The Sabrina Zohar Show

The Sabrina Zohar Show
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13 snips
Nov 14, 2025 • 31min

172: Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Move On

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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11 snips
Nov 11, 2025 • 55min

171: Why You Create Stories in Your Head (and How to Stop) | In The Trenches

Ryan, a tech collaborator and on-air partner, joins Sabrina to tackle listeners' questions about dating dynamics. They delve into the impact of nervous systems on relationships and why self-sabotage happens when things feel good. The duo discusses how to trust yourself amidst anxieties, the pitfalls of creating stories in your head, and the importance of communication. They emphasize healthier responses to dating challenges and offer practical advice for improving dating profiles. This episode is a deep dive into understanding yourself in dating and relationships.
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32 snips
Nov 7, 2025 • 35min

170: ⁠Is It Your Intuition or Anxiety? How to Tell the Difference & Trust Your Gut

This discussion dives into how attachment wounds can masquerade as gut feelings, complicating our instincts with anxious urgency. Sabrina shares personal anecdotes and highlights research showing how familiar patterns can distort our perception of safety and love. Listeners learn the difference between anxiety-fueled reactions and calm intuition, with practical steps to retrain their instincts. Discover how to slow down, recognize true emotional signals, and assess relationships with clarity—all while establishing healthier patterns.
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35 snips
Oct 31, 2025 • 37min

169: Why Do You Feel Like You're Always Struggling?

In this thought-provoking discussion, the host explores the universal experience of hidden struggles, revealing that even those who seem confident often conceal their pain. They debunk toxic positivity and emphasize the power of acceptance to lower emotional intensity. Listeners learn practical tools like 'Paradox Prescription' for obsessive thoughts and insights into the psychological impact of texting anxiety. The conversation highlights the importance of vulnerability and shared experiences in forging connections and combating isolation.
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37 snips
Oct 24, 2025 • 38min

168: Why You Spiral When They Don’t Text Back

Explore how texting patterns reveal your attachment style and emotional triggers! Discover why social rejection feels akin to physical pain. Sabrina shares personal stories that highlight anxious thoughts and people-pleasing tendencies. Learn to recognize and regulate emotional responses instead of spiraling into anxiety when waiting for replies. Gain insights into healing, setting boundaries in relationships, and why the urge to over-explain comes from childhood patterns. This podcast is a guide to breaking free from unhealthy texting habits.
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41 snips
Oct 17, 2025 • 55min

167: Why Your Body Can't Just Calm Down: The Science of Anxiety ft. Dr. Sara Szal

Join board-certified physician Dr. Sara Szal, a functional medicine expert focusing on hormones and anxiety, as she reveals the surprising physiological roots of anxiety. From caffeine and gut health to the hidden dangers of mold, she explains how these factors can spark emotional turmoil. Dr. Szal shares insights on the impact of hormonal birth control on well-being and discusses the effects of blood sugar fluctuations. If you've ever felt anxious without a clear reason, this conversation might just change your perspective!
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61 snips
Oct 14, 2025 • 39min

166: Stop Chasing Emotionally Unavailable People | In The Trenches

This episode delves into the complexities of dating, including why we chase emotionally unavailable partners and the concept of unfinished business. It tackles the challenges of navigating mixed signals and the impact of self-abandonment and idealization. A listener's experience with an avoidant partner leads to crucial advice about boundaries and self-care. Sabrina provides insights into coping with dating anxiety, especially after leaving a long-term relationship, while also offering practical tools for emotional self-soothing.
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30 snips
Oct 10, 2025 • 35min

165: How to Break Your Unhealthy Dating & Relationship Patterns

Transformation can be tough due to our brain's wiring and resistance to change. The idea of motivation is debunked, highlighting that action precedes motivation. Small, consistent actions can rewire your self-concept. The impact of environment and mirror neurons on choices is explored, alongside the importance of emotional regulation. Learn why cognitive strategies often fail and how to practice healthy responses in low-stakes scenarios. Ultimately, embracing small choices and documenting progress is key to lasting change.
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26 snips
Oct 3, 2025 • 37min

164: Overexplaining, Overthinking, Overtexting? Here’s Why

Dive into the emotional patterns that derail relationships, exploring the concept of protest behavior. Discover how fear of abandonment leads to over-texting, withdrawal, and people-pleasing. Personal anecdotes highlight these behaviors and their roots in early beliefs. Learn practical tools to manage texting urges, set boundaries, and practice self-soothing. Understand the cycle of emotional escalation and how it impacts connection. The conversation emphasizes vulnerability and effective communication as pathways to healthier relationships.
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12 snips
Sep 26, 2025 • 29min

163: ⁠The Psychology Behind Black-and-White Thinking

Explore how faulty thinking can sabotage your dating life. Discover the pitfalls of black-and-white thinking, where one misstep leads to sweeping conclusions. Learn about catastrophizing, where anxiety inflates fears to epic proportions. Uncover mental filtering, which skews your perception toward the negatives. Join in as personal stories illustrate how we escape our pain through fantasies, and gain practical tools to challenge these unhelpful thoughts. It's time to untangle your mind and improve your love life!

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