
461: How to Trust Yourself Again After a Hard Season in Business
from the bossbabe podcast
by Natalie Ellis
Published: Thu May 01 2025
Show Notes
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
Why rebuilding after a hard season starts with self-trust, not strategy
How failure impacts your identity more than you realize
The sneaky way doubt starts slowing your momentum
Fear vs. intuition: a simple framework to tell them apart
Why self-trust isn’t just mindset work (and what to do instead)
How small decisions rebuild big confidence
What really keeps entrepreneurs stuck after setbacks
How to reflect without spiraling or self-sabotaging
A practical way to rebuild momentum without the pressure to be perfect
One tiny decision that helped Natalie reclaim her leadership
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