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  • When to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore it

When to trust your gut instinct, and when to ignore it

Saturday 10th February 2024

Explore the science behind gut feelings with real-life stories and expert insights. Should you trust your instincts? Find out in this episode of 'All In The Mind'.
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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.