MTC 038: Dr. Daniel Hochman | The Root Cause of Self-Sabotage (And How to Finally Stop)
Most people think self-sabotage is a discipline problem. A dopamine problem. A bad habit problem. Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Hochman says they're all wrong — and fixing it starts with asking a completely different question: why did the behavior begin in the first place? Dr. Hochman is the creator of Self-Recovery.org, a globally used addiction recovery program built on a first-principles approach to behavioral change. His methodology blends psychoanalysis, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and Eastern philosophy into a seamless system that's helped thousands of people finally break patterns they couldn't crack with willpower alone. In this conversation, we cover:
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
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