Freedom Mastery Experience with Patrick Lerouge

The Shame Spiral: Why You Crash (and How to Stop It Before It Starts)

Patrick Season 2 Episode 7

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You’re a high performer. You’re used to pressure, deadlines, pushing through, and staying "on" all the time. But when your inner world doesn’t match your outside progress boom here comes the shame spiral.

This episode breaks it all down:
 Why the “I should be further along” voice in your head is lying to you.
 Why your body starts falling apart before you realize something’s wrong.
And how to catch yourself before you slide into that invisible crash.

Inside this episode:

  • What your brain says when your reality doesn’t match your expectations
  • Why overthinking, emotional shutdown, and physical symptoms are connected
  • The zebra principle: why your nervous system demands you "blend in", even when it's killing your progress
  • Two simple moves that reset your nervous system (without meditation or fancy routines)
  • How to re-enter your family life without bringing your “work pressure energy” home

If you’re tired of overanalyzing everything, beating yourself up, or always feeling like you’re “not enough,” this is your sign to stop and get back in your body.

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✅ Recognize when you're heading into overload
 ✅ Reconnect with your body fast
 ✅ Shift gears without losing momentum

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