Beyond The Surface Podcast

Episode 8: Self-Sabotage – Why You Hold Yourself Back & How to Break Free


Listen Later

Have you ever set a goal, felt motivated, and then found yourself procrastinating, overthinking, or backing out? Do you avoid opportunities, steer clear of tough conversations, or repeat patterns that no longer serve you—despite knowing better?

Self-sabotage isn’t about willpower; it’s about subconscious patterns and nervous system responses keeping you stuck. In this episode, we’re unpacking why we hold ourselves back and, most importantly, how to break free.


What You’ll Learn:

•              What self-sabotage is and how it shows up in daily life.

•              The link between self-sabotage and instant gratification.

•              Why fear, subconscious beliefs, and nervous system responses keep you stuck.

•              How to recognize and interrupt self-sabotaging patterns in real time.

•              Practical tools to rewire your brain, regulate your nervous system, and build small, safe wins.


Key Takeaways & Tools:

✔ Identify Your Triggers: Notice moments of hesitation or procrastination—what’s the deeper fear or belief?

✔ Pattern Interrupts: Use quick shifts like clapping, snapping your fingers, or saying “Go!” to break autopilot habits.

✔ Regulate Your Nervous System: Breathwork, cold exposure, and grounding exercises help create internal safety.

✔ Rewire Limiting Beliefs: Shift from “I’m not ready” to “I am learning and growing.”

✔ Create Small, Safe Wins: Build confidence with small, achievable steps that show your nervous system change is safe.

The secret to breaking free isn’t just knowing what to do—it’s knowing how to take action. Small steps lead to big transformations.


Let's Connect:

.            Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.             Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Beyond The Surface PodcastBy Belinda Anderson

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5

5

2 ratings


More shows like Beyond The Surface Podcast

View all
Mamamia Out Loud by Mamamia Podcasts

Mamamia Out Loud

600 Listeners

No Filter by Mamamia Podcasts

No Filter

629 Listeners

Crappy to Happy by Cass Dunn

Crappy to Happy

56 Listeners

KICPOD by LiSTNR

KICPOD

172 Listeners

The Heart Of It by Nova Podcasts

The Heart Of It

24 Listeners

The Imperfects by Hugh van Cuylenburg, Ryan Shelton & Josh van Cuylenburg

The Imperfects

515 Listeners

Motherland Australia by Stephanie Trethewey

Motherland Australia

16 Listeners

Everyone Has An Ex by Mamamia Podcasts

Everyone Has An Ex

142 Listeners

Body Bites With Bec by Bec Miller, Health with Bec

Body Bites With Bec

31 Listeners

Something To Talk About by Stellar

Something To Talk About

118 Listeners

The Nutrition Couch by Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward

The Nutrition Couch

73 Listeners

Darling, Shine! by LiSTNR

Darling, Shine!

313 Listeners

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show by LiSTNR

The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show

122 Listeners

But Are You Happy? by Mamamia Podcasts

But Are You Happy?

34 Listeners

MID by Mamamia Podcasts

MID

86 Listeners