Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke
Welcome to our unfiltered corner. The voicescapes you'll be taking in are created by myself, Africa Brooke.
In a worldly sense, I am a globally acclaimed consultant, mentor, writer, and artist. My deepest desire with this podcast is to remind us ALL of the power inherent in taking simple, consistent, and often uncomfortable steps towards personal integrity.
I'm all too aware that overwhelm and societal pressures make it easy to become fixated on external influences, tiptoe around potentially sensitive issues and cross our own boundaries in the process. And this kind of environment often leads to self-sabotage.
That's where Beyond the Self steps in to be your guiding light. In this house, we FOCUS ON WHAT WE CAN CONTROL.
I will be using all my intellectual property, training, tools and wisdom to help you in uncovering your own blind spots and learning to tolerate discomfort so that you can rekindle curiosity, creativity, deeper and more intimate relationships, pleasure, play, and a sense of groundedness.
In every episode I'll lay out encouraging insights about our shared human complexities, both messy and fucking beautiful. I really do value a nuanced understanding and more importantly, practical, evidence-based tools and resources to help you integrate the learnings into your life.
If you're looking for an uncompromising approach to personal development and life philosophy, you've found yourself in the right place. Here, we don't hold back. Welcome to Beyond the Self.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 92
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
#051 - For those that can no longer delay making THAT decision…
Does it feel like you're being forced to choose between two worlds, and you can no longer straddle them anymore? Today I wanted to give you permission to choose, to let go of past versions of yoursel…
#050 - Can you be fulfilled in life and still participate in cancel culture?
Have you ever questioned if it's possible for someone to participate in cancel culture and still feel fulfilled in life?
I dive deep into this topic with empathy and understanding, exploring the emoti…
#049 - Why 'faking it till you make it' doesn't work, and what you can do instead
Today we're revisiting Ep 12 and the concept of 'faking it till you make it'. As a coach, I do a lot of work around identity and helping people discover who they truly are. And in this episode, I exp…
#048 - Grieving someone who’s still alive (dealing w/ a breakup)
I’ve never shared anything like this publicly…
Have you ever experienced the pain of grieving a difficult breakup? Today I'm sharing my current journey through the stages of grief; from denial to acce…
#047 - It's time to re-introduce yourself, no more hiding!
Have you ever felt like you needed to reintroduce yourself to the world? In this episode, I discuss the power of reintroduction and how it can be a transformative process for changing oneself and bei…
#046 - My deep desire to be led by a man
Staying in integrity with oneself is a non-negotiable for me, and I share my personal experience of accepting my deep desire to be led by a man and doing personal work to understand my fractured rela…
#045 - Do your public opinions match your private (and most honest) views?
In November, I went on Instagram Live to pose this thought provoking question to my community:
Do your public opinions match your private (and most honest) views?
Today I'm sharing that live with you s…
#044 - What if your 'imposter syndrome' is pointing to an uncomfortable truth?
This episode is a MUST LISTEN.
It's easy to believe you're not worthy, that you shouldn't be where you are, and that you lack the skills for your position. And maybe you're right, but is this really i…
#043 - Thinking deeply again, living slowly, redefining success
Well, well, well….it’s been a while since we've talked, but good news is in store! In this episode, I wanted to give you a general update (strained voice in tow) and a look into my journey of fightin…
#042 - Are you sabotaging your sex life: porn, intimacy, drugs & alcohol
No option but to get honest...let's talk!
Books mentioned:
Women’s Anatomy of Arousal - Sheri Winston
Tantric Orgasm for Women - Diana Richardson
Tantric Orgasm for Men - Diana Richardson
Practices menti…
#041 - Using envy as a motivator (instead of self-sabotaging)
Oh man...something tells me more than a few of us need this one. Let's talk about it.
To join the private group I'll be mentoring later this month (January 2023) , head to the below link:
https://afric…
#040 - Rejecting urgency culture & the pressure to do it ALL
WHEW! If there was ever a more timely episode...THIS IS IT!
To join the private group I'll be mentoring later this month (January 2023) , head to the below link:
https://africabrooke.com/private-group-…
#039 - How to have difficult conversations (the ones you’re avoiding)
Our natural instinct as human beings is to avoid things that will likely cause discomfort or pain - navigating difficult conversations is no different.
The issue with avoidance though, is that it tend…
#038 - Refuse to accept your own bullsh*t
Look what the cat dragged in....ME!
With a whole lot of updates and musings for you. Strap in.
To join the private group I'll be mentoring in January, head to the below link:
https://africabrooke.com/p…
#037 - An URGENT call for independent thinking - w/ Kyle Creek
This audio is from an IG LIVE I had with the brilliant author and creative director - Kyle Creek, who is widely known for his writing under the alias 'The Captain'.
*Please excuse the audio quality fo…
#036 - Is it confidence, or an inflated sense of self?
Are you ready to ruffle your own feathers?
Do you have an unrealistic view of yourself and others? Are you self-centred, pretentious, or boastful? Do you get aggressive or defensive in the face of cr…
#035 - Courage in the face of censorship, courage in the face of your own BS - w/ Salomé Sibonex
This conversation was a wild f*cking ride. So much so, that nearly a week later I am STILL processing all that took place!
We covered it all, and I mean ALL: courage in the face of censorship, courage…
#034 - Signs you’ve outgrown people, places, and things
Let's get honest! What happens when you can no longer relate to the people around you, to your surroundings, and to the old versions of yourself?
This one's another instant favourite, you'll hear why.
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LIVE SHOW announcement: No more outrage
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, I’ll be hosting a very special & intimate LIVE recording of my podcast Beyond the Self.
On Saturday 18th of June you’ll be able to find me at the International Women’s Podcast…
#033 - Are you lying to yourself?
In this final episode of the season, we take the opportunity to call our own BS out and shine a light on where we're not being entirely honest with ourselves, and delve into what we can do to get our…