<p>This week I sit down with Simon Brett, who is a certified life coach for black creatives. In this episode we talk about:</p><ul><li>Becoming your true self free from societal and family pressures</li><li>Breaking down the ‘drama triangle’ : victims, persecutors, and rescuers</li><li>Overcoming fear of judgment&nbsp;</li><li>How to move from using your brain to using your heart &amp; gut&nbsp;</li><li>Importance of community for self regulation and support</li><li>Why embracing your feelings can lead to a more fulfilling career&nbsp;</li><li>Impact of parental expectations and trauma e.g. Biafran War</li><li>Survival mode and true desires</li><li>Challenges for black creatives&nbsp;</li><li>And so much more&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Simon Brett - https://www.instagram.com/simonmbrett_coach/</p><br><p>email me - [email protected]</p><p>follow us - @shortestpathpod on all platforms</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction to Identity and the Human Condition</p><p>03:01 The Complex Layers of Identity</p><p>09:01 Growing up as a mixed heritage person.</p><p>12:11 Challenging experiences with multiculturalism and racism.</p><p>24:01 Breaking free from survival mode</p><p>28:39 Understanding deeper desires and feelings.</p><p>33:21 Navigating evolving friendships and connections, shedding past ties.</p><p>35:00 Resilience and overcoming trauma&nbsp;</p><p>40:55 Childhood taught suppression, acting unleashed buried emotions.</p><p>47:07 Navigating personal emotions while pursuing acting career.</p><p>53:20 Coaching is about holding space and celebrating.</p><p>57:00 Challenging norms, advocating for diverse representation.</p><p>01:04:41 Competition in predominantly non-black spaces.</p><p>01:06:01 Quick fire questions&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>