Is Self-Sabotage Ruining Your Day?
🔥 This Week’s Topic: Self-Sabotage – Why You Keep Screwing Yourself Over 🔥
This episode hits close to home. We're diving deep into self-sabotage — not just as a psychological concept, but as something I’ve lived through, especially in recovery. And even though I don’t hammer the addiction angle too hard this time, trust me: it’s there. Because self-sabotage and addiction go together like gas and fire.
This one’s about human-ing — the universal tendency to throw a wrench into your own gears just when things start going right. Whether it's procrastination, ghosting, drinking, or full-blown avoidance, I’m unpacking the why behind it, how it ties into self-worth, trauma, fear of success, and your ego’s desperate attempt to protect itself by blowing up your progress.
🎯 We’re not just stirring up the pain here — we’re breaking it down with science, stories, and strategies so you can finally stop being your own worst enemy.
No sugarcoating. No coddling. Just hard truth, dark humor, and raw honesty.
Because self-sabotage isn’t fate — it’s a choice. But so is healing.
This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.