Cancel Culture, Conformity & Self-Censorship with Africa Brooke

Africa Brooke tackles the intricate topics of self-censorship and self-sabotage in this thought-provoking episode. Along with Dr. Stephanie, Africa delves into the internal conflicts that prevent us from speaking our truths, both online and offline.This engaging conversation covers the importance of questioning over answering, the biological roots of conformity, and the dangers of cancel culture. Africa Brooke’s eloquent insights on the power of voice and nonverbal communication will inspire you to find and express your true self.Episode Overview:0:00 Intro/Teaser1:30 Unpacking Self-Censorship and Self-Sabotage4:51 The Impact of "Leaving the Cult of Wokeness"7:53 The Dangers of Self-Censorship10:13 The Complexity of Speaking Up12:14 The Intricacies of Fear and Conformity14:28 The Importance of Diversity of Thought17:21 The Facade of Surface-Level Diversity19:01 Recognizing Diversity of Thought24:37 Navigating Demands for Opinions26:13 Balancing Understanding and Expertise29:48 Allowing Space for Understanding33:14 Biology of Conformity34:45 Real Consequences of Speaking Up35:20 Conformity and Belonging49:12 Success Through Failure1:01:18 The Power of Voice1:06:44 Shedding Old Beliefs1:09:43 Compassion for Past SelvesResources mentioned in this episode:An open letter: why I'm leaving the cult of wokeness by Africa Brooke - https://ckarchive.com/b/d0ueh0h67mpdAfrica’s previous appearance on Better! https://youtu.be/A72IZCwPDX8A change of heart toward Jordan Peterson https://youtu.be/v8v7ueICWuUFind out more about Africa at https://africabrooke.com/Bio:Africa Brooke is a globally recognized consultant, mentor, and speaker. She specializes in helping people in and out of the public eye navigate personal and professional challenges relating to self-sabotage and self-censorship.We are grateful to our sponsors:EQUIP PRIME PROTEINEquip Foods Prime Protein is a complete bovine protein with the nutritional equivalent of 4-ounces of grass-fed beef. The best part is, it tastes like dessert, not beef. I use it all the time in my baking efforts when I'm trying to sneak in more protein. Head over to https://equipfoods.com/better and use code BETTER at checkout to get 20% off of your order.ONESKINIt’s time for a radical shift in skin care. This year I am doubling down on skin health and OneSkin is one of the ways I am getting my 40-year-old skin to behave like 20-year-old skin. Visit https://www.oneskin.co/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=BETTER and use the code BETTER at checkout to save 15%.BEAM MINERALSI take a shot of beam minerals before I do a cold plunge to get the full recovery benefits of all that cold. Beam is a full-spectrum liquid mineral supplement that gives you every single mineral that your body needs. You can try some by heading over to https://beamminerals.com/better and using the code BETTER at checkout to save 20% off your first order.  ****************************P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you:Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife.Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.