BREAKTHROUGH with Hayden Brown

Hayden Brown
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Break your long-term patterns. Create real change. Build a more purposeful life. BREAKTHROUGH helps you create change in your life by uncovering the “why” behind the long-term patterns and emotional challenges keeping you stuck. In each episode, Hayden and co-host Greg Burgoyne help you gain clarity on why you’re stuck, what you truly want, and what your next best steps are to get there. Episodes feature in-depth insights and real questions from callers stuck in long-term patterns like self-sabotage, relationship challenges, self-doubt, emotional triggers, and a lack of clarity or direction. You’ll gain the understanding, practical tools, and mindset to break your patterns and start living a more purposeful life. Follow Hayden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    How Your Values Impact Your Life (part 1) w Hayden Brown And Greg Burgoyne

    Why do some things energise you… While others drain you completely?   Why are you disciplined and reliable in some areas of your life… Yet avoid responsibility in others?   In this episode of Breakthrough In-Depth, Hayden and Greg explore the single most important foundation for creating real change and building a meaningful life:   Understanding how your values impact your life.   Most people lack real clarity on what truly drives them - what gives them a sense of purpose and direction.   Instead, many stay stuck, unfulfilled, and unclear… Unknowingly trying to live according to expectations and injected values they’ve absorbed from family, society, or others.   In Part 1 of this 3-part foundational series, we break down what your values and purpose priorities actually are, where they come from, and how they shape your actions, self-worth, and mental health outcomes.   👉 If you’ve ever found yourself: • Feeling stuck, burnt out, or unclear on your direction in life • Constantly comparing yourself to others or feeling like you’re behind • Feeling unfulfilled or chasing goals that “look good” but don’t truly fulfil you   👉 This episode will help you: • Understand what values actually are • Learn how your values influence every area of your life • Recognise how trying to live by the values of others will lead to a lack of clarity, frustration, and self-judgment.   This episode lays the foundation for our 3-part Values series.   In Part 2, Hayden walks you through the practical framework he uses with clients to uncover their true values and purpose priorities.   The goal of BREAKTHROUGH is to help you uncover the “why” behind your challenges and gain clarity on your next best steps to break the pattern.   Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com T   o learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com   Follow Hayden on Social Media Website: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/   Follow Greg on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregburgoyne/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburgoyne/   Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

    59 min

  2. 6 APR

    'Why can't I trust people after losing someone I loved?' w Hayden Brown And Greg Burgoyne

    You can want connection… Yet still feel like you can’t trust that you won’t be let down.   Indy asks… “Why can’t I trust people after losing someone I loved?”   She describes feeling unable to trust others after experiencing loss, noticing a pattern of pulling back, questioning people, and expecting disappointment, even when she genuinely wants connection.   In this episode, we explore what regularly sits beneath this pattern for many who value relationships.   Emotional protection, past experiences of grief, and the unconscious patterns that can shape how we try to connect with others.   👉 If you’ve ever found yourself: • struggling to trust people after being hurt or losing someone • pulling back or feeling guarded in relationships • expecting disappointment even when things seem to be going well • wanting real connection but feeling like something is holding you back   👉 This episode will help you: • identify what past experiences may be shaping your current relationships • change the protective patterns that may be keeping you guarded • get clearer on what it would look like to build trust in a more authentic way   The goal of BREAKTHROUGH is to help you uncover the “why” behind your challenges and gain clarity on your next best steps to break the pattern. This episode helps you reflect on the hidden foundations you may be building relationships on and what it could look like to move toward something more honest, grounded, and aligned.   Watch another episode of the podcast here: https://youtu.be/ZQm5JNyTIIM   Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com   To learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com   Follow Hayden on Social Media Website: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/   Follow Greg on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregburgoyne/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburgoyne/   Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

    45 min

  3. 23 MAR

    'Why Do I Ignore Relationship Red Flags and Get Hurt?' w Hayden Brown And Greg Burgoyne

