# Why You Keep Underestimating Yourself (And How to Finally Stop)

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Podcast: [Conversations With Candice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-candice-7731431)
Published: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this raw, unfiltered episode, Candice ditches the cue cards and delivers one of the most powerful episodes yet. Inspired by pacing her husband through his first 10K in over a decade and her own breakthrough performance, Candice unpacks what it truly means to make your new life  watertight . If you're mid-rebuild and starting to forget how capable you are, this episode is your reminder. In this episode we cover: Why your highest capability and comfort  cannot coexist How fear uses your own mind to keep you small and how to override it The power of your  personal data  (emotional resilience, lived experience) and why you must trust it Why energy leaks; fear, self-doubt and limiting beliefs will destroy your rebuild before it's finished The truth about maintaining what you build, not just acquiring it How to go to the  edge of your capability  and discover a version of yourself you won't believe Key quote:   "Safety can be spiritual strangulation." Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a conversation. Conversations with Candice is hosted by two-time Sunday Times bestselling author and cultural commentator Candice Brathwaite. New episodes every week. Get in touch: contact@conversationswithcandicepodcast.com Listen on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/conversations-with-candice Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@conversationswithcandicepod Follow Candice: Instagram: @candicebrathwaite TikTok: @candicebrathwaite If you love the show, please leave a review, it really helps others find us. Remain Unrealistic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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