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

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.