We’ve all had moments where we watch ourselves make the exact wrong choice: procrastinating on an important task, picking a fight in a good relationship, or pulling back just when things are starting to go well. This is self-sabotage, and in this episode Dr. Rick and Forrest explore why we do it and how to stop.
They talk about how self-sabotage often serv ... Show More
Sep 28
Treating Shame with Self-Compassion with Dr. Chris Germer
Shame is one of the hardest emotions to work with, in part because it blocks what we need most when we’re feeling shame: self-compassion. Dr. Chris Germer, co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, joins Forrest to discuss how we can get around that trap. They talk abo ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 21
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What the Critics Get Right (and Wrong) w/ Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the world's most researched, recommended, and criticized form of therapy. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen joins Forrest to talk about what CBT is, its history, its strengths and weaknesses, and why it's gotten such a bad rap. They ... Show More
1h 33m
Sep 14
The New Science of Pain: It's Not Just Physical with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to explore what pain is, why it can persist long after an injury has healed, and what actually helps. Rachel explains why the brain, rather than the body part that hurts, is what constructs pain, the difference betw ... Show More
1h 48m
Oct 2021
Episode 8: What Is Self-Sabotage
In this episode, we talk about what is self-sabotage, why we do it, and how to practice out of it. We discuss how self-sabotage stems from unworthiness, why we fall back into old patterns that do serve us, and the opportunity to cultivate conscious choices to help you align with ... Show More
15m 45s
Dec 2024
#169: Self-Sabotage: Why We Do It & How to Break Free
<p>In today's episode, we’re diving deep into self-sabotage—those frustrating patterns where we seem to work against our own best interests. Whether it’s procrastination, pushing people away, or avoiding opportunities, self-sabotage can feel like an endless cycle. <br/><br/> ... Show More
25m 46s
Apr 2023
335 SelfWork: The Quartet of Self-Sabotage: Procrastination, Perfectionism, The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, and Imposter Syndrome
Today on SelfWork we’re going to focus on self-sabotage – when you are doing things or not doing things that seem to get in the way of achieving something or creating the life you say you want. I want to talk more about the fear that’s underneath self-sabotage. Because one way of ... Show More
29m 11s
Jul 2025
SLP 493: Self Love Quicky - Breaking Through Self-Sabotage
<p>In this week’s episode we dive into something that affects us all at some point – self-sabotage. That inner voice that tells you you’re not ready, not good enough, or makes you hesitate just when you’re about to shine. We take a look at the neuroscience behind why we do this, ... Show More
9m 38s
Aug 2021
How to Stop Self-Sabotaging!
How to stop self-sabotaging; why do we do it? Where does it come from? How do we stop it? Whether it’s with career choices, health decisions, partners, friends, academics or jobs, how can we get back to making the ‘right’ choices? Let's talk about it ☕️ All Things Koze Instagram ... Show More
25m 29s
Feb 2023
7 Ways We Self-Sabotage and How To Stop with Dr Ramani Durvasula #332
This week’s episode is all about a subject familiar to many of us: self-sabotage. Whether it’s the inability to stick to our health goals, leave a toxic relationship, or get that promotion, we often seem to be our own worst enemies. Self-sabotage is a spectrum of feelings, belief ... Show More
2h 1m