Breakthough with Hayden Brown

Matt asks why he constantly puts everyone else first, saying, “I work hard for everyone else, but not myself… my health is suffering.”

We explore how to start breaking patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and tying your self-worth to external approval, and how these patterns can quietly lead to burnout, self-neglect, and self-sabotage.

You’ll learn:

- Why people-pleasing can look like “being helpful” or “being reliable” at work

- How coping strategies like overworking, food, or alcohol provide short-term relief but long-term cost

- How to start valuing yourself without withdrawing from or resenting others

- Your next steps in moving from self-sacrifice to values-led actions

The goal of Breakthrough is to help you uncover the “why” behind your challenges and gain clarity on your next best steps to break the pattern.

This episode helps you reflect on the hidden reasons you may be putting yourself last, and how to begin shifting toward more purposeful relationships and work.

 

Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com

 

To learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com

 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/ 

 

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

In this first-ever episode of BREAKTHROUGH, our very first caller, Mike, asks why he feels flat, disengaged, and lacking joy… even though his life and business appear to be moving forward. In this episode, we explore why so many people stop feeling genuinely engaged with life, why chasing happiness can actually lead to emotional highs and lows, and why fulfilment and purpose are more sustaining goals.

 

You’ll learn:

- Why happiness is often a short-term state and not a stable direction

- How unconscious patterns and expectations can leave you feeling stuck or numb

- Why you can make progress yet still feel unfulfilled in life

- A practical exercise to help you uncover the hidden reasons you’re actually keeping yourself stuck

The goal of Breakthrough is to help you uncover the “why” behind your challenges and gain clarity on your next best steps to break the pattern.

This episode will help you understand what might be behind a lack of joy, fulfillment, or any sense of “something’s missing” in your life, and where to start if you want to find your sense of purpose.

 

Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com

 

To learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com

 

Follow Hayden on Social Media

Website: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/ 

 

Follow Greg on Social Media: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregburgoyne/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburgoyne/ 

 

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

Full episode dropping Monday, February 9th 2026