The Choose Yourself Channel

Hosted by Hakeem Bourne McFarlane , author of Choose Yourself to Be Chosen and founder of the Choose Yourself Community (CYC) . Welcome to The Choose Yourself Channel : where personal growth gets real, faith gets practical, and healing comes with humor. This isn't your average self-help talk. It’s the CYC-GYM - where we flex the dorsal cortex, roast our old habits, and build foundations stronger than our excuses through accountability and innercise. We talk discipline, desire, detoxing from dysfunction, and designing a life that actually feels good based on balance ... from cold showers to calling yourself out. One episode might sound like therapy, another like stand-up, and the next like church with better playlists and preachers. Here, we don’t fake peace for followers. We face our triggers, evaluate our environments, and invest in our evolution. Because choosing yourself isn’t just a slogan ... it’s the daily sport of self-respect! 🐬 Expect truth. Expect laughter. Expect to be uncomfortable - in the best way. Join the movement every Tuesday at 10 a.m. with the Choose Yourself Community on zoom to meet other self choosers virtually hosted by Hakeem. This is The Choose Yourself Channel. Raw. Relatable. Real as growth gets.

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  Episode #21

  Sara Byram - The Goal Line vs. The Soul Line

  Aug 31, 202653 minS2

  Who were you before the world started telling you who to be? In this episode of the Choose Yourself Channel, Sara Byram , spiritual teacher and energetic astrologist, joins us for a deep conversation about divine identity, spirituality, astrology, childhood conditioning, boundaries, self-worth, relationships, and the process of discovering who you are underneath years of programming. Sara shares her experience growing up in a strict Catholic household with a military father, navigating trauma and fear, and eventually experiencing what she describes as a spiritual awakening in 2019. That moment sent her searching through spirituality, astrology, human design, spiritual principles, and other modalities as she began questioning what she had been taught about God, love, relationships, and herself. But this conversation isn't about allowing astrology - or any belief system - to make your choices for you. We explore the danger of becoming dependent on external tools and why spirituality, religion, books, teachers, and astrology can provide information while you still have the responsibility to participate in your own life. Takeaways ⬇️ Childhood conditioning can create an identity that adulthood eventually asks us to question. Boundaries don't just keep people out.. they show people how to have a relationship with the person you're becoming. Astrology can be used as a tool for reflection without surrendering your free will to predictions or external circumstances. Self-worth isn't something money, relationships, achievements, or validation can permanently give you. Growth sometimes creates a “cocoon phase” where you're too grown for some old relationships but haven't found your new community yet. The goal line represents the things you want; the soul line represents the identity capable of receiving and sustaining them. Knowledge can create awareness, but wisdom requires actually embodying what you've learned. “Always remember that you are worthy and there's nothing external that can change that.” - Sara Byram Connect With Sara Byrum Instagram & TikTok: @sbreeziii @celestialbridgeastrology https://www.instagram.com/celestialbridgeastrology/ Connect with Sara to learn more about her readings, spiritual work, and how she uses astrology as a tool for deeper self-awareness. Grow With Us ⬇️ CYC Zoom (Tuesdays 10 a.m.) ️ Annual CYC Retreat Choose Yourself to Be Chosen ️ Choose Yourself Channel

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  Episode #20

  Kendenn - Your Protein Powder Can't Fix Childhood Trauma

  Aug 2, 202651 minS2

  Heal Yourself Before You Try to Build Everything Else. Choose Yourself to be Chosen. Some people spend years trying to fix their finances, their relationships, or their careers… without ever asking if the real problem is the relationship they have with themselves. In this episode, we sit down with Kendenn , owner of Ultimate Nutrition Shop , coach, entrepreneur and bodybuilder.. for a powerful conversation about healing from the inside out. We unpack the connection between emotional health, gut health, sleep, hormones, stress, money, relationships, and the energy we bring into every area of life. Kendenn shares his journey through heartbreak, financial rock bottom, chronic pain, bodybuilding, and years of personal development that ultimately led him to realize something profound: you can have the physique, the discipline, and the habits but if you haven't healed your relationship with fear, you'll continue repeating the same cycles. This conversation explores the importance of choosing yourself first, understanding childhood conditioning, healing attachment styles, building foundational habits, and optimizing your health before chasing external success. We also dive into whole-food nutrition, gut health, supplementation, inflammation, and why investing in your body today is one of the greatest forms of preventative medicine. Takeaways ⬇️ Healing your relationship with yourself changes every other relationship. Fear keeps us stuck; faith and action move us forward. Your energy attracts what your mindset sustains. Sleep, stress, gut health, hormones, and inflammation all work together. Whole foods and simple habits outperform quick fixes over time. Choosing yourself isn't selfish—it's the foundation for contribution. At some point, we all have to stop asking... "Why does this keep happening to me?" ...and start asking... "What inside of me keeps creating the same outcome?" Transformation doesn't begin when your circumstances change.... It begins the moment you become willing to change the person creating them. "You can't heal the future while protecting the fears of your past." Grow With Us ⬇️ CYC Zoom (Tuesdays 10 a.m.) ❤️‍ Gut Repair Solution ️ Annual CYC Retreat Choose Yourself to Be Chosen

