The Mental and Physical Toll of "Perfectionism" | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #31
Ray Gillenwater talks with Shelley Wells about he…
Starting Strength Radio · Mark Rippetoe
September 5, 20221h 5mExplicit
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Show Notes
Ray Gillenwater talks with Shelley Wells about her experience with the burdens of perfectionism and how Starting Strength has helped her overcome struggles.
02:32 Shelley's PRs
04:17 Negative expectations for women
05:49 Comparing ballet and lifting cultures
08:29 Food culture around ballet
13:45 Advice for other women
14:30 Exercise as a form of punishment
20:59 Burdens of perfectionism
31:01 Physical changes experienced
50:02 Desire to protect the brand