The Hidden Reasons Behind Self-Sabotage and What to Do About It
Update: 2025-08-13
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In today’s episode, Dr. Robyne explores the surprising reasons why we sometimes get in our own way and limit our own success. From external pressures like Tall Poppy Syndrome, which can lead us to dim our light, to internal drivers like our need for control, she reveals how self-sabotaging behaviors often show up as protective responses to fear, judgment, and uncertainty.
You’ll learn how to spot the practiced excuses that hold you back, why the right supporters are essential for growth, and how to reignite your belief in your own capability. This episode is an invitation to get your hopes up, embrace your greatness, and step boldly toward your goals.
Additional Resources:
- Previous episode on the knowing-doing gap: Bridging the Knowing-Doing Gap
- Theodore Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena” speech referenced in Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
- A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
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