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  Episode #19

  🥇 Ryan Billian - The Goal Was Never the Gold Medal

  Jul 7, 202649 minS2

  Authenticity Isn't Found, It's Revealed Some people spend their lives trying to become someone else… others realize the greatest transformation comes from uncovering who they already are. In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Billion - Olympic hopeful, performance coach, former Division I athlete, and mindset mentor - for a powerful conversation about identity, discipline, self-belief, and what it truly means to choose yourself. From navigating life after collegiate athletics to rebuilding his identity beyond sport, Ryan shares how chasing an Olympic dream taught him that success isn't found in medals or milestones... it's found in the person you're becoming along the way. We dive into purpose, authenticity, boundaries, visualization, self-awareness, addiction, and why the strongest relationships are built after you learn to build one with yourself. This episode explores the difference between external achievement and internal fulfillment, reminding us that confidence isn't something you're born with... it's something you earn every time you keep a promise to yourself. Takeaways ⬇️ Identity is built through daily commitments, not titles or achievements Self-belief grows every time you follow through on your word Authenticity is embracing every part of yourself—not just the comfortable parts Your environment quietly shapes your future through daily osmosis Replace destructive addictions with purposeful ones Visualization prepares the mind before performance prepares the body Boundaries create space for purpose to grow At some point, we all have to stop asking... "Who am I supposed to become?" ...and start asking... "Who am I when nobody else is watching?" The life you're chasing isn't built by waiting for motivation. It's built through the quiet decisions you make every day when no one is keeping score. "The only path to happiness is through the triumph of your principles." 🐬 Grow With Us ⬇️ 🐬 CYC Zoom (Tuesdays 10 a.m.) ❤️‍🩹 Gut Repair Solution 🏝️ Annual CYC Retreat 📖 Choose Yourself to Be Chosen 🎙️ Choose Yourself Channel

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  Episode #18

  📻 Abby Murhpy - Delusional Enough to Try, Disciplined Enough to Build

  Jun 19, 202626 minS2

  Some people spend their lives waiting for certainty… others take the risk before they have all the answers. In this episode, we sit down with Abby Murphy - radio personality, creator, storyteller, and host of The Breakup Breakdown - for a conversation about self-belief, creativity, relationships, purpose, and the courage to build something before you know how it will turn out. From chasing a career in the entertainment industry to moving cities, reinventing herself, and helping others share their stories, Abby opens up about the power of storytelling and why creation is one of the most meaningful forms of contribution. We dive into the difference between belief and delusion, the importance of trusting your intuition, and why some of the biggest opportunities in life require you to bet on yourself before you have proof that it will work. We also explore the lessons Abby has learned from interviewing hundreds of people about breakups and relationships. From self-worth and boundaries to knowing when to walk away, this conversation highlights how the relationship with yourself sets the standard for every other relationship in your life. Takeaways ⬇️ Sometimes growth starts with a little healthy delusion and a lot of action Creativity is one of the highest forms of contribution Your intuition often knows the answer before your mind catches up Self-worth determines what you tolerate in relationships Great stories come from people willing to take risks Consistency matters more than inspiration At some point, we all have to decide... Are we going to keep consuming other people's stories— or start creating our own? The life you want isn't built in a single moment. It's built through hundreds of ordinary days where you choose to keep showing up. "An overnight success usually takes ten years." 🐬 Grow With Us ⬇️ 🐬 CYC Zoom (Tuesdays 10 a.m.) ❤️‍🩹 Gut Repair Solution 🏝️ Annual CYC Retreat 📖 Choose Yourself to Be Chosen 🎙️ Choose Yourself Channel

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  Episode #17

  🇮🇪 Caleb McDonnell - From Rugby to Real Estate to Rice Bowls

  May 23, 202645 minS2

  You Are What You Consume - Food, Friends, Fear & Foundations Some people consume content all day and still wonder why they feel lost… others get curious, take action, and build an entirely different life from it. In this episode, we sit down with Caleb — “The Black Irish Realtor” — entrepreneur, food lover, athlete, realtor, and owner of Ideal Nutrition, for a hilarious and eye-opening conversation on identity, nutrition, business, culture, self-belief, and what it means to actually create a life instead of just consuming one. IG - @theblackirishrealtor From growing up mixed race in Ireland and struggling to fit in, to moving to America on a rugby scholarship with no blueprint, Caleb shares how curiosity, risk-taking, and staying authentic shaped his evolution. We dive into food quality differences between Europe and America, preservatives, health, entrepreneurship, and why most people are overcomplicating success instead of simply taking the next step. Between stories about selling perfume samples at school, working bars, selling cars, real estate, dogs taking over couches, and learning business from old Irish hustlers, this episode blends humor with real perspective on building resilience and multiple streams of income. This conversation is also a reminder that your environment matters. The people you surround yourself with, the food you consume, the content you watch, and the risks you’re willing to take all shape your future. Because choosing yourself isn’t just motivation—it’s learning how to create systems, routines, and opportunities that align with who you’re becoming. Takeaways ⬇️ Curiosity can become your career if you’re willing to act on it The food we consume impacts far more than just weight Your environment either expands your thinking or limits it Simplicity and consistency beat overcomplication Taking risks is necessary if you want a different life Real growth often starts when you leave your comfort zone At some point, we all have to decide… Are we going to keep consuming life passively or start creating something meaningful from what we’ve been given? Your story, your culture, your struggles, and your curiosity might be the exact ingredients needed to build your future. “Keep it simple. Start somewhere. Figure it out as you grow.” 🐬 Grow With Us ⬇️ 🐬 CYC Zoom (Tuesdays 10 a.m.) ❤️‍🩹 Gut Repair Solution 🏝️ Annual CYC Retreat 📖 Choose Yourself to Be Chosen 🎙️ Choose Yourself Channel

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