The Un-Perfected Pod

THE BOTTOM LINE (TL;DR) When the world feels divided, chaotic, and overwhelming, the first step isn't external action—it's going inward. Before we can lead, heal, or create meaningful change, we need to connect to the divinity within (aka: our truth, our heart, our alignment). This episode gives you five tangible practices to stop reacting from trauma and start leading from your soul—because one person in heart coherence counteracts 750,000 people vibrating in fear. WHAT THIS EPISODE IS REALLY ABOUT Some days you feel desperately hopeless about humankind. Other days, you're wildly inspired because you believe everything is burning down so we can rebuild systems rooted in love, unity, and truth. Sound familiar? This episode is for the high-achieving woman who doesn't fit into neat political boxes, who's tired of the division, and who knows deep down that the answer isn't hate—it's heart. Brooke gets raw about navigating anxiety, depression waves, and the pressure cooker energy of our current times. But instead of drowning in despair or numbing out, she's sharing the five practices she's using RIGHT NOW to connect to her truth, regulate her nervous system, and lead from alignment instead of trauma. Because here's the truth: your lived experience is a result of your internal landscape. And if you want to be part of the solution, you've got to clean up your side of the street first.   🎯 THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF... You're exhausted by the division and political drama but don't know how to help You feel anxious, hopeless, or overwhelmed by the state of the world You know you're meant to lead but keep reacting from trauma instead of truth You're disconnected from your body and can't remember the last time you felt ALIVE You've been stuck in your head, numbing out, or giving your power away to the news cycle You're a high achiever who doesn't fit into neat boxes or political sides You want to take meaningful action but don't know where to start 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONED Episode 136: "Division, Anxiety, and the Pressure Cooker" - Listen to Part 1 of this conversation Documentary: Finding Joe - About Joseph Campbell and following your bliss Brooke's Viral TikTok: Camden's jazz sax solo (follow @brookejeanunperfected) 📌 CONNECT WITH BROOKE Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected Website: brookejeanunperfected.com Dance Alchemy Classes: Check Brooke's Instagram for upcoming sessions Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck

  THE WAKE-UP CALL Leah Remillet was working 90-110 hours a week, barely sleeping, and "crushing it" by every external measure—until she collapsed at the zoo and woke up on a stretcher, locking eyes with her terrified four-year-old. That moment became her line in the sand: Fix this or walk away. She went from 90+ hours to 20-25 hours with ZERO income loss—actually becoming MORE profitable. Now she's teaching women exactly how. WHAT WE COVER: The Breaking Point The unsustainable sleep cycle that led to collapse Why traditional "let go of things" advice doesn't work Repairing Your Relationship With Time How the way you talk about time keeps you stuck The mindset shift that makes 24 hours feel like enough The Systems That Changed Everything Outsourcing without hiring a team Batching, time blocking, and strategic automation The dinner system that freed up mental load AND taught her kids to cook Untangling the "Should" Stories Why we hold impossible standards (homemade everything, anyone?) Shame vs. guilt: the distinction that sets you free How to identify what actually matters vs. what you've been conditioned to believe The Power of Thought Why our brains are "incredibly obedient servants" The ONE question that shifts everything: "Show me the evidence I CAN" Retraining your default from fear to possibility MONEY LINES 👊 "I will fix this or I will walk away from my business. This will never be worth it." "What is the simplest way to achieve my goal?" "Our brains are incredibly obedient. Show me the evidence I can." "Time is my most precious gift." CONNECT WITH LEAH: Podcast: Balancing Busy Website: balancingbusy.com Behind-the-Scenes Systems: bts.balancingbusy.com Free Time-Saving Hacks (9.3 hours/week): time.balancingbusy.com CONNECT WITH BROOKE: Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected THE BOTTOM LINE: You don't need more time. You need to untangle the stories keeping you trapped, build systems that serve your actual values, and give yourself permission to do less but better. This conversation is your permission slip to stop carrying what was never yours to begin with. Subscribe to the Unperfected Pod so you never miss a conversation that helps you shed the shoulds and find freedom in a life unperfected. Let's freaking GO. 👊

