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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 18 MIN

Mind Tricks Series #76: Why You Self-Sabotage (And Why Your Brain Thinks It’s Helping You)

from Double Dose of Wellness Podcast · host A&N Holistic Health

Mind Tricks Series Rewiring Your Brain for the Body & Life You Want Episode 2: Ever feel like you know exactly what to do… but still can’t seem to follow through? You start strong eating better, creating routines, feeling good and then suddenly, you’re back in old patterns. It feels like self-sabotage… and it’s frustrating. But what if you’re not sabotaging yourself at all? In this episode, Twins and health care pros Andrea & Nicole are breaking down what’s really happening beneath those patterns and why your brain is actually trying to protect you, not work against you. We dive into: Why your brain chooses familiar over “better” How your nervous system keeps pulling you back into old habits The identity gap that makes consistency feel so hard Why knowing what to do isn’t enough to create change And the powerful shift that helps you finally break the cycle This is the deeper work: the kind that moves you out of all-or-nothing cycles and into real sustainable change. We also share simple, practical steps to start rewiring these patterns How to normalize discomfort (instead of fearing it) How to shrink the gap between where you are and where you want to be And how to regulate your nervous system before reacting If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of starting and stopping this episode will help you understand why and what to do differently. Because you’re not broken. You’re patterned. And patterns can change. 🎧 Press play, get cozy, and let’s rewire this together 7 Day Guide to Kick Start Weight loss Monthly Membership WAITLIST: Sign up today to lock in founding member price.

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