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Jul 2023
38m 53s

Self-sabotage

Gareth Michael & Kim Jewell
About this episode

Do you ever feel like you're your own worst enemy? In this week’s episode, we look at all the different ways in which we ‘self-sabotage’. Having had some unexpected challenges ourselves in the recording of this episode, we dig deep into our vulnerabilities and the unexpected opportunities for growth they've revealed.

We explore how self-sabotage has become so normalized within our day to day lives that it's often hard to recognize. We share our own experiences with navigating the tricky waters of self-awareness, questioning our actions, and distinguishing between self-destruction and life's inevitable roadblocks.

We ultimately focus on how self-sabotage can also be a spiritual guide. How these self-defeating patterns can actually lead us to a deeper understanding of our experiences and ourselves. 

Join us as we delve into these challenges, and emerge resilient, offering insights on how to better understand, and build healthier relationships with, our self-sabotaging behaviours.

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