The energy in the world is f*cking intense right now—and if you're an empath or highly sensitive person, you're feeling it in your body. The anxiety. The exhaustion. The pressure to choose a side when your heart knows the answer is way bigger than Democrat or Republican, religious or non-religious, for this or against that. In this raw solo episode, I'm getting real about what I see happening in the world right now—and the lesson we keep missing. This is for you if: You're exhausted by political anxiety and constant division You're an empath/HSP struggling with overwhelm You feel stuck choosing sides when nothing feels right You're ready to remember who you really are What You'll Learn: ✨ Why the "choose a side" mentality keeps you trapped in fear ✨ How to regulate your nervous system when the world is on fire ✨ The real lesson hiding beneath all this chaos (spoiler: it's about remembrance) ✨ Why your 1 in 400 trillion existence is NOT an accident ✨ How to challenge everything without falling into blame ✨ The connection between this upheaval and the AI revolution ✨ Your assignment: zoom out, breathe, and open your heart Key Timestamps: 00:00 - The Pressure Cooker: Why Everything Feels So Intense 08:16 - I'm Sick of Choosing Sides 15:43 - How to Regulate Your Nervous System Right Now 22:19 - The Lesson We Keep Missing 30:06 - You're 1 in 400 Trillion (You're Here On Purpose) 35:28 - Challenge Everything 40:17 - The AI Revolution Connection 44:36 - Rising Above Division 50:13 - Your Assignment: Zoom Out & Open Your Heart Key Takeaway: Stop choosing sides when your soul knows the answer is bigger. Regulate your nervous system. Challenge everything. Remember your divinity. Rise above division without bypassing real pain. Use your breath to open your heart. The problem isn't your neighbor. The problem is we keep falling into the same trap. Related Episodes: Episode 115: "You're Not Tired. You're Trapped: The Real Reason You're Bitter" Episode 114: "Forge Your Own Path: Living a Life Unperfected" Episode 34: "Anxiety Series: Be-friending Your Anxiety to Take Your Power Back"   Connect with Brooke Jean: FREEBIE - Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck Connect with Brooke: 📱 Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected 💻 Website: www.liveunperfected.com 🎙️ More Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast Take care of yourselves and therefore each other. 👊

Feeling like an outsider in your own home? You're not alone. In this raw stepmom confessions episode, licensed therapist and blended family coach Alex Harrison gets brutally honest about the stepparent struggle that nobody talks about. From Sunday morning French toast meltdowns to feeling forgotten while your partner chooses his kids (again), Alex breaks down the "stuck inside, stuck outside" dynamic that destroys stepfamily harmony. She shares her own humbling journey from confident therapist to overwhelmed stepmom navigating toddlers, teenagers, and everything in between. What You'll Learn: Why stepparents feel like permanent outsiders (and how to change it) The "soft-hard-soft" communication method that actually works How to handle the biological parent vs. stepparent divide Why moving too fast in blended families backfires The crucial difference between first-time families and stepfamilies How to realign from child-led to adult-led decision making Why one-on-one time with stepkids AND bio kids is essential Whether you're a stepmom feeling stuck on the sidelines or a biological parent trying to balance everyone's needs, this episode delivers the real talk and practical tools you need to stop surviving your stepfamily and start thriving in it. Connect with Alex Harrison: Website: JustKeepItGoin.com Instagram: @AlexHarrisonLCSW Fall Stepfamily Coaching Cohort: Now enrolling   Connect with Brooke Jean: Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: www.liveunperfected.com Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected    

