299: Self Sabotage Why We Do It and What Can We Do About It

299: Self Sabotage Why We Do It and What Can We Do About It

Author: Satori Prime: Guy and Ilan Ferdman May 2, 2023 Duration: 1:26:06

In this week's episode of the Old Souls & Seekers podcast, we're excited to bring you a conversation around self-sabotage. You'll learn all about why self-sabotage happens, what to do about it, how to shift your perspective, and most importantly how to heal the parts that have kept you stuck in the loop so that you can finally break free.

In Today's Episode:

  • Why We Self-Sabotage And What We Can Do About It
  • Understanding The Mechanisms Of Self-Sabotage
  • Powerful Shifts In Perspective Around Self-Sabotage
  • How To Heal Self-Sabotage And Break Free From The Loop
  • How To Get A Big Breakthrough Around Self-Sabotage in The Next 7 Weeks
  • ....And MUCH MORE!


Most of us have experienced self-sabotage in one way or another and what sets self-sabotage apart from making mistakes and having failures in life is that self-sabotage is something you do even though you in the back of your mind know that it is causing you harm and stopping you from achieving success.

There's no area of your life that you can master without putting focus, attention and work towards it. You gotta show up and be in the practice

  • Guy Ferdman


So, if we are honest, even though we know that we are creating the self-sabotage ourselves isn't it strange why it still keeps happening?

Why is it that we get stuck in these loops and more importantly how do we actually break out of them? These are some of the questions we will answer.

Whether it is in your relationships, around your finances, or in your mental or physical health, self-sabotage can be extra hard to deal with since it can create shame and guilt knowing that you're causing it to yourself. We will address this and help give you tools that will heal the parts for good.

In today's episode, you'll get the insights and tools so that you can finally break free from your self-sabotage loops, and we will give you powerful practices that help you heal at the root cause level - so that you will be free to live the life you truly want. Tune in!


Episode Timestamps:

02.00 Awesome client wins 

05.00 Join the free 28-day meditation challenge

11.00 Introduction to self-sabotage

18.00 Why self-sabotage happens

29.00 Self-sabotage has a purpose

41.00 The only way that helps to heal your self-sabotage

55.00 Hear from our clients the transformations they've had working with us


Healing is not a matter of letting things go that no longer works for you. It's about grabbing those things and compassionatly reintegrating them into the body. So that they are no longer acting from sabotage

  • Guy Ferdman

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Hosted by Guy and Ilan Ferdman of Satori Prime, Old Souls and Seekers is built on the idea that our recurring struggles aren't dead ends, but rather the starting point for genuine development. This podcast moves beyond standard self-help advice, focusing instead on the patterns and emotional loops that keep people feeling stuck. Each conversation, whether between the hosts or with a guest, is designed to share unconventional perspectives and personal stories. The aim is to spark a sense of intrigue and deliver those tangible moments of clarity that resonate on a deeper level. You'll find the discussions are less about quick fixes and more about fostering a lasting shift in understanding, helping to reframe life's inevitable challenges as catalysts for growth. Tuning into this podcast feels like joining a thoughtful dialogue where practical wisdom meets curious exploration, all geared toward accelerating your own personal evolution. The knowledge shared here is for those who feel like perennial learners, eager to connect mind and heart in the pursuit of a more examined and fulfilling life.
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