Let’s talk about the unspoken epidemic plaguing high achievers: perfectionism, scarcity thinking, and the belief that our worth is tied to how hard we work.

In today’s episode of the Jasmine Star Show, I sit down with the powerhouse coach, speaker, and recovering perfectionist Keren Eldad—and y’all, this conversation is the permission slip we didn’t know we needed.

Keren has worked with everyone from world leaders to Olympic athletes to multi-million dollar entrepreneurs, and what do they all have in common? The drive to succeed often masks a deep fear of being “not enough.”

We unpack what it means to chase success through an adversarial mindset—where everything feels like a competition against time, people, and even ourselves. But here's the truth bomb: You don’t have to be in pain to perform.

Keren introduces us to the radical idea that easing up doesn’t mean slacking off. It means leading with gentleness, not judgment. Holding high standards without spiraling into shame. Allowing success to feel… dare I say it… easy.

If you’ve ever:

• Mistaken your edge for anxiety
• Felt guilty for resting
• Thought you weren’t a perfectionist but still obsessed over “getting it right”

…then buckle up. This episode is your mirror and your medicine.

We talk about:

• How most “abundant” thinkers are actually operating from scarcity
• Why burnout is often disguised as ambition
• How overachievers use “hard work” to avoid healing
• And how to rewire our patterns to build sustainable, soul-aligned success

Keren doesn’t just drop gems—she drops frameworks. And y’all know I love a framework.

As a recovering perfectionist myself, I felt called out in the best way possible. This convo reminded me that sometimes, ease is the edge. And letting go doesn’t mean falling behind—it means flying further.

Grab your journal, your coffee, or a walk around the block… this episode is going to get you thinking differently about the way you work, the way you lead, and the way you live.

Click play to hear all of this and:

[00:02] Why most high achievers operate from scarcity (even if they don’t know it)

[00:55] “Do you view the world as abundant or adversarial?” – the question that changes everything

[04:11] Why letting go of perfectionism doesn’t mean losing your edge

[06:02] The dark side of hustle culture and how it nearly made Keren quit her own business

[07:35] Why most perfectionists don’t think they are (and how to spot it in yourself)

[09:57] The real reason we resist rest (and what to do about it)

Listen to Related Episodes:

• Why High Achievers Burn Out (and How to Fix It)
• How to Build Your Self Trust to Make Better Business Decisions

Connect With Keren Eldad:

Keren Eldad is an executive coach, speaker, and author specializing in high achievers who look great on paper but feel like something’s missing. Her work has impacted world leaders, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and C-suite executives. Known for her clarity and compassion, Keren helps overachievers drop the hustle and reclaim joy, success, and personal alignment. Her coaching program and upcoming book, Gilded, explore what happens when performance masks pain—and how to break free.

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