Amateur to Pro: Mindset, Skills & Leadership

Doubt is Not a Dirty Word

Self-doubt is one thing. Judging yourself for having it is another. And both are costing you more than you realize. In this episode, I'm breaking down the two kinds of doubt—Identity Doubt and Idea Doubt—and why confusing the one for the other keeps so many people stuck. If you've ever let self-doubt spiral into a story about who you are, your confidence, or your ability to handle hard things, this episode will shift how you see it. We cover: where Identity Doubt comes from and why it's a habit, not a fact; why Idea Doubt is actually a sign of intelligence; how to stop your inner critic from turning a bad decision into a character flaw; and the one reframe that changes everything. For anyone working on self-confidence, mindset, and personal growth—this one's for you. ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/two-types-of-doubt-identity-vs-idea [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/two-types-of-doubt-identity-vs-idea] Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach [https://www.instagram.com/carolynmahboubi_coach]⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠ [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠]

What I Know to Be True

Every so often, I take stock — not of the information I've gathered, but the truths I've earned through living. The kind of wisdom that only comes from getting it wrong, feeling the pain, and staying long enough to understand why. In this episode, I share what I know to be true at this point in my life. This is not advice. It's not a prescription. It's simply what I know to be true — offered honestly, imperfectly, and from the heart. None of this protects us from the vulnerability of existence. But these truths, practiced imperfectly over time, have helped me meet that vulnerability with something other than fear. ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/10-principles-awakened-life [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/10-principles-awakened-life] Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach [https://www.instagram.com/carolynmahboubi_coach]⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠www.carolynmahboubi.com/join [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join]⁠⁠

What Netflix, Wine, and Vacations Can't Actually Give You

Why do so many of us have everything we wanted and still feel like something is missing? In this episode, we untangle three things we often confuse — pleasure, joy, and aliveness — and explore why understanding the difference changes everything. Pleasure is temporary. It satisfies in the moment but never makes us feel fully alive. Joy is connection — small, accessible, and restorative. And aliveness? That comes from engaging with work, relationships, and challenges that are truly aligned with who we are. The paradox is that aliveness doesn't always feel good — but it never feels deadening either. ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/difference-between-pleasure-joy-aliveness [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/difference-between-pleasure-joy-aliveness] Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach [https://www.instagram.com/carolynmahboubi_coach]⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠ [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join]

Mothers Are Made, Not Born

I love this quote by Osho: "The moment a child is born, the mother is also born." But what I now know to be closer to the truth is that mothers are made, not born. For me, motherhood was an intellectual concept until, gradually, it became an experience—and finally, a devotion. Yes, the moments of my children's births were transformative. But each made a new mother of me, over time, not instantly. The protective instinct may arrive immediately. But mothers are so much more than protective! ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/an-ode-to-mothers [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/an-ode-to-mothers] Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach [https://www.instagram.com/carolynmahboubi_coach]⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠ [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join]

Graceful Aging? No Thanks.

Let's talk about the thing nobody wants to talk about — getting older. We're obsessed with longevity, yet terrified of aging. We treat birthdays like funerals. We've absorbed the belief that young is better in every way, and that it's our job to fight getting older with everything we've got. In this episode, I'm pushing back on all of it. I'm not interested in aging gracefully. I'm interested in aging powerfully — and there's a big difference. Because when I look around for inspiration, what I see most is fear. And riding shotgun is always desperation. The problem isn't aging. It's the beliefs we've built around it — beliefs formed in a cultural bubble that, by most measures, is still in its adolescence. ********** Originally posted at: ⁠https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/the-problem-with-aging [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/blog/the-problem-with-aging] Instagram: ⁠⁠@carolynmahboubi⁠_coach [https://www.instagram.com/carolynmahboubi_coach]⁠ If you are someone who wants to be part of a powerful community devoted to self-mastery and growth, sign up for my weekly emails ↓ 👉 ⁠⁠www.carolynmahboubi.com/join⁠⁠ [https://www.carolynmahboubi.com/join]