Bree delves into the critical issue of burnout, a prevalent work wound that is often misunderstood. She explains the three key elements of burnout: exhaustion, cynicism, and feelings of unproductivity

Bree discusses the importance of understanding the subconscious agreements that drive our behaviors and the necessity of rewiring these beliefs to facilitate lasting change. Through analogies like the dirt road versus the superhighway, she illustrates the challenges of building new habits and the iterative nature of transformation.

Four guest speakers—Desiree Petrich, Whitney Harvey, Andrea Turnbow, and Ashley Rolloff—share their insights and personal stories, highlighting key strategies for building authentic connections, advocating for oneself, and supporting others through challenging times. The speakers emphasize the significance of presence, intentional networking, self-advocacy, and compassionate leadership.

Kyle Smith, a clarity consultant, shares his journey from personal struggles to helping others achieve wellness through neuro-linguistic somatic experience (NLSE) with host Bree Johnson. He discusses the importance of physical breakdown in emotional healing, the necessity of active participation in personal growth, and the profound impact of words on our mindset and reality.

Burnout isn’t just about being tired or overworked. It quietly rewires your nervous system, drains your energy, and erodes your sense of self. This post breaks down what burnout really is, how it shows up before you crash, and why catching it early matters.

In this episode, Bree discusses the importance of understanding and embracing your 'hell no's' during times of career transition. She emphasizes that defining what you don't want is just as crucial as knowing what you do want.

Work wounds are the emotional and psychological scars left by toxic cultures, poor leadership, and chronic stress. This post explores the most common types of work wounds—and why healing begins by separating your self-worth from your work, even when the pain feels deep and personal.

Bree introduces the four categories of work wounds: bullying, betrayal, bad behavior, and burnout, emphasizing the importance of understanding these experiences to foster healing and recovery. Bree also highlights the need for individuals to acknowledge their work wounds to break the cycle of trauma and create healthier work environments.

In hard seasons, it’s tempting to cut corners—on budgets, teams, and even humanity. But how leaders treat people, especially when things are tense or ending, becomes their lasting legacy. This reflection explores why wellbeing, regulation, and respect are foundational to trust, reputation, and meaningful work.

The Work Wound Institute™ (WWInstitute) is pleased to announce the launch of its initial research effort aimed at understanding the impact of work wounds and chronic, unrelenting stress on individuals in the workplace and its physical manifestations. As part of this research, the WWInstitute is calling for the submission of personal stories from those who have experienced work wounds related to stress.

Bree discusses the detrimental effects of making assumptions, which she refers to as an 'energy vampire.' She reflects on her personal experiences with anxiety and overwhelm caused by assumptions about current events and their potential impacts.

When the world feels heavy and motivation is hard to come by, pushing harder only leads to burnout. This post shares practical, research-backed ways to calm your mind, reduce stress, and regain focus—without forcing productivity or ignoring what your body is telling you.

In a world that rewards constant motion and fractured attention, choosing to slow down can feel radical. This reflection explores why creating space, protecting presence, and reconnecting with yourself isn’t selfish—it’s the foundation for clarity, wisdom, and sustainable leadership.

Conscious leadership isn’t about managing others more effectively. It’s about examining your beliefs, regulating your stress response, and leading from values instead of approval. This reflection explores the inner work required to create wellbeing, clarity, and more meaningful relationships with work and life.

A single question about what I truly enjoyed in my work led to one of the hardest—and most liberating—decisions of my life. This is a story of reinvention, releasing control, and learning how to lead myself with integrity when there’s no roadmap ahead.

Life can feel overwhelming. Every headline seems designed to stress us out, and some days it feels like the hits just keep coming. That’s where Stoicism comes in. Bree explores how its core principles, focusing on what we can control and letting go of the rest, can help us find calm in the middle of the chaos. It’s about grounding ourselves, clearing out the noise, and putting our energy where it actually matters.

What if the stress you feel isn’t caused by work itself, but by the beliefs and agreements you’ve made about it? This year is about examining our relationship with work, setting better boundaries, and finding harmony without burning it all down.

In a refreshing new series titled Dear Untamed Work Wife, Bree opens the floor to a range of workplace dilemmas, offering a thoughtful and holistic approach to solving them. This concept embraces the idea of a "work wife," someone you confide in at work for advice, but with an "untamed" twist. It's about freeing yourself from the constraints of conventional workplace dynamics and exploring authentic, heart-led solutions. Bree encourages her listeners to bring their unspeakable workplace questions out of the shadows, aiming to address them with vulnerability and honesty. This episode kicks off with a letter from "Angry in Alabama," who grapples with the best way to express their true feelings to a difficult boss without risking job security.

Bree candidly shares the overwhelming feelings that have surfaced as she embarks on her podcasting journey. Receiving an outpouring of love and support is both thrilling and intimidating—a sentiment many of us face in various life aspects. Identifying as women, professionals, or parents, we often struggle to ask for help or accept praise, conditioned by societal expectations and internalized beliefs.

Bree reflects on the often-celebrated notion of "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps." Through her journey, she's learned to embrace vulnerability and seek help, challenging her instincts to do everything alone. The magic of her community lies in their ability to uplift each other, highlighting the strength in unity rather than solitary struggles.