This episode's gonna be a good one because we've got the amazing Cat Roten with us. We're diving into perfectionism, balancing life choices, and chilling out on those extreme habits.

Cat shares her journey of ditching the need to be perfect and the lessons learned from her husband's non-traditional career path. We also chat about real-world experience versus formal education and why sometimes, just living your life teaches you more.

If you’re into event planning, you’re in luck! Cat’s got some awesome tips and resources, including her new 6-week live course and an event financials template. Plus, Alessia reflects on her past retreats and gets inspired to host again.

We'll laugh about trying (and sometimes failing) to stick to extreme habits like the 75 hard challenge. The key takeaway? Finding that balance and being okay with imperfection. So get comfy and let’s dive into this fun and insightful chat with Cat Roten!

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TIMESTAMPS:

04:06 2024: Embracing discomfort, quitting alcohol for growth.

07:02 Reluctant to share, hesitant about morning after.

10:08 Revamped morning routine with flexibility and activity.

14:11 Cutting off media to improve sleep schedule.

18:01 Providing resources and motivation for event hosting.

22:52 Prefers smaller, personalized events; offers broad strategy knowledge.

25:49 Balancing perfectionism in career, health, and life.

27:53 Struggling with 75 hard perfectionism, but possible.

31:20 Balancing extreme behaviors for a healthier lifestyle.

34:42 Healing from childhood perfectionism and inner child.

37:23 Pressure to pursue traditional education impacts mental health.

41:01 Resources, accountability, guidance, financial template offer.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Monthly Events Masterclasses: each month is a different topic ranging from pricing strategy, contract/vendor negotiation, and more! Visit imperfectlyimpactful.com/masterclass

Get $100 off a one-time event strategy call with Cat, just for inhabit listeners! Includes a 60 min call and 14 days of unlimited Voxer support to dive into your event & where you may be getting stuck/overwhelmed.

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TRANSCRIPT

KEYWORDS:

perfectionism, self-reflection, childhood experiences, traditional education paths, alternative career routes, trades, real-world experience, formal education, college experience, academic success, extracurricular success, Imperfectly Impactful podcast, event foundation, event planning, financials template, sponsorships, sobriety journey, alcohol abstinence, morning ritual, intuitive actions, adaptability, energy regulation, nervous system regulation, sauna sessions, cold plunge, Higher Self Habits book, screen time limitations, Oura ring, body image issues, 75 hard challenge, mindfulness