On this week’s episode of Breathe, Laugh, Parent — The Shine Om Podcast, I sit down with the vibrant and soulful Bree, a storyteller whose journey is as bold as it is inspiring. Bree has worn many hats, including journalist, author, spiritual teacher, and co-founder of Suburban Goddess, but what makes her story remarkable is the way she has continually chosen authenticity over expectation.
This conversation is about more than creativity. It’s about stepping into your truth, even when it means dismantling the life you’ve built to create one that feels deeply aligned.
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Redefining Life on Her Own Terms
Bree’s transformation began with a series of courageous choices: leaving her marriage, selling her house, and closing her business. These decisions weren’t about running away; they were about running towards something: a life led by authenticity and creativity.
She shares how these changes cracked her open to possibility and allowed her to write her children’s book, Holly Asks Her Heart, and dive into a bold, upcoming erotic novel. Bree’s willingness to embrace multiple creative identities is a reminder that we don’t have to choose just one version of ourselves.
Holly Asks Her Heart is available for pre-order and purchase from October 2025 here.
The Power of Resistance and How to Move Through It
A significant theme in our chat is “Resistance”, the force that shows up when we try to create something meaningful, beautifully explained in Steven Pressfield’s Resistance. Bree unpacks how resistance has appeared in her own projects and how she’s learned to see it not as a stop sign but as proof she’s working on something important.
For mothers balancing creativity with parenting, this insight is gold. Resistance isn’t failure, it’s a signal you’re on the right track.
Spirituality, Feminine Power, and The Suburban Goddess Movement
Bree is also the co-founder of Suburban Goddess, a community helping women reconnect with their joy, sensuality, and spiritual gifts. She describes it as a space for women to be unapologetically themselves, from embracing their bodies to exploring their sexuality without shame.
We talk about why reclaiming these parts of ourselves is essential not just for personal fulfilment, but for how we show up as mothers, partners, and friends.
Balancing Motherhood and Creativity
The reality is, motherhood can make creativity feel impossible. Bree shares her honest experience of juggling parenting with writing deadlines, and why she leans heavily on self-care as her anchor. This isn’t about spa days or bubble baths, it’s about creating space for the things that make her feel alive, whether that’s writing, reading, or having heart-led conversations.
She reminds us that when we nourish our creativity, and what truly lights us up, we also nourish our families.
Key Takeaways from Bree’s Story
- Authenticity requires courage, often the kind that shakes up everything you know.
- Resistance is normal and often a sign you’re exactly where you need to be.
- Creativity and motherhood can coexist, but it takes intentional focus and self-care.
- Community matters. Surrounding yourself with like-minded women can be transformative.
Listen to the Full Conversation
This episode is for any mother, creative, or woman who’s ever felt the pull toward something bigger and truer. Bree’s story is proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your narrative.
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