Navigating Personal Growth

🗓️ Book a FREE 1:1 Call with Brooke to see how she can help you superpower your personal growth and build the life and business of your dreams. https://calendly.com/brooke-plack 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com ______ If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, “I should be happier than this,” you’re not alone. On paper, you’ve got the career, the family,...

🗓️ Book a FREE 1:1 Call with Brooke to see how she can help you superpower your personal growth and build the life and business of your dreams. https://calendly.com/brooke-plack 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com ______ If you’ve ever shown up to work with a smile on your face while quietly falling apart on the inside, this episode is for you. Most leaders thin...

🗓️ Book a FREE 1:1 Call with Brooke to see how she can help you superpower your personal growth and build the life and business of your dreams. https://calendly.com/brooke-plack 🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com I used to be all over the place — juggling businesses, home life, and about 17 tabs open in my brain at once. But I’ve learned that the most productiv...

Holiday travel + family gatherings = emotional minefield, right? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to keep your peace when the people you love start pushing your buttons. We’ll talk about why family tension is actually biological, how to set healthy expectations, and what to say when someone crosses a line — without starting World War III at the dinner table. By the end, you’ll feel ready to...

🔴 Subscribe to Brooke's Weekly Emails: https://www.brookeplack.com Have you ever left a conversation thinking, “That is NOT what I meant at all”? 😅 Yeah, me too — more times than I can count. I’m sharing the simplest two-phrase neurodivergent hack that completely changed how I communicate — at work, at home, and honestly, with everyone in my life. It doesn’t matter if you’re neurodivergent l...

I used to believe self-care meant bubble baths and spa days — until I realized that real self-care is the stuff that keeps you sane when life feels like too much. In this episode, I’m helping busy women entrepreneurs build self-care habits that actually fit their schedules. You’ll learn how to simplify your routines, drop what drains you, and create small, intentional moments that fill you back up...

If the invites are piling up and your calendar already feels tight, this episode is for you. You don't have to head into the holiday season with dread and feeling overwhelmed before it even begins. Protecting your calendar and your time will help you both enjoy the holiday season more fully - and stay laser focused on your goals. Your mental health does not have to suffer for everyone else to...

If you’ve ever caught yourself laughing in the middle of heartbreak and then felt guilty for it, this one’s for you. In this episode, I open up about losing my mom to suicide—and how that loss taught me something I never expected: grief and joy can actually coexist.  You’ll hear the story of what it felt like the first time I laughed after she died, and how that moment became the start of real hea...

If your days feel overloaded, cluttered, and heavy, this episode is for you. It’s time to give yourself permission to practice self-care and take time for healing even in the chaos of life. Together, we’re going to uncover how to clear the mental clutter, let go of what’s draining your energy, and rebuild habits that bring calm instead of chaos.  I share personal stories, practical tools, and mind...

If your chest’s been tight and your to-do list is bossing you around, this episode is for you. In the first few minutes you’ll learn how to spot when you’re chasing control instead of peace, use a two-minute pause that actually calms your nervous system, and adopt a “move with, not on” mindset so you can stay present—even when plans change. What we cover (fast + practical): - Recognize the control...

Stop doing it all alone. Learn how accepting help makes you stronger, not weaker — and how saying “yes” (the right way) deepens relationships instead of creating obligation. Here’s what you’ll get in the first few minutes: 1. A mindset flip so you stop refusing help. 2. The words to say when receiving gifts, favors, and support without feeling awkward. 3. A tiny weekly practice to build your “rece...

Get heard by your doctor, stop wasting appointments, and start a simple plan that actually moves your health forward. In this episode I give you the exact words to say at your next visit and quick ideas that are simple to implement immediately after this episode. You’ll walk away with: • Simple plans to track and improve your health. • Quick verbiage, or words, to use with your doctor.  • Easy to...

We get attached to stuff — and leaving a house full of belongings can become an emotional burden for those we love.  Inspired by The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, this episode reframes decluttering as a radical act of care: deciding now what truly matters, organizing important documents, and communicating your wishes so family can grieve and remember — not sort. 👉 In this episode you’ll l...

