The Breen Time Podcast

“Fake it till you make it” — we’ve all heard the phrase, but is it really helpful, or are we buying into a lie?

In this episode of Breen Time, Sabrina reflects on her own experience of faking it: how it led to a false version of herself, why people sense when our energy isn’t real, and what it took to rediscover the power of authenticity. Together with her guest, Bonnie Ho (bonniehoinsights.com), Sabrina explores why so many of us feel pressured to “fake it,” what drives that behaviour — from ego to core beliefs — and whether there are ever any genuine benefits.

You’ll hear an honest conversation about the pitfalls and potential upsides of “faking it,” and discover why grounding yourself in authenticity might just be the most powerful strategy of all.

Breen Time is a weekly podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. Drawing on over 20 years’ experience in personal development and change management, Sabrina offers soulful insights, smart strategies, and uplifting conversations designed to help you reflect, grow, and thrive. New episodes every Monday.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clearer sense of when confidence-building through action can serve you — and when it risks pulling you away from your true self.

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Resources:

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/

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Are you in transition?

In this episode of Breen Time, Sabrina explores how we can navigate life’s transitions more successfully. Whether it’s a change you’ve chosen or one that’s been thrust upon you, transitions can be challenging - but also an opportunity for growth.

Through a practical exercise, you’ll learn how to preserve your energy for the process, understand your fears, clarify your core beliefs, and remind yourself of the positives that change can bring. You’ll also discover why the “middle” of a transition is often the hardest part, and what you can put in place to carry you through it.

Breen Time is a weekly podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. Drawing on over 20 years’ experience in personal development and change management, Sabrina offers soulful insights, smart strategies, and uplifting conversations designed to help you reflect, grow, and thrive. New episodes every Monday.

• Admit or settle the fact that transitions are hard
• Don’t fight the process — preserve your energy for the transition itself
• Pause and do a stock-take of your transition
• Identify the biggest tasks you’ll need to undertake
• Write down what you’re most afraid of during this transition
• Assess your core beliefs and how they contribute positively/negatively
• Write down all the positives about the transition and revisit them regularly
• Ask: What’s the scale of this transition? Which areas of your life will it impact?
• Get support — you’ll need it for the rollercoaster ride
• Have faith for the middle! The beginning and ending are often easier, the middle is where support matters most

If any of the above feels confusing, listen back for context or reach out to me on social media.

Follow the Breen Time Podcast:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreentimepodcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/breentime/

Website: https://shows.acast.com/the-breentime-podcast

Brum Radio: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio/

Resources:

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/

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Are you letting your most valuable asset slip away?

In this episode of Breen Time, Sabrina invites you to see time for what it really is — a precious, ever-depreciating asset. Through a simple but revealing exercise, you’ll learn how to balance what you love and what you don’t, uncover the hidden distractions stealing your hours, and right-size your commitments so your time works for you — not the other way around.

Breen Time is a weekly podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. Drawing on over 20 years’ experience in personal development and change management, Sabrina offers soulful insights, smart strategies, and uplifting conversations designed to help you reflect, grow, and thrive. New episodes every Monday.

Episode exercise – quick guide:

1. Stocktake your time — create LOVE IT and HATE IT lists.
2. Assess the balance — notice what’s taking up most of your time.
3. Imagine your ideal — decide what you’d like more time for.
4. Identify your distractions — be honest about the time-wasters.
5. Take action — reclaim that time for what matters most.

By the end, you’ll have a clear picture of where your life is in or out of balance, what you truly want to prioritise, and which distractions you can cut back on to make it happen.

Follow the Breen Time Podcast:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreentimepodcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/breentime/

Website: https://shows.acast.com/the-breentime-podcast

Brum Radio: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio/

Resources:

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/

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Is your life running on autopilot?

In this episode of BreenTime, Sabrina explores the hidden strategies - both conscious and unconscious - that shape your daily decisions. From chaos to control, discover how shifting your approach in just one area of life can lead to powerful change.

Breen Time is a weekly podcast from Brum Radio, hosted by life coach and management consultant Sabrina Brown. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in personal development and change management, Sabrina offers soulful insights, smart strategies & uplifting conversations. Each episode is designed to help you reflect, grow, and thrive. New episodes every Monday.

Exercise from the episode:

• Take a moment to reflect on the different areas of your life.
• Where are you using conscious, intentional strategies - and where might old habits or reactive patterns be running the show?
• Now imagine: what would you like those areas to look and feel like?
• What small shifts could you try that might create a new result?
• This week, choose just one area of your life and experiment with a different, more purposeful approach. See what changes when you show up with intention.

If you are confused by any of the above, then feel free to listen to the podcast again for context or reach out to Sabrina on social media!

New episodes every Monday – listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

Follow the Breen Time Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreentimepodcast/

And on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/breentime/

Visit the website: https://shows.acast.com/the-breentime-podcast

Brum Radio: https://www.instagram.com/brumradio/

Links to other services:

https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk

https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

https://www.mind.org.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/counselling/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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