What Have I Done Wrong? Why Your Brain Jumps to Self-Blame
About this episode
Jenny explores the tendency to self-blame and how to differentiate between blame and responsibility.
Do you immediately blame yourself when something goes wrong, even before you know the full story? Jenny explores why so many of us automatically blame ourselves before we've even had time to understand what has actually happened in this episode of The Self-Belief Podcast . She explains how our brains can quickly connect everyday situations to old experiences of blame, criticism, rejection or conflict, causing us to search for mistakes that may not even exist. Jenny also explores how trauma, ADHD and long-term survival mode can make this pattern even stronger. You'll discover the difference between blame and responsibility, why internal safety matters, and how learning to pause before accepting blame can help rebuild self-belief and protect your emotional wellbeing. If you've ever replayed conversations, over-explained yourself or carried responsibility that wasn't yours, this episode will help you separate facts from feelings and begin responding from what's actually true. Key Takeaways: Why your brain automatically searches for your mistakes The difference between blame, responsibility and truth How trauma and ADHD can make blame feel overwhelming What internal safety really…
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