Self-doubt doesn’t always mean you’re unsure. Often, it means your body learned it wasn’t safe to trust itself.In this episode, we explore why you doubt yourself even when you’re right, and how second-guessing can become a quiet survival response rather than a lack of intuition.If you’ve ever felt something clearly, then talked yourself out of it, this conversation is for you.Gentle Next StepIf you’d like a simple way to support your nervous system as you sit with this pause, you’re welcome to begin with my free Ground • Clear • Protect guided meditation.It’s a short, grounding practice designed to help you settle, clear emotional noise, and come back into your body.You can access it here:https://carinabull.com.au/groundingmeditationYou’re welcome to follow Soul Medicine if you’d like to stay close.And if someone you love struggles with self-doubt or second-guessing themselves, sharing this episode can be a gentle way to remind them they’re not broken.Music CreditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators):Mountaineer – JuciestLicense code: OEPVET9VNFBLLISZ

Not trusting yourself can feel confusing and quietly exhausting. Especially when, deep down, you often know what’s true.In this episode, we explore self-distrust not as a flaw to fix, but as something your nervous system learned when trusting yourself wasn’t safe.If you’ve ever felt a clear inner knowing, then immediately questioned it, overridden it, or handed your decision to someone else, you’re not broken.You adapted.What This Episode OffersThis is not an episode about building confidence or forcing certainty.Many listeners finish feeling softer, clearer, and more compassionate toward themselves, even if nothing in their external life has changed yet.If This ResonatedIf this episode left you feeling open or unsettled, you might find it supportive to ground your system gently.I’ve created a free Ground • Clear • Protect guided meditation to help you come back into your body and regulate after emotional depth.It’s available here:https://carinabull.com.au/groundingmeditationTake what you need.Nothing else is required.Optional SupportIf you’d like to explore support further, you can find my current offerings here:www.carinabull.com.auTake your time.Nothing here needs to be rushed.If this episode felt supportive, you’re welcome to follow the podcast or share it with someone who may need this medicine right now.Music CreditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators):Mountaineer – JuciestLicense code: OEPVET9VNFBLLISZ

Knowing it’s time to change doesn’t always mean your body feels ready to move.Sometimes you’re not confused anymore, but you’re still waiting.If you’ve been hesitating at the edge of a new chapter, this episode is for you.Waiting isn’t a failure or lack of readiness.It’s often your nervous system pausing until it feels safe enough to move.Gentle Next StepIf you’d like a simple way to support your nervous system as you sit with this pause, you’re welcome to begin with my free Ground • Clear • Protect guided meditation.It’s a short, grounding practice designed to help you settle, clear emotional noise, and come back into your body.You can access it here:https://carinabull.com.au/groundingmeditationIf this episode felt supportive, you’re welcome to follow the podcast or share it with someone who may need this reminder right now.Related EpisodeEpisode 26 - Ready for Change but Can’t Move? Here’s Why Music CreditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators):Mountaineer – JuciestLicense code: OEPVET9VNFBLLISZ

Knowing you’re ready for change doesn’t always mean your body is ready to move.You might feel clear, aware, and certain on one level, yet still frozen at the edge.If you’ve outgrown a chapter of your life but can’t seem to take the next step, this episode offers a different explanation.The pause before change isn’t a mindset problem or lack of motivation.It’s often your nervous system negotiating safety.Gentle Next StepIf you’d like to support your nervous system as you sit at this threshold, you’re welcome to begin with my free Ground • Clear • Protect guided meditation.It’s a short, grounding practice designed to help you settle, clear emotional noise, and come back into your body.You can access it here:https://carinabull.com.au/groundingmeditationIf this episode felt supportive, you’re welcome to follow the podcast or share it with someone who may be standing at a similar edge.Related Episode: Episode 25 – Feeling Stuck? Why Change Feels So Hard (And What to Do Next) Music CreditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators):Mountaineer – JuciestLicense code: OEPVET9VNFBLLISZ

Feeling Stuck? Why Change Feels So Hard (And What to Do Next). Feeling stuck can be one of the most uncomfortable places to be. Not because you don’t know what’s wrong, but because you do, and moving forward suddenly feels terrifying. In this episode of Soul Medicine, we explore why change can feel harder after clarity arrives, why your nervous system hesitates right at the edge of a breakthrough, and how to move forward without forcing, collapsing, or abandoning yourself. If you’ve outgrown a chapter of your life but can’t quite step into the next one yet, this conversation is for you.Mentioned in this episode:Why feeling stuck after clarity is a nervous system response, not failureThe hidden grief that lives inside life transitions and identity shiftsHow to recognise when you’re at a threshold rather than “blocked”What helps your body feel safe enough to move forwardWays to Work With MeIf this episode stirred something in you, you can explore my Reiki, Tarot, and 1:1 coaching offerings on my website: www.carinabull.com.auYou’ll find gentle, clear explanations of each service, what’s involved, and how to book when it feels right for you.January Online Women’s CircleIf you’re standing at the edge of change and don’t want to do it alone, you’re warmly invited to my January Women’s Circle.🗓 Wednesday, 14 January 🕖 7:00 PM (AEDT) 📍 Online via ZoomThis is a one-hour, small and intimate space to be witnessed, regulated, and supported at the threshold.You’re welcome to explore the invitation and details here. Spaces are limited to 4 women to keep the container safe and grounded.Related Episode: Episode 24 – Why You Keep Choosing Pain You’ve Outgrown A powerful companion episode exploring why familiar pain can feel safer than unfamiliar peace.A Gentle ReminderThank you to every woman who follows Soul Medicine, listens weekly, and shares episodes with those who need to hear this work right now. This podcast moves because you carry it forward.If this episode spoke to you, please follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s coming next, and consider sharing it with someone who may be standing at an edge of their own.Music CreditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators):Mountaineer – Juciest License code: OEPVET9VNFBLLISZ