Birds of a Feather Flock Together: The Importance of Our Inner Circle

“Birds of a feather flock together” - it’s a saying we’ve all heard, and it still rings true well into adulthood. The people we surround ourselves with don’t just fill our time, they shape our habits, influence our behaviour, and can alter the very trajectory of our lives.

In this episode of Breen Time, Sabrina is joined by William Park, a BBC science and psychology writer and trainee therapist, to explore why our inner circle matters so much. Together they look at how friends and associates can impact our growth — both positively and negatively — and why being intentional about who we spend our time with can be a powerful act of self-care.

From unconscious choices to conscious connections, they unpack the links between identity, environment, and the company we keep. It’s a reminder that choosing wisely isn’t about being selective for the sake of it — it’s about creating the conditions to become the best version of yourself.

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.

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Signs That You Have Lost Yourself

In this episode of Breen Time, Sabrina explores the moments in life when we lose touch with who we are. It can happen suddenly through a big event, or gradually as the pressures of busyness, relationships, work, and responsibility build up. However it shows up, losing yourself doesn’t have to be permanent.

This episode highlights some of the warning signs that may indicate you’ve lost yourself, along with practical tools to help you find your way back.

This week’s exercise:

1. Begin by honestly admitting to yourself if you feel lost. It’s uncomfortable, but denial only keeps you stuck.
2. As you listen to the episode, identify which of the warning signs resonate with you.
3. Pinpoint the trigger that caused you to drift away from yourself. Did it begin with a relationship, a job, a friendship, or something else?
4. Think back to a time when you didn’t feel lost. What factors contributed to you feeling grounded then?
5. Make a firm decision that you want you back.
6. Develop a plan for how you will reconnect with yourself and move forward.

This practice is an invitation to return to your true self, with clarity and compassion.

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.

For further support, you can also explore:

• Counselling Directory
• Samaritans
• Mind
• NHS Mental Health Services
• NHS Talking Therapies and Counselling

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Are You Really Ready for Success?

In this episode of Breen Time, Sabrina asks a challenging but vital question: are you truly ready for the success you’re striving for?

Success is something many of us long for, but it doesn’t come free. It costs time, energy, money, and resilience. It brings greater demands, bigger challenges, and often more scrutiny. This episode helps you explore not just the idea of success, but whether you are preparing yourself for what it actually requires.

This week’s exercise:

Take some time to reflect honestly on these questions:

1. Are you prepared to give up more of your time? Life will demand more when success comes.
2. What are you willing to sacrifice - and what are your non-negotiables?
3. Are you diligent with money? Remember, success will cost you more.
4. How do you manage problems at your current level? If you struggle now, how will you cope when bigger challenges arrive?
5. How do you handle criticism? With greater success comes greater scrutiny.
6. What support systems or mechanisms do you already have in place that will sustain you when success arrives?

By working through these questions, you’ll gain clarity on whether you’re preparing for success itself - or simply chasing the idea of 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.

For further support, you can also explore:

• Counselling Directory
• Samaritans
• Mind
• NHS Mental Health Services
• NHS Talking Therapies and Counselling

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