EPISODE · Apr 13, 2026 · 15 MIN
245 Why successful women self sabotage when things start going well (and how to stop it derailing you)
from Busy Woman's Guide to Wellbeing
Join me for The Consistency Codes - a 30 minute masterclass for women who know WHAT they “should” be doing, but still can’t seem to make it stick. Monday 13th April - 7.30pm - 100% FREESECURE YOUR SPACE HEREThe reasons why successful women self sabotage are very rarely random. And if you’ve ever found yourself doing brilliantly for a few weeks and then suddenly slipping back into old habits, I want you to know this: it’s not because you’re lazy or incapable of change.More often, it’s a protective response rooted in identity, familiarity and what your nervous system thinks is safe.In this episode, I unpack why self sabotage can show up just when things start going well, how fear of failure, fear of success and all or nothing thinking keep pulling you off course, and why learning how to be more consistent has far less to do with willpower than you think.If you’ve been wondering how to stop self sabotage and create real, lasting consistency, this will help you see the pattern differently.TakeawaysWhat causes self sabotage and why it often has more to do with your nervous system, identity and safety than lack of motivationHow fear of failure, fear of success and all or nothing thinking can quietly derail behaviour changeA gentler, smarter approach to how to be more consistent and build the kind of success habits that actually lastNEXT:Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear itFollow me over on instagramFollow the show so you don’t miss another episode
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