Could a daily habit be quietly rewiring your brain and making it harder to stop picking?

In this episode, we uncover a sneaky, often-overlooked trigger that disrupts focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation—without you even realizing it.

Here’s what you’ll take away:

• The hidden trigger behind this cycle
• The two key factors that make it so harmful
• Three powerful tools to counter its effects
• One simple, game-changing tip
• A mindset shift essential for success
• A challenge to help you put it all into action

Ready to take back control? Let’s dive in.

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🌟Ready to take it even deeper? Check out Strength | The Roadmap to Healing from Chronic Skin Picking

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🌟Recommended apps, android :

Stay Focused: Site/App Blocker - Apps on Google Play

Before Launcher | Go Minimal - Apps on Google Play

🌟Recommended apps, iPhone:

Stay Focused - App Blocker on the App Store

Before Launcher is not available on iPhone  due to iOS's restrictions on third-party launchers .

Resources:

The Psychology of Your Scrolling Addiction

What Excessive Screen Time Does to the Adult Brain | Cognitive Enhancement

10 Ways to Protect the Brain from Daily Screen Time | Psychology Today

Gray Matters: Too Much Screen Time Damages the Brain | Psychology Today

Screens and the Stress Response | Psychology Today

Show Notes:

00:00 Welcome to Episode 50!

01:03 Addressing a Common Concern: Infections from Skin Picking

02:19 Navigating Medical Appointments with Chronic Skin Picking

05:38 Exciting Announcement: Healing Loop Mastermind

06:30 The Insidious Trigger

07:56 Understanding the Impact: Two Key Factors that Make it so Harmful

19:12 Three Powerful Tools to Combat the Effects

32:31 A Challenge to Help You Put it All Into Practice

34:16 Join the Community and Final Thoughts