Listen "How to Break Free from Toxic Patterns: Stop Self-Sabotage and Guilt Trips"
Episode Synopsis
Ever feel like you’re living on repeat—same arguments, same habits, same regrets? That’s not weakness, it’s a toxic pattern: behaviours you repeat even when they drain you. These loops often come from old survival strategies—like people pleasing, avoiding conflict, or silencing yourself—that once kept you safe but now hold you back.In this episode of Headstraight, we’ll give you straight talk on spotting your patterns in real time, naming them, and learning how to interrupt the cycle. You’ll see how self doubt, shame, and guilt trips can trap young adults and teens in self-sabotage, and why breaking free means choosing better choices—not perfection.This is about practical shifts: naming the behaviour, interrupting it once, and reconnecting with your “why.” It’s messy, awkward, and uncomfortable—but that’s exactly how growth happens.If you’re ready to stop replaying the same story and start writing a new one, this episode gives you the tools to change the script for your teen mental health and personal growth. Want the Cheet Sheet? Click the Link or copy and paste the following into your browser:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e-dIdyRNug9pVSgDuuiz9ExsMWtpRRNQ/edit?usp=sharingGot something to say? - come send me a message at www.headstraight.co.uk/contact/or send me a voice note at www.headstraight.co.uk/voicemail/Click here if you want more info about the hostIf you need more information about helplines, services or what do to if you're in a crisis, take a look at our resource page: https://www.headstraight.co.uk/resourcesClick here to view the episode transcript.
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