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209. The Self-Doubt Loop: Why You Overthink Your Dreams

May 26, 202522 min
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Episode description

Ever had a big dream (writing a book, taking a travelling sabbatical, leaving a job or relationship) only to talk yourself out of it before you even begin? In this episode, we unpack the internal cycle that keeps so many ambitious, self-aware people stuck in indecision.

From the first spark of inspiration to the spiral of anxiety (“I’m not that kind of person,” “I probably won’t follow through”), we explore why your dreams keep getting abandoned and why that’s emotionally exhausting.

You’ll learn:

  • The real cost of overthinking and self-sabotage
  • How fear disguises itself as rational thinking (“I’m not outdoorsy,” “I’m just romanticizing it”)
  • How to interrupt the Self-Doubt Loop (and the consequences if you don’t)

If you’re tired of circling the same decisions, this episode will help you understand your pattern and start trusting the part of you that wants more.

Sign up for my talk at the Solo Adventure Summit about overcoming self-doubt to go thru-hiking.

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