276 From Self-Sabotage to Brave Expression: A Conversation with Africa Brooke
I Have ADHD Podcast
Kristen Carder
4.8 • 3.1K Ratings
🗓️ 13 August 2024
⏱️ 64 minutes
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Summary
I’m thrilled to share a deeply insightful conversation with my mentor, Africa Brooke. Africa’s latest book, “The Third Perspective,” dives into the complex realms of self-sabotage and censorship, and in our discussion, we unpack the significance of moving beyond binary thinking in today’s society.
In this episode, Africa and I explore the evolutionary roots of societal pressures to conform and the vital importance of brave expression and embracing nuance, especially amidst the increasing intolerance we see around us.
We delve into the personal challenges that come with non-conformity, particularly for those of us with ADHD or from dysfunctional backgrounds. Africa sheds light on the internal conflict between being authentic and staying safe, emphasizing how self-censorship in relationships often leads to deep dissatisfaction.
One of the standout moments in our conversation is Africa’s reflection on her open letter, “Why I’m Leaving the Cult of Wokeness,” which she penned during the pandemic. This letter critiques the intense societal pressures surrounding racial justice and public health debates, touching on the painful conflict between staying true to oneself and feeling like a traitor to others. We also tackle the implications of cancel culture and the paramount importance of authenticity over conformity.
Africa and I discuss the intricacies of identity, activism, and the unique pressures faced by women online, particularly the phenomenon of “context collapse.” This is where our curated online personas can lead to misunderstandings. We advocate for acknowledging personal contradictions and fostering curiosity and awareness, especially for neurodivergent individuals who may struggle with black-and-white thinking.
I hope you found this episode as enlightening and empowering as I did. Africa's insights are a powerful reminder of the importance of authenticity, bravery, and nuance in our lives.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the I have ADHD podcast where it's all about education, encouragement and |
| 0:11.2 | coaching for adults with ADHD. |
| 0:13.5 | I'm your host Kristen Carter and I have ADHD. |
| 0:17.5 | Let's chat about the frustrations, humor, and challenges |
| 0:21.1 | of adulting, relationships, working, and achieving with this neurodevelopmental disorder. |
| 0:27.0 | I'll help you understand your unique brain, unlock your potential, and move from point A to point B. |
| 0:34.0 | Hey what's up? This is Kristen Carter and you are listening to the I have the |
| 0:41.0 | ADHD podcast. I am medicated I am regulated AF and I am ready to roll. |
| 0:50.4 | I am delighted today to have my forever coach and mentor Africa Brooke here with me today. |
| 0:57.0 | She is going to just knock your socks off so buckle up and get ready, but let me tell you a little bit about who she is before we get rolling. |
| 1:05.7 | Africa Brooke is a Zimbabwean born consultant developmental coach speaker and author of the book The Third Perspective, Brave Expression in the Age of |
| 1:16.5 | Intolerance. She's known for her work in overcoming self-sabotage and |
| 1:20.6 | self-censorship, which is exactly what she helped me with when we work |
| 1:24.8 | together one-on-one, over the period of a year and a half maybe, there was quite some |
| 1:31.0 | time and it was transformative for me. So Africa you have imprinted on my life forever |
| 1:37.8 | Thank you for being here. I'm so so happy to welcome you. Oh wow what a delicious intro. Your voice is like |
| 1:46.6 | honey all over my being. Thank you so much and I'm really happy that we get to |
| 1:52.4 | have this conversation again. I think it's been how long since our last one a couple of years two years at least |
| 1:59.3 | Wow, yes, it is. Oh, wow, you're someone that I'm always so so looking forward to having |
| 2:05.6 | conversations with whether it's going to be a private one or a public one. |
| 2:09.1 | So I'm just very grateful that I get to do this with you. Thank you my darling. I'm just very grateful that I get to do this with you. Thank you, my darling. |
| 2:13.6 | I'm just so pleased to have just had a small window into your book writing process. |
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