Therapy Humor
3 episodes tagged "Therapy Humor".
Why Perfectionists Feel Like Frauds!
🔥 “Imposter syndrome isn’t humble. It’s hostile.” Let’s set the record straight. Imposter syndrome isn't some quirky little line you toss in your Tinder bio like “lol I’m such a perfectionist 🙃.” Nah — this is a psychological landmine where your brain convinces you that your wins are just cosmic accidents. You finally land that job, hit a year sober, crush a big project — and your brain goes, “Meh, probably luck.” Sound familiar? It should. A 2011 study in the Journal of Behavioral Science found that up to 70% of people feel like frauds at some point. That’s right — even the people you look up to feel like they don’t belong. Here’s the kicker: perfectionism is the battleground of imposter syndrome. You’re not lazy. You’re actually doing too much, and your brain still says, “Not enough.” That’s the inner critic, not reality. So in this episode of Sober Psychology, we’re ripping the mask off imposter syndrome — why it happens, what it does to your recovery, and how to call out that inner voice for what it really is: a liar in a lab coat. If your brain’s been gatekeeping your own success, it’s time to evict that voice and take your seat at the damn table.
How To Quit Being Your Own Worst Enemy!
🔥 Why You Keep Blowing Up Your Own Life (And How to Stop) 🔥 Let’s cut the fluff — you keep throwing grenades at your own happiness. And then you stand in the ashes, confused like, “Why does everything suck?” Here’s the truth: You’re the arsonist AND the victim in your own story. But the good news? You can rewrite it. In this one, I’m unpacking the psychology behind self-sabotage — why you procrastinate, pick fights, ghost good people, or reach for a bottle on your best days. This is science-backed, no-fluff, hit-you-in-the-gut truth. 🚫 No toxic positivity. 🚫 No “just manifest joy” nonsense. ✅ Just raw insight + real tools to stop being a one-person wrecking crew. We’re talking trauma responses, fear of success, low self-worth — the whole mental dumpster fire. And then I show you how to put it out. If you’re tired of tripping over your own feet, this one’s for you. Let’s go.
The Insecurity Paradox: Why We're All So Fragile | Sober Psychology Episode 19
Ever wonder why you rehearse conversations in the shower or lie awake remembering that weird laugh you did 3 years ago? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the psychology of insecurity - and yes, I definitely felt insecure while recording it. Using my questionably obtained psychology knowledge and years of personal experience being anxious in public, I break down: - Why your cave-person brain thinks a bad Instagram post means d3ath - How childhood turned us all into walking balls of anxiety (sorry, Mom!) - The scientific reason you remember every criticism but forget compliments - Why social media is basically insecurity on steroids - Actually useful strategies for feeling like less of a fraud (tested on myself, results pending) Look, I'm not a guru promising to transform you into an unshakeable confidence machine. I'm just a guy who spent way too much time studying psychology and learning why we're all so wonderfully messed up. Join me for an honest, research-backed, and occasionally hilarious look at why none of us feel good enough - and what we can actually do about it. Fair warning: Side effects may include uncontrollable laughter, sudden self-awareness, and the realization that your insecurities are actually totally normal. You're welcome! 🎯 For anyone who's ever called their teacher "Mom," practiced a conversation that never happened, or pretended to text while walking alone.