The Hidden Reason Women With Chronic Illness and Autoimmune Disease Sabotage Their Own Healing Every Time They Start to Feel Better

Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.In Season 2, Episode 17, we discuss how the feeling of experiencing great moments in life, can sometimes be followed by a lurking fear that something catastrophic is right around the corner.Show Highlights:Exploring the phenomenon of feeling too good in life and the subsequent fear of impending catastrophe.Introduction to the "Upper Limit Problem," a concept from Gay Hendricks' book "The Big Leap," which delves into our self-imposed limitations in experiencing love, success, and creativity.Real-life examples illustrating the Upper Limit Problem, including scenarios like Sarah's dream vacation gone wrong due to illness, Rachel's self-sabotaging behavior in relationships, and Michelle's financial downfall following a significant promotion.Understanding the underlying causes of self-sabotage, including limiting beliefs rooted in childhood, societal conditioning, and past failures, as well as the fear of venturing beyond the comfort zone and the use of self-sabotage as a defense mechanism against vulnerability.The role of comfort zones and the subconscious mind's resistance to change, along with the amygdala's response to perceived threats, in contributing to the Upper Limit Problem.Strategies for overcoming the Upper Limit Problem, encompassing self-awareness, challenging limiting beliefs, self-compassion, celebrating achievements, expanding comfort zones, cultivating a growth mindset, seeking support, mindfulness and meditation, visualizing success, and lifelong learning.A personal anecdote emphasizing the importance of awareness in making choices aligned with happiness and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for personal growth and fulfillment. Important LinksThe Big Leaphttps://www.amazon.com.au/Big-Leap-Conquer-Hidden-Level/dp/0061735361