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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 35 MIN

Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging (And How to Finally Break the Pattern)

from Be Your Own Life Coach Podcast · host Bretagne Elaine Stowe

BYOLC S2 E24Have you ever felt like you’re the one thing standing in your own way?Things start going well… you’re making progress… you’re getting close to something you really want—and then somehow, you pull back. You procrastinate. You overthink. You stop showing up the way you were.In this episode, we’re diving into self-sabotage—what it really is, why it happens, and how it quietly shows up in your everyday life.Because self-sabotage isn’t just about big, obvious mistakes. It’s in the small moments:putting off the things that matter mostoverthinking instead of taking actionstarting strong, then disappearingpushing away opportunities, relationships, or growthAnd here’s the shift: self-sabotage isn’t laziness—it’s protection.Your mind is trying to keep you safe from failure, judgment, rejection… and sometimes even success.In this episode, you’ll learn:The most common self-sabotage patterns (and how to recognize them)Why your brain resists growth—even when you want itHow to break the cycle and stop getting in your own waySimple, practical steps to rebuild trust with yourselfIf you’ve ever felt stuck, inconsistent, or frustrated with your own behavior—this episode will help you understand why… and more importantly, how to change it.You are not broken.You are patterned.And patterns can change.Take a moment after this episode and ask yourself:Where in my life am I getting in my own way—and what is one small action I can take today to interrupt that pattern?

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