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October 16, 2025 13 mins

Coach Emily M. introduces the first episode of Grace Notes and Messy Chords, exploring how perfectionism quietly shapes our lives. Drawing from her journey from a classical pianist to Juilliard to embracing improvisation and vulnerability, she shares how the chase for flawlessness followed her everywhere.

Emily reflects on the weight of all-or-nothing thinking, the balance between technique and emotion, and how true beauty often comes from the cracks and imperfections. She invites listeners to notice where perfectionism shows up in their own lives and to practice softening the critical voice with awareness and grace.

Next time she’ll dig deeper into how perfectionism shows up in body and health, and she invites listeners to continue the conversation in community.

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