When to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore itWhen to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore it
All In The Mind
We all have moments in our lives when we feel an unconscious pull towards a certain decision. Should you walk down that dark alley? Does that person seem a bit off? Why is that giving me the heebie-jeebies? For Isla Lucas, a gut feeling while on holiday saved her life… Or did it? We take a look at the science and fantasy of intuition. If you liked this episode, you'll love our episode on The Pleasure Of Pain
29:08•10 Feb 2024
Trusting Your Gut: When to Listen to Intuition
Episode Overview
- Gut feelings can sometimes save lives.
- Past experiences shape our intuitive responses.
- Mindfulness may enhance intuition.
- Emotional states can cloud judgement.
- Gender differences exist in intuitive decision-making.
“Our brains are so complex and I suppose we're only just starting to scratch the surface of what they're capable of”
Ever had a gut feeling you couldn't shake? This episode of 'All In The Mind' dives into the fascinating world of intuition. Join host Zana Kadar as she explores when to trust your instincts and when to think twice. The episode kicks off with Isla Lucas's gripping story about a life-saving gut feeling while travelling in Mumbai, which led her to leave a café just before a terrorist attack. Was it pure instinct or something more?
Experts like Joel Pearson, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of New South Wales, and Valerie van Mullekom, senior lecturer in psychology at Oxford Brookes University, weigh in on the science behind these 'gut feelings'. They discuss how past experiences, unconscious cues, and even mindfulness can play a role in shaping our intuitive responses. The episode also touches on the gender differences in intuition and how emotions can cloud our judgement. So, should you always trust your gut?
Tune in to find out! This episode blends real-life drama with scientific insights, making it a must-listen for anyone curious about the mysteries of the mind.
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