Build Your Power

Brennan Hilleary
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Traditional hustle culture leaves millions of people burned out, sick, and completely disconnected from who they are. We’ve been trained to follow every rule and hit every goal, only to end up feeling empty in a life we don't even recognize.  I’m Brennan Hilleary—business owner, speaker, and culture consultant—and I started the Build Your Power podcast to directly challenge this way of living.Drawing from my own experiences, I share raw conversations and solo reflections on what it means to go against the grain of self destructive hustle and grind culture. This goes beyond standard self-improvement. It is a practical guide to self-realization, helping us dismantle outdated narratives and reclaim our power so we can live a life that fits who we are. 

  1. 3d ago ·  Video

    Why High Achievers Struggle With Letting Go of Control

    Society teaches us that if we cannot control every outcome in our life, we are doing something wrong. We carry an exhausting amount of pressure, believing that enough willpower and force can guarantee certainty in an unpredictable world. In this episode, I break down the Certainty and Control Myth and why ambitious people get trapped in exhausting cycles of self-criticism, anxiety, and micromanagement. Drawing from personal experiences in rehab, corporate sales leadership, and family dynamics, I unpack what is actually happening beneath the surface when we try to force outcomes. What you will discover in this episode: • The hidden trap behind the Serenity Prayer that most high achievers miss completely • Why the need for control shows up as blame in your relationships and self-criticism in your head • The dangerous imbalance between discipline and surrender when chasing goals • What retail sales quotas and family dynamics taught me about the physical cost of forcing outcomes • A simple shift to stop identifying with anxious thoughts and build strong self-trust Support the show Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, personal development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

  2. Aug 9 ·  Video

    Beyond the Grind: How to Escape the Self-Improvement Trap

    Most self improvement advice works until you're chronically burned out. The exact discipline and hustle that saved you in your darkest season eventually becomes the cage that keeps you exhausted. In this episode, I reveal the self improvement trap and break down the four distinct stages of personal evolution. I share my own story of hitting wall after wall while chasing success, and how to navigate the messy spaces between who you are and who you are becoming. What you will discover in this episode: • Why using willpower to solve burnout is like stepping on the gas when your car is stuck in the mud • The hidden danger of survivor fuel and why proving your worth always ends in exhaustion • The shift from self improvement to self realization and what true surrender actually means for high achievers • How to navigate the disorienting space when your old identity crumbles before your new life appears Support the show Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, personal development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

  3. Aug 3 ·  Video

    The Work-Worth Pattern: How to Stop Tying Your Value to Your Work

    Most high achievers are completely exhausted, but taking a vacation or working fewer hours never actually solves the problem. That's because burnout isn't just physical tiredness—it's what happens when your entire self-worth is tied to your daily productivity. In this episode, I break down the "Work-Worth Pattern," why we get hooked on performance , and my own story of using stimulants and overwork to run from myself until my life completely blew up. What you'll get from this one: • Why conventional self-care hacks fail to fix a performance-based identity  • The hidden roots behind why you feel guilty the moment you stop working  • Three questions to ask yourself to start separating your human value from your job title Support the show Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, personal development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

  4. Jul 26 ·  Video

    The Real Reason You're Burned Out (It's Not Your Schedule)

    Over half of workers say they've felt burned out in the past year. And most of the advice out there doesn't actually fix it. Sleep more, take a vacation, work fewer hours... none of that gets to the real problem. In this episode I get into what's actually causing burnout, and I share my own story of experiencing it after years of chasing success and realizing it wasn't enough. What you'll get from this one: Why the advice you keep hearing about burnout doesn't workWhy the same task can drain one person and light another person upA simple exercise you can try this week to figure out what's actually draining youIf this hit home for you, sign up for my newsletter below! Support the show Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, personal development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

  5. Jul 18 ·  Video

    I'm Back After a Year Break - Introducing Build Your Power

    After more than a year away, Brennan returns with a new name, a new direction, and a fresh perspective. In this episode, he shares why he stepped away from podcasting, what led to the rebrand from Circumstantially Successful to Build Your Power, and how his understanding of burnout has evolved. What began as individual coaching has grown into helping organizations build healthier cultures where people can thrive. Brennan also reflects on redefining success, breaking free from hustle culture, becoming completely substance-free, and learning to build a business without sacrificing himself in the process. In This Episode  Why Brennan took a year off from podcasting  The story behind the Build Your Power rebrand  Why burnout is both personal and organizational  Shifting from burnout coaching to culture consulting  Quitting caffeine and becoming completely substance-free  What to expect from the next chapter of the podcastSupport the show Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, personal development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

