Sometimes nothing changes, not because you’re not ready, but because your body is still protecting you.In this episode, we explore why your body can resist change even when your mind feels clear, motivated, and willing.This is a gentle conversation about nervous system safety, survival patterns, and why readiness doesn’t always lead to movement right away.If you’ve ever felt frustrated that awareness hasn’t translated into change, this episode is for you.Gentle Next StepIf you’d like a simple way to support your nervous system as you sit with this, 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 feels stuck despite doing the inner work, sharing this episode may help them feel less alone and less broken.Music CreditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators):Mountaineer – JuciestLicense code: OEPVET9VNFBLLISZ

Doing everything yourself can feel safer than relying on others.Not because you don’t need support, but because at some point, depending on someone didn’t feel safe.In this episode, we explore why doing everything alone can become a nervous system response, and why letting people help can feel uncomfortable even when you’re exhausted.If you’ve ever felt calmer handling things yourself, this conversation is for you.Gentle Next StepIf you’d like a simple way to support your nervous system as you sit with this, 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 carries everything alone, sharing this episode can be a gentle way to remind them they don’t have to do it all by themselves.Music CreditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators):Mountaineer – JuciestLicense code: OEPVET9VNFBLLISZ

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