I booked a one-way into Maine and a flight out of Connecticut — no hotel, no rigid itinerary, just curiosity and two open dates. What happened on that trip reminded me of something we lose as adults: our sense of wonder and adventure.  In this episode I share stories from the Northeast, and turn those moments into practical ways you can invite mystery back into your life. We’ll cover how to build...

I’m recording this one from real life. A few years ago I realized someone in my life only called when they needed a favor—and vanished when I needed support. I felt used, drained, and angry. That was my turning point. In this episode we tackle the quiet epidemic of “users”—people who take without giving—and learn how to protect your heart without becoming hard. You’ll hear: A personal story that s...

Have you ever wondered how to positively influence those around you without manipulating or controlling them? In this episode of Navigating Personal Growth, we dive into “Influence with Integrity”—a servant-leadership approach that empowers others while honoring their autonomy. 👉 You’ll discover: Leading by Example: Why modeling the behaviors and values you want to see is the most powerful form o...

Do you ever find yourself making snap judgments—only to regret it later? In this episode of Navigating Personal Growth, we explore why it’s so easy to judge others and how choosing grace over criticism can transform your relationships. 👉 You’ll discover: -How to identify and understand your personal judgment triggers -Simple curiosity practices to replace assumptions with empathy -Actionable ways...

Are you worried that your generosity might be spoiling your kids—setting them up for entitlement instead of independence? In this episode of Navigating Personal Growth, we flip that fear on its head. Discover how modeling abundance, teaching essential skills, and sharing your vision for a full, joyful life** can empower your children far beyond any inheritance. 👉 In this episode you’ll learn: Mod...

Feeling the instinct to pour a glass after a tough day? You’re not alone—but there’s a healthier way. In this episode of Navigating Personal Growth, we unpack the cultural default of “I need a drink” and explore three powerful, alcohol-free coping strategies to regulate your nervous system naturally. 👉 In this episode, you’ll discover: ✔️ Breathwork & movement exercises to interrupt stress ha...

Are you feeling burned out by the cost of living, the pressure to “go it alone,” and the myth that success means total independence? In this episode of Navigating Personal Growth, I dive into Jefferson Bethke’s transformative book Take Back Your Family to explore how interdependence—not isolation—can be your greatest path to resilience and joy. We’ll unpack: The Myth of Solo Success: Why American...

Did you graduate high school without ever learning the life skills you desperately needed as an adult? From managing your emotions to mastering your money—and even syncing self-care with your cycle—this episode fills the gaps they never taught us in biology class. In this installment of Navigating Personal Growth, we unpack the five essential “courses” every woman should have aced before walking t...

Curious how AI can actually simplify your life without taking over? In this episode of Navigating Personal Growth, I pull back the curtain on exactly how I leverage AI—from brainstorming podcast topics to streamlining day-to-day tasks—while maintaining the human touch that makes growth meaningful. 👉 You’ll learn: ✔️ Creative Brainstorming Hacks: How I use AI to spark fresh ideas, generate SEO key...

This episode is one of the most honest and healing conversations I’ve shared. Today, I’m reflecting on what I loved about my three ex-husbands—not to romanticize the past, but to show how even relationships that end can shape us in beautiful, meaningful ways. From my college sweetheart to my high school love, each relationship taught me something about family, emotional depth, and being loved for...

Have you ever felt like something in your life no longer fits—but nothing’s technically wrong? Maybe it’s a job, a friendship, a routine, or a version of yourself you’ve been carrying for years. If so, this episode is for you. In this soul-deep conversation on Navigating Personal Growth, I’m unpacking the quiet permission we all need: you’re allowed to outgrow things. Even good things. Even things...

Have you ever paused in the middle of your life and thought, “I’m becoming the person I needed when I was younger”? In this episode of Navigating Personal Growth, I’m diving into the powerful and emotional journey of healing generational patterns—the unspoken rules, emotional habits, and inherited pain that we didn’t ask for, but still carry. Whether it’s people-pleasing, emotional silence, burnou...