The Un-Perfected Pod

Brooke Jean
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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? 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 Therapist, Recovering Perfectionist and fellow struggling working Mom on a mission to normalize normal. Following her own mid-life, shall we say 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 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, s****y boundaries, mediocre relationships and more. You'll build a toolkit of coping skills, therapeutic techniques, personal development strategies to help you let go of who you think you're supposed to be in order to create the life you've always wanted. If you're with me, press play, follow and subscribe and…LFG! Follow along on Instagram @brookejeanunperfected to see how ridiculous I am IRL.

  1. FEB 17

    3 Years, a Triggered World, and the 4-Step Process to Actually Be Okay Right Now

    Three years. 148 episodes. And this one might be the most necessary yet. In this special anniversary episode, Brooke Jean gets real about what's actually happening inside our bodies and minds right now, because if you've been waking up at 2am, feeling rage you can't explain, or walking around with a low hum of dread that just won't quit, you are not overreacting. You are not dramatic. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it was designed to do. Brooke breaks down the neurobiology of why we are collectively more triggered, more dysregulated, and more exhausted than ever, and gives you a clear, practical four-step process to move through it without falling apart. In this episode, Brooke covers: What's actually happening in your brain when you consume news, scroll social media, or encounter content that feels threatening, including the role your amygdala ("Amy") plays in deciding what's dangerous Why women with a history of trauma are experiencing an amplified response to what's unfolding right now, and why that makes complete biological sense The critical difference between thinking your emotions and actually feeling them, and why getting it wrong keeps you stuck in a loop of anxiety, rage, and shutdown The 4-step framework to navigate your triggered state: Name it, metabolize it, regulate your nervous system, and take aligned action Why eight minutes is the magic number when it comes to moving emotion through your body What "heart coherence" actually means and how to act from that place instead of from your scared, protective parts How to be part of building something better without sacrificing yourself in the process This episode is the first in a series Brooke will be dedicating to practical nervous system tools throughout the first half of the year, including somatic work, brainspotting, IFS, and more. Because we've got kids to raise, missions to act on, and a world to help build. And we have to be okay to do it. If you're struggling right now, please know you are not alone. If you are in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're almost at 100 reviews (currently at 13,150+ subscribers)! If this episode resonated, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It's how we reach more moms who need to hear this message. Share with your sisters, post on social, and let's get this work in front of the women who need permission to shed the shoulds.   Connect with Brooke:  Website: www.liveunperfected.com  Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected TikTok: Brooke Jean Unperfected Free Guide: Get Unstuck - 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action 👉 https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck

    34 min

  2. FEB 2

    Fake Happy Is Making You Sick: Why Your Inflammation Might Be Suppressed Resentment

    You know that tightness in your chest when you even think about doing something just for you? That voice whispering "selfish" every time you consider putting yourself first? That's not intuition. That's conditioning. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on why so many high-achieving women are stuck in the exhausting cycle of over-giving until we're running on fumes—and then shaming ourselves for the inevitable burnout that follows. We're unpacking: Where the guilt actually comes from (spoiler: it's been baked into your biology for generations) The slippery slope between being a caring person and abandoning yourself completely Why "when mama's happy, everybody's happy" isn't just a cute saying—it's neuroscience The difference between selfish and self-preserving (hint: one creates walls, the other creates overflow) How to identify the subconscious beliefs keeping you stuck in the martyr role The process for actually reprogramming those beliefs (not just white-knuckling through them) Here's what I know: When you're well—mind, body, spirit—everybody in your world benefits. But we've been skipping the step of filling our own tank, giving and giving until we're on E, and then wondering why we're inflamed, resentful, and barely recognizing ourselves in the mirror. If you've been telling yourself you'll put yourself first "someday when things calm down"... this episode is your wake-up call that someday is costing you more than you realize. Key Moments: [2:15] The conditioning we received as girls about being "good" [8:30] Why motherhood makes the guilt even harder [15:45] The fear of burdening others (and what it's really about) [22:10] When you are well, everybody wins—the research backing this up [28:00] How to identify the beliefs holding you back [35:20] The neuroplasticity process for rewriting old narratives [41:15] Why fake happy is making us inflamed as hell CALL TO ACTION Ready to stop putting yourself last? Legend Mastermind is where we do this work together. This isn't another self-help program where you read about change—this is where you actually heal the subconscious beliefs keeping you stuck in over-giving, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. Over 12 transformative weeks, we're: ✨ Identifying and reprogramming the beliefs that have you abandoning yourself ✨ Using somatic practices and nervous system work to shift from depletion to overflow ✨ Building lives that actually light you up (not just look good on paper) ✨ Creating alongside other women who are done waiting for permission We start February 12, 2026. And here's what I know: If you're reading this and feeling that pull—that "yes, but..."—that's exactly why you need to be in this room. The "buts" are the beliefs we're going to rewrite together. Join Legend Here or DM me "LEGEND" and let's talk. Because when you're operating from overflow instead of depletion? The whole damn world benefits. Your kids need a happy mom more than they need a perfect one. Your partner needs a fulfilled woman more than they need a martyr. Your work needs your creative genius more than it needs your burnout. It's time to go first in your own life. Resources mentioned: Brainspotting for subconscious reprogramming The Unperfected® Method: Heal, Become, Rise Research on maternal wellbeing and children's outcomes Did this episode land for you? Share it with a woman who needs permission to put herself first. Tag me @brookejeanunperfected and let me know what resonated. The Unperfected Pod is for high-achieving women ready to shed the shoulds and build lives that actually feel good. Hosted by Brooke Jean, LPC—therapist, leadership coach, and recovering perfectionist.

