Self-Sabotage Exposed: Embracing Happiness and Healing / Ep. 027

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In this episode, hosts Susan and Ruby delve into the complex topic of self-sabotage, in answering this listener's question, "Does anyone else feel the need to self sabotage when you're feeling so much happiness and freedom? I'm not used to being happy and my mind wants to mess it up. Anyone else or am I alone in this?" The hosts explore the conditioning that makes it difficult to feel happy without expecting something negative to happen, and the impact of societal conditioning on self-acceptance.
They emphasize the importance of self-compassion and the role of experiences and data in empowering oneself to overcome self-sabotage behaviors. They highlight the significance of coaching calls, accountability, and community support in addressing setbacks and gaining self-compassion and hope.
The conversation focuses on understanding and overcoming self-sabotage, building self-compassion, and the role of community support in the alcohol-free journey. Listeners are invited to reflect on the cycle of self-sabotage, from cues and cravings to behaviors and rewards, and learn to break free from this cycle using self-compassion and objective analysis.
The hosts share their personal experiences with suppression of emotions and coping mechanisms like alcohol, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from the past to the future and learning to feel and accept positive emotions.
Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and practical strategies for overcoming self-sabotage, building self-compassion, and finding support on the alcohol-free journey.
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