Why Do I Keep Trying Self Help Hacks?! Why Am I Like This?! podcast

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We dig into why mental health hacks feel so tempting, which ones actually help, and when they quietly make things worse. We share how to set goals, spot toxic positivity, work with trauma-aware pacing, and choose therapy that fits.
• appeal of quick fixes, privacy and control
• stigma fears and the urge to go it alone
• readiness over resistance and avoidance loops
• self-connection and compassionate self-talk
• toxic positivity versus true validation
• habits that help ADHD and daily stress
• limits of behavior change with trauma
• using goals, metrics and timelines
• choosing a therapist and seeking the right fit
• sustainability, balance and being okay enough
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This show is sponsored by:
Core Self

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Benavieri Counseling & Coaching
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Active Healing Psychiatric Services
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Chapters

1. Setting The Stage: Why Self-Help (00:00:00)

2. The Pull Of Quick Fixes (00:02:45)

3. Stigma, Fear, And Going It Alone (00:05:30)

4. Control, Readiness, And Avoidance (00:10:40)

5. What Actually Helps: Self-Connection (00:15:30)

6. Toxic Positivity Versus Real Support (00:19:00)

7. Validation, Venting, And Being Heard (00:24:20)

8. Habits And ADHD-Friendly Hacks (00:29:30)

32 episodes