Beyond the Self with Africa Brooke

155

Welcome to our unfiltered corner. The voicescapes you'll be taking in are created by myself, Africa Brooke.

In a worldly sense, I am a globally acclaimed consultant, mentor, writer, and artist. My deepest desire with this podcast is to remind us ALL of the power inherent in taking simple, consistent, and often uncomfortable steps towards personal integrity.

I'm all too aware that overwhelm and societal pressures make it easy to become fixated on external influences, tiptoe around potentially sensitive issues and cross our own boundaries in the process. And this kind of environment often leads to self-sabotage.

That's where Beyond the Self steps in to be your guiding light. In this house, we FOCUS ON WHAT WE CAN CONTROL.

I will be using all my intellectual property, training, tools and wisdom to help you in uncovering your own blind spots and learning to tolerate discomfort so that you can rekindle curiosity, creativity, deeper and more intimate relationships, pleasure, play, and a sense of groundedness.

In every episode I'll lay out encouraging insights about our shared human complexities, both messy and fucking beautiful. I really do value a nuanced understanding and more importantly, practical, evidence-based tools and resources to help you integrate the learnings into your life.

If you're looking for an uncompromising approach to personal development and life philosophy, you've found yourself in the right place. Here, we don't hold back. Welcome to Beyond the Self.

Recent Episodes

Episodes loading...

Recent Reviews

dana_leigh

My favourite podcast of all time

I treasure this podcast and feel deep, heart-sourced gratitude for Africa’s courage, wisdom, voice, and work in the world. Over the past few years especially, Africa has helped me be more fearless and stand firm in what I believe. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
kevinsfree

Words of wisdom from a loving friend

Africa, your kind and thoughtful insights have given me peace. Your discussions on shame have helped me confront my own. I so deeply admire your boldness, hunger for life and the pursuit of your authentic self. Cheers from Oklahoma .
Nbbcc

A Refreshing Perspective

Just discovered Africa and love what she says. She challenges her listeners to be authentically who they are. This allows us an alternative to the two untenable, unlivable, extremes being pushed on us by our cultures and institutions - to not be afraid to be who we are, free from fear of being placed in dehumanizing groups, being told who we must be, and being cancelled.
scbaldwin13

Beyond the Self is beyond incredible

Every episode of this show has something for everyone to learn from and something to take away that changes your perspective. Africa is such a joy to listen to and has an amazing energy. It’s like she’s your best friend who’s lived and learned and is just trying to convey her life lessons to you in the most loving but honest and straightforward way. I’ve never been a big fan of therapy or the like, but Africa’s approach is so warm and easy to follow, and she helps you understand why these concepts and ideas she presents are worthy of considering. The number of times I’ve had an epiphany listening to this show is too many to count, not to mention laugh, cry, yell in agreement, head nod vigorously, etc. If you’re reading this and I know you are, I love you Africa and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you and this show! ❤️
Ms Cosmopolite

Unique and Relevant insights!

Africa’s perspective is fresh and welcomed. She makes me think deeply and feel more grounded in my intuition. Appreciate her work very much. An elegant and wise lady!
Patiance16

Transparency like no where else

Africa is direct, concise and to the point when talking about the issues of the self.
Swati girl

Best podcast for me

It has helped me a lot in terms of processing certain emotions that overwhelmed before. I’m in South Africa, I hope 🙏🏽 the book will also be available in South Africa.
ccbomar

Prolific

Dear Lord you are prolific. I cannot even handle how potent Episode 48 was. So validating to hear you articulate the reality of parting ways with someone not because of anything one or the other did “wrong” but because of a growing and increasingly undeniable awareness of an incompatibility. Thank you for this raw and real truth. It was a balm and a bomb.
iluvgelpens

To Africa Brooke

Thank you for changing my life <3
Riskitall14

Refreshing & Captivating

She peels away the whole onion and goes thoughtfully deep into important universal topics. Straight talk. Love the super cute laughs that must come out unconsciously every few minutes. Thanks for the real moments.
neekah57

Introspective and beyond!

Africas words and delivery about highly nuanced subjects is truly inspiring and gives me so much validation and courage to stand strong in my own values. Highly recommend to anyone to give her show a listen!
Jordan.Schuette

impact!!!!