    28 min

  3. JAN 23

    Somatic Work Is Your Secret Weapon: Why 95% of Your Success Lives in Your Body, Not Your Brain

    You're overthinking your way through life—planning, strategizing, comparing, trying to logic your way to success. But here's the truth bomb: your thinking brain is only 0.5-5% of your operating system. The other 95%? That's your subconscious. Your body. Your emotions. Your energy field. Your intuition. And if you're trying to build a business, lead a team, show up as the woman you want to be, or create the life you actually desire using only 5% of your available power? Babe, that's why it feels so damn hard. In this episode, I'm breaking down why somatic work isn't just some woo-woo wellness trend—it's a legitimate strategy for success. And as women, we're naturally gifted at this work. We just need to remember how to access it. What You'll Learn: The Science Behind Somatic Work Why your subconscious (95% of your operating system) holds more power than your thinking brain The three intelligence systems you're ignoring: mind, heart, and gut Why your heart's energetic field is 100 times more powerful than your mind's Why High Achievers Need This Work Most The real reason you feel unfulfilled despite checking all the boxes How disconnection from your body keeps you chasing goals you don't even want Why willpowering your way through life is an uphill battle (and how to stop) How to Actually Do Somatic Work Decluttering the gutter: moving stuck emotion and trauma out of your body Practical tools like breathwork, dance, and somatic movement Rebuilding trust between your mind and body through daily practices The Business Case for Body-Based Success What happened when Tony Robbins called out Alex Hormozi for missing heart and energy Why your humanness (energy, frequency, connection) is your million-dollar strategy in 2026 How women's natural intuition and heart-led leadership is finally being recognized as the superpower it is Real Transformation in Action The real estate agent who changed her intention from "strategic" to "playfulness" (and what that shift makes possible) Why getting clear on what you actually want collapses time and accelerates results How moving from should-driven to desire-driven creates the highest frequency Mentioned in This Episode: Dance Alchemy - Brooke's somatic movement practice connecting to the five elements The Unperfected Method™ - Heal, Reveal, and Rise framework Legend Mastermind - 12-week program starting January 29th combining somatic work, energetics, and leadership Upcoming Events: Dance Alchemy In-Person Event: February 22nd (2/22) Resources: Book a free discovery call for Legend Mastermind:  Be the 1st to know about upcoming events (including Dance Alchemy)  Connect with Brooke on Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected Ready to stop living from the neck up? Your body holds the wisdom, intuition, and power you've been searching for. It's time to drop out of your head and into the truth of who you really are. Book your free discovery call and let's talk about whether Legend is your next move.

