Why Do I Do This?
with Johnny Lawrence
If you've ever wondered why do I overthink everything, why do I people-please, or why do I keep self-sabotaging, this is the show that answers it, one honest question at a time.
Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence is a podcast about understanding yourself.
Each week, Johnny explores the psychology, emotions, and hidden patterns behind why we think, feel, and behave the way we do, answering a listener's question on topics such as people-pleasing, overthinking, anger, confidence, relationships, and purpose.
Once a month, he's joined by a special guest for deeper conversations and fresh perspectives. Because lasting change begins by understanding why you do what you do.
New episodes every Wednesday.
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Featured episode: Stop Seeking Validation: How to Build Self-Worth and Inner Confidence.
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Johnny Lawrence explores the true meaning of self-worth and the dangers of constantly seeking validation from others. He breaks down how the opinions and judgments of people who disrespect us often stem from their own insecurities, fears, and emotional wounds, not from our truth or value.
Johnny encourages listeners to shift their focus inward, prioritising personal growth, self-healing, and emotional independence over external approval. By learning to validate ourselves and recognise our own worth, we can break free from the cycle of people-pleasing, self-doubt, and low confidence, and instead live with authenticity and inner peace.
This episode is perfect for anyone on a self-development, mental health, or emotional empowerment journey who wants to build confidence, strengthen self-belief, and find freedom from external validation through self-leadership.
Popular Episodes
Why Do I Feel So Alone? (Sophie Alway)
Why do I feel so alone, even when I'm surrounded by people who love me?
If you've ever felt lonely in a crowded room, this one is for you. Johnny sits down with Sophie Alway to talk honestly about grief, mental health and the quiet loneliness so many of us carry but never say out loud.
It's a warm, real conversation about why we feel disconnected, and the small shifts that help you feel like yourself again.
Why Do I Keep Procrastinating?
Why do I keep procrastinating, even on the things I genuinely care about?
It turns out procrastination usually has nothing to do with laziness. Johnny breaks down the fear, perfectionism and self-doubt hiding underneath it, and why we avoid the exact things that matter most.
Then he walks through how to quiet that resistance and take the first small step, so getting started stops feeling so heavy.
Why Can't I Get My Sh*t Together? (Sara McCarthy)
Why can't I get my life together, no matter how hard I try?
If you're tired of starting again every Monday and wondering why nothing sticks, it’s not just you!
Johnny and Sara McCarthy dig into the real reasons we stay stuck, the fear and self-doubt hiding underneath the mess, and the honest, doable first steps that actually move you forward.
Expect a few uncomfortable truths and a lot of relief.
Why Do I Care That My Abusive Parent Died?
Why do I care that my abusive parent died, when part of me thought I'd feel free?
Grieving someone who hurt you is one of the most confusing kinds of loss there is, and almost nobody talks about it. Johnny shares his own experience with real honesty: the guilt, the anger, the strange sadness, and the permission to feel all of it.
If you're carrying a complicated goodbye, this episode will help you feel a lot less alone in it.
Why Are So Many Men Unhappy? (Pete Taylor)
Why am I unhappy when everything on paper looks fine, and why do so many men feel exactly the same way?
Johnny and Pete Taylor open up about the quiet dissatisfaction a lot of men live with, the pressure to have it all figured out, and why chasing more rarely fixes it.
This is a grounded conversation about purpose, meaning and becoming the man you actually want to be, rather than the one you think you should be.
Why Do I Find It So Hard to Talk About My Mental Health? (Dr Mark Rackley)
Why do I find it so hard to talk about how I'm really feeling?
If you tend to say 'I'm fine' when you're anything but, this one will feel familiar. Johnny and psychologist Dr Mark Rackley explore why so many of us bottle things up, where that habit is learned, and the quiet cost of keeping everything in. It's an honest, reassuring conversation about how opening up actually works, and why it's a sign of strength rather than weakness.
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