Maya Chen hosts this episode exploring why confusing polish with perfection sabotages social confidence. She introduces the "recovery framework" for handling social missteps with grace: acknowledge briefly, own your edges with transparency, and redirect attention outward. Drawing on research like the pratfall effect, Maya argues that vulnerability—not flawlessness—builds real connection. She offers practical tools, including the three-breath rule, for recovering from mistakes while staying present and authentic in any social situation.

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