The System Is Making Us Sick: Brooke Jean on Corporate Burnout and Breaking Up With Perfectionism

Trigger warning: this episode contains a brief mention of mass shooting and gun violence, as well as discussion of postpartum depression and mental health. If you are struggling, please reach out to a licensed therapist or mental health professional. Resource: https://988lifeline.org/Brooke Jean left a successful corporate career because it was quietly killing her — drinking, eating, and spending just to cope with a life that looked like the American dream from the outside. She became a therapist and coach, built the Unperfected brand after a postpartum depression diagnosis showed her just how much the expectation on modern mothers had exploded, and has spent the last six years helping women stop performing who they think they're supposed to be and start creating from their actual truth.This conversation goes deep. We talk about the political moment we're in and why women building businesses right now is a radical act, where perfectionism actually comes from (it's a protective part, not a personality flaw), why the story you're afraid to tell is usually the most powerful thing about you, and what it means to stay sturdy and heart-open when everything feels like it's on fire. My 5-year-old makes a special guest appearance halfway through and we just kept going. I didn't even edit it out because it's exactly what Business Like a Mother is all about.You should listen if:You've been carrying a story you're afraid to tell and you're starting to wonder if that story is actually your superpowerYou're trying to build something real in 2026 while the world feels like it's actively asking women to shrinkYou want the clinical framework behind perfectionism, not just the "just be yourself" pep talkNew episodes every Thursday. If this resonated — leave a five-star review and share it with a fellow renegade who needs to hear it.Find Brooke: www.liveunperfected.com https://www.brookejeanllc.com/the-unperfected-pod@brookejeanunperfected on Instagram and TikTok Explore Renegade Motherhood, the community for moms in business ready to get visible, connected and paid on their terms. www.Renegademotherhood.com