The intention and thought that goes into every episode is such refreshing space to enter. I thoroughly enjoy your perspective and inquisitive thoughts. This podcast has impacted me so deeply over the last 2 years. Africa, you inspire me to be more authentic and truly stop self censoring which has been a catalyst for growth and change in all aspects of my life.
Jen KayCee

The absolute BEST. 🔥

Africa navigates important topics of communication with such nuance, honesty, and love. She also has such a powerful way of tapping into the humor of these dynamics and truly finding the cosmic jokes of human existence.
Hambone Schlambone

Phenomenal

The insights gleaned and applicable to my life are many. Only Two episodes in, looking toward the rest with great excitement!
Maiani da Silva

Excellent!

Genuine, relatable, intelligent, insightful, soothing. No sanctimony, no woo-woo self-help jargon, no pontificating. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you, Afrika!
Just.Nikki

Word. Sound. Power 🇯🇲

This show is food for the soul 🙏🏿
Noodles115

Amazing human being.

Great show.
kitty_walker

One of a kind

I appreciate the amount of thoughtfulness, humor, and willingness to go into the darkness with compassion and curiosity. Africa has a way of being practical and engaging, this podcast has deeply changed my thinking and made me take myself less seriously in the process of change. I cycle through the same episodes every once in a while because they hit different every time
Hye Sea

Ah mazingggg

This is definitely one of my favorite podcasts to regularly listen to. I love how raw each episode feels and the fact that it doesn’t have that standard podcasty jingle. It feels like I’m listening in on a very insightful convo with the homie. Love these podcasts for you, Africa ✨
phartycocoa

Love this 💯

Omg I needed this conversation. Thanks Africa 💯🙏🏿
happy.health.hippy.mama

Breath of authentic fresh air!

Aside from the mesmerizing voice and dropping my favorite swear word 😉 her conversations feels so authentic and relevant for the next generation of change makers.
MorganMotz

Africa is a thought(ful) leader

Africa is not only intelligent and wise, she is straightforward and delivers invaluable insight over and over again. What a joy to learn from her.
Romance de la pena negra

Entitled & Fragile

Africa’s entire message is in support of the fragile egos of the celebrity/influencer IG friends she fawns over. She gives them tacit permission to be horrible people (ex: Hilaria Baldwin) and distance themselves from the harm they cause. This podcast is a loop of entitled people telling each other that those who speak truth to power are “haters & bullies” and that they are above accountability.
thobi_m

Thank You!

I often choose a word for the year to be my guide and bearing to keep myself accountable to my growth. My word for the year is courage, and specifically, the courage to live more honestly the many part of me that seen so internally consistent but doesn’t match any existing systems of thinking I see in the world (but I always witness in private conversation with people across the board). I haven’t heard this frustrated better articulated than in your episode about self-sensorship. This podcast is giving me language to unfrustrate myself as I learn more about myself and come face to face with my incredibly complex humanity that doesn’t fall into the many false binaries that are presented as reality. It feels like a tool for freedom. I’m grateful :))
Jazzy Ja Boo

Consciousness Expanding

I have become smarter, more aware, more authentic, more whole because of this podcast. If I had to choose one pod to listen to for the rest of eternity, it would be this one. Deep bows.
fragileflower

For Free Thinkers

Africa is refreshing. She so beautifully addressed the nuances of today’s hot topics. She is not interested in following the crowd. You will inevitably learn from listening to this podcast.
Dee070602

The real deal!

Africa will have you questioning your whole life existence she’s raw, genuine, funny and speaks her truth! Best podcast I’ve ever listened to!
zerzer1

I needed this

I desperately needed this conversation. Africa is brave and honest and warm.
Dani & Gracie

A treasure!!!

Soothing yet challenging, comforting yet humbling, encouraging yet audacious, straightforward yet gentle. Africa draws me in with how authentic and honest she is in the way she expresses the truth about herself and the truth about the topics of discussion/ insights. She’ll push you to take responsibility for yourself, while at the same time recognizing how you are part of the society. The content is clearly structured and both thoughtful and practical. Thank you Africa for putting this out. Keep flourishing!
M. Alix

So grateful for Africa’s voice & sharing:

Africa gives so much, so freely, on this platform. I appreciate Africa’s approach with emphasizing intention and integration. Always thought-provoking guidance and reflections delivered with such honesty in every episode. Thank you, Africa!
huddy3000

THANK YOU

Breath of fresh air. Thanks for using your mind and heart to explore what it means to be human and for sharing tools and ideas to help us to activate our potentials. 💛
@amymerime

Wow

I just ‘met’ Africa through the podcast ‘Quitted,’ and I ADORE THIS HUMAN. I don’t care what she talks about, I’ll listen. Keep up the inner work, Africa, we appreciate your model of human-ing.
self healer nj

Insightful honest self reflection anyone can benefit from.

