<p>If you&#39;ve ever felt stuck in overwhelm, dismissed important decisions out of sheer exhaustion, or justified actions you later regretted by saying, &quot;I&#39;m just stressed,&quot; this episode will transform your understanding. Today, <strong>we&#39;re decoding overwhelm as more than just a vague feeling.</strong> <strong>It&#39;s an emotional trap created by cycles of fear, anxiety, and anger. </strong>You&#39;ll learn exactly why these feelings keep showing up, how to spot your unique emotional addiction cycle, and how subtle shifts in perception and language can stop the spiral before it starts. Using practical analogies and real-life examples, you&#39;ll see how overwhelm isn&#39;t inevitable. It&#39;s a predictable pattern that can be broken. By the end, you&#39;ll have the tools to stop justifying behavior with vague terms and start reclaiming control over your emotional landscape.</p><p><br><strong>Highlights </strong></p><p>00:00 Defining the word “overwhelm” </p><p>03:23 What “emotional mud” is hiding</p><p>05:10 Defining emotions</p><p>08:05 The emotional addiction cycle</p><p>13:33 Recognizing your emotional shift</p><p>17:16 Signs you’re about to self-sabotage</p><p>20:48 The shame loop after emotional escalation</p><p>24:10 How emotional state distorts perception</p><p>29:23 Why rapid-onset emotions block new strategies</p><p>40:38 Real language of emotional patterns</p><p>52:30 The “white shag rug” analogy for emotional damage</p><p>55:27 Relationships can be rewired</p><p>56:12 Self-deception in every brain pattern</p><p>57:28 Breaking the cycle is possible</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>Order your copy of Your Brain Is A Filthy Liar <a href="https://www.amazon.com/YOUR-BRAIN-FILTHY-LIAR-Self-Deception/dp/1967424284/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vXTixtj7hmM4hqXXupREmr_2cGHhLwQk5jUF0C8EeJE.Qhtn9VKJu520bEjhsvu7EdWDmylZiKgmR9OwuIF7aAs&qid=1748969991&sr=1-1-catcorr"><u>HERE.</u></a></p><p>Get YOUR Brain Pattern Map <a href="https://thebreakprogram.com/checkouts/cn/Z2NwLXVzLWNlbnRyYWwxOjAxSlZUQlZGWjBLU0RNRzcwM1NLSlE0TlZT?cart_link_id=ojjfeFSE&channel=buy_button&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaflRWSfPP_6S8E_Q2_zZqAU7StoKO0x7Kc6C6wEw2aE7GTiUYdwwjh5s4jcGA_aem_7JCrKwSNUy_ZgQ68a6IlDg"><u>HERE</u></a></p><p>Use code “BGHEAL” for $200 OFF my favorite portable infrared sauna - go to <a href="http://healingsauna.com"><u>healingsauna.com</u></a></p><p><a href="https://break-method.circle.so/join?invitation_token=b2b1c15193329679a65ab1cf60f0b452b9a34430-36bb2bfe-b201-4f00-a407-c76ceeaaa7db"><u>Join the Decoded Community HERE</u></a> for exclusive content, live recordings, and asynchronous learning experiences to go deeper on topics like this episode!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow</strong></p><p>Bizzie: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bizziegold/"><u>@bizziegold</u></a></p><p>Break Method:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakmethod/"><u> @breakmethod</u></a></p><p><br></p>

Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation

Bizzie Gold | Mental Health Innovator and Break Method Founder

The Overwhelm Trap: This is Why You Justify Self-Sabotage

JUL 17, 202556 MIN
Decoded | Unlock The Secrets of Human Behavior, Emotion and Motivation

The Overwhelm Trap: This is Why You Justify Self-Sabotage

JUL 17, 202556 MIN

Description

<p>If you&#39;ve ever felt stuck in overwhelm, dismissed important decisions out of sheer exhaustion, or justified actions you later regretted by saying, &quot;I&#39;m just stressed,&quot; this episode will transform your understanding. Today, <strong>we&#39;re decoding overwhelm as more than just a vague feeling.</strong> <strong>It&#39;s an emotional trap created by cycles of fear, anxiety, and anger. </strong>You&#39;ll learn exactly why these feelings keep showing up, how to spot your unique emotional addiction cycle, and how subtle shifts in perception and language can stop the spiral before it starts. Using practical analogies and real-life examples, you&#39;ll see how overwhelm isn&#39;t inevitable. It&#39;s a predictable pattern that can be broken. By the end, you&#39;ll have the tools to stop justifying behavior with vague terms and start reclaiming control over your emotional landscape.</p><p><br><strong>Highlights </strong></p><p>00:00 Defining the word “overwhelm” </p><p>03:23 What “emotional mud” is hiding</p><p>05:10 Defining emotions</p><p>08:05 The emotional addiction cycle</p><p>13:33 Recognizing your emotional shift</p><p>17:16 Signs you’re about to self-sabotage</p><p>20:48 The shame loop after emotional escalation</p><p>24:10 How emotional state distorts perception</p><p>29:23 Why rapid-onset emotions block new strategies</p><p>40:38 Real language of emotional patterns</p><p>52:30 The “white shag rug” analogy for emotional damage</p><p>55:27 Relationships can be rewired</p><p>56:12 Self-deception in every brain pattern</p><p>57:28 Breaking the cycle is possible</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>Order your copy of Your Brain Is A Filthy Liar <a href="https://www.amazon.com/YOUR-BRAIN-FILTHY-LIAR-Self-Deception/dp/1967424284/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vXTixtj7hmM4hqXXupREmr_2cGHhLwQk5jUF0C8EeJE.Qhtn9VKJu520bEjhsvu7EdWDmylZiKgmR9OwuIF7aAs&qid=1748969991&sr=1-1-catcorr"><u>HERE.</u></a></p><p>Get YOUR Brain Pattern Map <a href="https://thebreakprogram.com/checkouts/cn/Z2NwLXVzLWNlbnRyYWwxOjAxSlZUQlZGWjBLU0RNRzcwM1NLSlE0TlZT?cart_link_id=ojjfeFSE&channel=buy_button&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaflRWSfPP_6S8E_Q2_zZqAU7StoKO0x7Kc6C6wEw2aE7GTiUYdwwjh5s4jcGA_aem_7JCrKwSNUy_ZgQ68a6IlDg"><u>HERE</u></a></p><p>Use code “BGHEAL” for $200 OFF my favorite portable infrared sauna - go to <a href="http://healingsauna.com"><u>healingsauna.com</u></a></p><p><a href="https://break-method.circle.so/join?invitation_token=b2b1c15193329679a65ab1cf60f0b452b9a34430-36bb2bfe-b201-4f00-a407-c76ceeaaa7db"><u>Join the Decoded Community HERE</u></a> for exclusive content, live recordings, and asynchronous learning experiences to go deeper on topics like this episode!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow</strong></p><p>Bizzie: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bizziegold/"><u>@bizziegold</u></a></p><p>Break Method:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/breakmethod/"><u> @breakmethod</u></a></p><p><br></p>