Cancer survivor and #1 Amazon bestselling author Vera Knight shares her raw truth about the quiet self-abandonment that's poisoning women's lives and relationships. After a spiritual awakening on her bathroom floor following radiation treatment, Vera completely transformed her life at 61—firing all her fitness clients, writing her book, and learning to live authentically. This conversation dives deep into how perfectionism and people-pleasing are forms of self-denial, why it's never too late to change, and how one woman's transformation can heal seven generations. In This Episode: The quiet abandoning we do to ourselves while trying to keep the peace How perfectionism creates a poisonous persona that slowly kills our spirit Vera's cancer diagnosis and the bathroom floor revelation that changed everything Why she quit her successful fitness business in one email after 25 years The truth about family resistance when you start living authentically How energy shifts change relationships without forcing others to change Breaking generational patterns and healing ancestral trauma through personal work Why "you won't die doing the work, but you might die if you don't"   About Vera Knight: Vera is a cancer survivor, spiritual mentor, and #1 Amazon bestselling author of "Don't Wait Till Your Mother Is Dead." After 25 years as a fitness professional, she completely transformed her life at 61 following a spiritual awakening during cancer treatment. Connect with Vera: Instagram/Facebook: @VeraKnight Website: VerasVision.com Book: "Don't Wait Till Your Mother Is Dead" https://a.co/d/ajkhVKq   Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected  

After 20 years as a divorce attorney, Wendy Meadows discovered that the same perfectionism driving her professional success was also destroying her from the inside out. In this revealing conversation, Wendy unpacks how the legal profession attracts and rewards perfectionist tendencies—and why that's creating an epidemic of burnout among high-achieving lawyer moms. From the relentless pressure to have every case figured out to the toxic culture of judgment that permeates law firms, Wendy exposes the hidden costs of perfectionist achievement in the legal field. She shares her journey from burnt-out litigator to successful solo practitioner and coach, revealing how she broke free from the golden handcuffs of traditional firm life to create a practice aligned with her values. This episode explores the intersection of perfectionism, burnout, and high achievement, offering practical tools for recognizing when your drive for excellence has crossed into self-destruction. Wendy discusses her "Sparkle and Grit" philosophy—balancing intuitive guidance with strategic action—and shares specific strategies for lawyers ready to reclaim their time, energy, and sanity. Whether you're drowning in billable hours, struggling with imposter syndrome, or questioning if there's life beyond the grind, this conversation offers a roadmap for transformation. Wendy's story proves that you can maintain your edge and ambition while ditching the perfectionist prison that's keeping you exhausted and unfulfilled. 👉 “Grab Wendy’s free sparkle & GRIT Playbook: https://www.sparkleandgrit.com/playbook Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected  

The grief behind graduation is real, and it’s hitting moms harder than anyone admits. You’ve spent eighteen years pouring every ounce of your energy into raising a human, only to be left with silence, waves of pride, and a heartbreak you didn’t see coming. The messy truth is that sending your kid to college isn’t just a milestone for them, it’s an identity shift for you. In this episode, I unpack the emotional rollercoaster of empty nest grief, why it sneaks up on even the strongest mamas, and how to ride those waves without losing yourself. If you’ve ever wondered why joy and grief can coexist in the same breath as you hug your kid goodbye, this conversation is for you.  And if you’re ready to reclaim your energy and step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and presence, the doors to LEGEND are still open until September 3rd. Join me before they close and create a life that feels extraordinary, unperfected. Get all the details here: www.brookejeanllc.com/legend Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected   Episode Chapters: 00:00 – 10:47 Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Graduation 10:48 – 19:59 Embracing the Unknown: Letting Go of Control 20:00 – 28:59 Building a Support System During Transition 29:00 – 36:30 The Triggers Motherhood Mirrors Back to Us 36:31 – End Redefining Yourself After the Nest Empties  

