052: From Survival Mode to Living Your True Self - Simon Brett

This week I sit down with Simon Brett, who is a certified life coach for black creatives. In this episode we talk about:

• Becoming your true self free from societal and family pressures
• Breaking down the ‘drama triangle’ : victims, persecutors, and rescuers
• Overcoming fear of judgment 
• How to move from using your brain to using your heart & gut 
• Importance of community for self regulation and support
• Why embracing your feelings can lead to a more fulfilling career 
• Impact of parental expectations and trauma e.g. Biafran War
• Survival mode and true desires
• Challenges for black creatives 
• And so much more 

Simon Brett - https://www.instagram.com/simonmbrett_coach/

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00:00 Introduction to Identity and the Human Condition

03:01 The Complex Layers of Identity

09:01 Growing up as a mixed heritage person.

12:11 Challenging experiences with multiculturalism and racism.

24:01 Breaking free from survival mode

28:39 Understanding deeper desires and feelings.

33:21 Navigating evolving friendships and connections, shedding past ties.

35:00 Resilience and overcoming trauma 

40:55 Childhood taught suppression, acting unleashed buried emotions.

47:07 Navigating personal emotions while pursuing acting career.

53:20 Coaching is about holding space and celebrating.

57:00 Challenging norms, advocating for diverse representation.

01:04:41 Competition in predominantly non-black spaces.

01:06:01 Quick fire questions 

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