In this episode of Executive Exhale, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Denise Brown who is a physician, former CEO, and now the self-described “Fairy God Doctor.” With over 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Denise brings a refreshing, no-BS approach to helping women in business avoid the burnout trap before it begins.
We talked about her career shifts, the value of taking a pause, and about her journey in the writing of her book The Fairy God Doctor’s Guide to a Good Life. What started as a legacy conversation turned into a powerful, practical guide for younger professionals (especially those 25–35) who are on the fast track to success and potentially setting themselves up for burnout.
In this conversation, we unpack:
- Why “no” is a complete sentence and a powerful act of self-leadership
- How to recognize the early whispers of burnout before they become a scream
- What folding towels has to do with control (and why it’s ruining your relationships)
- Why work-life balance is a myth and how I loved her take: “balance is a land filled with unicorns”
- Creative ways to build community-based support systems that actually work
- How to define your version of “having it all” without "doing it all".
Denise brings immense humour, honesty, and heart to this conversation (and I'm sure to everything she touches). This episode is packed with wisdom and real talk that every high-achieving woman (and honestly, every human) needs to hear.
Learn more about Dr. Brown
You can buy Dr. Brown's book on here on Amazon
🌐 Website: https://denisesbrownmd.com
📷 Instagram: @thefairygoddoctor
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