People-Pleasing, Perfectionism & Parental Burnout: How to Feel Present Again

People-Pleasing, Perfectionism & Parental Burnout: How to Feel Present Again

People-Pleasing, Perfectionism & Parental Burnout: How to Feel Present AgainLeslie Mathews
Published on: 12/02/2026

Struggling with parental burnout? Discover why old patterns keep you stuck and learn gentle shifts that bring you back to joy, presence, and authenticity.

Pulling Threads Podcast HighlightsParenting

Hi, I'm Leslie Mathews!

Licensed Therapist (MSW) · EMDR Practitioner · Divorce Coach · Former Attorney

I'm a therapist who built a coaching business to reach further than one-on-one sessions ever could and then added a podcast to reach further than that. Pulling Threads has grown organically to thousands of listeners with zero paid advertising. I'm part of a community of therapists doing the same thing, one step at a time.

You Deserve to Feel at Peace Again. Whatever transition you’re facing — divorce, a breakup, or a new chapter in life — support is here. You don’t have to do it alone.

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You Deserve to Feel at Peace Again. Whatever transition you’re facing — divorce, a breakup, or a new chapter in life — support is here. You don’t have to do it alone.

Find Your Way Around

Follow along

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