Vulnerability & Self-Censorship: An Honest Conversation with Africa Brooke
In this episode, globally recognized consultant, mentor, speaker, and writer Africa Brooke joins Dr. Stephanie to discuss why she wrote her letter "Why I'm Leaving The Cult of Wokeness," the importance of vulnerability and honest conversations, and self-censorship. This is a deep episode full of many honest thoughts that will leave you questioning your own values and beliefs.Links for This Episode:Africa’s Letter “Why I’m Leaving the Cult of Wokeness”Africa changed her mind about Jordan PetersonEpisode Overview:0:00 - Intro11:33 - (Interview Begins) Why Africa wrote her letter “Why I’m Leaving The Cult of Wokeness”20:30 - How vulnerability impacts your life25:02 - Finding peace & freedom through being honest and vulnerable27:54 - Stephanie’s honest experience & thoughts during the “Covid Years”37:04 - Open conversations that we need to be having about ideology40:27 - What is self-censorship & why does it happen46:29 - How anger drives fear47:44 - How Covid restrictions impact children’s growth50:18 - Why self-censored people get angry when you ask questions54:11 - Does speaking honestly makes you “un-controllable”?1:00:23 - Ideologies change quickly without questioning1:01:55 - It’s dangerous to be out of touch with your capacity for evil1:12:16 - How Africa changed her mind about Jordan Peterson1:15:34 - Dr. Stephanie’s thoughts on Jordan Peterson1:19:33 - Don’t judge, just observe your reactions to others1:21:23 - Cultivate resilience, get curious & ask more questions1:23:09 - Understanding does not mean acceptance1:24:42 - Lowering your expectations but keep your standards high1:32:20 - Whether you accept it or not, others will always have different opinions1:37:04 - OutroWe’d like to thank our sponsors:Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer hereFourSigmatic Use code DRSTEPHANIE for 10% offOrion Red Light Therapy - Use the code STEPHANIE10 for 10% offSchinouusa - Use code DR.ESTIMA10 for 10% offBIOOPTIMIZERS - receive 10% off your order with Promo Code "ESTIMA"The DNA Company - $50 discount using code "DRSTEPHANIE" at checkout.HVMN Ketones - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE”ILIA BeautyLiving Libations - Use code BETTER for 15% offLMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack!PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10”Follow Me On InstagramGet yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty BodyJoin the Hello Betty Community hereSign up for my FREE MASTERCLASS: HEALTHY OFFERS - for health practitioners looking for strategies to earn more moneyAre you A Healthcare Practitioner? Join The Estima Certification Program Here