Listen "Beyond the Mask: Growing into Confidence Through Practice"
Episode Synopsis
We unpack the commonly misunderstood phrase "fake it till you make it" and reframe it as a mindful practice of stepping into the person we're becoming, rather than pretending to be someone we're not.• Redefining "fake it till you make it" as practicing what you want to become, rather than hiding your true self• Power poses and body language can chemically change your brain, boosting confidence and reducing stress• The mind-body connection works in both directions - your body can lead your mind to confidence• Difference between mindful faking (practice with intention) and toxic masking (performing without growth)• Confidence is built through stepping outside comfort zones and embracing turning points• Children naturally embody confidence through expansive movements and trying things independently• Simple power pose exercise: stand tall with hands on hips while affirming "I am allowed to grow into who I am becoming"Where in your life are you waiting to feel ready before showing up? What might shift if you let yourself try it on before you feel fully qualified? Share your experiences with us on Instagram @why_not_podcast🎙️ Meet Bia Bia Berlitz Nahme is an enthusiastic language teacher with more than 30 years of experience and a lifelong passion for helping people connect through words. As an entrepreneur in the language industry, she has guided countless students from zero to fluency, specializing in both corporate and social English that supports growth in business and in life. With over 20 years teaching inside multinational companies and 17 years of online teaching, Bia brings not only expertise but also warmth, creativity, and a global perspective shaped by travel and living abroad. Fluent in five languages, she loves change, embraces curiosity, and pours her joy for communication into every episode of Why Not?. 🎙️ Meet Catia Catia Hernandez Holm is a Marriage and Family Therapist, bestselling author, and speaker. She’s known for helping teens, individuals, and families heal trauma, navigate life transitions, and reconnect to their authentic selves. With her TEDx talk Choose Joy or Die, and her books The Courage to Become and A Gentle Return, Catia empowers others to embrace joy and wholeness. As co-host of Why Not?, she brings her heart, humor, and a gift for holding space to every conversation, inviting listeners to grow, heal, and say why not? to a fuller life.
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