Why We Self Sabotage
Summary
Alex shares her pregnancy journey and how it taught her to listen to her body, leading into a deep dive on self-sabotage. She explains how people mistake chaos for passion and offers strategies to build a tolerance for peace. The episode also covers listener questions about therapy, sharing locations with partners, maternity leave plans, and workplace etiquette.
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Intro: Pregnancy, travel struggles, and self-care
The toxic relationship with yourself: Defining self-sabotage
Why we self-sabotage: Fear of failure and craving familiarity
How to stop: Sitting in discomfort and rewiring your brain
The domino effect: Long-term consequences of self-sabotage
Taking accountability and choosing growth over pain
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Q&A: How to handle silence in therapy sessions
Q&A: Is sharing location with a partner toxic?
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Q&A: Anxiety about maternity leave and work boundaries
Q&A: Is it rude to mandate a specific brand for bachelorettes?
Q&A: Handling a coworker who uses 'honesty' as an excuse
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Q&A: Setting boundaries with a friend who posts you online
Outro and final sponsor reads for Ross, T-Mobile, and Hidden Valley
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