# Why Your Nervous System Self-Sabotages When Things Are Going Well

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Podcast: [The Expansion Code](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expansion-code-157299)
Published: 2026-02-09T16:15:04+00:00
Episode link: heartshappiness.co.uk
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## Resource

Have you ever noticed that right when things start going well… you freeze, procrastinate, pull back, or self-sabotage? You’re finally getting positive feedback. Opportunities are opening. Money, love, or momentum starts to arrive. And suddenly… your nervous system slams the brakes. In this episode, I’m breaking down why your nervous system self-sabotages when things are going well, especially if you’re a sensitive, empath, cycle breaker, or someone who grew up in an unsafe or emotionally charged environment.

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