not knowing something' in a podcast guesting, meeting or panel setting. She emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection and not striving for perfection. Trisha discusses the negative consequences of constantly striving for perfection and suggests taking a rational approach to the fear response. She encourages listeners to recognize their value as contributors and to view mistakes as learning opportunities. Trisha reassures listeners that making mistakes in these situations, usually only results in feeling 'a bit awkward' and urges them to step out of their comfort zones.   This episode explores:   Overcoming the fear of making mistakes Embracing imperfection and not striving for perfection The negative effects of constantly striving for perfection Recognizing that it's impossible to know everything Making mistakes as a valuable learning experience Reflecting on the reasons why you were asked to be on a panel or podcast Emphasizing the value of experiences, wisdom, questions, curiosity, and insights Not knowing everything leading to thought-provoking discussions and debates The worst-case scenario of making a mistake Using mistakes as an opportunity for growth and further exploration Complete transcript and more Unsquashing resources at www.trishalewis.com

Om Podcasten

Welcome to Self Belief Unsquashed, the podcast that takes you on a liberating journey to bring your whole self to the surface. Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, or ambivert—let’s face it, you’re human—this is your space to untangle the messy knots of self-doubt and squash the myths that keep you small. Hosted by Trisha Lewis, author of ’The Mystery of the Squashed Self’ and TEDx speaker, this podcast dives headfirst into the everyday barriers that hold us back: the sneaky grip of comparisonitis, the weight of people-pleasing, the fear of rejection, and the baggage of past experiences. With warmth, wit, and wisdom drawn from her own journey, Trisha offers bite-sized episodes filled with thought-provoking reframes, actionable challenges, and raw honesty. No fluff, no filters—just real talk about what it takes to show up as your true self and feel good about it. Ready to bash down the barriers and build unstoppable self-belief? Tune in and let’s get unsquashed. Mix of Trisha Lewis solo short episodes and Trisha with guests in longer conversations.