THE unPERFECTED POD
Are you a high-achieving, busy AF, perfectionistic working mama on the brink of burnout?
Feeling lost, unfulfilled and like no matter what you do, it'll never be enough? Like you are making yourself sick just trying to keep up?
you are in the right place, mama.
Welcome to The unPERFECTED Pod where you'll be inspired to embrace your messy, shed the shoulds, and find freedom through a life unperfected.
Brooke Jean is a Licensed Professional Counselor and fellow struggling working Mom on a mission to normalize normal.
Following her own mid-life crisis, Brooke had an awakening; she was thrust into a goosebump-worthy healing journey and life transformation.
Using a blend of real life, sometimes hilarious story telling combined with her mental health expertise, she'll teach you how to have BOTH a thriving family life and a purposeful career while gaining several hours back in your day for YOU and what lights you up!
In solo episodes and interviews with other bad ass mamas and supporting professionals, you'll get a front row to our shit shows and how to we overcome some of the toughest working mom struggles.
We'll talk everything from asking for help, dealing with crippling resentment, mom guilt, losing yourself, anxiety, negative thought patterns, shitty boundaries, mediocre relationships and more.
episode 64
How Shame Limits Our Capacity to Receive with Rita Marie Mendez
Learn about the ways perfectionism and overachieving serve as trauma responses, and how codependency can manifest in women's lives.
How Can You Rise Above Betrayal with Claudia Noriega-Bernstein
Learn how to find strength in adversity and find what you ARE capable of!
episode 62
Ask Yourself this ONE Question to Shift Your Energy Immediately
Discover how to shift your perspective in any circumstance of life and reclaim your power of choice and create the life you want,
episode 61
Why is Marriage so Hard?
Explore the complexities of marriage and long-term relationships, particularly during the challenging season of balancing work, family, and personal growth.
episode 60
Turning Sh*t into Gold and Going ALL IN with Allie Reeves
Learn how to navigate the ups and downs of motherhood and entrepreneurship while striving for personal and professional growth.
episode 59
How to Re-Decide What We Pass On with Marina O’Connor
Explore the concept of transgenerational trauma and the importance of becoming aware of these patterns and consciously deciding what we want to pass on to our children.
episode 58
Life After Birth with Chelsea Barbine
Learn the importance of preparing for life after birth and embracing the transformative journey of motherhood.
episode 57
What is Brainspotting?
Discover how brainspotting can support us to resolve trauma and limitations in our lives.
episode 56
4 Reasons Why Group Work is So Powerful
episode 55
Finding Freedom on the Other Side of Perfection with Dawn Maynor
How can letting go of perfectionism lead to more freedom, joy and alignment in our lives?
episode 54
How Perfectionism is a Protective Part of Who You Are
Explore practical strategies to nurture your true self, dismantle the barriers of perfectionism.
episode 53
Real Self-Care as a Means to Next Level Success
Learn how to embrace a more intentional and comprehensive approach to self-care, leading to a more fulfilled and successful life.
episode 52
The Mother Wound: A Healing Journey with Kendra Williams
Explore the complexities of maternal identity, the mother wound and how it impacts you and the journey to self-discovery!
episode 51
5 Questions to Ask to Identify Your Biggest Block
Have you ever thought about what hidden blocks might be stopping you from living your best life, and how you can overcome them?
episode 50
Why Resolutions Don’t Work!
Discover how to ditch those rigid resolutions and set mindful intentions this year!
episode 49
How to Create a Life You Actually Love
Discover how to achieve alignment with your authentic desires in 2024!
episode 48
Break Up with Booze to Break Through to Your Best Life with Amanda Kuda
Learn how choosing a life free from alcohol can unlock your most authentic & expressed self.
episode 47
From Problems to Infinite Possibilities with Audra Bartlett
Explore how resilience and the courage to let go can lead to a more balanced, full-filling life
episode 46
A New Era of Vulnerable Leadership & Parenthood: A Conversation with Marina O'Connor
How can we create spaces that honor vulnerability and authenticity in our workplaces and in our homes?
episode 45
3 Ways to Unperfect Your Life so You Can Actually Start Living It
Exploring the challenging dynamics of modern motherhood under societal pressures to be perfect.
episode 44
Anxiety Series: Is Perfectionism Fueling My Anxiety?
Addressing the cycle of perfectionism, getting off of the hamster wheel, and redefining your success.
episode 43
This is 43! Presence, Embodiment and Gratitude
Living a life of embodiment, enoughness, and gratitude at 43.
episode 42
How Motherhood Alchemizes Us with Carly Ely, M.Ed, Ed.S
Embracing neurodivergence in motherhood and transforming daily challenges into a better you.
episode 41
Change Your ENERGY to Change Your LIFE
How to harness your energy and create the reality that you seek.
episode 40
Preventing Burnout and Overwhelm with Stacy McCann
Identifying burnout, crafting a self-care plan that works, and managing your mindset in parenting.
episode 39
Why am I so TIRED? Tips for More Restful Sleep NOW!
Tackling conscious vs. unconscious tiredness, healthy sleep hygiene, and tips for getting meaningful rest.
episode 38
Anxiety Series: How to Gentle Parent Your Anxiety
Using gentle parenting techniques to help aid your relationship with anxiety.
episode 37
The Intersection of Perimenopause and ADHD in Women with Christine MacCarroll
Addressing our symptoms and taking control back with the power of functional nutrition.
episode 36
What is Inner Child Work and How do I Heal Her?
