Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence

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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 like 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.

  1. 15 hr ago

    165. Why Do I Get So Disappointed by People? | Understanding Expectations

    Why do we get so disappointed when people don't behave the way we expected? In this episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I explore how expectations shape our relationships, emotions and experiences, and why we often treat our predictions about other people as if they were promises. We look at the difference between preferences, expectations and boundaries, why unmet expectations can reveal deeper needs, and how communicating those needs can prevent unnecessary disappointment. I also share a practical framework for examining your expectations and learning to respond to reality rather than constantly fighting it. Because disappointment isn't always a problem to fix. Sometimes it's information about what you need. Takeaways 👉 Expectations are predictions, not promises. 👉 Disappointment can reveal an unmet need. 👉 Communicate your needs instead of expecting others to guess. 👉 Preferences, expectations and boundaries are different. 👉 Emotional flexibility means learning to accept reality. SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnylawrenceuk/?hl=en  Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whydoidothisofficial/?hl=en  The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

  2. 2 Sept

    164. Why Do I Struggle to Become the Man I Want to Be? | Lawrence Price on Strength, Discipline & Identity

    What actually makes a man strong? In this episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I sit down with coach, entrepreneur and father Lawrence Price to explore discipline, identity, resilience, fatherhood and what it really means to become a strong man. We go beyond the gym and business to discuss why people struggle to change, how our identity can keep us trapped in old patterns, and why achievement doesn't always lead to fulfilment. Lawrence also shares what fatherhood has taught him about leadership, responsibility and the example we set through our actions, not just our words. This is a conversation about becoming stronger from the inside out. Takeaways 👉 Strength isn't the absence of struggle. 👉 Your identity can either drive or limit your growth. 👉 Discipline is built through consistent action. 👉 Achievement doesn't automatically create fulfilment. 👉 The person you become matters more than what you achieve. Lawrence’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lawrenceprice_/?hl=en  Lawrence’s Website https://www.lawrenceprice.co.uk/  SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnylawrenceuk/?hl=en  Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whydoidothisofficial/?hl=en  The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

  3. 27 Aug

    163. Why Do I Talk to Myself So Negatively? | Understanding Your Inner Critic

    Why are we often kinder to everyone else than we are to ourselves? In this episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I explore the relationship we have with ourselves, from the voice of our inner critic to the stories we carry about who we are. I unpack why our inner critic may actually be trying to protect us, the difference between accountability and self-punishment, and how childhood experiences can shape the way we speak to ourselves. I also share practical ways to recognise negative self-talk, challenge the stories you tell yourself, and develop greater self-compassion without letting yourself off the hook. Because you don't need to love everything about yourself to start treating yourself with kindness. Takeaways 👉 Your inner critic may be trying to protect you. 👉 Accountability doesn't require self-punishment. 👉 Your language shapes how you see yourself. 👉 Mistakes are opportunities to learn, not proof of failure. 👉 Self-compassion can create real, lasting growth. JOIN THE BOOK WAITLIST https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/book  SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnylawrenceuk/?hl=en  Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whydoidothisofficial/?hl=en  The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

  4. 19 Aug

    162. Why Do I Feel Like a Failure After Losing My Job? | Rebuilding Confidence

    What happens to your confidence when the thing you thought defined you suddenly disappears? In this episode, I explore how redundancy, rejection and career setbacks can affect our confidence and sense of identity. I share practical ways to rebuild self-trust, process difficult emotions, and separate what has happened to you from who you are. Because losing a job doesn't mean you've lost your value. Confidence isn't something you simply think your way into; it’s something you rebuild through small actions, promises kept, and evidence that you can trust yourself again. Takeaways 👉 Confidence is built through action. 👉 Your job doesn't define your worth. 👉 Rejection doesn't determine your value. 👉 Accepting emotions helps you move forward. 👉 Small promises build self-trust. SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnylawrenceuk/?hl=en  Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whydoidothisofficial/?hl=en  The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

  5. 12 Aug

    161. Why Do I Overthink Everything I Say? | Overthinking Conversations

    Why do I replay conversations in my head and wonder if I said the wrong thing? In this episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I explore why our brains overanalyse conversations, how our need to belong can make us obsess over what other people think, and why we often confuse the facts of what happened with the stories we create afterwards. I also share practical ways to break the cycle of rumination, challenge anxious thoughts, and develop more self-compassion when your brain won't switch off. Because sometimes the conversation isn't the problem. The story you're telling yourself about it is. Takeaways 👉 Your brain overthinks to protect your sense of belonging. 👉 Most overthinking comes from stories, not facts. 👉 The spotlight effect makes us overestimate how much others notice us. 👉 Perfectionism can fuel overthinking and self-doubt. 👉 Self-compassion and limiting rumination can help break the cycle. SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram @johnnylawrenceuk Podcast Instagram @whydoidothisofficial The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

