The Intelligent Change Podcast
Join the creators of The Five Minute Journal as they discuss life, business insights and fascinating intelligent journeys with each other, as well as with inspiring guests. Covering topics such as life purpose, building a life that you love, relationships, entrepreneurship, spirituality, health, parenting and much more.
New episodes of The Intelligent Change Podcast are available every Wednesday.
The Intelligent Change Podcast
11. Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage with Africa Brooke
Mimi Ikonn sits down with with Africa Brooke, consultant, mentor, and speaker specialising in helping people in and out of the public eye navigate personal and professional challenges relating to self-sabotage and self-censorship.
Africa Brooke talks about collective self-sabotage, breaking free from an alcohol addiction, regulating your nervous system and the power of speaking with intention.
Learn More about Africa Brooke: https://africabrooke.com/
Connect with Africa Brooke: @africabrooke
Learn more about Intelligent Change: http://intelligentchange.com
Connect with Intelligent Change: @intelligentchange
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[01:05] Growing Up in Zimbabwe—Africa talks about her upbringing, and reflects on the impact on Zimbabwe's culture on building her own resilience
[13:32] A Destructive Relationship with Alcohol—Africa shares how a self-destructive relationship with alcohol led her to understand the origins of self-sabotage
[7:14] The Power of Language and Intentionality—Africa talks about the power of words in shaping your reality and her journey to sobriety
[48:12] Building Emotional Resilience and Self-Trust—Africa discusses how to build emotional resilience, and the power of vulnerability
[1:04] Finding Yourself—Africa talks about the importance of befriending your shadow self and her podcast ‘Beyond the Self’