Episode 154: From Burnout to Unperfected: Brooke Jean on Living Your Truth and Reclaiming Your Energy
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On the Live The Width of Your Life podcast, we explore what it means to not only live the length of our life but instead the breadth, depth, and purpose of each day.
She shares her personal story of creating balance in her life by aligning her daily choices to life values, strategies to redefine success, and creating space for a bit of magic and synchronicity.
It's never too late to change! We don't need to have it all figured out to begin; we can take action daily, show up imperfectly, and be amazed and inspired by how beautiful life can be.
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Some moments change the course of your life. Some moments force you to stop, reflect, and choose a different path.
When I first met Brooke Jean in our Life Mastermind retreat, I already knew she had incredible energy. I had seen her on our calls before, but meeting her in person was unforgettable. She has this light, this spark, and a passion that fills the room. Her fire pairs so beautifully with my grounding energy, and from the start I knew any conversation with her would be inspiring, authentic, and real.
Brooke’s story is one of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of a life aligned with purpose. From climbing the corporate ladder as a single mom to experiencing a community tragedy that shook her to her core, she shares how she shed the weight of perfectionism and embraced what she calls living “Unperfected.” Today, she helps high-achieving women step into their truth, reclaim their energy, and create extraordinary lives they actually feel alive in.
In our conversation, we explore
The hidden toll perfectionism and overachievement can take on your health and happiness
The connection between trauma, burnout, and women’s health
Why following your “shoulds” often leads to resentment and how to swap them for “get-tos”
How self-compassion and enoughness can fuel success without exhaustion
The role of faith, divine guidance, and daily practices in creating an aligned life
How women in leadership can change workplace culture from the inside out
Key Takeaways
Success without fulfillment will eventually catch up with you
Trauma can unlock deeper truths if you are willing to listen
Self-care and joy are not luxuries, they are necessities for sustainable impact
True change comes when women step into their authentic power and support each other
Your happiness directly impacts the well-being of your children and loved ones
Links and Resources Mentioned
Connect with Brooke Jean on Instagram: @brookejeanunperfected
Brooke’s Website: liveunperfected.com
Listen to The Unperfected Pod: https://www.brookejeanllc.com/the-unperfected-pod
More about Brooke:
Brooke Jean, MA, LPC is a Licensed Therapist, Coach, Speaker and Force of YES with a mission to normalize normal.
She believes that life isn’t perfect, but it can be unperfected and using a blend of energy work, counseling, coaching & facilitation, she guides her audience to let go of who they think they are, in order to create the life they’ve been waiting for.
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About Your Host
Aneta Ardelian Kuzma is a holistic life coach, wellness expert, and yoga and meditation teacher, who explores what it means to live more fully, with intention, gratitude, and joy.