Suppressing emotions isn’t strength — it’s sabotage. The real key to freedom, clarity, and power begins when you actually feel. In this raw conversation, Brooke Jean sits down with Michelle Rose, founder of Rosessence Branding House, to unpack how emotional release unlocks your next level in life, business, and identity. Michelle’s rare blend of branding strategy and therapeutic insight reveals why perfectionism, pressure, and hustling through the pain keep so many women stuck. You’ll hear how she pivoted from therapist to brand strategist by healing her inner critic, choosing rest, and finally owning her gifts — proof that your becoming begins with feeling. If you’re tired of overthinking, second-guessing, and living on autopilot, this episode is your permission slip to feel it, heal it, and rise. It’s time to stop holding it all in. Freedom begins with feeling. LAST CALL: Legend: Extraordinary Life, Unperfected begins August 27th. Don’t miss your chance to step into your next-level identity, unapologetically and unperfected. Get all the details here: www.brookejeanllc.com/legend Connect with Michelle: Website: rosessencebrandinghouse.com Instagram: @rosessencebrandinghouse and @_michelle_rose Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected   Episode Chapters: 00:00 – 05:30 | Beginning the Journey 05:30 – 09:00 | Recognizing the Patterns 09:00 – 13:00 | Making Friends With Emotions 13:00 – 17:00 | Rest as a Radical Act 17:00 – 23:00 | Pivoting Into Purpose 23:00 – 30:00 | Deep Healing Meets Business 30:00 – 41:00 | Identity, Branding, and Truth 41:00 – End | The Invitation to Rise  

The “good mom” label is a trap — one that ties our worth to our children’s behavior and leaves both mother and child crushed under the weight of impossible expectations. In this powerful conversation, certified transformational life coach, hypnotherapy practitioner, and former early childhood educator Diane Sorensen shares how her daughter’s mental health crisis became the wake-up call that shattered her perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional burnout. With over 30 years of experience supporting children and families, and as the creator of the Beautiful Behavior podcast and coaching programs, Diane knows the cost of living for approval — and the freedom that comes from shifting from control to connection. We dig into the generational and cultural patterns that keep moms stuck, the difference between approval and love, and why curiosity is the key to raising kids who like themselves. If you’ve ever felt the crushing pressure to prove your worth as a mother, this episode might just be the permission slip you need to drop it for good. If you’re ready to take this shift even deeper, join me inside LEGEND — my 16-week group program where high-achieving women break free from perfectionism, reclaim their energy, and create extraordinary lives that are still allowed to be beautifully messy. We start August 27, and spots are still open. Get all the details here: www.brookejeanllc.com/legend Connect with Diane: Podcast on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/diane-sorensen1 Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautiful-behavior/id1537667173 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianesorensen.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.sorensen.589 Website: https://www.dianesorensen.net/ Free Gift – Drama to Empowerment Workbook: https://www.dianesorensen.net/drama-to-empowerment Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected   Episode Chapters: 00:00 – 05:03 How a mental health crisis cracked the “good mom” illusion 05:03 – 14:01 The hidden cost of generational “good girl” rules 14:01 – 28:58 Breaking free from performance-based parenting 28:58 – 37:05 Curiosity over control — the shift that changes everything 37:05 – 49:44 Balancing boundaries and freedom without fear 49:44 – 59:43 Raising kids who actually like themselves 59:43 – End Creating a legacy of love, not pressure  

What if the rules you’ve been living by — the ones about being a “good woman,” “good mom,” or “successful leader” — weren’t actually yours? In this fiery episode, Brooke exposes the exact moment women start disconnecting from their truth… and why perfectionism, people-pleasing, and fear of judgment have been running the damn show ever since. From childhood shape-shifting to midlife burnout, you’ll finally understand why you're so exhausted — and how to start coming home to you. This is your permission slip to question everything you were told about what makes you enough. Because the truth? You were never meant to be perfect. You were meant to be free. Ready to ditch the pressure and live your truth out loud? Doors are now open to LEGEND: Extraordinary Life, Unperfected — Brooke’s signature 16-week group experience to help high-achieving women like you break free from perfectionism, reconnect with their truth, and create a life they actually want to wake up to. Spots are limited. Get all the details here: www.brookejeanllc.com/legend Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean  

You’ve done all the things. The career, the house, the kids, the latte budget, the color-coded calendar. But deep down… you still feel behind, anxious, and like you’re never quite measuring up. In this episode, I’m calling out the lie of “enough” — the internal pressure to be more, do more, and prove more — and why it’s keeping high-achieving women stuck in performance mode instead of true presence and power. Let’s talk about: The real reason your success still feels hollow How pressure hijacks your energy, creativity, and joy Why “enough” is an illusion that’s keeping you trapped How to shift from spiraling into clarity and creation This is your invitation to stop outsourcing your worth and reclaim your inner fire. If this hits? Share it with a woman who’s ready to be done with the proving game. And if you’re ready to step into your next chapter, doors to LEGEND: Extraordinary Life, Unperfected are open now. Grab your spot HERE. We begin August 27th! Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected  

