05/12/2026
Are you a perfectionist — or do you know one? 🙋
There’s a big difference between having high standards and being trapped by them. And according to Dr. J, that difference often comes down to your genes.
In this week’s Q&A, she and GC dig into the genetic reasons some people can never quite call something “done.”
Two genes in particular — MAO and COMT — can create a combination of anxiety and irritability that makes the nervous system resist anything less than perfect.
The result?
• Projects that never get finished
• Ideas that never get launched
• A constant low hum of “not good enough yet”
But here’s the hopeful part: when brain chemistry becomes more balanced, something shifts.
You can do great work and let it go. You can say “good enough” — and actually mean it. 💛
🎥 Watch the full Q&A here:
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