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

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 -   / 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