    35 min

  4. JAN 7

    Why New Year's Resolutions Keep You Stuck (And What Actually Works Instead)

    Welcome back to 2026! 🎉 And welcome to 10 YEARS of Brooke Jean doing this wild, messy, beautiful work in the world. In this first episode of the year, I'm breaking down exactly why I stopped doing New Year's resolutions years ago and what I do instead that actually creates lasting change (without the shame spiral that has 93% of resolutions dead by January 4th). Here's what we're covering: The truth about why resolutions fail from both an energetic AND neuroscience standpoint. You can't shame yourself skinny or successful, period. When you're running on cortisol and adrenaline from negative self-talk, you're biochemically blocking yourself from taking aligned action. Why your thinking brain (that's writing out those resolution lists) is only 5% of your operating system and how to access the 95% that actually holds the truth of what you want through somatic practices like breathwork, movement, and dance. My process for setting powerful intentions instead: getting crystal clear on how I want to FEEL (not what I want to have), setting that as my North Star, and reverse engineering the aligned actions that get me there. This year's word? EXCITED. The difference between rigid rules that trigger nervous system shutdown versus healthy structure that creates space for autonomy, creativity, and actual sustainable change. Why "what do I need to DO?" is the wrong question. It's about "who am I BEING?" Your energetic frequency when things aren't going well? That's what's creating your reality. Plus: A behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of Brooke Jean Unperfected over the last decade, why I rearranged my podcast studio (again), the wild synchronicity of discovering my business birthday is actually 1/11 (the same day as my Unleashed event), and why two and a half weeks with my kids over winter break is just TOO DAMN LONG (and that's okay to say out loud). The unsexy truth I'm normalizing today: You can love your children fiercely AND only be able to handle them in small doses. There's no right way to be. Your mess makes me feel less shame about mine. That's the whole point of this show. CONNECT WITH BROOKE: Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected Website: liveunperfected.com Email: brooke@liveunperfected.com JOIN ME LIVE: Unleashed: Your 2026 Activation Sunday, January 11th | 4-6pm | Confluence Coworking, Lafayette, CO Breathwork • Dance Alchemy • Energy Work • Manifestation Only a few spots left! DM me to reserve yours. $33 SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're almost at 100 reviews (currently at 13,150+ subscribers)! If this episode resonated, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It's how we reach more moms who need to hear this message. Share with your sisters, post on social, and let's get this work in front of the women who need permission to shed the shoulds. ***This is not therapy. If you need further mental health support, reach out to a licensed therapist or call/text 988 (Colorado Crisis Services) for free, confidential, 24/7 supporthis is not therapy. If you need further mental health support, reach out to a licensed therapist or call/text 988 (Colorado Crisis Services) for free, confidential, 24/7 support.***

    43 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    Your Anger Isn't the Problem—Your Silence Is

    What if the anger you've been ashamed of your entire life is actually the most powerful force you possess? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on something we desperately need to talk about: a woman's sacred rage. Not the reckless, destructive kind—but the harnessed, metabolized, purposeful anger that changes lives and breaks generational cycles. If you've ever been told your anger is "too much," if you've stuffed down your rage to stay socially acceptable, if you're exhausted from performing niceness while your truth screams inside you—this one's for you. We're diving into: Why your anger is informative (not destructive) The difference between reckless rage and harnessed power Specific somatic tools to metabolize anger in your body What it really means to be a cycle breaker (and why rage is part of the process) How to stop fearing shame and start leveraging your voice The energetic upgrade that happens when you move from apathy to anger This isn't about being mean or aggressive. This is about reclaiming a life force that's been shamed out of you—and using it to create the change you're meant to make. Your voice matters. Your anger is informative. And the world needs you to stop being quiet. What You'll Learn: The Care Bear Stare effect: What happens when women harness their rage 5 somatic techniques to move anger through your body (screaming into your elbow, medicine ball slams, the somatic squeeze, and more) Why anger is the bridge from apathy to leadership How metabolizing rage reveals your true mission underneath The connection between anger, shame, and your inner child Mentioned in This Episode: Dance Alchemy classes with Brooke Unleashed: Your 2026 Activation (in-person event, January 11th, $33) The next round of LEGEND Mastermind (opening January 21st-22nd) LET'S STAY CONNECTED: • READY TO START YOUR UNPERFECTED JOURNEY? Free Guide: Get Unstuck - 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action 👉 https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck • Book a Free Consult for Counseling or Coaching 👉 www.liveunperfected.com • Join the Waitlist for Legend Mastermind (starts end of January) 👉 DM me on Instagram @brookejeanunperfected to chat more • Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected • YouTube: Brooke Jean Unperfected

