When You Feel Like the Outlier | Perfectionism, Anxiety & God’s Grace | 031
Why do some painful patterns seem impossible to break, even when you know what God's Word says?
In this episode, Leneé is joined by Dr. Ashleigh Moreland to explore the powerful connection between perfectionism, the nervous system, and God's design for healing.
Together they unpack how fear, trauma, and deeply rooted beliefs can shape the way we experience God — and why lasting transformation often involves more than simply trying harder.
If you've ever wondered why you still feel stuck despite loving Jesus and knowing the truth, this conversation offers hope that you're not broken. God designed your brain with the capacity to heal, renew, and experience His grace more deeply.
Is This Episode For You?
This episode is for you if...
You know what Scripture says, but still struggle to experience lasting freedom.
You feel trapped in recurring patterns of fear, shame, or perfectionism.
You've wondered how trauma or your nervous system may affect your relationship with God.
You're curious about the intersection of biblical truth and neuroscience.
You long to experience God's grace more deeply instead of striving harder.
What You'll Learn
Why your nervous system plays an important role in how you experience God's love.
The difference between knowing truth intellectually and experiencing transformation personally.
How perfectionism often develops as a protective response rather than simply a personality trait.
Why God's design for the brain includes the capacity for healing and renewal.
How grace creates the safety needed for lasting change.
Practical encouragement for women who feel discouraged because they still feel "stuck."
Scriptures Mentioned
Romans 12:2
Psalm 139
Isaiah 43:1–2 (referenced conceptually)
John 10 (the Good Shepherd imagery)
Resources Mentioned
You Will Make Mistakes by Leneé Pezzano — visit that page to learn more, order, or opt in to get Chapter 1 free.