
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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 164 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

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 ... more
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 p... more
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 ... more
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 ... more
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Love your authenticity and rawness. I find your podcasts calming to listen to and reassuring. Keep doing what you’re doing!
Johnny is an amazing communicator and is so easy to listen and resonate with, his raw emotion and understanding is what makes him stand out from the rest. He doesn’t pretend to know it all but has that ability to make you think and understand what it is that you need/want.
I love Johnny’s work and the way he puts it all so perfect and coherent in his podcast.
This is one for the books and you MUST listen to this because it will change your life.
Thank you Johnny for the work you do!!
I’ve been following Johnny for the last couple of years.I find his podcasts, real,relatable, informative and mind provoking. Listening to Johnny has inspired me to study to be a developmental coach. I often revisit podcasts of his when I want to reclaim my power back in an area that I’m struggling with when I want to challenge my fear or self doubt…I listen and learn.
It’s always a joy to listen to Johnny’s podcast. Insightful conversations, packed so many nuggets of gold.
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The show centers on understanding personal behavior, psychology, and emotions to uncover why people think, feel, and act the way they do. Episodes frequently explore topics like people-pleasing, burnout, authenticity, and boundaries, often balancing practical mindset tools with candid, personal storytelling. A monthly guest format adds fresh perspectives on self-leadership, relationships, and purpose, while the host's own journey reinforces actionable steps toward meaningful change. The mix of solo insight and curated guest conversations offers approachable guidance for listeners seeking deeper self-awareness and sustainable personal growth.
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Why Do I Do This? launched 6 years ago and published 164 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Why Do I Do This? include:
1. Sophie Alway
2. Pete Taylor
3. Aarti Parmar
4. David Chambers
5. Sara McCarthy
6. Ben Coomber
7. Jon Prince
8. Donna Lancaster
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