The Pressure to Be Perfect (feat. Jenet Dove, M.Ed, LPC)

Allison is pulling up a chair at the table with special guest, Jenet Dove, a psychotherapist with specialization in working with those who battle perfectionism. They sit down for an honest, layered conversation about perfectionism in Black women. Together, they’re unpacking the pressure to overachieve, overperform, and hold it all together in a world that often demands excellence while offering little grace. This episode blends personal stories, cultural context, and hard truths about identity, expectations, and the cost of constantly striving. We’re talking about the things many Black women carry silently but rarely say out loud. We’re unpacking:

• How perfectionism is shaped by culture, survival, and generational expectations
• The difference between excellence and exhaustion
• How the “strong Black woman” narrative fuels burnout and emotional suppression
• What it looks like to choose softness, boundaries, and self-compassion without guilt

If you’ve ever felt like you had to be twice as good, struggled with resting without shame, or questioned whether your worth is tied to your performance—this episode is for you. So grab a seat, take a breath, and join us for a conversation rooted in healing, honesty, and freedom.

Meet Our Guest:
Jenet Dove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenetdovecounseling/
Website: https://jenetdove.com/

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