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Episode 55: Why Your Brain Keeps You Stuck in Patterns That Don't Serve You
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Your brain has an incredible superpower - it's constantly working to keep you safe. But sometimes, that protection mechanism backfires, creating thought and behavior patterns that hold you back from the success you know you're capable of achieving.
Think about it: have you ever found yourself repeating the same self-sabotaging behaviors even though you logically know they don't serve you? Maybe you procrastinate on important projects, shy away from visibility opportunities, or unconsciously create drama when things are going too well. These aren't character flaws or "bad habits" - they're sophisticated protection mechanisms.
Every persistent pattern provides some payoff, whether it's keeping you safe, giving you validation, or helping you avoid taking responsibility. Until you identify these hidden benefits, you'll keep recreating the same experiences.
Ready to uncover what's really driving your patterns?
Tune in to today's episode. By the time you finish listening you will have learned:
1) The neuroscience of why certain behavior and thought patterns continue to happen
2) Why continuing to label the patterns as good or bad is perpetuating your issues
3) The questions you can ask yourself to finally break free from the patterns repeating themselves
The breakthrough comes when we shift from judging these patterns to understanding what they're giving us - what psychologists call the "secondary gain."
If you're ready to learn the brain based tools to rewire your mind so that you can break free from patterns that are keeping you from the time, energy, and abundance you want then get on the priority list for our signature program Rewired to Thrive! Doors open soon
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Chapters
1. Episode 55: Why Your Brain Keeps You Stuck in Patterns That Don't Serve You (00:00:00)
2. Why You Can't Break Free (00:00:01)
3. There Are No "Bad" Patterns (00:04:27)
4. How Your Brain Protects You (00:09:15)
5. Finding The Pattern's Payoff (00:13:31)
6. Program Invitation and Closing (00:21:45)
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