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In this episode of the unPerfected podcast, host Brooke Jean shares her journey of embracing imperfection and the importance of self-care. She discusses her upcoming trip to a transformative women's retreat in Ireland, highlighting how far she has come from her days of self-sacrifice as a single mother. 

Brooke emphasizes the significance of shedding old identities rooted in unworthiness and embracing a CEO self that is worthy and aligned with love, light, and authenticity. She shares insights on recognizing and redefining core identities and provides actionable steps for living in alignment with one's true self. 

Listen in as Brooke inspires listeners to prioritize themselves, take bold steps towards self-love, and live a life unPerfected!

[00:00 - 03:29] Reflecting on Past Sacrifices

• Brooke talks about her deep connections with family and work.
• Having meaningful conversations, she has with women about shedding societal roles to unearth their true selves. 
• Upcoming seven-day women's retreat in Ireland.

[03:30 - 05:54] The Importance of Self-Care

• Living in a one-bedroom apartment in a rough part of Denver to buying her first house.
• Prioritizing her son's needs and balancing financial responsibilities.
• Being proud of her hard work and dedication to providing for her family.

[05:55 - 13:00] Core Beliefs and Unworthiness

• Brooke shares her personal experiences of overcoming traditional self-sacrificing.
• The importance of self-prioritization for overall well-being.
• Identity formation, emphasizing how seminal experiences around the age of eight shape self-perception.

[13:01 - 18:40] Living in Alignment with Your Identity

• The concept of core identity and how negative beliefs about oneself and being reinforced through life experiences.
• The human capacity to choose a new, upgraded identity by altering deeply ingrained thoughts and habits.
• Brooke talks about her personal examples, such as her non-smoking stance and love for work.

[18:41 - 32:01] Conclusion and Takeaways

• The transformation journey from a core identity of unworthiness to embracing a self-worth filled identity.
• How feelings of not being enough drive behaviors such as perfectionism and seeking validation.
• Recognizing behaviors with compassion and choose an identity aligned with intrinsic worthiness. 

Tweetable Quotes: 

"Decide what your identity is and take one baby step to live in alignment with that today and tomorrow and the next day." – Brooke Jean

"Let's have some compassion for the behaviors that we engage in to fill that void of not enoughness." – Brooke Jean

"When you have something that's really core and baked in as your identity, you don't even have to think. You just take action from that place. " – Brooke Jean

*This is not medical advice. Please consult with a professional before making any changes

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