What if the anxiety, burnout, and constant overthinking aren’t personal flaws, but divine signals that something in your life needs to shift? This episode is a raw, unfiltered invitation to finally stop spiraling and start listening to what your pressure is trying to tell you. Because it's not just stress, it’s your soul saying: this way of living isn’t working anymore. If you’ve been carrying everything for everyone and secretly wondering if you’re losing yourself in the process… this one's for you. Get ready to reclaim your energy, regulate your nervous system, and walk away with a new sense of power. SIGN UP HERE for Liberation: From Pressure to Power, my latest FREE masterclass on July 31st! Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected  

Your mind is not the enemy. It’s a symptom. Of a dysregulated nervous system. Of high-functioning anxiety. Of perfectionism doing way too much for way too long. In this raw and revealing episode, Brooke breaks down what’s really going on when your inner voice won’t shut up — and how to regulate your nervous system, rewire your mental loops, and reclaim your rhythm. This is your permission slip to stop spinning and start choosing peace — not as a luxury, but as your birthright. 🎧 Listen in and get ready to breathe again.   SIGN UP HERE for Liberation: From Pressure to Power, my latest FREE masterclass on July 31st! Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected  

Feeling like life is coming at you hard and fast? Like you're one moment away from breaking? You’re not broken — you’re being initiated. This is your invitation to rise, to regulate, and to reclaim your power. Brooke walks you through how to stop sabotaging and start stepping into your legendary self with 3 clear tools: ✨Shift your mindset around “hard” ✨Regulate your nervous system ✨Take aligned daily action You’re not here to play small. You’re here to rise — even when it’s messy.   SIGN UP HERE for Liberation: From Pressure to Power, my latest FREE masterclass on July 31st! Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck More on The Unperfected® Pod (all platforms) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.io Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   Connect with Brooke Jean: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected

This episode is for the woman who’s waking up—and remembering that the truth isn’t found in a structure, label, or rulebook… it’s found in love. Aaron Horton joins Brooke to share her powerful story of walking away from religious dogma to embody love as her truest nature. From pastoring in Manhattan to radically coaching in Nashville, Aaron is on a mission to alchemize the world—one heart at a time. Inside this episode: What it means to choose love over structure How to transmute fear through frequency Why love is the most rebellious, revolutionary energy on Earth The one question that changed Aaron’s life forever This conversation will unlock something ancient inside of you. Because you are love—and it’s time you remember. Connect with Aaron: aaronhortonofficial.com   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes   Go deeper: vidme.io membership https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfe...Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/perfectionism-detox  Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7 Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected

That cycle of procrastinating right before a big move? The sudden spiral into self-doubt? The way you ghost your own momentum the second things start going well? That’s not laziness. That’s self-protection disguised as sabotage. Here’s the truth nobody talks about: your brain is hardwired to keep you safe—not successful. So when you get close to the dream, your nervous system slams the brakes. Not because you're weak... but because it doesn't feel safe to expand. In this episode, Brooke unpacks the gritty truth about what’s really happening when you “get in your own way”—and how to build the inner safety to stop repeating the same sabotage loop over and over again. You’ll learn: — Why your fear of being seen is driving your perfectionism — How unhealed parts of you are secretly running your life — What to do when your system says "hell no" to the thing you say you want This episode is your permission slip to stop calling yourself lazy—and start tending to the part of you that’s just scared.   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes   Go deeper: vidme.io membership https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfe...Watch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/perfectionism-detox  Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7 Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected  