    You can want love… yet lose yourself in relationships. Steve asks… “Why do I lose myself in relationships?” He describes a pattern of meeting someone, falling hard, overlooking red flags, and then almost losing himself in the relationship, only to find himself in the same painful cycle again. In this episode, we explore what often sits beneath that pattern… Infatuation, fantasy, people-pleasing, pain avoidance, and the unconscious beliefs that can drive us to seek euphoria while ignoring what isn’t truly aligned. We also look at how earlier relational wounds and self-judgments can shape the kind of persona we bring into relationships and why losing yourself often starts long before the relationship itself.   👉 If you’ve ever found yourself: • falling hard and ignoring obvious red flags • trying to be who someone else needs you to be in a relationship • confusing chemistry or euphoria with real alignment • repeating painful relationship patterns and not fully understanding why   👉 This episode will help you: • understand why infatuation can make you overlook what isn’t aligned • identify how pain avoidance and fantasy may be shaping your relationship patterns • reflect on the earlier wounds or beliefs that may be driving this cycle • get clearer on what a healthy, values-aligned relationship would actually look like   The goal of BREAKTHROUGH is to help you uncover the “why” behind your challenges and gain clarity on your next best steps to break the pattern.   This episode helps you reflect on the hidden foundations you may be building relationships on and what it could look like to move toward something more honest, grounded, and aligned.   Watch the episode on youtube here: https://youtu.be/zgqwHUhvjVo  Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com To learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com   Follow Hayden on Social Media Website: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/   Follow Greg on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregburgoyne/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburgoyne/    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

    39 min

  4. 12 MAR

    How To Finally Stick To Your Goals (part 2)

    How do you sustain focus so you can follow through on the goals you set?   In Part 2 of our Breakthrough In-Depth goal-setting special, Hayden and Greg give you practical strategies you can use to finally stick to your goals.   In the previous episode, we explored why most goals fail.   In this episode, we focus on the next question: How do you actually succeed?   This episode is about tools to take action… even when the motivation drops.   We break down the questions, frameworks, and tools that help you turn meaningful goals into consistent action through habit building and practical implementation.   We explore how identity, environment, and community shape your behaviour and why aligning your goals with your values drastically increases the probability of achievement.   In this episode you’ll learn: • How your values and identity shape whether goals stick or fail • The role environment and community play in sustaining change • How to increase buy-in and “link” your goals to multiple areas of your life • Why understanding the “cost” of a goal is critical for long-term commitment • Practical tools to help you take action even when motivation drops   We also reference our Goal-Setting Resource in this episode to help you set and achieve your goals.   This resource guides you through the exercises discussed in this episode so you can clarify your priorities, set meaningful goals, and build habits that actually support them.   You can download it here: https://breakthroughpod.com

    30 min

  5. 9 MAR

    How To Actually Stick To Your Goals (part 1)

    Why do so many people set goals… but fail to follow through?   In this first episode of Breakthrough In-Depth, our two-part series on goal setting, Hayden and Greg unpack the psychology behind why most goals don’t stick, even when we say we’re committed.   This episode focuses specifically on why most goals fail, exploring the psychological reasons goals collapse before we move into the practical tools in Part 2.   Many goals fail not because of a lack of discipline, but because they’re built on borrowed expectations, short-term motivation, or a misalignment with what we truly value.   In this conversation, we explore the difference between chasing goals to avoid pain or seek pleasure, versus pursuing goals that are aligned with your deeper values and long-term purpose.   In this episode you’ll learn: • Why most goals and New Year’s resolutions fail • The psychological patterns that cause goals to collapse • The difference between pain-driven motivation and purpose-driven goals • How “borrowed goals” or injected values can sabotage your progress • How your perceived identity shapes your ability to follow through • The habit framework that makes behaviour change more sustainable   This episode focuses on the psychology behind goal setting. In Part 2, we go deeper into the practical tools, questions, and frameworks you can use to create aligned actions and finally achieve your goals.   Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com   To learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com   Follow Hayden on Social Media Website: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/   Follow Greg on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregburgoyne/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburgoyne/   Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

    35 min

  6. 23 FEB

    'Why Do I Feel Jealous in a Happy Relationship?' w Hayden Brown And Greg Burgoyne

