The Fearless Leap From Law To Poetry: Victoria Hutchin’s Lesson On Breaking Perfectionism

Welcome back to Season 3 of the Do Tell Relationship Podcast! Nina Westbrook, is back with a fresh new studio, exciting guests, and even more insightful conversations. This season, we’re bringing you bi-weekly episodes filled with deep discussions about relationships, self-growth, career shifts, and navigating life’s big moments.

Perfection once protected her, then trapped her. Discover how Victoria traded
safety for creativity and built a poetic life on purpose. She details the raw panic behind her
resignation, the surprising science of walking in backwards, and the daily wonder rituals that turn selfcriticism into momentum for anyone plotting a brave career move.

What we cover:
• Leaving a sure thing career for uncertain creativity step by step
• Healing learned selfcriticism by directing attention toward hope
• Teaching kids and ourselves to face fear by walking in backwards
• Daily practices to believe new empowering narratives
• Crafting a daily "wonder ritual" to silence critical selftalk
• Building supportive circles for bold creative pivots

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Chapter Markers for Easy Navigation:
01:37 - Welcome to season 3
04:40 - Meet Today’s Guest: Victoria Hutchins
08:12 - The Power of Nostalgia & Childhood Joy
19:25 - The Wake-Up Call That Led Victoria to Change Careers
22:34 - Unpacking Childhood Narratives & Overcoming Shame
26:03 - The Life-Changing Power of Play & Wonder
28:40 - Choosing to Believe in Purpose & Meaning
30:17 - Love, Fantasy, and Expectations: How Society Shapes Us
35:14 - Letting Go of ‘Perfect’ & Showing Up as Your True Self
40:28 - Introvert or Extrovert? Rethinking Social Identity
41:53 - How the South & Religion Shaped Victoria’s View of Love
50:56 - If Love is a Mirror, What Do We Hope Others See in Us?
54:28 - Final Thoughts: Embracing Your Authentic Self

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