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
36 episodes
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...
Why Your Intuition is Your Greatest Guide Right Now
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 m...
Why You Avoid Financial Wellness: Lets Talk Money!
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 wellne...
No Longer a People Pleaser: How I Learned to Set Boundaries
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 epis...
You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup: A Guide to Replenishing
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 al...
The Truth About Parenting: You Don't Have to Do It All
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 gi...
Seven Years in Business: What I Would (and Wouldn't) Change
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 busi...
The Life-Changing Power of Sitting in Silence
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 min...
What's the Root Cause of Your Need to Control?
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...
How Childhood Trauma Built My Unshakable Resilience
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...
Your Call to Action: Learn Something New About Yourself Today
What if the keys to understanding your triggers, your purpose, and how you interact with others have existed for centuries? In this enlightening episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson makes a passionate case for using spiritual and a...
Where Real Momentum Begins: Finding Your Confidence
What’s the difference between genuine, magnetic confidence and off-putting cockiness? The answer lies in a delicate balance that took host Jillian Johnson over 40 years to master. In this deeply insightful episode of "It Begins Here," Jillian d...
The Universe is Telling You to Slow the F*ck Down
What if the constant pressure to "hustle," "grind," and "run through walls" is actually preventing your success and stealing your joy? In this liberating episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson leverages her grueling 80-hour weeks in ...
Financial Wellness for Entrepreneurs: Building Your Advisory Team
Feeling overwhelmed trying to do everything in your new business? You're not supposed to be an expert in all of it. In this actionable and empowering episode of "It Begins Here," host Jillian Johnson—founder of the financial wellness firm Simpl...
