How Good Can It Get

There’s a quote I keep returning to: Some years are questions, and some years are answers.

For me, 2025 was an answer year.

Not because everything was easy but because the growth was undeniable. In this episode, I share five lived lessons from a year that asked me to stop negotiating with myself, simplify radically, experiment with contentment, trust the timing of the universe, and listen to my intuition more deeply than ever befor...

The holidays have a way of amplifying what we’ve been carrying all year.

In this brief year-end episode, Bree explores why resentment often shows up during the holidays—and why it’s not a personal failure. Drawing on Brené Brown’s research, she unpacks how resentment is frequently rooted in unmet needs and unspoken envy, especially for rest, ease, and space.

This episode invites listeners to stop judging resentment and instead list...

We’ve been sold the wrong story about wellbeing.

• It’s not that leaders don’t care enough.
• It’s not that they aren’t resilient enough.
• And it’s definitely not that they need one more productivity hack.

The real problem?

Leaders are hemorrhaging energy trying to control things that were never theirs to manage in the first place.

In this episode, I break down the single biggest barrier to wellbeing I see across founders, pe...

Bree Johnson hosts guest Stephanie Wall Morrow who advocates for integrating genuine self-care into daily life. They discuss the creation of The Self Care Circle, accessible self-care practices, the significance of mindfulness and intention, and the myths surrounding self-care.

Stephanie also shares insights on navigating self-care with ADHD, effective time management strategies, and the importance of creating supportive work envir...

• We are conditioned from a young age to justify our actions.
• Defending ourselves becomes a ...

Bree Johnson hosts Rhonda Parmer to explore innovative leadership coaching approaches, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, discovering personal strengths, and the impact of burnout on leaders. Rhonda shares her personal experiences and insights on how to navigate challenges in leadership, particularly regarding gender dynamics and the necessity of intentionality in preventing burnout. The discussion also highlights practi...

"Most women don't lack drive - they lack direction."

Bree Johnson and Beverly Smith discuss effective strategies for navigating career transitions, particularly in the context of mid, senior, and executive-level job searches. They explore the importance of understanding one's strengths, crafting compelling resumes that resonate with both AI and human recruiters, and the nuances of working with recruiters.

Beverly emphasizes the nee...

Bree reflects on her summer of silence and disconnection from productivity, sharing personal experiences and insights gained during this time. She discusses the importance of being present in life, the lessons learned from stepping back from social media and productivity, and the significance of prioritizing joy and pleasure. Bree encourages listeners to reflect on their own lives, identify areas where they may be running on autopi...