Self-Love vs. Self-Sabotage: Breaking the Patterns That Hold You Back With Dr. Shainna

from She Cultivates · host Elizabeth Sabillon

Send Us A Question You Want ON AIR!In this episode of She Cultivates Podcast, I'm joined by a licensed mental health counselor, Dr. Shainna, for a powerful conversation about self-love, self-sabotage, and the hidden beliefs that often keep us stuck. We dive into what healthy self-love actually looks like beyond bubble baths and self-care trends, and how self-sabotaging behaviors can quietly impact our relationships, confidence, goals, and personal growth.Whether you've struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, negative self-talk, fear of failure, or feeling like you're constantly getting in your own way, this conversation will help you better understand the patterns behind those behaviors and how to begin breaking free from them.In this episode, we discuss:• What self-love truly means and what it looks like in everyday life• Common ways self-sabotage shows up in women’s lives• How past experiences and limiting beliefs impact our choices• The difference between self-protection and self-sabotage• Why setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable or guilt-inducing• How to identify unhealthy patterns and begin changing them• How to show yourself compassion while doing the work of healingThis episode is a reminder that self-love isn't about perfection, it's about learning to trust yourself, honor your needs, and choose growth even when it's uncomfortable.If you've ever felt stuck between who you are and who you want to become, this conversation is for you.Connect with Dr. Shainnahttps://www.instagram.com/drshainna/https://theselfloveworkbook.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGniuM4MjR7abwwg3HGsQ_u2-gtu19qB4F7sgEhqT63W52eXXln82mUHqfn6-M_aem_84PGsSI9LpWgYAlJtM8NhwSave 15% off your Skin Deep Connect Cards using link below https://shop.theskindeep.com/SHECULTIVATESORLWould love to hear from you! Leave a voicemail, ask a question, or share your story to be a part of the conversation. https://www.speakpipe.com/SheCultivatesPodcastSchedule your Call for 1X1 Community Event Coaching https://www.shecultivatesorl.com/service-page/community-strategy-intensive?utm_medium=page_links Buy Your Community Driven Event Guidehttps://www.shecultivatesorl.com/product-page/community-driven-event-guideBuy She Cultivates Merchhttps://www.shecultivatesorl.com/product-page/merchSupport the podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1132322/supportFollow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsabby/For questions, comments or collaborations please email: [email protected] Support the showSupport the podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1132322/supportSubscribe to She Cultivates podcast and leave a review. Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsabby/For questions, comments or collaborations please email: [email protected]

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