Doubt is one of the most common challenges aspiring animal communicators face — and it’s something Dr. Cara Gubbins sees again and again with students inside the Animal Communicator Academy.

In this episode, Dr. Cara explores why doubt is a natural part of learning intuitive animal communication and why it doesn’t mean you lack ability or talent. She then shares five supportive, practical ways to work with doubt so you can continue developing your skills with confidence and self-trust.

You’ll learn:

• Why doubt is part of being human — not a sign you’re failing

• How doubt can show up during the animal communication journey

• Five simple strategies to move forward even when confidence wavers

• How to stay connected to your intuition without waiting for doubt to disappear

Whether you’re new to animal communication or refining your skills, this episode will help you relate to doubt differently — and keep moving toward the connection you’re building with animals.

Reflection Question:
When doubt shows up for you, what does it sound like — and which approach feels most helpful right now?

Links & Resources:
Learn more about intuitive animal communication with Dr. Cara: www.caragubbins.com
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What happens when a veterinarian follows her calling into intuitive animal communication?

In this episode, Dr. Cara Gubbins sits down with Lauren — veterinarian, the first student to enroll in the Animal Communicator Academy, recent graduate, and now professional animal communicator — to talk about her path from curiosity to confidence.

You’ll hear:

• How Lauren discovered her calling and decided to pursue animal communication

• Why she chose the Animal Communicator Academy

• The biggest challenges she faced as a beginner, intermediate, and advanced student

• The surprises that changed her perspective

• Her vision for the future and her message for aspiring animal communicators

Lauren’s story is a beautiful example of what’s possible when you trust your intuition, commit to your growth, and say “yes” to your calling.

Learn more about Lauren:
https://spiritsong.vet

Links & Resources:
Join the Animal Communicator Academy and become a confident animal communicator:
https://www.caragubbins.com/aca

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What if the future version of you — the confident animal communicator living your calling — already exists?

In Part 3 of the Live Your Calling Workshop, Dr. Cara Gubbins guides you through a powerful future self experience designed to help you see, feel, and anchor the future you’re creating… so you can begin living it now.

In this episode, you will:
Connect directly with your future self who is living your calling
Feel alignment, confidence, and purpose in your body and energy
Receive a message about your next step forward
Anchor that future into your present so movement becomes easier

This isn’t about forcing your path or figuring everything out. You don’t have to be ready. You don’t have to be perfect. You simply need to be willing.

After the guided experience, take a moment to reflect:
• What did your future self feel like?
• What does living your calling look and feel like?
• What message did you receive?

Drop a comment with one word that describes how you feel now… or one word from your future self.

Links & Resources:
Join the Confident Animal Communicator Masterclass (free training):
https://www.caragubbins.com/masterclass

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Do you feel called to become an animal communicator — but unsure why it hasn’t fully come together yet?

In Part 2 of the Live Your Calling Workshop, Dr. Cara Gubbins helps you gently reconnect with where you are right now and how your life has prepared you for this work.

This episode isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about reclaiming your power through clarity, compassion, and understanding.

In this guided experience, you’ll explore:
Your current strengths and challenges
Where resistance shows up — and what it’s trying to teach you
The experiences that have already prepared you for your calling
How affirmations can support identity alignment, not self-deception

Dr. Cara also addresses one of the most common fears aspiring animal communicators face: “I don’t have a gift.” Through real-life examples, you’ll see why animal communication is not something you’re born with — it’s something you learn.

This episode helps you stand fully in the present moment — not lacking, not behind — but at the next doorway of your journey.

What’s one aha or one affirmation that stood out to you from this experience?

Links & Resources:
Join the Confident Animal Communicator Masterclass (free training):
https://www.caragubbins.com/masterclass

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Have you ever felt called to communicate with animals — but weren’t sure where to begin or whether it was even possible?

In Part 1 of the Live Your Calling workshop series, Dr. Cara Gubbins invites you to return to the very beginning of your journey. This episode is about understanding your story, your path, and the experiences that shaped — or blocked — your ability to fully step into animal communication.

You’ll explore:
Why a calling doesn’t disappear when it goes unanswered
How early messages from family, society, and culture shape your beliefs
Why your past experiences are not obstacles — but teachers
How acceptance and understanding open the door to alignment and purpose

Cara also shares a powerful student story that reminds us it’s never too late to answer the call — even if you’ve tried before.

This episode is a gentle invitation to reconnect with your longing, your intuition, and the truth that if you dream of becoming an animal communicator, you are meant to fulfill that dream.

What would you wish for if you were wishing on a star?

Links & Resources:
Join the Confident Animal Communicator Masterclass (free training):
https://www.caragubbins.com/masterclass

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Did you start the year with a clear vision of becoming a confident animal communicator — only to feel stuck, distracted, or discouraged along the way?

In this episode, Dr. Cara Gubbins shares a simple yet powerful reflection exercise designed to help you reconnect with your goals, understand what’s been holding you back, and clarify your path forward.

You’ll be guided through five thoughtful questions that will help you:
Revisit your original vision
Acknowledge the progress you’ve already made
Identify what you may be avoiding
Release old habits, fears, or limiting beliefs
Choose one small daily habit that supports your growth

Whether you’re pursuing animal communication professionally or deepening your connection with your own animals, this episode offers a gentle reset and renewed sense of clarity.

Links & Resources:
Join the Animal Communicator Academy and become a confident animal communicator: https://www.caragubbins.com/aca
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Growing your animal communication business doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, stressful, or out of alignment with your spiritual path. In this episode, Dr. Cara Gubbins shares 7 powerful business-building steps, each aligned with one of the chakras, to help you create a thriving, soul-centered business that feels good from the inside out.

You’ll discover:
- Why aligning your business with your chakras creates clarity, flow, and confidence
- The 7 steps—from inspiration to grounding—that shape a soul-aligned AC business
- How to move from vision to action in a way that honors your gifts
The energetic framework behind The Abundant Animal Communicator

- Whether you're just beginning or ready to grow, these steps will help you create a business you love — one that supports you spiritually, emotionally, and financially.

Links & Resources:
The Abundant Animal Communicator — available now in print, digital, and audiobook
www.caragubbins.com/the-abundant-animal-communicator
Includes your free checklist and free workbook to guide you through the entire Inspired Business Plan process.

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If you’ve been trying to learn animal communication but feel stuck, blocked, or inconsistent, this episode will help you understand exactly why — and what to do about it.

I’m walking you through the spiritual context of intuitive communication, including:

• Why AC is not actually a linear path

• How your soul curriculum shapes your learning

• What “blocks” really are and where they come from

• The unconscious beliefs that trigger your stress response

• Why distraction and procrastination show up right when you want to practice

• How to start clearing old patterns so intuitive messages finally come through

You’ll also learn my simple 6-step process for shifting limiting beliefs and dissolving emotional blocks — the same framework woven into the Animal Communicator Academy.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why isn’t this working for me?” — this episode may change everything.

Links:
👉 Join the Animal Communicator Academy → caragubbins.com

👉 Learn how to clear your AC blocks in my 3 hour workshop https://drcaragubbins.kartra.com/page/ClearYourBlocksHOME

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