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Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke

Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke

Africa Brooke 92 episodes Latest Feb 23, 2026

Welcome to our unfiltered corner of the net, created by me, Africa Brooke. In a worldly sense, I am a globally acclaimed consultant, mentor, speaker, writer, and artist. My deepest desire with this podcast is to use my God given skills and gifts 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.

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#093 - It's the TRUTH or NOTHING: I got close to selling my soul, finding Jesus (!?), & fighting for integrity Feb 23, 2026 3966 I think this is the one we've all be waiting for. I'M BACK HOME, AND I'M BACK WITH A FIRE that can never be extinguished. And YES, I address that other podcast I was supposed to be doing.I'm truly grateful for my freedom. I'll let the episode do the talking.... GOD BLESS <3RESOURCES MENTIONED:(NEW! LIVE virtually Sun 29th March) The In-between: An intimate 90min masterc
#092 - Storytelling as resistance, wild tea, deep friendship, and fighting to remember - w/ Rui Liu May 5, 2025 7037 Oh my goodness. This conversation is everything I needed, and more.I’m joined by one of my best friends and favourite humans on this planet, the incredible Rui Liu, a child of tea and founder of Grass People Tree. We went beyond what you might expect from a conversation that centres tea (though we go deep into that too). We found ourselves going into culture, identity, ancestry, friendship, artist
#091 - are you 'protecting your peace' or is it just avoidance in disguise? Mar 24, 2025 3471 I’ve been thinking a lot about the ways we convince ourselves we’re doing something noble - spiritual, even - when really, we’re just avoiding the thing that actually wants to set us free. Like last week, this conversation is personal. It’s present. And it’s pulled straight from the patterns I’ve had to face, and some I’m still facing, in real time. If you’re someone who’s ever thought or said ‘I’
#090 - I let myself down, this breakup was my most brutal lesson in self-integrity, pain of duality, & MORE Mar 10, 2025 3736 WOW! I really went there with you for this one. March is here, Spring is upon us, which means my 2025 begins. I return here with fresh thoughts and an open heart. I'm learning to allow myself to share the truth of what's happening in REAL TIME, instead of only sharing retrospectively, and as a very reflective but also private person - this feels exposing, yet insanely liberating. I am pr
#089 - The cost of belonging, identity, and being okay with being the unconventional one - w/ Caro Gomez Sep 23, 2024 5044 What does belonging look like for you? Can you think of a time when you navigated the space between two cultures, and how did it shape your identity? These are themes I'm exploring today with my guest, Caro Gomez. Caro opens up about her journey of figuring out her identity and finding her place, sharing the ups and downs of blending cultures and the hurdles she jumped over. We also explore t
#088 - Be brave enough to ask for help! Sep 9, 2024 1018 I know there's a sense of hopelessness in the world right now, and to be very honest, there always will be. And something that I want to do here is I don't want us to deny reality. That is not what we do. And at the same time, I want you to look at the areas of your life where you are in the driver's seat. In this episode, I want to impart my wisdom, experiences, and intellectual pr
#087 - Put an end to sex & intimacy related SELF-SABOTAGE Jul 29, 2024 3397 Tired of feeling like you're constantly tripping over your own feet when it comes to sex and intimacy? You're not alone. Let's get real about the sneaky ways self-sabotage creeps into our bedrooms.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the dirty little secrets that might be holding you back. From the mind-bending effects of porn to the pressure cooker of societal expe
#086 - Being brutally honest about my relationship with identity & money - w/ Sharmadean Reid Jul 8, 2024 4241 Feeling like the system's rigged against you? Join us as Sharmadean Reid MBE, founder of The Stack and author of "New Methods for Women," dismantles that narrative. In this episode, we explore Sharmadean's journey of overcoming societal barriers, navigating limited resources, and redefining success on her own terms. Discover how she balanced creative and spiritual growth with f
#085 - It's time to face the conflict you're avoiding Jul 1, 2024 1856 Do you find yourself avoiding conflict at all costs? In this episode, I explore the surprising impact conflict avoidance can have on our ability to build strong, intimate relationships. I also discuss the reasons behind this behaviour, examining the potential influence of our upbringing on conflict styles. The episode will challenge your perception of conflict as purely negative, as I believe it h
#083 - What your discomfort is trying to teach you Jun 17, 2024 2718 Discomfort. It's that feeling that makes you want to crawl back under the covers. But what if I told you it could be the key to unlocking your full potential? In this episode, we'll DITCH the dictionary definitions and dive deep into the world of discomfort. I explore why stepping outside your comfort zone might be the best thing you can do for yourself (even if it doesn't feel like
#082 - What if your 'imposter syndrome' is correct? Jun 10, 2024 2563 Ever feel like a fraud despite your accomplishments? That nagging voice whispering "you're not good enough". What if that discomfort isn't a sign you're a 'fraud', but a nudge in the right direction? We often slap the "imposter" label on any flicker of unease, but sometimes it's a learning curve, not a character flaw.In this episode, I'm refle
#081 - You need to initiate sex, avoiding conflict in relationships, desire, & MORE Jun 3, 2024 3260 Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of modern love and intimacy? Today I'm joined by renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist, Todd Baratz. Together, we're peeling back the layers of how our personal histories shape the way we handle conflict and connect intimately with others.We're tackling the tough questions: How do self-awareness and open communication empower us to defy so

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