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MTC 038: Dr. Daniel Hochman | The Root Cause of Self-Sabotage (And How to Finally Stop)
Most people treat self-sabotage like a willpower problem. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Hochman says they're looking in the wrong place entirely. In this episode, Ryan sits down with the creator of Self-Recovery.org to break down the real psychology behind addiction, self-sabotage, and why high performers are actually more susceptible to destructive behavioral patterns — not less. Dr. Hochman's first-principles approach cuts through the noise around dopamine, habit loops, and treatment dogma to get to what's actually driving the behavior. You'll learn why dopamine isn't the cause of addiction (it's just "at the scene of the crime"), what the "f*** it moment" really is and how to extend your window before you hit it, why rigidity around identity is one of the biggest hidden drivers of burnout and vice, and how Eastern philosophy gives us the most practical framework for lasting behavior change. Whether you've struggled with substance use, death-scrolling, emotional eating, or just the 10pm couch collapse — this episode will change how you see your own patterns. Show Notes: Why high achievers have higher rates of addiction than the general population The "f*** it moment" — what it is, why it happens, and how to interrupt it Why dopamine is at the scene of the crime but not the cause The real roots of addictive behavior (it starts long before the first drink or scroll) How to build emotional tolerance like a muscle — starting with standing in front of the fridge The role of Eastern philosophy (Buddhism, Taoism) in modern addiction treatment What true consistency actually requires — and why values alignment is the foundation If you've ever said "I know what I should do, I just can't make myself do it" — this episode is for you. Links Connect with Dr. Daniel Hochman: Dr. Daniel Hochman's program: selfrecovery.org Dr. Hochman on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/danielhochmanmd Books mentioned: Tao Te Ching (Stephen Mitchell translation) Bhagavad Gita (Stephen Mitchell translation), No Self, No Problem by Chris Niebauer Jon Kabat-Zinn's mindfulness work referenced Connect with Ryan Munsey Website Follow Ryan on Instagram Subscribe to Ryan's YouTube Channel Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn Get Your Copy of  F*ck Your Feelings Audible Amazon Save 10% on your first melin hat, the world's best hats: Use the code MoveTheChains10 at melin.com
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