Christine Platt boldly embraces the power of less. She has written more than two dozen books, and spent more than 20 years advocating for social justice and the environment in academia, governments, non-profits and the private sector. After writing The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less,she became widely known as the Afro-minimalist, a black woman who started a movement. In the book, she radically revisions minimalism, integrating it with history and heritage.
In this episode, Christine Platt explores how rejection can lead us to tell self-limiting stories about ourselves. By reframing these rejection stories, we can open up opportunities for personal transformation. She reflects on the development of self-awareness and resilience, and highlights the role of self-talk, and language in letting go of limiting beliefs. She describes the discomfort of learning to “be” instead of constantly “doing” which had led her to a state of overwhelm. She touches on the pandemic and proposes that we are still going through an unspoken cycle of collective grief - that needs attention.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Christine Platt and Her Journey
01:00 The Gift of Parental Support and Career Freedom
03:04 Transitioning from Doing to Being
06:09 Navigating Uncertainty and Life Cycles
10:04 Rejection Stories and Their Impact
12:01 The Power of Reframing Rejection
17:53 Finding Meaning in Lowest Lows and Highest Highs
33:03 Understanding Rejection Stories
38:01 The Journey of Self-Discovery
42:17 The Importance of Introspection
45:53 Navigating Collective Grief
56:30 Building Community and Connection
Resources and Links:
Her new book “Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm” will be released in October 2025 and you can pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/Less-Liberation-Finding-Freedom-Overwhelm/dp/153875830X
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