Can We Really Have It All? A Candid Conversation About Burnout and Balance with Dr. Denise Brown

Joining Marianne today is Dr. Denise Brown—a Stanford-trained physician, author, former CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, and board advisor to seven- and eight-figure companies.

Dr. Brown brings over three decades of experience in healthcare and leadership, but what truly sets her apart is her commitment to helping high-achieving women redefine success, prioritize self-care, and navigate maternal overwhelm without burning out. Her new book, The Fairy God Doctor’s Guide to the Good Life: A Prescription for the Working Woman, offers a thoughtful, practical approach to thriving—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

In this conversation, we dive into:

• Why she felt now was the time to write this book—and what inspired it
• A few small but powerful “prescriptions” that women can start using right away
• The pressure of “having it all” and how to actually create balance instead
• Subtle signs of burnout that many women miss until it’s too late
• How to redefine success and let go of outdated expectations
• Why so many ambitious, capable women still struggle to put themselves on the list
• How Dr. Brown personally recognized it was time to shift her own path

Whether you're juggling work, caregiving, leadership, or all of the above, this episode offers wisdom, reassurance, and a reminder that you deserve to feel good in your own life.

Connect with Dr. Brown https://thefairygoddoctor.com/

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