That Feeling of “Always-Behind and Never-Enough”—Here’s the Antidote | Ellen Hendriksen

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and is the author of HOW TO BE ENOUGH: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists and HOW TO BE YOURSELF: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety.

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• Strategies for Social Anxiety | Ellen Hendriksen

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Additional Resources:

• Ellen Hendriksen on Substack

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The big takeaway

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist and self-described perfectionist, unpacks why perfectionism isn’t about chasing flawlessness—it’s about wrestling with a persistent sense of “never enough.” In this episode, she shares hard-won insights, personal stories, and practical guidance for anyone who feels trapped by their inner critic or crumbling under self-imposed expectations.