# From Self-Sabotage to Self-Compassion: The Hidden Psychology of Bad Habits & Nervous System Healing

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Podcast: [Shine In & Out: Where Science Meets Soul](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shine-in-out-where-science-meets-soul-7502180)
Published: 2026-05-26T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://samanthastoltz.substack.com/p/from-self-sabotage-to-self-compassion
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## Resource

In this powerful episode of Shine In & Out , Samantha Stoltz sits down with Laura Hope Hobson to explore ADHD, nervous system regulation, emotional healing, self-compassion, and the hidden psychology behind bad habits and self-sabotage. Together, they dive into procrastination, stress eating, hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, emotional overwhelm, and why so many people struggle to change behaviors through shame and discipline alone. Laura shares how nervous system dysregulation, trauma responses, and emotional patterns influence impulsive habits — and why compassion is often the missing piece in lasting transformation. This conversation also explores Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs), Internal Family Systems (IFS), emotional regulation, and how healing your relationship with yourself can create meaningful and sustainable change. If you’ve ever felt stuck in unhealthy patterns, overwhelmed by ADHD, or frustrated with habits you can’t seem to break, this episode offers a deeply validating and empowering perspective on healing and growth. Laura Hope Hobson helps people overcome impulsive habits like procrastination, hair pulling, skin picking, stress eating, and more through nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and self-compassion. Website: https://hopeandhealingcoach.com/ Free Guide: https://hopeandhealingcoach.kit.com/d2f4f87f29 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeandhealingcoach/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samanthastoltz.substack.com/subscribe

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