Episode 20 Part 2: Uplevel Your Thinking — The Path to Freedom with Bob Hamp

In Part 2 of my conversation with Bob Hamp, we go deep into the question, Why do I keep doing the very thing I don’t want to do? This episode is very eye-opening and will change how you see your behavior patterns. Bob breaks down how changing unhealthy cycles - whether physical or emotional- isn't a matter of trying harder or mustering more will power. It's more complex and pulls on parts of how we're built, how your story's wired your thinking, and the nature of addiction.   Anger, shame, addiction, and emotional reactivity are actually rooted in identity, nervous system wiring, and emotional regulation, not willpower. — and why trying harder is never the solution.   Bob explains how our body's desire and the nature of dopamine keeps us stuck in familiar patterns, even unhealthy ones. It's why anger can become a learned regulator for pain, and how many of us unknowingly get “addicted” to negative emotions, even shame. Bob reframe will help how you perceive your patterns. The real question isn’t 'Why can’t I stop? — it’s 'Who am I really?' Because, true freedom comes when we reconnect to our true, God-designed self.   This episode is so impactful. Really soak this one in! Replay it if you need to, and get ready for breakthroughs in how you think about emotional and spiritual freedom.   If this episode spoke to you please make sure to HIT SUBSCRIBE to The BAD Mom Show and I'd love it if you'd leave a review! Make sure to connect with Bob and check out his book series, Think Differently, as well as his upcoming program in 2026!   About Bob Hamp: Bob is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, speaker and trainer. His focus is on deep discipleship and freedom, tapping into various disciplines of science as well as scripture. His series The Foundations of Freedom has been utilized by churches, organizations and individuals all around the world, in helping people Think Differently about change and their relationship with God. He and his wife Polly work with people and organizations helping them engage change through spiritual and practical means.    Website: TDacad.com IG/X: @bobhamp | TikTok: @thinkdifferentlybob | Facebook: Bob Hamp Get Bob’s books & courses at TDacad.com    Connect with me: Instagram: @thetheresatodd Facebook: @thetheresatodd Website: www.thetheresatodd.com