{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F7bfd77aa-b190-4a75-a9b2-9bcd706908c0","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Choose Yourself: Healing Trauma & Building Resilience with Hakeem Bourne McFarlane","description":"In this transformative episode of Healing Mindset, Hakeem Bourne McFarlane, creator, author, and founder of the Choose Yourself movement, shares how choosing yourself first can unlock healing, resilience, and personal empowerment. Hakeem dives deep into overcoming trauma, breaking self-sabotage cycles, and maintaining momentum when progress feels invisible. From establishing daily foundations to embracing discomfort intentionally, he outlines actionable steps to reclaim your power, honor your integrity, and create lasting transformation. If you\u2019re ready to face your excuses, step into your purpose, and cultivate mental and emotional strength, this episode offers the blueprint.\nAbout the Guest:Hakeem Bourne McFarlane is the founder of the Choose Yourself movement, an author, and a motivational leader dedicated to helping people reclaim their power and transform their lives. With a mission to face trauma head-on and create actionable change, Hakeem inspires individuals to align with their true selves and build resilience through authenticity, discipline, and self-mastery.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nChoosing yourself means reclaiming the version of you that was meant to exist before adversity and societal expectations.\n\n\nSelf-focus vs. selfishness: Prioritize delayed gratification, health, and discipline instead of indulging in instant gratification.\n\n\nBreak free from self-sabotage by embracing discomfort and establishing daily routines that build conscious control.\n\n\nMomentum is built through faith, consistency, and small daily actions that prepare you for both opportunity and adversity.\n\n\nThe GPS formula: Gift + Passion + Story creates a framework to leverage your unique experiences into purpose-driven action.\n\n\nIntegrity and authenticity in solitude anchor long-term healing and growth.\n\n\nOvercoming repeated setbacks requires eliminating toxins, building structured routines, and intentionally choosing positive reflections.\n\n\nCommunity, accountability, and deliberate preparation strengthen emotional resilience and maintain personal progress.\n\n\nEmbrace small controlled struggles (exercise, meditation, fasting, disciplined routines) to build internal strength and resistance to external pressures.\n\n\nConnect with Hakeem Bourne McFarlane:\n\n\nInstagram & Facebook: @bigdreamhakeem\n\n\nEmail: ChooseYourselfCommunity@gmail.com\n\n\nBook: Choose Yourself To Be Chosen (Available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble)\n\n\nGroup Accountability Calls: Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM ET via his website\n\n\nListener Action:Hakeem reminds us that choosing yourself isn\u2019t optional\u2014it\u2019s the gateway to healing, freedom, and purpose. Start today with one deliberate choice, honor your integrity, and face discomfort head-on to reclaim your life.\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer:This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes.\nAbout Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f:A global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, the channel provides podcasts and conversations on mental health, mindfulness, holistic healing, trauma recovery, and self-empowerment. With 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f unites voices, breaks stigma, and ensures every story matters.\nSubscribe & Follow:\n\n\nWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.com\n\n\nYouTube: @healthymindbyavik\n\n\nInstagram: @healthyminds.pod\n\n\nFacebook: Podcast Healthy Mind\n\n\nLinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty\n\n\nTwitter: @podhealthclub\n\n\nShare Your Review:\n\n\nGoogle Review: Submit Here\n\n\nVideo Testimoni","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/af627711-9d8b-48e5-ae22-24f1cc69a348/njczzi5wbmc.jpg"}