happy healthy hustle

What if the introvert in the room is the one who ends up running the company?Lisa Cork spent years quietly fighting a voice that told her she wasn't confident enough, assertive enough, extroverted enough. She did great work and never let herself believe it. Then she stopped trying to be someone else and built a career around exactly who she is.In this episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, Lisa and I get into the story behind her nickname, the broccoli lady: the protest press release she wrote as a brand-new marketing manager that went viral before viral existed, generated an estimated 150 million dollars in free publicity, and ended with her presenting cases of broccoli to Barbara Bush on the White House lawn.But the real story isn't the broccoli. It's what happens when you do the work to understand how you're actually wired, and stop apologizing for it. Lisa turned down a prestigious New York job, immigrated to New Zealand, and built a 35-year run as a CEO, one small honest decision at a time.If you've been waiting to feel confident before you act, this conversation flips the order.What you'll learn: ➡️ Why doing great work means nothing until you let yourself believe it ➡️ How being an introvert became Lisa's advantage, not her ceiling ➡️ The story behind 150 million dollars in free publicity ➡️ Why understanding yourself is the work that makes everything else possible ➡️ How to say yes to the opportunity that scares you ➡️ Why you're allowed to change who you were five years agoQuote to note: "You are amazing. Be confident in being yourself, because you are enough."This idea, that small brave steps compound into a completely different life, is the heart of my new book, Petite Practice®: Small, Steady Steps to a Life of Momentum and Real Change. It lands August 16. Become a Founding Pioneer for launch-day priority, early chapters, and bonus resources: https://doctorchristiane.com/books/#bonusQuestion for you: Where are you masking who you are instead of using it?

Feeling overwhelmed?These small shifts will help you get your clarity back.In this episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with Quinn Magnuson — teacher, coach, founder of the Effort Over Results movement, and host of the EOR Podcast.Quinn’s work centers around helping people slow down, find their footing, and take meaningful steps forward, especially when life feels chaotic.From the “quicksand” sensation that pulls you deeper the harder you fight, to the tiny resets that bring your system back online, this conversation shows why calm, clarity, and structure matter just as much as ambition.Quinn shares how shifting your environment can transform your mindset, why movement creates instant relief, and how helping others has become his lifelong superpower. This episode is about more than productivity. It’s about emotional regulation, self-awareness, and the small steps that help you feel grounded again.Here’s what we talk about:➡️ Why overwhelm feels like quicksand and how to stop sinking➡️ The power of changing your environment — even stepping into a different room➡️ The difference between signal overwhelm and structure overwhelm➡️ How Quinn uses his superpower of helping others, even when he’s the one feeling stuck➡️ Why movement is the fastest way to reset your mind➡️ What it means to build a legacy through discipline, consistent effort, and generosity➡️ This week’s Petite Practice™: choose one 5-minute reset and try it todayMy reminder this week:“Overwhelm is not a failure. It’s a signal. Clear the field, take a breath, and choose one small, directionally correct step.”Connect with Quinn MagnusonWebsite: https://effortoverresults.comInstagram: @eor.quinnPodcast: The EOR PodcastConnect with Dr. Christiane SchroeterInstagram: @doctor.christianeTools, past episodes, and clarity resources: doctorchristiane.comGrab my NEW book Step into Your Voice: https://amzn.to/3YbrgyZListen on Apple Podcasts:If this episode supported you, share it with someone who’s been running on empty.And if you enjoyed it, a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review helps more listeners find the show.Here’s to clarity, calm, and small steps that move you forward.

What if curiosity is your greatest creative advantage?Can play really change the way we think, connect, and create?In this episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I’m sitting down with Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie, a PhD in Internet Studies, cultural anthropologist, certified LEGO Serious Play facilitator, innovation columnist, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity.Together, we explore what happens when you stop trying to fit in and start building a life that fits you.This isn’t just a conversation about creativity.It’s about rediscovering curiosity, reframing focus, and learning to lead from your wiring instead of against it.Together, we talk through:➡️ How curiosity can be a superpower, especially for neurodivergent minds➡️ Why LEGO Serious Play transforms the way teams connect and innovate➡️ The truth about ADHD, self-acceptance, and embracing your wiring➡️ What adults can learn from play and why it matters for creativity and confidence➡️ How curiosity fuels better leadership, deeper connection, and more meaningful work➡️ This week’s Petite Practice®: one question, one spark, one step toward joyHere’s the reminder I want to leave you with:You’re not too curious or too scattered. You’re simply wired for wonder.Innovation doesn’t come from control.It comes from curiosity.And when you follow it, everything starts to connect.Listen now if you’re ready to rethink what it means to create, lead, and live with more curiosity and less constraint.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b_ChExJcqF4?si=9M17C-Ka0O562pK1Connect with my guest:Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie, Cultural Anthropologist | LEGO Serious Play Facilitator | Neurodiversity Advocate: kate@upnext.companySubscribe to my YouTube Channel: → https://www.youtube.com/@Doctor.ChristianeExplore more clarity tools and the Petite Practice® Planner → doctorchristiane.com/podcastIf this episode sparked a fresh idea or helped you see yourself with a little more compassion, share it with someone who needs that reminder today.Here’s to more curiosity, more creativity, and rhythms that truly fit.You’re not behind. You’re just ready for a better way.

