In this deeply reflective episode, Herb Stevenson invites you into the subtle, powerful world of self-doubt — not as an enemy of change, but as a revealing force that can guide your transformation.

Building on the Four Laws of Change, Herb explores how doubt arises, why it disrupts confidence and commitment, and how it often originates from outdated internal stories or generational fears. Through vivid storytelling and spiritual insight, he teaches how to witness your process, reclaim your internal authority, and move beyond "active inertia" — that stuck feeling where change stalls before it begins.

Key Topics Covered:

• What triggers the self-doubt cycle

• How “felt sense” and internal narratives shape your beliefs

• Being both the painter and the painting in your life

• Recognizing and moving through imposter syndrome

• Building boundaries, trust, and clarity as you step into change

• Honoring ancestral roots while creating your own story

Whether you're stepping into a new chapter, breaking old habits, or confronting fear, this episode offers a grounded and compassionate guide for walking through the unmarked doors of your life.

00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Doubt as a Process, Not a Problem
06:42 – The Self-Doubt Cycle Explained
12:58 – Emotional Narratives and Felt Sense
20:14 – The Painter and the Painting Metaphor
27:45 – Imposter Syndrome and Ancestral Beliefs
35:02 – New Patterns for Forward Movement
42:00 – Final Reflections and Closing

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In this powerful episode of the Natural Passages Podcast, Herb dives into the Four Ancient Laws of Change—a timeless guide for navigating personal transformation.

Whether you're facing a major life transition or just feeling stuck, these four laws can help you move from frustration to lasting growth.

🌱 The Four Laws of Change:

1. Change must come from within

2. Change requires a compelling vision

3. Change involves a great learning

4. Change is sustained by community ("the healing forest")

Herb shares stories, insights, and practical applications for each law—plus a deeper reflection on why doubt is the hidden saboteur of most change efforts.

📌 Key Topics Covered:
– Why excitement fades during personal change
– What most people miss when trying to shift habits
– How to create a vision that actually pulls you forward
– The essential role of support in lasting transformation

🔗 Learn more about Herb and the podcast at: www.natural-passages.com

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Host: Herb Stevenson
Podcast: Natural Passages – Revealing the Unmarked Doors of Life

In this episode, Herb dives deep into one of the most transformative crossroads we all face: the tension between external authority and internal authority. Are you living a life shaped by societal expectations—or one defined by your authentic self?

🧭 Learn how early conditioning creates a divided self, why midlife often sparks a major identity shift, and how reclaiming your internal authority is key to building a life rooted in presence, sovereignty, and self-authorship.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• What is internal vs. external authority?

• Why many midlife “crises” are actually midlife corrections

• The illusion of success through social compliance

• How to develop a stronger sense of self and personal power

• Using presence to live authentically in a noisy world

🌱 "True authority comes from within. It’s not about rebellion—it’s about remembering who you are." — Herb Stevenson

💬 Tune in if you’re ready to:

• Break free from fear-based conformity

• Rediscover your voice and values

• Create a life aligned with your truth

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