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.You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.Credits:Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya: Joel MoriasiMusic by: ChambordArtwork by: Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersHarvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel