Self-Sabotage, Self-Forgiveness & Why the Way You Talk to Yourself Is Everything

Self-Sabotage, Self-Forgiveness & Why the Way You Talk to Yourself Is Everything

August 13, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

Leana Deeb discusses self-sabotage, self-forgiveness, and the importance of positive self-talk in overcoming personal struggles.

In this solo episode, Leana gets into one of the most relatable struggles she has faced — self-sabotage. She opens up about how she used to let one mistake spiral into losing all her progress, dropping every habit, and going completely off track. This episode is her honest reflection on what it actually takes to break that cycle and why the way you speak to yourself when things go wrong is everything. This one is for every woman who has ever let one bad day turn into a bad week, a bad month, or a reason to give up entirely. Leana gets into: What self-sabotage actually looks like and why it keeps so many of us stuck Why it is okay to mess up — and why staying in that feeling is where the real problem begins The difference between suppressing your emotions and actually sitting with them Why God can forgive us but we struggle to forgive ourselves How to talk to yourself after a mistake the way you would talk to someone you love Journaling as a tool for self-awareness — and how to make it actually productive The five daily practices that keep her grounded: journal, pray, eat clean, learn, and train Why self-sabotage and consistency are so deeply connected The power of envisioning who…

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