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Why do we sabotage ourselves right when life is going well? In this deeply honest and funny episode, we talk about self-sabotage, burnout, body image, ADHD overwhelm, emotional contagion, perfectionism, and the fear of slowing down.

One host opens up about gaining weight and the shame spiral that followed, while the other calls out the real culprit: feeling defeated before even trying. From driving to Costco and leaving with In-N-Out instead of groceries, to the exhausting pressure of productivity and the inability to truly rest, this episode dives into the psychology of why change feels impossible when you’re already overwhelmed.

We also explore:
• Why burnout kills motivation
• The hidden link between shame and self-sabotage
• The pressure to always be “productive”
• Why we struggle to feel content or fulfilled
• Emotional contagion and childhood emotional patterns
• The fear of stopping, slowing down, or “not running” anymore

This episode blends mental health, comedy, therapy insights, and real conversations about anxiety, depression, motivation, and personal growth.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, exhausted, or like you’re getting in your own way — this one will hit hard (and make you laugh).

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Life is Good, I Should Ruin It | #126