    Jacquie asks, “Why do I feel jealous… in a happy marriage?”   She describes recurring jealousy despite being in a loving, stable relationship, and how these feelings affect her self-worth, trust, and connection with others.   We explore what jealousy often reveals beneath the surface, including fear of loss, comparisons, self-doubt, and the unconscious stories we tell ourselves in moments of insecurity. We also look at how these emotional reactions can shape our behaviour patterns, from avoidance to self-minimisation... even when things are objectively “good” in the relationship.   This episode will help you: * understand why jealousy and envy often reflect a perceived fear of loss or not feeling “enough” * identify what is actually triggering comparison or insecurity in the moment * value your own life and relationships instead of self-doubt and minimisation * interrupt patterns of comparison so you can start acting in alignment with your own values The goal of   Breakthrough is to help you uncover the “why” behind your challenges and gain clarity on your next best steps to break the pattern. This episode helps you reflect on the hidden assumptions driving jealousy, and how to begin responding with greater self-awareness, trust, and alignment in your relationships. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3Sn3dc1QlBo  Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com To learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com   Follow Hayden on Social Media Website: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/   Follow Greg on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregburgoyne/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburgoyne/   Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

    42 min

  7. 8 FEB

    'Why Do I Prioritise Others Needs Over My Own?' with Hayden Brown & Greg Burgoyne

    Matt asks why he constantly puts everyone else first, saying, “I work hard for everyone else, but not myself… my health is suffering.” We explore how to start breaking patterns like people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and tying your self-worth to external approval, and how these patterns can quietly lead to burnout, self-neglect, and self-sabotage. You’ll learn: - Why people-pleasing can look like “being helpful” or “being reliable” at work - How coping strategies like overworking, food, or alcohol provide short-term relief but long-term cost - How to start valuing yourself without withdrawing from or resenting others - Your next steps in moving from self-sacrifice to values-led actions The goal of Breakthrough is to help you uncover the “why” behind your challenges and gain clarity on your next best steps to break the pattern. This episode helps you reflect on the hidden reasons you may be putting yourself last, and how to begin shifting toward more purposeful relationships and work.   Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com   To learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com   Follow Hayden on Social Media Website: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/    Follow Greg on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregburgoyne/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburgoyne/    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

    32 min

  8. 8 FEB

    'Why Doesn’t Anything Make Me Happy Anymore?' The Happiness Trap w Hayden Brown & Greg Burgoyne

    In this first-ever episode of BREAKTHROUGH, our very first caller, Mike, asks why he feels flat, disengaged, and lacking joy… even though his life and business appear to be moving forward. In this episode, we explore why so many people stop feeling genuinely engaged with life, why chasing happiness can actually lead to emotional highs and lows, and why fulfilment and purpose are more sustaining goals.   You’ll learn: - Why happiness is often a short-term state and not a stable direction - How unconscious patterns and expectations can leave you feeling stuck or numb - Why you can make progress yet still feel unfulfilled in life - A practical exercise to help you uncover the hidden reasons you’re actually keeping yourself stuck The goal of Breakthrough is to help you uncover the “why” behind your challenges and gain clarity on your next best steps to break the pattern. This episode will help you understand what might be behind a lack of joy, fulfillment, or any sense of “something’s missing” in your life, and where to start if you want to find your sense of purpose.   Want your question answered on the show? Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com   To learn more about working with me privately, visit: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com   Follow Hayden on Social Media Website: https://haydenbrownpsychology.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenhumanbehaviour/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haydenhumanbehaviour/    Follow Greg on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregburgoyne/  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregburgoyne/    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and personal growth purposes only. The content shared on this show is not a substitute for individual medical, psychological, or mental health advice. We do not diagnose or treat disease or provide medical care. Case studies and stories are shared to help illustrate concepts and create insight. Names and identifying details are regularly changed to protect confidentiality.

    47 min

  9. 7 FEB

    Episode One Trailer

    Full episode dropping Monday, February 9th 2026

    1 min
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Break your long-term patterns. Create real change. Build a more purposeful life. BREAKTHROUGH helps you create change in your life by uncovering the “why” behind the long-term patterns and emotional challenges keeping you stuck. In each episode, Hayden and co-host Greg Burgoyne help you gain clarity on why you’re stuck, what you truly want, and what your next best steps are to get there. Episodes feature in-depth insights and real questions from callers stuck in long-term patterns like self-sabotage, relationship challenges, self-doubt, emotional triggers, and a lack of clarity or direction. You’ll gain the understanding, practical tools, and mindset to break your patterns and start living a more purposeful life. Follow Hayden on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haydenbrownofficial Submit your question here: https://breakthroughpod.com

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