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Why Do I Do This? with Johnny Lawrence

Johnny Lawrence
Mental Health
Self-Development
Personal Growth
Emotional Intelligence
Personal Development
Self-Leadership
Trauma
Grief
Emotional Regulation
Vulnerability
Education
Masculinity
Narcissism
Self-Worth
Self-Awareness
Therapy
Relationships
Self-Discovery
Intergenerational Trauma
Loss

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

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Sophie Alway
Founder of Georgia's Voice
Georgia's Voice
Episode: 159. Why Do I Feel So Alone? | Sophie Alway on Grief, Mental Health & Finding Hope
Pete Taylor
Men's coach who helps men understand themselves and break unhealthy patterns
Heroic Man
Episode: 154. Why Are So Many Men Unhappy? | Pete Taylor on Purpose & Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be
Aarti Parmar
Business and personal brand alignment expert who works with legacy-minded founders
Self-described expert in alignment and branding
Episode: 150. How to Build a Personal Brand Without Losing Yourself with Aarti Parmar
David Chambers
Men's coach focusing on masculinity, emotional responsibility, and authentic self-leadership
Episode: 146. Why You Struggle With Authenticity, Identity & Emotional Maturity with David Chambers
Sara McCarthy
Coach known for cutting through noise and challenging people
Episode: 141. Why Can't I Get My Sh*t Together with Sara McCarthy
Ben Coomber
Men's performance coach and best-selling author who speaks on emotional health.
CEO of Awesome Supplements
Episode: 137. Fear Or Love?: The Emotional Truth About Self-Development, Purpose, and Personal Growth with Ben Coomber
Jon Prince
Former professional poker player, mindset coach, mentor, and podcaster.
The Perception Coach
Episode: 129. Why Do I Need To Start Before I'm Ready? with The Perception Coach Jon Prince
Donna Lancaster
Workshop leader and author known for her work on grief and emotional healing.
The Bridge
Episode: 127. Why Do I Have A Parent Wound? | Experiencing the Healing the Father Wound Workshop
Francesca Rawlinson
Integrative Therapist, coach and mental health advocate
Frankie's Therapy
Episode: 126. Why Do I Need To Rewire My Nervous System? with Frankie's Therapy

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Johnny Lawrence
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Inspirational

    Love your authenticity and rawness. I find your podcasts calming to listen to and reassuring. Keep doing what you’re doing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    354 S Pitts
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • One of a kind

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SarahJG13
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • MUST Listen podcast!

    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!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Geniicorr
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Simply, amazing insights to life

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clairelarking
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Absolutely golden

    It’s always a joy to listen to Johnny’s podcast. Insightful conversations, packed so many nuggets of gold.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NatzWillz
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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156. Why Do I Keep Putting Everyone Else First? | How to Stop People-Pleasing Without Feeling Guilty
Q: Johnny, why do I keep putting everyone else's needs before my own and then end up resenting them for it?
The host explains that this pattern often stems from conditioning and survival strategies learned in childhood, where peace came from keeping others happy and love felt conditional. The key is awareness and gradual boundary-setting, starting with one small boundary and pausing to check what you genuinely want versus what you fear others will think.
150. How to Build a Personal Brand Without Losing Yourself with Aarti Parmar
Q: What is the biggest misstep founders make when building a personal brand?
They lack clarity about why they want to build the brand and how it ties to their mission and values; without this, brand efforts become scattered and inauthentic.
141. Why Can't I Get My Sh*t Together with Sara McCarthy
Q: What is the most socially acceptable lie people tell themselves that keeps them stuck, and how would you coach them to stop protecting it?
The most common lie is overestimating one's current alignment while continuing behaviors that protect an image; she advises cultivating honesty, facing discomfort, and reshaping actions to align with true goals.
141. Why Can't I Get My Sh*t Together with Sara McCarthy
Q: How did you become Sara McCarthy?
Sara explains she became Sara McCarthy when she stopped trying not to be Sara McCarthy, embracing authenticity over performative self-presentation.
137. Fear Or Love?: The Emotional Truth About Self-Development, Purpose, and Personal Growth with Ben Coomber
Q: What are your thoughts on emotions and how do they impact self-development?
Emotions are messages that guide us and reflect our needs. Acknowledging them is crucial for personal growth.

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Recent guests on Why Do I Do This? include:

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2. Pete Taylor
3. Aarti Parmar
4. David Chambers
5. Sara McCarthy
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7. Jon Prince
8. Donna Lancaster

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