How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Every Time You Make Progress

How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Every Time You Make Progress

October 12, 2025 · 36 min · Season 2 · Episode 300

About this episode

In this episode, Deanna Schober discusses the hidden reasons behind self-sabotage and how to build lasting habits for progress.

So you're doing everything "right." You're eating better, moving your body, and feeling good — finally seeing some real progress. Then suddenly… you find yourself skipping workouts, eating junk food, and wondering what the hell happened. You want this so badly. If motivation alone could fix it, you'd be done by now. So why do you keep getting in your own way every time things start to click? It's not because you're lazy. It's not because you lack discipline. It's because something deeper is happening underneath the surface. In this episode of Fitness & Sushi , I'm breaking down the three real reasons you self-sabotage — and how to finally stop fighting yourself so you can make lasting progress that actually feels good. If you've ever wondered why you can't seem to "stick with it," this episode will help you make sense of it all — and show you how to start building habits that last. In this episode – "How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Every Time You Make Progress" – you'll learn… 🔶 The 3 hidden reasons you keep derailing your progress (and how to spot them early) 🔶 Why your beliefs about yourself are secretly keeping you stuck 🔶 How unmet needs — physical, emotional, and spiritual —…

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