    40 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    December Survival Guide: 6 Ways to Keep Your Sanity This Holiday Season

    Feeling the holiday squeeze already? That mounting pressure between Thanksgiving and Christmas where you're supposed to be making magic while simultaneously hitting year-end goals, hosting parties, buying presents, and somehow maintaining your sanity? Yeah. I see you. In this episode, I'm breaking down my personal December survive and maybe even thrive list. Six practical, nervous system-friendly strategies to help you move through the holidays without losing yourself in the process. Because here's the thing: your kids don't need the perfect Instagram-worthy Christmas. Your family doesn't need you to be a martyr. And you don't need to say yes to every party, tradition, and obligation just because you always have. What they actually want? Your presence. Not your pressure. Not your overwhelm. Not your resentment-fueled perfection. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why zooming OUT is the first step to avoiding holiday burnout (and the specific calendar practice that will shift your entire energy) How to set actual boundaries without the guilt trip (spoiler: your body knows what's a yes and what's a no) The difference between presence and presents, and why one matters infinitely more than the other My top-of-the-hour regulation technique that keeps me from going zero to 50 during family gatherings Why asking for help isn't weakness, it's literally how you stay sane The therapeutic technique that saved yesterday's failed ice skating adventure (and how lightening up changes everything) This episode is for you if: You're already feeling the holiday overwhelm creeping in. You're exhausted from trying to make everything perfect. You want to actually ENJOY December instead of white-knuckling your way through it. Let's stop collecting resentments and start creating presence. LET'S STAY CONNECTED: READY TO START YOUR UNPERFECTED JOURNEY? Free Guide: Get Unstuck - 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action 👉 https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck  Book a Free Consult for Counseling or Coaching 👉 www.liveunperfected.com Join the Waitlist for Legend Mastermind (starts end of January) 👉 DM me on Instagram @brookejeanunperfected to chat more Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected YouTube: Brooke Jean Unperfected

    35 min

  7. 12/02/2025

    5 Lessons from Women & Wealth That Changed How I Do Business

    What happens when you stop chasing perfect strategy and start prioritizing your energy? Everything shifts. Fresh off celebrating my 45th birthday at Sam Skelly's Women & Wealth Conference in San Diego, I'm sharing the five transformative lessons that are already reshaping how I show up in business, leadership, and life. This isn't your typical conference recap—this is about the energetic shifts that create million-view content, referral-only businesses, and the kind of magnetic authenticity that makes clients come back saying "you're just... real." In this episode, you'll hear: Why Megan's content went from zero to 1M views overnight (spoiler: it wasn't strategy) The real reason my practice is 90-95% referrals after 10 years—and why that makes me prouder than any marketing win Why the messiest, most shame-filled part of you is actually your medicine for the world The "but of course" mindset that transforms setbacks into setup for bigger blessings Why easy isn't the goal—and what to aim for instead How to stop outsourcing your power to coaches, mentors, and gurus (including me) This episode is for the woman who's done with doing business like everyone else, who's tired of watering herself down, and who's ready to discover that her authentic frequency—messy parts and all—is the most powerful strategy she'll ever have. Stop perfecting. Start connecting. Your energy is everything. READY TO START YOUR UNPERFECTED JOURNEY?   Free Guide: Get Unstuck - 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action 👉 https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck   Book a Free Consult for Counseling or Coaching 👉 liveunperfected.com   Join the Waitlist for Legend Mastermind (starts end of January) 👉 DM me on Instagram @brookejeanunperfected   LET'S STAY CONNECTED:   Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected YouTube: Brooke Jean Unperfected Meghan - @meghanolsonunperfected   If this episode landed, do me a favor: • Rate and review on Apple or Spotify • Share it with another woman who needs to hear this • DM me and tell me what hit for you   Resources mentioned: Sam Skelly's Women & Wealth Conference Follow Megan Olson on Instagram: @meghanolsonunperfected Speakers mentioned: Cathy Heller, Krista Williams(Almost 30 Podcast), Lori Harder, Jessica Zweig, Danielle Amos