  6. 5 Aug

    160. Why Did We Climb Kilimanjaro? With Aitch and Team 21 From Netflix Aitch: Don't Be Afraid

    With Aitch: Don't Be Afraid now streaming on Netflix, I wanted to reshare one of the most meaningful conversations I've ever recorded. In this special episode of Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence, I sit down with my Kilimanjaro teammates, Team 21, to reflect on the emotional, physical, and life-changing journey that became part of the Netflix documentary. We talk about why we took on the challenge, the friendships forged through adversity, the lessons we learned on the mountain, and how climbing Kilimanjaro in support of the Down Syndrome Association changed each of us forever. If you've watched the documentary, or you're about to, this is the story behind the climb. 👉 Growth begins where your comfort zone ends. 👉 Shared challenges create lifelong friendships. 👉 Purpose makes even the hardest journeys worthwhile. 👉 Resilience is built one step at a time. 👉 Sometimes the biggest transformation happens long before you reach the summit. SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnylawrenceuk?igsh=MWkzNnR5ZHZod3lsZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whydoidothisofficial?igsh=MTd5ZG5mcGhsMXFtZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

  7. 29 Jul

    159. Why Do I Feel So Alone? | Sophie Alway on Grief, Mental Health & Finding Hope

    Why can grief make us feel so alone, even when we're surrounded by people? In this episode, I sit down with Sophie Alway to discuss her deeply personal journey through grief, mental health struggles, and how she transformed unimaginable loss into a mission that's changing lives. Sophie shares the story behind Georgia's Voice and why giving young women the language to understand and express their emotions has never been more important.  We also explore the impact of social media on mental health, the healing power of vulnerability, and why genuine connection is often the first step towards recovery. This is a moving conversation about resilience, self-awareness, and discovering purpose through pain. Takeaways 👉Grief is easier to carry when it's shared. 👉Vulnerability creates connection, not weakness. 👉Emotional language helps us heal. 👉Community is a powerful part of recovery. 👉Self-awareness is the foundation of self-love. 👉Pain can become purpose. Find Georgia’s Voice https://georgiasvoice.co.uk/  https://www.facebook.com/georgiasvoiceuk/?locale=en_GB  https://www.instagram.com/georgiasvoiceuk/?hl=en-gb  SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnylawrenceuk?igsh=MWkzNnR5ZHZod3lsZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

  8. 22 Jul

    158. Why Do I Still Feel Empty After Success? | The Truth About Achievement & Fulfilment

    Have you achieved the goals you once dreamed of... only to realise you still don't feel fulfilled? In this episode, I explore why success doesn't always lead to happiness and why so many people feel empty despite ticking every box they thought would make life meaningful. I unpack the difference between achievement and fulfilment, how societal and parental expectations shape our definition of success, and why that lingering feeling of emptiness might actually be pointing you towards a more authentic life. I also share practical exercises to help you reconnect with your core values, discover what truly makes you feel alive, and build a life that's driven by purpose—not just achievement. Because success asks, "What have I achieved?" Fulfilment asks, "Who am I becoming?" Takeaways 👉Achievement and fulfilment are not the same. 👉Success is hollow without alignment to your values. 👉Emptiness can be an invitation to change. 👉Your definition of success doesn't have to be inherited. 👉Purpose is found in who you're becoming. 👉Values create a meaningful life—not just goals. SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER HERE https://www.johnnylawrence.co.uk/newsletter  *NEW* Anger Isn’t Your Problem Workshop https://www.theselfdevelopmentcoach.com/life-lessons-anger  The Self M.A.D.E. Course https://www.theselfdevelopmentcoach.com/self-made-course   The Life Audit https://www.theselfdevelopmentcoach.com/free-life-audit  Website www.johnnylawrence.co.uk Johnny’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/johnnylawrenceuk?igsh=MWkzNnR5ZHZod3lsZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr The Slavey of Addiction Documentary https://youtu.be/8j3Nq_lcFlY?si=6I0kXppX9prFFoin

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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 like 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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