happy healthy hustle

What Actually Moved the Needle

You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong.In this solo episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I share a quiet year end reflection on what actually changed my year.Not the plans.Not the milestones.But the small, intentional decisions that added up over time.This episode isn’t a highlight reel. It’s a look behind the scenes at the moments that shaped clarity, confidence, and momentum in ways I didn’t recognize until I paused to look back.If you’ve ever felt like you were doing a lot but moving slowly, this conversation is for you.Through lived experience, behavioral science, and a personal story from preparing for my TEDx talk,I explore why progress often feels invisible while it’s happening and why that doesn’t mean it isn’t working.This episode is for anyone who:Started the year with a plan that didn’t unfold the way they expectedMade quiet choices on uncertain daysKept showing up without clear proof it was paying offIn this episode, we explore:➡️ Why small, intentional steps outperform big dramatic changes➡️ How clarity is built through everyday decisions, not perfect plans➡️ What “TEDx Caroling” taught me about courage, practice, and belonging➡️ Why celebration isn’t a reward at the end, but part of the process➡️ How behavioral science explains the power of micro progress➡️ Why confidence compounds when effort is acknowledged in real time➡️ How reflection turns motion into momentumThis week’s Petite Practice®:Ask yourself one simple question each day:What matters right now?Not someday. Not after everything feels settled. Right now.Then choose one small step and repeat it.Let repetition build capability. Let capability build confidence.A reminder to carry with you:“You don’t need a flawless plan to change your life. You need one petite step, taken consistently, in the direction of who you’re becoming.”Connect with Dr. Christiane Schroeter:Instagram: @doctor.christianeTools, past episodes, and clarity resources: https://doctorchristiane.comIf this episode resonated, share it with someone who’s questioning whether their quiet progress counted this year.And if you enjoyed it, a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review helps more listeners find the show.Here’s to clarity, steadiness, and trusting the work you did, even when it didn’t announce itself loudly.8e982be732d040a8149971c1177f9027d2adf49e

How to Stop Feeling Behind

Feeling behind this holiday season?You’re not imagining the heaviness. But you’re also not failing.In this solo episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I unpack why the holidays amplify loneliness, comparison, and the quiet belief that everyone else is somehow “ahead.” Through psychology, lived experience, and a deeply personal story from my first holiday season in the United States, this episode reframes what it really means to belong.This conversation is for anyone whose holidays look different this year. Quieter. Unplanned. Far from home. Or simply not matching the picture in their head.You’ll learn why the pressure you feel isn’t truth. It’s psychology. And how small, steady practices can help you feel grounded again, even in unfamiliar seasons In this episode, we explore:➡️ Why the holidays intensify comparison, timelines, and the feeling of being behind➡️ The spotlight effect and how it convinces us others are judging our lives more than they are➡️ Why loneliness feels heavier this time of year and how to release that pressure➡️ A personal story from my first holiday season away from Germany➡️ How curiosity and spontaneity can create unexpected belonging➡️ Why meaningful traditions are sometimes discovered, not inherited➡️ How micro rituals build emotional steadiness when life feels unstructuredThis week’s Petite Practice®Choose one small ritual that brings steadiness.A walk. A favorite movie. A shared meal. A quiet moment of reflection.Repeat it gently. Let it anchor you.A reminder to carry with you:“You’re not behind. You’re not invisible. And you’re not forgotten.You’re simply in a unique season of your life, and it’s still yours to shape.”Connect with Dr. Christiane SchroeterInstagram: @doctor.christianeTools, past episodes, and clarity resources: https://doctorchristiane.comGrab my NEW book Step Into Your Voice: https://amzn.to/3YbrgyZIf this episode resonated, share it with someone whose holidays feel complicated this year.And if you enjoyed it, a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review helps more listeners find the show.Here’s to calm, clarity, and the quiet reassurance that you are not home alone.

Small Steps for Big Clarity w/ Quinn Magnuson

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.

How to Innovate with your Superpower

Want to turn your idea into something real? Start with small steps that match the way you naturally think, feel, and solve.In this episode of the Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast, I sit down with student interviewer PJ Crocker and systems expert Kendra Corman to explore what happens when you stop forcing yourself into rigid frameworks and start building innovation around your superpower.From discovering the moment an idea finally clicks to navigating the messy middle where motivation fades, we walk through simple structures, weekly resets, and personalized routines that help you stay connected to the work that matters most.This conversation is about more than productivity. It’s about the alignment, self-trust, and personal rhythms that turn creative sparks into sustainable action.Here’s what I talk about:➡️ Why starting with your superpower gives you clarity and confidence➡️ How structure and sequence make innovation feel doable, not overwhelming➡️ The 20-minute weekly reset that helps you return to what feels true➡️ What it looks like to build systems that actually support your life➡️ How to move through perfectionism and imposter feelings➡️ This week’s Petite Practice™: protect one moment or space where your best ideas tend to show upMy reminder this week:“Ideas grow when they’re used, not when they stay in your head. Small steps build momentum. Momentum builds belief.”Connect with Christiane:Say hi on Instagram: @doctor.christianeFind tools, past episodes, and clarity resources: doctorchristiane.comTake the quiz: https://doctorchristiane.com/quiz/Get the book Discover Your Superpower: https://amzn.to/4dVvAsAListen on the podcast homepage: https://doctorchristiane.com/podcast/Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/74nnyPP5Dts?si=CZtJuacsZerjFABbIf this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who is building something meaningful and needs the reminder that their way of solving is the way forward.And if this conversation supported you, a five-star review helps others find the show and keeps these conversations going.Here’s to ideas, structure, and building your next step with intention—one Petite Practice™ at a time.

How to Build Through Curiosity w/ Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie

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.