The Sabrina Zohar Show 172: Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Move On
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Nov 14, 2025 Explore the cycle of self-blame and shame, and discover why your brain clings to guilt despite knowing you're not at fault. Learn about the neuroscience behind this pattern and how complaining can increase stress. Delve into personal stories of breaking the blame cycle and find practical tools to interrupt harmful thought loops. Understand the difference between guilt and shame, and uncover strategies to reclaim your sense of control and practice self-compassion. It's time to stop self-punishment and show yourself the grace you deserve!
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Childhood Blame Shaped Her Patterns
- Sabrina describes growing up with a narcissistic caregiver who made her feel everything was her fault.
- She says waking up sick of that pattern pushed her to change and seek therapy and supplements that helped her feel better.
Self‑Blame Builds Brain Highways
- King's College researchers found self-blame strengthens connectivity between the anterior temporal cortex and subgenual cortex.
- Sabrina explains this builds an 'eight-lane highway' that predicts future depressive episodes.
Emotional Pain Shows Up As Physical Pain
- Brain scans show self-blame activates the anterior cingulate cortex, the same region as physical pain.
- Sabrina ties this to why breakups feel like literal heartbreak and intense physical pain.