<p>What if your most powerful moments come when you feel least prepared?</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast</em>,</p><p>I’m pulling back the curtain on a perfectly imperfect moment: the first day filming my new YouTube show, <em>Office Hours</em>.</p><p>The hair was half curled. The matcha was mid-sip.</p><p>The guest arrived 30 minutes early. And right there, in the mess, the magic happened.</p><p>This is not a story about chaos. It’s a story about clarity.</p><p>And how to find calm, connection, and confidence when your plans fall apart.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p>✔️ Why your brain says “apologize” when no one’s judging</p><p>✔️ The hidden power of authenticity bias (and how it builds trust)</p><p>✔️ How to let go of loss aversion and reclaim your peace</p><p>✔️ The truth about perfection and why it blocks real connection</p><p>✔️ A behind-the-scenes ritual that started with a hairstyle and became a mindset</p><p>✔️ This week’s Petite Practice™: share one moment before it’s ready</p><p>The reminder I want to leave with you:</p><p><strong>You don’t have to be polished to be powerful. You don’t have to look ready to be ready.</strong></p><p>You’re allowed to show up mid-process.</p><ul><li>Hair down.</li><li>Matcha in hand.</li><li>Laundry is folded but not put away.</li></ul><p>Those moments are not setbacks. They are your story. They are how we relate, trust, and connect.</p><p><strong>Let’s stay connected:</strong></p><p>✨ Say hi on Instagram: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://instagram.com/@doctor.christiane">@doctor.christiane</a></p><p>✨ Explore more tools and free resources: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://doctorchristiane.com">doctorchristiane.com</a></p><p>✨ Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/11-secrets-behind-my-tedx-talk/id1678822774?i=1000728648207">Happy Healthy Hustle</a></p><p>✨ Watch the TEDx Talk: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://doctorchristiane.com/#tedx">How Small Steps Create Big Change</a></p><p>✨ Read the blog: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://doctorchristiane.com/tedx-prep-secrets">TEDx Prep Secrets</a></p><p>✨ Grab the bestselling book: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="decorated-link" href="https://amzn.to/46gjOaE">How to Master Your Goals</a></p><p>If this episode gave you a breath of fresh air or made you smile mid-mess, share it with someone who needs that same reminder.</p><p>And if it resonated with you, a 5-star review helps others find the show too.</p><p><strong>Here’s to real moments, real wins, and showing up fully — even when it feels like you’re not quite ready.</strong></p><p>Because you are. And that’s how you win.</p>
