Ep. 416 - 7 Self-Sabotage Patterns Keeping You Stuck

SummaryIn this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith and Chris Bealhen talk about self-sabotage and why so many people stay stuck even when they really want to change.They explain that self-sabotage is not always obvious. It is not just overeating after a bad day or skipping a workout. Sometimes it looks like waiting for the perfect time to start, turning one mistake into a full week off track, avoiding your coach when you feel embarrassed, or making your plan way too extreme.Chase and Chris also talk about how your brain wants to keep you safe and comfortable, even if your current habits are not helping you. That means change can feel scary, even when it is good for you.They break down how to stop letting emotions make every decision, why data can help you stay logical, and how small daily actions build the new version of yourself. The biggest message is simple: you do not need a perfect plan. You need to stop quitting on yourself and keep showing up, even when it feels uncomfortable.Chapters(00:00) Why Self-Sabotage Is Sneaky(01:09) Your Brain Is Trying To Protect You From Change(03:46) Waiting For The Right Time To Start(06:32) Why The Perfect Time Never Comes(10:11) Turning One Slip Into A Full Spiral(12:36) How Tracking Helps You Stop Thinking All-Or-Nothing(15:24) Disappearing When You Feel Embarrassed(18:57) Why Support Matters Most When You Want To Hide(20:19) The Power Of Daily Communication And Accountability(25:12) Stop Making The Plan More Extreme(26:12) Why Flexibility Helps You Win Long-Term(29:57) Staying Too Vague About What Needs To Change(32:27) Letting Feelings Make The Final Decision(36:06) Learning To Regulate Your Emotions(37:26) The Old Stories You Keep Telling Yourself(38:39) Changing Your Identity And Becoming Someone New(41:34) Bonus: Fear Of Success(42:59) Why This Time Can Be DifferentSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective