Empowerment Series: Actress, Film Producer, Writer and Entrepreneur, Grace Patterson Shares Healing Journey with AW

Perfectionism is a trait that leaves a trail of endless disappointments. The pursuit of flawlessness is a losing battle. Human beings are, by nature, flawed. I understand what it means to have a deep-seated need to seek external validation. You live to keep up appearances and, by all means necessary, the thirst for recognition becomes insatiable. The mindset is not really about the need to be perfect, but related to an extreme lack of self-worth. Although it impacts both men and women, we experience it more because of the unrealistic expectations set by society. It is important to understand that perfectionism is toxic and linked to higher levels of eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and depression. Seeking help is key to recovery, as it can help prevent more serious complications.

Grace Patterson is an Actress, Writer, Film Producer, and Entrepreneur based in LA. She is originally from Dallas, Texas, and was a professional cheerleader. Since starting her acting career, she has starred in countless movies for the Lifetime Channel, including Cheer for Your Life, College Professor Obsession, Spring Break Nightmare, Secret Row, Love’s Fast Lane on Peacock, and more!

She learned about unrealistic expectations very early in life. She recalls depriving herself of certain foods to help keep a small waistline at an age when most children are just happy to eat their favorite treats. Today, Grace is the Author of “Am I Perfect, Yet? Finding Fullness in my Authentic Self.” The memoir explains how she “confronts the demons of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and the relentless pursuit of perfection.” The talent hopes sharing her story will help others experiencing something similar in their journey.

In EPS124, AW sat down with Grace to talk about her challenges with eating disorders, perfectionism, the pressures of working in a world of unrealistic beauty standards, getting the help she needed, and how she is showing up for herself today.

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To learn more about Grace, visit Instagram@gracevictoriapatterson

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