EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 17 MIN
Episode 101: Why You Keep Choosing What You Hate
from Heal Yourself Podcast · host Kira Whitham, Denise Loutfi
Send us Fan MailYou can want peace with your whole heart and still keep choosing chaos. You can crave more time, more space, and better health, then automatically say yes to the very things that burn you out. We get honest about that disconnect and name it for what it is: fighting for what we don’t want, usually because some deeper part of us believes the pattern is protecting us.We unpack why the subconscious mind clings to the familiar, even when the familiar is stressful, emotionally draining, or clearly not aligned with your goals. We talk about the “payoff” that keeps the loop alive, like control, feeling needed, proving your worth, or chasing the comfort of being busy. From there, we shift out of self-blame and into curiosity with a question that changes everything: what is this protecting me from?You’ll leave with practical tools you can use today, especially if you’re in a tough season: one percent shifts instead of all-or-nothing change, tiny mindfulness moments that pull you out of autopilot, a quick gratitude practice, and a simple 60-second way to let emotions move through without feeding the story. If this hits home, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s stuck in the same loop, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one pattern you’re ready to loosen your grip on?Support the showFollow us on Instagram, leave a review, and share your experiences – we'd love to hear what resonates with you! And don't forget we have a PREMIUM channel as well on Apple! Bonus episodes to help you heal faster.Ready to take your healing journey up a notch? Our new audio course will walk you through the real foundations that have to come first before anything else can stick—awareness, emotions, nervous system regulation, boundaries, and trust.The 1% shift that takes you from zero to one. And from one, everything else becomes possible. Learn more HERE. Follow our Instagram page Follow Kira on IGFollow Denise on IGClick here to download Kira's free self-love hypnosis audio or her free gut guide Book a complimentary consult with Kira
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Send us Fan Mail You can want peace with your whole heart and still keep choosing chaos. You can crave more time, more space, and better health, then automatically say yes to the very things that burn you out. We get honest about that disconnect and name it for what it is: fighting for what we don’t want, usually because some deeper part of us believes the pattern is protecting us. We unpack why the subconscious mind clings to the familiar, even when the familiar is stressful, emotionally dr...
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