  6. 07/05/2025

    Ep 47: Burnout is a Self Worth Issue (SOLO)

    Burnout isn't just about overworking or lacking boundaries—it's deeply connected to our self-worth. When we believe we must earn our worth through achievements and people-pleasing, we create patterns that lead to exhaustion and unfulfillment. • Understanding burnout as a symptom of limiting beliefs about our worth • My personal story of rock bottom: losing my job, relationship, and home • Realizing I was stuck in a cycle because I believed I had to "earn" my worth • The difference between inherent worth and self-worth • Why external success never truly fixes burnout • How to reconnect with your inherent worth by getting clear on what you want • Signs your self-worth is improving (reduced reactivity, inner peace, intuitive connection) • Practical strategies: breathwork, journaling, intentional solitude, and exercise • The crucial question: If you truly trusted your worth, what would you stop tolerating? Daily breath-work (here's a YouTube channel that makes learning breath-work really easy 👉Breathe With Sandy) Support the show Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, personal development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

  7. 06/17/2025

    Ep 46: Why Discipline Isn’t Enough (And How Devotion Changes Everything)

    Discipline alone can lead to burnout while devotion transforms exhaustion into fulfillment and sustainable success. The journey from living in the back of a supplement store to building a purpose-driven coaching business reveals the critical difference between pushing through tasks and being pulled forward by passion. • Discipline comes from the mind—structured, rigid, obligatory—and stems from "I have to" thinking • Devotion comes from the heart—energizing, fulfilling—and stems from "I get to" thinking • Burnout happens when energy-draining activities consistently outweigh energy-giving ones • Create two columns (should vs. want to) to audit your daily tasks and identify imbalances • Start with small changes to improve your energy ratio rather than attempting dramatic overhauls • Give yourself permission to prioritize joy and fulfillment alongside achievement Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/brennanhilleary/ Send me a message sharing your biggest takeaway from this episode and how you're shifting from discipline to devotion. Support the show Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, personal development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

  8. 05/27/2025

    Ep 45: Reclaiming Your Identity After Addiction (Featuring RJ Zimmerman)

    RJ Zimmerman shares his transformative journey from self-hatred to self-discovery after overcoming alcohol addiction and facing the dissolution of his marriage. He reveals how confronting his deepest limiting beliefs allowed him to rebuild his relationship with himself and create a more authentic life. • Growing up in Wisconsin's drinking culture where alcohol became his escape from self-criticism • Finding apparent success as a high-voltage line technician, husband, and father while remaining emotionally disconnected • Starting a podcast about sober living that unexpectedly became a powerful tool for self-understanding • Discovering he hated himself so deeply he resented his children for loving him • Learning to challenge his core limiting belief that his existence caused suffering to those he cared about • Reframing negative self-talk by separating actions from identity • Recognizing resentments as clues to where we've abandoned ourselves • Building a coaching practice to help others navigate their own self-discovery journeys RJ Social Media Links RJ'S Podcast - Untapped Keg: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/untapped-keg/id1504026399 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedkeg/ Website: https://www.untappedkeg.com/ Support the show Newsletter: Build With Brennan: Weekly insights on company culture, personal development, burnout prevention, and more. My YouTube Channel: Video versions of the podcast Business Website: Culture Consulting, Speaking, Burnout Prevention, and More Other Social Links: LinkedIn, facebook, instagram

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Traditional hustle culture leaves millions of people burned out, sick, and completely disconnected from who they are. We’ve been trained to follow every rule and hit every goal, only to end up feeling empty in a life we don't even recognize.  I’m Brennan Hilleary—business owner, speaker, and culture consultant—and I started the Build Your Power podcast to directly challenge this way of living.Drawing from my own experiences, I share raw conversations and solo reflections on what it means to go against the grain of self destructive hustle and grind culture. This goes beyond standard self-improvement. It is a practical guide to self-realization, helping us dismantle outdated narratives and reclaim our power so we can live a life that fits who we are. 

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  • Creator
    Brennan Hilleary
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Build Your Power
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