Why You Keep Sabotaging Yourself (And How to Finally Stop) | Dr. Judy Ho

Have you ever known exactly what you should do and not done it anyway? Or made a decision you immediately regretted and found yourself asking "why do I keep doing this?" 🧠 You are not broken and this is not a character flaw. Self-sabotage is one of the most universal human experiences there is — and in this episode, Dr. Judy Ho breaks down exactly why it happens and gives you three evidence-based tools you can start using today to finally break the cycle. Dr. Ho draws directly from her book Stop Self-Sabotage to cover: 🧠 The biology behind self-sabotage — why your brain is literally wired for it ⚡ The approach-avoidance conflict and why excitement turns into stalling 🔍 The LIFE factors — the four root drivers that make some people more prone to self-sabotage than others 📼 How to rewind the tape and catch self-sabotage before it takes over 💭 The six thought triggers your brain uses to keep you stuck 🛠️ Three powerful evidence-based tools to break the cycle starting today Key concepts discussed: approach-avoidance conflict, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive defusion, acceptance and commitment therapy, the LIFE factors, and the six thought triggers. 📖 Get Dr. Ho's book Stop Self-Sabotage and take the free LIFE factors quiz — link in the show notes! 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts — just search Savvy Psychologist! Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. 🧠 Savvy Psychologist is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast. DISCLAIMER: The information shared in this podcast is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as medical or psychological advice. Listening to this podcast does not create a psychologist-patient relationship. If you need personalized support, please seek care from a licensed mental health professional. #SavvyPsychologist #DrJudyHo #SelfSabotage #MentalHealth #Psychology #StopSelfSabotage #CBT #AcceptanceAndCommitmentTherapy #MentalHealthTips #SelfHelp #QuickAndDirtyTips