376. Why Do I Always Feel Like a Victim? Here's What's Really Going On

376. Why Do I Always Feel Like a Victim? Here's What's Really Going On

From Relationships Made Easy by Dr. Abby Medcalf

March 30, 2026 · 47 min · Season 8 · Episode 376

About this episode

Dr. Abby Medcalf explores the reasons behind feeling like a victim and offers tools for empowerment.

Do you ever feel like life is just constantly happening to you? Like, no matter how hard you try, you end up right back in that same exhausting place, feeling small, stuck, powerless, and like you're always the one getting the short end of the stick? If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "Why does this always happen to me?" or "Why are people always treating me this way?", you're in exactly the right place. Today I'm going to answer that question. Why you feel like a victim and why you feel powerless, where it comes from, and most importantly, what you can actually do to change it. We're going to get into the neuroscience, of course the childhood piece, and I'm going to give you concrete tools you can use starting today. ____________________________ Full blog and show notes: https://abbymedcalf.com/why-you-always-feel-powerless-and-like-a-victim   Take the self-assessment: Am I Playing the Victim? https://abbymedcalf.com/playing-victim Join my online community, One Love Collective, on Substack: https://abbymedcalf.com/substack .   You'll get... ✨ Early drops + ad-free podcast episodes ✨ Worksheets, journal prompts, downloads, and guided visualizations ✨ Community…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Abby Medcalf

Topics covered

  • victim mentality
  • self empowerment
  • neuroscience
  • childhood experiences
  • personal growth
  • self-assessment

Keywords

  • victim
  • powerless
  • neuroscience
  • self-assessment
  • personal growth
  • childhood
  • change

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