105. Rise Above the Script: Self-Sabotage, Identity, and Rewriting Your Inner Narrative with Dr Albert Bramante

In this deeply thoughtful conversation, Serena is joined by Albert Bramante, a veteran talent agent, psychologist, and author of Rise Above the Script. With more than two decades in the entertainment industry and a PhD in psychology, Albert brings a rare blend of practical wisdom and psychological insight into how self-sabotage, trauma, and unconscious “scripts” shape our lives.

Together, Serena and Albert explore how the stories we unconsciously inherit—often from childhood—can quietly dictate our behaviour, confidence, and sense of worth. While Albert’s work focuses on actors and performing artists, his insights resonate far beyond the stage, especially for introverts and quiet achievers navigating visibility, leadership, and self-belief.

This episode is a powerful invitation to slow down, notice the inner narratives running our lives on autopilot, and begin the courageous work of rewriting them—with compassion rather than force.

In this episode, we explore:

• What self-sabotage really looks like—and why it’s often unconscious
• How introverts and highly sensitive people can thrive in visible, high-pressure roles
• The concept of “scripts”: where they come from and how they shape identity
• Why procrastination can be a trauma response, not a character flaw
• The link between generational trauma, identity, and self-doubt
• How actors—and non-actors—can embody a new identity, not just think it
• Why change requires being comfortable with discomfort
• The role of accountability, coaching, and emotional clearing in real transformation
• How to expand your comfort zone gently, without abandoning yourself
  
  
  

What to remember:

“You can change the script at any time. The moment you realise it’s a script—and not ‘just the way things are’—you take your power back.”

Connect with Albert Bramante:

http://www.albertbramante.com/

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This episode was edited by Aura House Productions