The Bossbabe Podcast

After a hard season in business, it’s easy to stop trusting your decisions and instincts. In this episode, Natalie breaks down why self-trust erodes after setbacks and how to rebuild it through small, intentional actions. You’ll learn how to separate fear from intuition, why reflection can easily turn into obsession, and the simple shifts that rebuild your confidence from the inside out. If you’ve been feeling stuck, second-guessing yourself, or waiting to feel "ready," this episode will show you how to start leading again. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why rebuilding after a hard season starts with self-trust, not strategy 00:50 How failure impacts your identity more than you realize 02:06 The sneaky way doubt starts slowing your momentum 02:58 Fear vs. intuition: a simple framework to tell them apart 05:19 Why self-trust isn’t just mindset work (and what to do instead) 06:46 How small decisions rebuild big confidence 07:59 What really keeps entrepreneurs stuck after setbacks 08:46 How to reflect without spi