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Why You Pull Away When Life Gets Good: The Fear of Happiness | The Healing Path
In this episode of The Healing Path, host Hollie Buckley explores the counterintuitive phenomenon of pulling away when life gets good. If you find yourself sabotaging success, feeling anxious during calm moments, or waiting for the other shoe to drop despite things going well, this episode offers a compassionate explanation rooted in nervous system regulation and trauma response. We discuss why your brain might interpret happiness as danger, how fear of uncertainty often masquerades as self-sabotage, and practical steps to rewire these deep-seated habits.
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