The Mental and Physical Toll of "Perfectionism" | Starting Strength Gyms Podcast #31 Ray Gillenwater, SSC | September 05, 2022 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 women05:49 Comparing ballet and lifting cultures08:29 Food culture around ballet13:45 Advice for other women14:30 Exercise as a form of punishment20:59 Burdens of perfectionism31:01 Physical changes experienced50:02 Desire to protect the brand Discuss in Forums
