Leslie Draffin on Why Self-Sabotage Is Protection and How to Regulate Your Nervous System

Why do we repeat patterns we know don’t serve us? In this episode of The Soul Mirror, hosted by Shreya, we explore a deeper truth—what if self-sabotage isn’t failure, but protection?This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck despite doing “everything right.” You’ll learn how your nervous system shapes behavior, why awareness alone isn’t enough, and how small body-based practices can gently shift you from survival mode into self-trust.About the Guest:Leslie Draffin is a trauma-informed somatic practitioner and former news anchor who helps women regulate their nervous systems and reconnect with clarity, safety, and self-trust.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Why we repeat self-sabotage patterns04:20 – Self-sabotage as nervous system protection08:45 – Childhood imprints and survival responses13:10 – How dysregulation shows up daily17:30 – Anxiety: sensation before thought21:50 – The Shift Method explained26:40 – Healing without shameKey Takeaways:Self-sabotage often comes from learned safety patternsAwareness softens shame and builds compassionThe body reacts before the mind understandsSmall daily practices can regulate the nervous systemHealing is about safety, not fixing yourselfHow to Connect With the Guest:Shift Method free ebookWebsiteInstagram | TikTok🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthmatters #nervoussystem #selfsabotage #healingjourney #traumainformed #emotionalwellbeing #selfawareness #mindbodyconnection #personalgrowth #innerhealing #anxietyrelief #somatichealing #selftrust #healingtools