You know what you're supposed to do, you understand your strategy, but when you're sitting at your desk, you can't execute.

Maybe you freeze at perfect setups. Maybe you can't stop overtrading. Maybe you take one loss and spiral into revenge trading. Or maybe you just disappear and you can't bring yourself to open your platform for days or weeks.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the four types of trading self-sabotage: The Hesitator, The Pusher, The Self-Punisher, and The Disappearer.

More importantly, I'm giving you three exercises for each type to regulate your nervous system before these patterns destroy your account.

This is how your biology was designed to work. And once you understand which pattern is yours, you can actually fix it.

Topics covered:

How to identify your primary self-sabotage patternThe nervous system state driving each type (freeze, fight, shame spiral, flight)12 regulation exercises (3 per type) you can use immediatelyWhat happens when patterns collide and how to interrupt themWhat triggers shifts between types (sleep, stress, winning streaks, losing streaks)

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Disclaimer: I am a retired therapist and no longer practicing. I am not a licensed professional providing clinical or financial advice. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or financial guidance. All trading involves risk, and you should never trade with money you cannot afford to lose. The content shared reflects my personal experiences and opinions as a retired therapist turned trader and is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or psychological condition. Always consult with qualified financial and mental health professionals before making trading or personal health decisions.

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Release Date: 06/01/2026, 21:08:25