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EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 1H 1M

Building Self Awareness - Why do I react like this? And what to do to change it!

from Be Your Own Life Coach Podcast · host Bretagne Elaine Stowe

BYOLC S2 E5 Self Awareness, Are you Born with it? Can you lose it? and if so can you get it back?In this episode of Be Your Own Life Coach, Bretagne and Anike take you deep into the heart of self-awareness — what it is, why it fades, and how to rebuild it with intention. If you’ve ever found yourself snapping without knowing why, repeating the same patterns, shutting down in conflict, or feeling disconnected from your emotions, this conversation will feel like a mirror.We break down the two essential types of self-awareness — internal (your thoughts, emotions, triggers, patterns) and external (how others experience you). Together, we explore how autopilot, burnout, childhood conditioning, and survival mode quietly pull you away from yourself.You’ll learn:How lack of self-awareness shows up in everyday lifeHow to recognize emotional triggers before they take overHow your body signals the truth before your mind doesWhy certain patterns repeat — and how to interrupt themHow to shift from reacting to respondingSimple micro-practices for daily clarityA guided self-coaching check-in to reconnect with yourselfThis episode is your reminder that self-awareness isn’t about perfection — it’s about curiosity. The moment you notice your patterns, you reclaim your power to change them.

BYOLC S2 E5 Self Awareness, Are you Born with it? Can you lose it? and if so can you get it back?In this episode of Be Your Own Life Coach, Bretagne and Anike take you deep into the heart of self-awareness — what it is, why it fades, and how to rebuild it with intention. If you’ve ever found yourself snapping without knowing why, repeating the same patterns, shutting down in conflict, or feeling disconnected from your emotions, this conversation will feel like a mirror.We break down the two essential types of self-awareness — internal (your thoughts, emotions, triggers, patterns) and external (how others experience you). Together, we explore how autopilot, burnout, childhood conditioning, and survival mode quietly pull you away from yourself.You’ll learn:How lack of self-awareness shows up in everyday lifeHow to recognize emotional triggers before they take overHow your body signals the truth before your mind doesWhy certain patterns repeat — and how to interrupt themHow to shift from reacting to respondingSimple micro-practices for daily clarityA guided self-coaching check-in to reconnect with yourselfThis episode is your reminder that self-awareness isn’t about perfection — it’s about curiosity. The moment you notice your patterns, you reclaim your power to change them.

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BYOLC S2 E5 Self Awareness, Are you Born with it? Can you lose it? and if so can you get it back?In this episode of Be Your Own Life Coach, Bretagne and Anike take you deep into the heart of self-awareness — what it is, why it fades, and how to...

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