Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage | Numbness Paralysis – The PTSD PodcastWhy do we sabotage the very things we long for? Why do we retreat just before success, push away love when it arrives, or abandon projects we care about?In this gentle and reflective episode, host Olga Costa explores self-sabotage not as laziness or failure, but as a survival strategy born from trauma. Through lived stories, neuroscience insights, and compassionate reframing, we uncover:✨ Why self-sabotage shows up in trauma survivors. ✨ The hidden cycle of desire → fear → sabotage → shame. ✨ How shame and survival instincts disguise themselves as “protection.” ✨ Real survivor voices describing what sabotage feels like in relationships, work, and daily life. ✨ Practical, trauma-informed tools to break the cycle — with curiosity, safety, and compassion.This episode is an invitation to stop fighting yourself and begin listening: to see self-sabotage not as an enemy, but as a wounded protector trying to keep you safe. Healing comes when we step gently outside the cycle and walk a new path, one rooted in safety, self-trust, and possibility.If you’ve ever wondered “Why do I keep getting in my own way?” — this episode offers answers, hope, and healing.👉 Subscribe to Numbness Paralysis – The PTSD Podcast for more trauma-informed reflections on healing, grief, shame, and rebuilding trust.

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