IT BEGINS HERE PODCAST

What happens when a healer finally takes her own advice and stops running through walls? In this raw, vulnerable, and liberating episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson announces a pivotal shift: she is pulling back her energy, resting, and allowing things to unfold at Jillian pace . After two months of intense inner child healing, ancestral work, and deep transformation, Jilli...

What if you could stop planning everything and simply trust the universe to deliver each step? In this raw, honest, and deeply personal episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson shares her journey from hiding behind masks to living authentically—and how that transformation opened the door to living in flow with the universe. Jillian reveals a simple but profound experiment: she s...

Join me in Episode 37 of It Begins Here as I share the beautiful shifts happening now that I'm deeply connected to my Higher Self and Source. From childhood clair experiences and fearing the dark, to overcoming bullying, workplace narcissism, racism, and discrimination, I trace how stepping into my power — and masculine energy — led to profound awakening. I open up about my multidimensional n...

What if the entire finance industry—the billable hours, the public accounting grind, the promises of wealth through illusion—is built on a foundation of exploitation and deception? In this raw, unflinching, and truth-telling episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson does what she does best: sheds light where darkness has reigned for far too long. Jillian reveals that she is letti...

What if the way you show up in the world—your "personality"—is actually causing harm to the people around you without you even realizing it? In this illuminating episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson sits down with Carrie Davidson, author of The Five Archetypes (Simon & Schuster), to explore the ancient wisdom of Chinese five-element theory and how it applies to...

What if the most powerful healer you'll ever encounter is completely free and available to you right now? In this deeply healing and vulnerably honest episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson takes you on a journey to the water—beaches, creeks, and the sacred sounds of nature—and reveals why water has been her lifelong refuge. Jillian shares how walking the shoreline and li...

What happens when a healer finally turns her gifts inward and makes her life about herself? In this raw, vulnerable, and spiritually expansive episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson declares a radical truth: for the first time in her life, she is making it all about her—and it's not selfish. It's necessary. Jillian opens up about the past two weeks of intense realiza...

Some truths stay buried for decades. In this raw, courageous, and deeply healing episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson speaks a truth she's never fully shared before—the childhood sexual abuse perpetrated by her mother's adopted brother in a vehicle when she was young. But this is not a story of victimhood. It's a story of release, of forgiveness, of recognizin...

What happens when a bright, strawberry-blonde little girl with a princess bedroom watches her parents fall into drugs and alcohol? In this profoundly vulnerable and transformative episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson peels back the layers of her own childhood to reveal the roots of her healing journey—and her sacred role as a healer of light workers. Jillian shares the painf...

For thirty episodes, you've heard Jillian Johnson speak about healing, intuition, and spiritual awakening. But she's been hiding something—a gift she's now ready to share. In this very special musical episode of "It Begins Here," Jillian steps away from conversation and into vulnerability, offering her voice as the instrument of healing. She sings a soulful, meditative ren...

What happens when spirituality becomes structured, rigid, and guarded by fallible humans? In this courageous and deeply vulnerable episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson speaks the uncomfortable truth she's been avoiding for years: organized religion, by its very structure, sets the stage for failure, secrecy, and a devastating lack of accountability. Jillian doesn't...

Happy 420! In this special holiday episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson celebrates the official cannabis holiday by sharing her personal relationship with plant medicine, her professional perspective as a financial expert serving the cannabis industry, and the hard truths about running a cannabis business. Jillian gets vulnerable about her 3:34 AM ritual: consuming a 5mg liv...

What comes to mind when you hear the word "submission"? For many women, it triggers fear, past trauma, or images of losing power. But what if submission—in its healthiest form—is actually an act of trust, safety, and even empowerment? In this bold and vulnerable episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson tackles the loaded topic of submission within masculine/feminine dy...

When do you use your voice, and when do you hold it back? In this soulful and deeply human episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson explores one of life's most nuanced skills: discerning the right time to speak and the wisdom in remaining silent. Drawing from her own journey—from morning silence with cacao and meditation to a moment of quiet processing when a friend uninten...

Have you ever been in a conversation where someone's advice felt more about them than about you ? Or caught yourself bringing yesterday's frustration into today's interaction? In this deeply insightful episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson tackles the complex and often misunderstood concept of projection —and why mastering it is essential for healthy relationsh...

Have you noticed that something feels different? That people, places, and even public figures you once admired suddenly feel... off? In this powerful and timely episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson speaks directly to those in the midst of spiritual awakening—or those sensing the shift on the horizon. Jillian offers a masterclass in discernment, teaching listeners how to trus...

Why do we avoid money conversations like the plague—especially in spiritual and wellness communities? In this bold, vulnerable, and eye-opening episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson tackles the elephant in the room: financial wellness as a necessary pillar of healing. With her signature bluntness (delivered with love), Jillian shares her frustration and fascination with how p...

Are you exhausted from giving, giving, giving while others take without even realizing it? Do you find yourself saying yes when you mean no, or holding space for people who never seem to hold space for you? In this liberating and essential episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson delivers a masterclass in setting boundaries with everyone—friends, family, colleagues, clients, and...

 Where love creates movement, and movement creates change. 

Are you constantly giving, supporting, and showing up for others while running on fumes? In this essential and compassionate episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson speaks directly to the exhausted—parents, guardians, caregivers of all kinds (including fur babies!), and even business owners who pour themselves out daily with nothing left for themselves. With raw vulnerability a...

Are you running around like an "insane soccer mom," feeling guilty every time you miss an event or can't add one more activity to the calendar? In this liberating and necessary episode of "It Begins Here," host and single mom Jillian Johnson gives parents everywhere permission to stop. Through the powerful story of missing her daughter's crucial dance recital rehearsa...

What if the conventional advice to "follow in the footsteps of those who succeeded" is flawed? In this reflective and insightful episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson looks back on seven years of building her financial wellness businesses and answers a burning question: what would she change? With raw honesty, Jillian challenges the idea of emulating others, sharing...

In a world that glorifies busyness, what if your greatest untapped resource is… doing nothing? In this calming yet powerful episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson issues a loving challenge: to trade five minutes of doing for five minutes of being. Jillian speaks directly to the "marathoners"—the high achievers and doers who find stillness terrifying. She argues that...

Do you find yourself trying to control conversations, relationships, outcomes, and even timelines? In this deeply relatable and transformative episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson explores the exhausting habit of control and shares her personal journey toward the liberating practice of letting go. Using vivid stories—from dominating conversations to a terrifying experience o...

What does a deeply embarrassing, traumatic childhood moment have to do with your strength today? In this profoundly vulnerable and powerful episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson shares a story she's rarely told: the day in 4th grade she got her first period in front of her entire class, bled through her white pants, and was cruelly nicknamed "Period Woman" for...