The Paragon Perspective Podcasts

A Paragon Perspectives (or Come Shrink and Drink with Us) Podcast.
Brains That Bounce is a podcast for every curious, creative, slightly chaotic mind. Join us — a crew of psychologists with lived ADHD experience — as we chat about the ups, downs, and dopamine highs of life with a bouncing brain. From work deadlines to relationships and everyday misadventures, we find the meaning (and humour) in the mayhem.

A Paragon Perspectives (or Come Shrink and Drink with Us) Podcast.
In our latest video podcast, four psychologists from Paragon PsychConnect open up about something rarely discussed so candidly in our field — our own mental health journeys. We may spend our professional lives supporting others through anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout, but that doesn’t make us immune to experiencing them ourselves. In this raw and heartfelt conversation, we share personal stories of losing balance, facing setbacks, and doing the hard work to get back on track.
The discussion shines a light on a powerful truth: having psychological knowledge and therapeutic strategies doesn’t shield anyone from pain or vulnerability. It’s one thing to know what to do — it’s another to live it when life hits hard. Each of us speaks about how we used (and sometimes resisted using) the very tools we teach our clients, and how healing required patience, humility, and connection. This episode is a reminder that being human comes before being a professional — and that even those who guide others toward wellbeing walk that same path themselves, one imperfect step at a time.

A Paragon Perspectives (or Come Shrink and Drink with Us) Podcast.
Perfectionism gets a lot of praise — it sounds like high standards, ambition, and a drive to do your best. But here’s the thing: behind the shiny surface, it can quietly crank up anxiety, self-criticism, burnout, and even depression. In this episode, we’re unpacking what perfectionism really looks like — and how to tell the difference between healthy striving and the exhausting pressure to be flawless.
We’ll chat about how perfectionistic thinking shows up, how it can mess with your work, relationships, and self-worth, and why that “never good enough” voice is so hard to switch off. And here’s a fun twist — we’ll also explore team dynamics: who in your crew is the “everything must be perfect” type, and who’s more of a “that’s good enough, let’s move on” person? Understanding the mix can make a big difference to how you work together.
With relatable stories, practical tips, and a good dose of self-compassion, we’ll give you ways to spot unhelpful perfectionism, ease the pressure, and redefine what success actually means — so you can aim high without losing yourself in the process.