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EPISODE · Mar 5, 2026 · 24 MIN

Why Do I Sabotage Myself When I Try to Get Healthy?

from The Begin Within Health Show · host Nate Sleger

If you've ever done "everything right" for a few days and then blown it completely for no obvious reason, this one's for you. In this solo episode, I get into the real psychological reason so many of us sabotage ourselves when we try to get healthy — and why it has nothing to do with laziness, discipline, or willpower. Once you understand what's actually happening in your brain, the whole game changes.In this episode, you'll find out:Why does my brain make me want to do the opposite of what I know I should do?What are the three most common ways psychological reactance is secretly sabotaging your health and fitness?How can I use that same rebellious energy to actually make healthy habits easier to stick to?More on this concept: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4675534/Link to the goodies I mentioned: https://www.beginwithin.fit/toolkitConnect with me: https://www.beginwithin.fit/If you're enjoying the Begin Within Health Show, please consider subscribing/following and leaving a 5-star review! It helps the show reach more people who could benefit from these conversations.Follow for more:https://www.instagram.com/natesleger/https://www.tiktok.com/@nateslegerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/beginwithinfithttps://www.youtube.com/@beginwithin3785

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