#159 Why Smart People Self Sabotage (& Why Knowing Better Isn’t Enough)
From Live - Love - Learn with Catherine Edwards by Catherine Edwards
June 2, 2026 · 1h 8m · Episode 159
About this episode
The episode explores why intelligent people often self-sabotage despite knowing better, delving into the psychological and biological factors at play.
Why do intelligent people KNOW what to do… yet they still don’t do it? Why do humans stay stuck in unhealthy patterns, toxic habits, financial stress, procrastination, overwhelm and self-sabotaging behaviour… even when they KNOW better? In this powerful coffee chat, Brice from @EsotericAtlanta & Catherine Edwards dive deep into the psychology, biology and subconscious programming behind self sabotage — and why modern society is designed to keep humans distracted, dependent and disconnected from their true potential. This conversation explores: nervous system regulation subconscious conditioning dopamine addiction stress physiology short-term comfort vs long-term freedom why humans wait for crisis before changing why “truth seeking” can become another trap how modern systems encourage dependency and learned helplessness why awareness WITHOUT action changes nothing This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had. Because real freedom starts when you realise: 👉 Your subconscious programming may be running more of your life than you think. And once you SEE the patterns… you can begin changing them. Remember: If we are not consciously directing our own thoughts, habits…
People in this episode
Host: Catherine Edwards
Guest: Brice
Topics covered
- self-sabotage
- psychology
- subconscious programming
- nervous system regulation
- dependency
- awareness and action
Keywords
- self-sabotage
- psychology
- subconscious
- nervous system
- dependency
- awareness
- habits
- freedom
Sponsors
Fusion Body Studio
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: EsotericAtlanta, Fusion Body Studio, Planet Mindcontrol
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