About this episode

This episode explores the phenomenon of the 'Success Hangover' and how high achievers can manage their emotional responses to success.

Ever hit a goal you worked hard for… and instead of feeling proud, you felt anxious, numb, or disappointed? That’s the Success Hangover,  the emotional crash that happens when your nervous system can’t keep up with your growth. In this episode, Teri unpacks why high achievers secretly struggle after big wins, how identity gaps fuel self-sabotage, and what you can do to regulate your mind and body so success feels safe, not overwhelming. You’ll learn: Why success triggers anxiety or emptiness How the nervous system misinterprets growth as danger The identity gap that causes self-sabotage How to stabilize and integrate success One micro-action that keeps momentum alive If you’re tired of crashing after every win, this episode is a game-changer. Work with Teri: Book a consultation → Sign up here Follow on Instagram: @teriholland Watch on YouTube: Success in Mind Podcast The (Almost) 1:1 Business Workshop: www.teriandyahel.ca Chapters 00:00 Understanding the Success Hangover 05:28 The Identity Gap and Its Impact 08:46 Breaking the Cycle of Success Hangover 12:13 Guided Visualization for Integration

People in this episode

Host: Teri

Topics covered

• success
• emotional health
• self-sabotage
• identity
• personal growth

Keywords

• Success Hangover
• anxiety
• nervous system
• identity gap
• self-sabotage
• stabilize success
• micro-action
• momentum

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Success in Mind, Understanding the Success Hangover, The Identity Gap, Breaking the Cycle of Success Hangover, Guided Visualization for Integration

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