Time to Move Beyond Your Perceived Limitations
Join Dr. Friedemann for insights and self-empowering approaches on many of the most prevailing challenges in our day-to-day lives. For more than a decade, Dr. Friedemann has discussed such hard-hitting topics as: "Are you Addicted to Stress and Anxiety?", "How to Become Unstuck", "The Gift of Self-Compassion" and "Overcoming Overwhelm".
Stop letting inner conflict sabotage your self-care routine. Learn why your brain resists positive habits and how to resolve it. Many busy people struggle with self-care not because they lack time, but because of a specific psychological split. One part of you wants to prioritize your health, while another part remains paralyzed by fear. This video breaks down that internal battle, explaining exactly why you feel torn between the desire for change and the comfort of the status quo. By understanding the root of your inner conflict, you can stop fighting against yourself and start building sustainable habits.
00:00 – Why We Keep Putting Ourselves Last
01:30 – “I Don’t Have Time” Is Usually Not the Real Reason
04:00 – Reason #1: Your Busy Identity Has Become Who You Are
08:00 – Reason #2: The Excuses That Keep You Stuck
10:30 – Reason #3: Productive Procrastination: Doing Everything Except What You Need
15:30 – Reason #4: The Part of You That Is Trying to Keep You Safe
19:00 – Reason #5: Why Self-Care Can Feel Selfish
23:00 – Reason #6: Busyness Protects You From Vulnerability
26:00 – How to Start Making Yourself a Priority
Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.
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21 May 2026
Forgiving Isn't As Hard As You Think
Do hurt, shame and resentment keep you trapped in the past? You know that forgivness can set you free and create emotional healing, but you just don't know how. Most people believe forgiveness is difficult — or even impossible — especially when the pain runs deep. But it is not.
In this episode of Empowerment Solutions, I walk you through a simple, step-by-step process of forgiveness that helps you release emotional pain without denying what happened or excusing harmful behavior.
You’ll learn how to:
See painful memories from a new, more compassionate perspective
Understand why people hurt others (without losing your boundaries)
Separate your worth from what happened to you
Recognize survival responses like freezing, silence, or people-pleasing Release shame, guilt, and beliefs you may have carried for years
Begin to let go of the emotional weight of the past
At the core of forgiveness is not forgetting or condoning — it’s understanding, compassion, and release. When you begin to see both others and yourself through this lens, something powerful shifts: you stop carrying what was never truly yours.
You’ll also be guided through reflection questions and practical steps that help you reframe your past, soften self-blame, and reconnect with your own strength and resilience. Forgiveness is not a one-time decision. It’s a practice. Layer by layer, you begin to feel lighter, freer, and less defined by what happened to you.
Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.
Learn more at: https://DrFriedemann.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com//DrFriedemann
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dr.friedemannschaub
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LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfriedemannschaub/
7 May 2026
Trapped In Shame? What If Forgiveness Sets You Free?
Do you carry shame, blame, hurt and anger from the past? Do you constantly criticize and reject yourself? As difficult as it may sound, forgiveness may be the crucial step for your emotional healing and personal growth.
In this second part of the self-rejection series, I explore the deep connection between self-rejection, blame, shame, and forgiveness. Many people believe forgiveness means weakness, letting others off the hook, or forgetting what happened. But true forgiveness is about freeing yourself from the emotional grip of the past.
In this podcast, we explore:
Why self-rejection often begins as self-protection
How blame keeps you emotionally trapped in the past
Why resentment prolongs suffering
The real meaning of forgiveness
How forgiveness helps heal shame and self-hatred
Why healing your relationship with yourself begins within
This episode also includes a powerful reflection and affirmation process to help you begin letting go of resentment, reclaim your inner peace, and reconnect with your self-worth.
Forgiveness is not about them. It is about freeing yourself. Learn how to transform anxiety into confidence and emotional freedom.
Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, is the award-winning author of The Fear + Anxiety Solution. Dr. Schaub has helped thousands of people with his Personal Breakthrough and Empowerment program to overcome their fear and anxiety by addressing the deeper, subconscious root causes of these emotional challenges.
Learn more at: https://DrFriedemann.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com//DrFriedemann
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dr.friedemannschaub
PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/drfriedemann
TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/DrFriedemannS
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drfriedemannschaub/
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