IT BEGINS HERE PODCAST
Welcome to “It Begins Here” — a podcast by Jillian Johnson, exploring the deeply personal and universal journey of wellness and healing. Rooted in her own experiences and inspired by conversations with empowering voices, this space is a reflection of growth, acceptance, and emotional truth. Together, we’ll share stories of how we’ve navigated life’s challenges, embraced our feelings, and found ways to heal — not just for ourselves, but to uplift others along the way. If you’re seeking connection, inspiration, or a moment to pause and reflect, you’ve come to the right place. It begins here.
Episodes
50 episodes
SELF DISCOVERY (Part 8) Knocked Down 100 Times, Risen 101: My Resilience Story
What does it look like to finally live for yourself after a lifetime of living for everyone else? In this deeply reflective and honest episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson shares her journey from being a "mini mom" at nine, to losi...
SELF DISCOVERY (Part 7) I've Been Betrayed: Healing from Family, Friends & Colleagues
The last three to six months have been dark for Jillian Johnson. In this raw and deeply transformative episode of "It Begins Here," she pulls back the curtain on the betrayal, ancestral anger, and financial trauma that have shaped her life—and ...
SELF DISCOVERY (Part 6) Childhood Abuse, Narcissistic Parents & My Healing Journey
Some souls are brought to Earth with a difficult path—and Jillian Johnson's journey is no exception. In this raw, courageous, and deeply healing episode of "It Begins Here," Jillian shares the painful truths of her childhood: sexual abuse by he...
The Masks We Wear: People-Pleasing, Over-Giving & Self-Protection
Masks aren't just about pretending to be something you're not. They are the patterns we repeat, the over-giving we do to feel valued, and the walls we build to protect ourselves from vulnerability. In this deeply introspective episode of "It Be...
SELF DISCOVERY (Part 5): She Talks to Angels
The "imaginary friends" you had as a child may have actually been spirit guides trying to get your attention. In this powerful and vulnerable episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson reveals her lifelong connection to the spiritual rea...
The Need for Validation: Why I Shed That Shit
What if the need for validation has been holding you back your entire life—and letting it go is the key to your freedom? In this raw, powerful, and liberating episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson shares her journey of shedding the ...
I Never Really Knew Love: A Journey of Self-Discovery
What if you've never truly experienced unconditional love—and it's been holding you back your entire life? In this deeply vulnerable and healing episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson opens up about her journey from conditional love ...
The Universe is Always Working With You, Not Against You
What does it mean to be a conscious empath—and why is it so important to protect your energy? In this deeply insightful and empowering episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson dives into the world of empaths, healers, and highly sensit...
Everyone Has Ego: Why It's Ruining Relationships
What does it truly mean to love again after experiencing disappointment, betrayal, or emotional pain?In this heartfelt episode of It Begins Here, Jillian Johnson explores the deeply personal journey of rebuilding trust, reconnec...
Redirect Your Mind With The World You Desire.
What happens when a 20-year career that was "the wrong path" turns out to be the perfect prelude to your true purpose? In this clarifying and inspiring episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson addresses her recent announcement about le...
The Power of Rest: Just Slow Down!
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, restin...
Unmasking Yourself Even If Scary: How to Live Authentically
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 auth...
Connecting with Higher Self, My Gifts & Connections: Overcoming Bullying, Racism & Ego
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, r...
The Future of Accounting, AI, and Ethical Business Leadership
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 Begi...
Understanding Human Energy and Relationships with Carrie Davidson
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, ...
SELF DISCOVERY (Part 4) I Will Forgive, But I Will Never Forget!
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...
SELF DISCOVERY (Part 3) It's All About Me!: Why Putting Yourself First is Not Selfish.
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...
SELF DISCOVERY (Part 2); Finding Peace After Trauma|My Story of Release!
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 bro...
SELF DISCOVERY (Part 1) THE BEGINNING | My Journey to Peace
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...
My Voice is My Gift: A Musical Healing Episode
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 ...
I Love Jesus. I Don't Love the Institution.
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: o...
Happy 420: The History, The Industry & The Healing
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 t...
I Love a Masculine Man: What Submission Looks Like for Me
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 b...
You Don't Have to Have All the Answers: Just Show Up
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 remain...
Is It Your Intuition or Someone Else's Projection?
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 Her...