Let’s talk about the thing so many ambitious women secretly struggle with but rarely say out loud: perfectionism is making you sick—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. In this powerful solo episode, I’m pulling the curtain back on why perfectionism isn’t just exhausting...it’s toxic. We’ll unpack how this “perform to be loved” pattern hijacks your nervous system, feeds stress-induced inflammation, and robs you of joy, creativity, and presence. You'll hear: The moment I realized motherhood had become a pressure cooker of impossible expectations How perfectionism manifests in your biology (hello cortisol!) Three soul-deep tools to move this poison out of your body and your identity Why nervous system regulation, parts work, and frequency alignment are your golden keys to freedom Real talk on postpartum struggles, invisible mental loads, and why the modern mom is suffocating under societal “shoulds” You don’t need to do more to be enough. You already are. Let’s break the cycle—and feel good again.   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.ioWatch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/perfectionism-detox  Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7 Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected  

What if your perfectionism isn’t about being your best — but about fearing you're not enough? In this raw and soul-deep conversation with Aneta Ardelian Kuzma, we unpack the possibility that perfectionism isn’t just a mental loop — it’s spiritual rebellion. Aneta shares the divine download that led to her next book, the verse that flipped my brain inside out (“God saw all that He made… and it was very good”), and the real reason so many high-achieving women are exhausted, anxious, and still never feeling like they’re “there.” We explore: Why “very good” might be your new mantra The connection between perfectionism and fear How faith literally rewires your brain What opens up when you stop striving and start receiving This isn’t about religion. This is about remembering who the hell you are. Reflection to take with you: If you believed you were already good — without proving or performing — what would you stop doing? What would you finally allow yourself to receive? Connect with Aneta: Website: akuzmagroup.com Instagram: @anetakuzmacoaching LinkedIn: Aneta Ardelian Kuzma Podcast: Live with the Width of Your Life   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.ioWatch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/perfectionism-detox  Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7 Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected  

Hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings... and somehow you're still expected to run the household, show up for work, and remember which damn day field trip forms are due. Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a full-blown metamorphosis. And no, you're not the only one spiraling. This conversation is a permission slip to stop chasing a perfect diagnosis and start meeting yourself with radical grace. If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Is this hormones, ADHD, or am I just finally losing it?" — this one's for you. You’re not broken. You’re just waking up.   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes   Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.ioWatch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected   FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/perfectionism-detox  Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7 Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected

What if the way you’re getting dressed is keeping you stuck? In this powerful and style-forward conversation, I’m joined by Ellie Steinbrink — branding expert, stylist for women entrepreneurs, and founder of Style Decoded. Together, we explore the emotional weight of what we wear, how our closets reflect outdated beliefs, and why dressing from the inside out is one of the boldest moves you can make. We dive into: The hidden connection between burnout and what’s in your closet How your style may be rooted in old identities and limiting beliefs Why confidence is an inside-out game And how to start dressing like the woman you’re becoming About Ellie: Ellie Steinbrink is a branding expert and stylist for women entrepreneurs. At the intersection of psychology, style, and personal branding, she empowers women to take bold action—and look amazing while doing it. She started her business, Style Decoded, to help women define and embody a magnetic personal style that encourages them to color outside the lines in their lives and businesses. Learn more at EllieSteinbrink.com. Grab Ellie’s free Style Mindset Reset worksheet https://elliesteinbrink.myflodesk.com/stylemindset Website: https://elliesteinbrink.myflodesk.com/ Follow Ellie on Instagram: @style.decodedConnect with Ellie on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliesteinbrink/ Listen now, and tag us when you wear something that feels like you again.   *This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes Follow Brooke on VidMe: www.vidme.ioWatch the VidMe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmMra9sD7T0 Join VidMe: https://vidme.io/go/BrookeJeanUnperfected FREE Perfectionism Detox Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/perfectionism-detox  Unstuck & Unstoppable Masterclass: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/unstuck-and-unstoppable FREE Immediate Calm Down Kit: https://brookejean03.activehosted.com/f/7 Get Unstuck: 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck   You can connect with Brooke Jean through her: Website: Brooke Jean LLC Facebook: Brooke Jean LinkedIn: Brooke Jean Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected