Episode 62

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14th Feb 2024

Speak Up: Africa Brooke's Guide to Ending Self-Sabotage

What’s holding you back from living your truest self? In this compelling episode of Harvest Series, Africa Brooke, a renowned consultant and coach, uncovers the secrets of overcoming self-sabotage and self-censorship. Listen as Africa shares her journey from battling binge drinking to aligning her thoughts with her words. With Rose Claverie at the helm, this episode offers transformative insights on building richer connections and embracing authenticity. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to break free from your own barriers and unlock a more fulfilling life.

[2:25]: The interview begins by unpacking the concept of self-sabotage, exploring moments when individuals become their own stumbling blocks. The discussion delves into the origin of this tendency and strategies for understanding it.

[5:50]: The steps to break free from self-sabotage are revealed, with an emphasis on heightened awareness as the initial key.

[8:40]: One of the manifestations of self-sabotage is explored—self-censorship, a phenomenon where genuine expression is stifled.

[12:30]: The reasons behind self-repression are discussed, addressing fears of being misunderstood or canceled. The importance of awareness takes center stage once again.

[17:00]: The concept that it's acceptable to pause when faced with challenging questions is introduced, allowing for thoughtful responses and narrowing the gap between action and reaction.

[19:31]: The second step, responsibility, is unveiled. Individuals are encouraged to identify their communication style among the four types—passive, passive-aggressive, aggressive, and assertive—with the goal of cultivating assertiveness.

[25:27]: The benefits of adopting assertiveness are explored. The discussion delves into the motivations for investing effort in becoming more assertive and courageous.

[31:00]: The focus shifts to Africa's inspiring journey, detailing how she successfully overcame self-sabotage.

[37:00]: The show then explores facets of Africa's celebration of her newfound sobriety, including her favorite book and the influential mentor who guided her.

[40:49]: The podcast concludes by delving into Africa's preferred tool for personal transformation.

Here is the book Africa Advised: "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself", by Michael A. Singer, and Africa's podcast: Beyond the Self.

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Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

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Harvest Series
Interviews with passionate speakers to take better care of yourself, broaden your horizons and nurture the planet.
This podcast is here to help you ask yourself the right questions, boost your critical thinking, and broaden your horizons. Journalist Rose Claverie (@rose.claverie on Instagram) is interviewing for the Harvest Series summit inspiring speakers such as emotional trauma specialist Dr Gabor Maté, nutrition experts Dr. Mark Hyman or Dr. Andrew Weil, and Relationships expert Esther Perel. They share their stories and practical advice to help listeners better care for themselves, their relationships and the planet.
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