Africa Brooke on Self-Censorship, Integrity & Leaving the Cult of Wokeness

Saturn Returns with Caggie

Caggie Dunlop

Society & Culture, Mental Health, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

4.8 • 892 Ratings

🗓️ 19 May 2025

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful episode of Saturn Returns, Caggie is joined by Africa Brooke - speaker, writer, and cultural commentator - for a conversation that challenges conformity, celebrates courage, and explores the path back to creative authenticity. Africa reflects on the pivotal events of 2020, a time marked by division, identity politics, and performative discourse, and the personal reckoning that led her to publish her viral open letter, “Why I’m Leaving the Cult of Wokeness.” She shares the emotional and psychological toll of self-censorship, the complexities of public-facing activism, and how reclaiming her voice became an act of profound integrity. Together, Caggie and Africa revisit their first podcast conversation and reflect on how their perspectives have evolved. They dive into the cultural impact of social media and AI, the fear of vulnerability in creative expression, and the importance of returning to sincerity, both online and within ourselves. This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling trapped by the pressure to conform, afraid to speak freely, or longing to reconnect with their creative truth. ✨ Topics Covered: 🪐 Africa’s journey through self-censorship and cultural pressure 🪐 The open letter that sparked global conversation: “Why I'm Leaving the Cult of Wokeness” 🪐 Redefining integrity in a polarised and performative age 🪐 The impact of social media, AI, and echo chambers on public thought 🪐 Reclaiming voice, nuance, and critical thinking 🪐 The vulnerability of true creative expression 🪐 Overcoming fear and returning to music and authenticity 🪐 Balancing visibility with sincerity in a hyper-connected world — Thank you to our sponsors, Fushi, for making this episode possible! I created a beauty blend with Fushi to give you that glowy, dewy look. It features Fushi’s freshly pressed, organic oils, which I swear by! This glow-boosting ritual is all about simplicity, self-care, and deeply nourishing your skin. Shop ‘Caggie’s Glow Ritual’ bundle now at fushiwellbeing.com and get 20% off with the code CAGGIE20. If this episode resonated, don’t forget to follow, share, and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people seeking clarity, growth, and self-understanding. Discover more from Saturn Returns: 🪐 Instagram, YouTube and TikTok 🪐 Order the Saturn Returns book: Click here 🪐 Join our community newsletter: Sign up here 🪐 Explore all things Saturn Returns: Visit our website 🪐Follow Caggie on Instagram: @caggiesworld

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1:51.8	Hello, everyone. Hello everyone and welcome to Saturn Returns with me, Kaggy Dunlop.
1:58.2	This is a podcast that aims to bring clarity during transitional times where there can be confusion and doubt.
2:07.1	My guest today is the one and only Africa Brooke, an internationally recognised consultant,
2:13.9	speaker and author whose work delves deep into the realms of self-censorship, integrity,
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