The podcast is thought-provoking. I will listen again and again. Thanks Africa for being you and vulnerable with the world. Inspired for change.
Schleher

The female Eckert Tolle in a simple understandable context

I have just discovered this incredible woman Africa Brooke, who I have gotten more out of listening to than Eckert Tolle. She brings the philosophies of the stoics, as well as our modern day healing therapists and philosophers to me in a format I find incredibly enlightening and entertaining, and so easy to digest and assimilate into my life. Love, love, love this brilliant and articulate podcaster, and blessed to have found her after she was on the Dhru Purohit podcast recently. I can't wait to listen to all the episodes!!
Sliz6

Good content, so-so format

I like hearing Africa’s ideas. But the podcast sometimes feels too much like a blog or ig post or newsletter being read to me. I’m not sure the point of it being in audio format. Maybe convenience for folks listening on commutes or something? I wish there was a little more variation (a guest, a special segment, or something) to break up the content a little and take advantage of the audio format. After listening for 10-15 minutes, it feels like I get the point of the episode and her voice begins to fade to the background. This might be a problem with my own attention span or preferences, so I still recommend giving it a shot yourself.
BEautifullyUnwindingMe

Returning to internal wisdom. 💚

Grateful to have come across Africa’s powerful voice and presence guiding us all back into our internal wisdom.
Thegraygoddess

Amazing & Thought Provoking

I am just utterly smitten with Africa. She is amazing, the nuances and ideologies she brings to her discussions are just ground breaking. She encourages you to think about complex ideas and stirs you into reflection. Also love the tea convos.
Jswipe456

THIS

Africa I’ve started my day with you every morning and I can tell it’s making me more at peace & more whole. Thank you for all of your offerings. everyone this is a must have podcast in your feed!
af333333

So accessible

Africa makes therapy and talking about mental health and learning the tools to manage your self and soul so extremely accessible. Her podcast is loaded with affirmations, questions, and just good wholesome authentic conversation. I feel relaxed and empowered every time I tune into her podcast. Thanks Africa for all that you are!!
Helloamanda

The Best

Africa helped me though some of my worst times. I wish more people knew about her gift. Each podcast is loaded with the content we all need. Love ya 💕
katelandiag

Life changing

Africa challenges everything we cling to. I’ve had many realizations and nudges to reevaluate why I believe what I believe. This has been a wonderful tool especially for navigating these past few years. If you need a breath of fresh air and some honesty in your life, this is your girl!
Abby.W.

Challenging and Solid

Challenging and solid. She keeps talking about things that need to find there way into myself to strengthen my core. At times uncomfortable and very worth it.
BEEEEELLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAA

Truly a gift

Africa is absolutely brilliant. The way she holds conversation and brings levity to the plethora of cultural issues we face is refreshing and engaging. I just love this podcast and her so much!!
scb200

Excellent!

This podcast is superb. Highly recommended .
HollDoll87

So Refreshing and Honest

Africa’s podcast and work are exactly what I needed to ground me in reality after the craziness that has been 2020-21. The way she articulates complex topics in a down to earth manner make this podcast approachable and engaging! So grateful!
keerthekeeks

Love

This podcast soothes my soul. Africa speaks so authentic, and also is sweet and funny. She brings a positive light into the world.
AElizabethGrace

Refreshing

Africa’s authentic and intentional conversation is so refreshing! She is clearly intelligent, and yet her humility and ability to have open dialogue without the need for agreement makes her relatable , and is much needed in this day and age. She strikes a delicate balance between sharing enough of her personal life to make you feel close, while also not over-sharing in a way that dishonors healthy boundaries. This is my new favorite podcast!
Wildioteque Piatto

Simply the best

Africa Brooke is as good as it gets. My favorite cultural voice and reflection in these wild days. She is an expander that encourages curiosity and intentional empowered action. I don’t care to listen to much cultural media these days… but I super appreciate the open-heartedness of her lens. I have shared w all my friends and you should too!!!
Gulzs

What a treasure!

I was just listen to the Jordan Peterson podcast and she was a guest. Wow! Wow! Wow! Thank you Africa. Just think of Africa and Peterson did a tour appearance together!
janecurth

Africa is a real one

So glad I found Africa in the midst of 2020. Insightful, calming and articulate. Expresses what I feel in ways I struggle to!