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

What does planting tiny seeds have to do with building a successful business?Is success really about one big break, or is it the daily drip, drip, drip of small actions?In this episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and “meme lord” Drewbie Wilson to talk about the power of empathy, consistency, and using your time with intention.Drewbie is a husband, father, and entrepreneur who transformed his life by losing over 100 pounds and rising from tech support to the C-suite of a multi-million-dollar company.Known for his superpowers of confidence and empathy, Drewbie inspires success-driven people to become the most elite version of themselves by living his mottos “Call The Damn Leads” and “Crush The Day Before It Crushes You.”Here’s what we talk about:➡️ Why empathy and confidence are true sales superpowers➡️ How asking better questions makes you more interesting➡️ The biggest challenge Drewbie faced and the lesson he learned about time➡️ Why planting small seeds daily grows into real opportunities➡️ How being present where your feet are transforms relationships and business➡️ This week’s Petite Practice™: plant one small seed today with a pitch, message, or follow-upMy reminder this week:"Success isn’t a giant leap. It’s the little seeds you plant every day that turn into your harvest."Links from my guest, Drewbie WilsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrewbieRidesIG: https://www.instagram.com/callthedamnleads/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@callthedamnleadsLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drewbiewilson/Contact Info:Email: ​Drewbie@callthedamnleads.comhttps://callthedamnleads.com/Connect with ChristianeSay hi on Instagram: @doctor.christianeFind tools, past episodes, and free clarity resources: doctorchristiane.com📖 Read the blog: https://doctorchristiane.com/plant-seeds-success🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-plant-seeds-for-success/id1678822774?i=1000726610883▶️ Watch, like, and comment on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bG6P2RDUUWQ📕 Grab the bestselling How to Master Your Goals book: https://amzn.to/46gjOaEIf this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that small steps matter. And if you loved it, I would be grateful for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review because it helps others discover the show.Here’s to seeds, presence, and building the life you want, one Petite Practice™ at a time.

Why did I press “record” two days before stepping onto the TEDx stage?Can you actually capture purpose through a podcast mic?In this special episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I’m inviting you behind the curtain just 48 hours before I share my message on the TEDx stage in Folsom, California.But here’s the truth. This episode isn’t about a polished speech. It’s about the messy, beautiful, real journey that brought me here.And I’m not doing this alone.My special guest is the radiant J. Ross Parrelli—hip-hop artist, educator, creative economy advocate, and one of the incredible TEDx speakers sharing the stage with me. We found a cozy little corner to sit down and press record. What unfolded was nothing short of magic.Here’s what we share:➡️ What it really feels like to prepare for a TEDx Talk ➡️ J. Ross’s journey from rap battles in Compton to launching arts education programs ➡️ The moment she realized love is her superpower and how she shares it through frequency ➡️ Our real talk on motherhood, creative purpose, and the myth of “perfect timing” ➡️ Why failing forward again and again is actually the point ➡️ This week’s Petite Practice™ to ground yourself before any brave leapMy reminder this week: "You don’t have to be fearless. You just have to keep going."Listen now before the TEDx videos drop. This one is raw, real, and full of heart.Connect with my amazing guest J Ross Parrelli @jrossparrelliFounder @beatslyricsleaders. Creative Director @kidzapaloozaeventshttps://www.beatslyricsleaders.com/Come say hi on Instagram → @doctor.christiane 🔗 Find more clarity tools, free downloads, and past episodes → doctorchristiane.com/podcastIf this episode moved you…Send it to a friend who’s dreaming big or secretly scared they’re not ready. And if you loved it, I’d be so grateful for your 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It truly helps others discover the show.Here’s to purpose, presence, and powerful pivots. ❤️

What are the essentials for a happy, healthy summer?In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what’s helping me feel more radiant, grounded, and energized this season. From small wellness rituals to my current favorite products, these are the tools I’m reaching for to support my body, mind, and creativity without overcomplicating things.I’m a big believer that it doesn’t take a massive overhaul to feel better. Sometimes all it takes is a petite practice, a small shift that changes the whole tone of your day.This summer is especially meaningful for me, because...✨ I’m getting ready to give my first TED Talk on August 16 (!)And I’ve been deep in prep mode - memorizing, refining, and even coming up with a fun way to practice: I’m calling it TED Talk caroling If you’ve got 10 minutes and want a sneak peek, I’d love to practice with you! Reach out if you’re in.In this episode, I share:➡️ How I’m using small, intentional rituals to bring more ease and clarity into my days ➡️ A behind-the-scenes look at my TED Talk journey—and how you can be part of it ➡️ My Top 10 Summer Essentials on Amazon—from gut support to skin glow to stress-free travel ➡️ Why simple pleasures like pool days, garden hangs, and family time are part of my wellness routine ➡️ How slowing down can actually give you more energy, creativity, and joyWhether you're in full vacation mode or juggling real life with sunshine in the background, this episode is here to help you feel good—without the overwhelm.You’ll find all 10 of my summer favorites linked in the show notes—these are things I actually use and love, and I can’t wait to hear which ones you try.🎧 Listen now, then message me with your own favorite finds, wellness rituals, or if you want to be part of my TED Talk practice audience. I mean it—I’d love that!✨ Let’s connect:Instagram: @hello.happy.nest 🌐 Website + Blog + Free Resources: hellohappynest.com 📅 Book a Clarity Call: Schedule hereIf you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find Happy Healthy, and it means the world to me.Hit subscribe for more episodes full of clarity, self-care, and practical inspiration!#HappyHealthyHustle #SummerEssentials #WellnessRituals #TEDTalkPrep #PetitePractices #MindfulLiving #Inspiration #PodcastHere’s to a bright, nourishing, and joyfully simple week. Thanks for listening!