350: You’re Sabotaging Your Own Success (Here’s Why)

In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey through burnout recovery, depression, and identity loss — and the powerful mindset transformation that helped me rebuild my confidence and expand my capacity for success. Recently, I experienced something that felt confusing and frustrating: things were finally going well — and almost immediately, I started to feel anxious, doubtful, and overwhelmed. Beneath that reaction were powerful thoughts: I’m not good enough. I don’t deserve this. Something bad is going to happen. This won’t last. We explore why success can actually feel unsafe, how our subconscious limits how much joy, abundance, and achievement we allow ourselves to experience, and how we unknowingly sabotage ourselves when we exceed that internal threshold. This episode breaks down the concept of the “upper limit problem” — the invisible ceiling that keeps you stuck at a level that feels familiar, even if it’s uncomfortable. If you’ve ever pulled back when things were going well, doubted yourself after a win, or felt fear instead of excitement when success started to show up, this conversation will help you understand why. You are not broken. You may simply be hitting your current capacity. Disclaimer The information on this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your health or well-being, please consult a healthcare professional. What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✔ What the “upper limit problem” is and how it affects your success ✔ Why success can trigger anxiety, fear, and self-doubt ✔ The hidden beliefs that limit how much you allow yourself to receive ✔ How self-sabotage shows up in your thoughts and behaviors ✔ Why your brain resists unfamiliar levels of success and joy ✔ How to expand your capacity for success and abundance ✔ Practical ways to challenge limiting beliefs in real time ✔ Why it’s okay to want more — and to receive it Key Topics Covered upper limit problem fear of success self-sabotage limiting beliefs imposter syndrome self-worth and deservingness success anxiety personal growth mindset shifts abundance and capacity emotional resilience zone of genius Reflection Questions What happens after something goes well in your life? Do you allow yourself to feel success — or do you brace for something to go wrong? What belief might be limiting how much you allow yourself to receive? What would change if you believed you were fully worthy of success? Loved This Episode? If this conversation resonated with you: ⭐ Leave a review 📲 Share it with someone who feels stuck in their life 🔔 Follow the podcast for more conversations on mindset, mental health, and authentic living Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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350: You’re Sabotaging Your Own Success (Here’s Why) is an episode from Veggie Doctor Radio by Yami Cazorla-Lancaster, DO. MPH, MS, FAAP.

This episode is 38:17 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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