22: The Science of Self-Sabotage

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In this episode of The For Good Life, Jaycee breaks down the science behind self-sabotage and why so many people struggle to create lasting change—even when they genuinely want to. She explains why self-sabotage is often not a discipline problem, but a predictable result of how the brain is wired to seek familiarity and avoid uncertainty. Through neuroscience, psychology, and emotional insight, Jaycee explores four powerful concepts—the Reticular Activating System, Predictive Coding, the Relief Cycle, and Identity Formation—to explain why old patterns are so difficult to break, why your brain resists change, and how to finally stop getting in your own way

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