What the inner child is, how to identify your own, and how to start connecting to begin true healing.
episode 35
Seeking Sunshine through Unimaginable Parenting Challenges with Karaleigh Garrison
Thriving in chaos by retraining your brain and seeking your sunshine.
episode 34
Anxiety Series: Be-friending Your Anxiety to Take Your Power Back
Uncovering anxiety's purpose and how to start relating to it differently.
episode 33
Turning Your Mess into MF Magic with Christine Banno
Finding beauty in pivoting, meeting purpose in the sludge, and how to turn your mess into magic.
episode 32
How to Ask For HELP and Why it Matters Now More Than Ever
Why we hesitate to ask for help, how to recognize when we need it, and how to actually ask for it.
episode 31
Messy Mama Moments Part II
Covering Brooke's most recent Messy Mama Moments and embracing the unfiltered side of motherhood.
episode 30
EMDR, Brain Health, Boundaries, and more with Meghan Olson
Talking all things mental health, vulnerability, and EMDR as a life-changing treatment tool with the unPERFECTED team.
episode 29
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby! With Expert Guest Ashley Jones
Rediscovering intimacy and pleasure through embodiment and self-love.
episode 28
The Loneliness Epidemic and 8 Ways to Strengthen Connection
Breaking down loneliness and steps to rebuild connection.
episode 27
3 Costs of Perfectionism
Perfectionism as a survival strategy and 3 costs it brings us.
episode 26
LIFE UPDATE: Mental Health Medication, Energetic Upgrade & Business Expansion
Checking in on intentions, getting real with mental health, and upgrading old paradigms.
episode 25
Helping Women Build Generational Wealth with Brynn Warner
Thriving in business, finding presence in home life, and building your generational wealth.
episode 24
You Are Just ONE Decision Away From a Completely Different Life
Getting unstuck and changing your trajectory with just one decision.
episode 23
Finding Purpose in Pain and Chasing Dreams with Expert Guest Sondra King
Taking risks later in life, chasing dreams, and finding purpose in your pain.
episode 22
What’s in My Mental Health Toolbox Right Now
Addressing why we need a mental health toolbox and all tools I utilize as a therapist, coach, and struggling working mom.
episode 21
Let’s Talk TRIGGERS!!!
episode 20
Losing Your Identity in Motherhood
The truth about losing your identity in motherhood and how to start rediscovering yourself.
episode 19
6 Reasons Why Mothers Make the Best Leaders
Why moms make the best leaders and how you can start using your innate gifts in the workplace.
episode 18
Flexibility and Resourcefulness to Create New Outcomes
Identifying outdated belief systems, flipping the narratives, and getting resourceful to create space this summer.
episode 17
DEFUSING From Your Negative Thoughts
How defusion can help clean up your thought patterns, create new neural pathways, and change your life.
episode 16
Stress, Hormones, Gut-Brain Connection and Getting to the Root of Things with Audrey Stimpson MPS; CFNC
Chatting all things functional nutrition and why you don't feel great.
episode 15
Happy Mother's Day! An Open Love Letter to All The Mamas
Getting real about motherhood and thanking all who hold the title of Mama.
episode 14
Mama's Random RANTS! No Energy, Crummy Mood and Sick Husbands
Normalizing feeling fatigued and depressed despite making healthy choices, running on fumes with your partner, and slowing down.
episode 13
Alcohol's Intoxicating Lies with Author and Alcohol-Free Mom Meg Geisewite
Addressing mommy wine culture, gray area drinking, and how to rediscover your inner knowing.
episode 12
5 Life-Changing Benefits of Journaling and How to Get Started
Learn the benefits and how to make the most out of writing things down to enhance your health and well-being.
episode 11
Navigating Narcissism, Narcissistic Abuse, and Post-Separation Abuse with Guest Expert Sybil Cummin, LPC, ACS
How to identify red-flags, help yourself out of an abusive relationship, and navigate coparenting with a narcissist.
episode 10
Breaking the Cycle of Trauma in Response to Another Mass Shooting
Moving through rage after another school shooting, breaking cycles of trauma, & coming together for real solutions.
episode 9
How to GAIN 2-3 Hours Back in Your Day For YOU Without Guilt
Learn how to protect your time, energy, and sanity by claiming space for you.
episode 8
The GRIEF I’m Feeling Right Now
How to navigate transitions in parenting, normalize feelings of grief, and trust your teens entering adulthood.
episode 7
All Things Postpartum with Expert Guest Allie McQuaid, LCPC
Learn more about perinatal mental health, when to support yourself, and what to normalize in the early stages of motherhood.
episode 6
Navigating Life Transitions: The Mid-Life Awakening
How mid-life crises can lead to spiritual awakenings, and how you can start navigating the moments of unraveling.
episode 5
Taming Anxiety by Tending to Your Nervous System
Manage anxiety by recognizing underlying emotions and basic needs, tapping into the nervous system, and emphasizing self-compassion.
episode 4
Exploring Mom Guilt and Finding Your Freedom
Get in touch with your needs and desires, prioritize what matters most, assess areas that need improvement, and let go of your mom guilt.
episode 3
Acknowledge and Accept Your Messy Mama Moments
Dive into the messy reality of being a working mom -struggling with balance, mental health, and navigating life transitions.
episode 2
Break Free From Unhealthy Conditioning and Shedding Unnecessary “Shoulds”
Learn about how high-achieving mamas can shed their “shoulds” and find freedom by embracing their messiness.
episode 1
Investing Energy Into Yourself and Your Wellbeing
Navigate motherhood and the messiest moments while ditching perfectionism.
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