# The Perfectionist Trap: Eating, Control, and Burnout with Katie McKenna LMHC

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Published: 2025-07-15T10:16:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonnie-campbell/episodes/The-Perfectionist-Trap-Eating--Control--and-Burnout-with-Katie-McKenna-LMHC-e340uq9
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## Resource

If you’ve ever said, “I’m either all in or completely off the rails,” this episode is for you . Today, I’m joined by Katie McKenna, a licensed mental health therapist (LMHC) and certified nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic illness. We’re digging into perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mindset—how it shows up around food, how it sabotages progress, and why being “imperfect” might be exactly what you need. Topics Covered: What perfectionism actually looks like in day-to-day eating Why black-and-white thinking leads to burnout (and bingeing) The myth of needing to “get it right” 100% of the time How to pause and reflect without shame Why the middle path is harder—but also way more sustainable Katie and I come at this from two different angles, from my perspective as a dietitian, her's as a therapist. You’ll hear how those perspectives blend together to help clients navigate change in a real, doable way. You can find Katie McKenna on her website here . Learn about 1-1 online nutrition coaching here.

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