    44 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    The Framework That Turned My Suffering Into My Superpower

    I had it all on paper. The corporate leadership role. The house. The family. The 401k. All the boxes checked. And I was absolutely miserable. Not just "stressed" or "tired"—I'm talking about that bone-deep emptiness that makes you wonder if this is all there is. The kind of suffering you hide behind a smile because from the outside, you look like you've got it all together. But here's what I learned after 30 years of studying people, 10 years leading teams, 22 years being a mom, and another 10 years as a therapist and coach: Your suffering isn't a sign that something's wrong with you. It's a sign that you're living out of alignment with who you really are. In this episode, I'm sharing the exact framework that pulled me out of that emptiness and into the most alive, authentic, powerful version of myself I've ever been. This is the Unperfected Method—and it's how I went from secretly falling apart to helping thousands of high-achieving women do the same. IN THIS EPISODE, I'M SHARING: The wake-up call that changed everything Why I felt so empty despite doing everything "right" The moment I realized perfectionism was my protection mechanism—not my personality What happens when you spend your whole life becoming what you think will keep you safe The 3-phase framework that saved my life (and my clients' lives too) HEAL: Why you can't skip the trauma work (and what happens when stuck emotion runs your life) REVEAL: How to unearth who you really are under all the masks and people-pleasing RISE: What becomes possible when you finally operate from your truth instead of your fear The hard truths nobody tells you Why your protective parts developed (and why they're not the enemy) How your childhood shaped the leader, partner, and mother you became Why your "weirdest" traits are actually your million-dollar magic The reason you can't hate yourself into a beautiful life What actually moves the needle Brain spotting, EMDR, and somatic work that gets trauma OUT of your body Identity work that rewrites who you believe yourself to be (this is the game-changer) Energy work that raises your frequency so you attract what you actually want The truth about transformation It's not linear (and that's okay) You don't have to blow up your life overnight Small shifts in alignment create massive ripples The inner work IS the work that changes your external reality HERE'S WHAT I KNOW FOR SURE: You can be grateful for what you have AND know something is missing. You can look successful on the outside AND be suffering on the inside. You can be a high-achiever AND feel low-key dead inside. And none of that makes you broken. It makes you human. But babe—you don't have to stay there. The version of you that's buried under the perfectionism, the people-pleasing, the performing? She's still in there. And she's been waiting for you to come home. This episode is your roadmap back to her. QUICK CELEBRATION: Before we dive in, I have to share—The Unperfected Pod is officially in the top 2.5% of podcasts WORLDWIDE. 🎉 When I started this show, my only intention was to help one woman feel less alone. One mama who needed to hear that she's not broken, she's just human. And you guys have shown up, shared this show, and spread this message in ways that move me to tears. Thank you for being here. Thank you for trusting me with your time and your heart. If this work has helped you, please keep sharing it. One woman at a time, we're changing the damn planet. READY TO START YOUR UNPERFECTED JOURNEY? Free Guide: Get Unstuck - 5 Therapeutic Steps to Take Aligned Action 👉 https://www.brookejeanllc.com/get-unstuck Book a Free Consult for Counseling or Coaching 👉 liveunperfected.com Join the Waitlist for Legend Mastermind (starts end of January) 👉 DM me on Instagram @brookejeanunperfected LET'S STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected YouTube: Brooke Jean Unperfected If this episode landed, do me a favor: Rate and review on Apple or Spotify Share it with another woman who needs to hear this DM me and tell me what hit for you

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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? 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 Therapist, Recovering Perfectionist and fellow struggling working Mom on a mission to normalize normal. Following her own mid-life, shall we say 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 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, s****y boundaries, mediocre relationships and more. You'll build a toolkit of coping skills, therapeutic techniques, personal development strategies to help you let go of who you think you're supposed to be in order to create the life you've always wanted. If you're with me, press play, follow and subscribe and…LFG! Follow along on Instagram @brookejeanunperfected to see how ridiculous I am IRL.

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  • Creator
    Brooke Jean
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 - All Rights Reserved
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    The Un-Perfected Pod