"Am I stuck with this robot?" Listener question

I have a question about conditioning.  If I understand correctly, we are all like robots acting according to whatever programs were learned along the way until we come to learn more about who we really are.   Then gradually (or all at once those lucky ducks!) the navigation system shifts out of this programming and more and more life is lived as LIfe, Love or the space of awareness etc.  My question is that when the conditioning is seen, but doesn't fall away and is not serving the body mind, is it because there's still some belief in it being true, or that it's very persistent and takes time to do so?  Maybe focusing on the conditioning is the wrong direction to look?  I feel like I'm stuck with this robot and this is my life.