Trusting Your Gut: Motherhood & Intuition

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools we have as mothers: our intuition. We explore what intuition really is, why it's sometimes hard to trust, and why following it can make all the difference—especially when it comes to protecting, supporting, and advocating for our children.

We share personal stories about moments when intuition stepped in, particularly in situations involving doctors, teachers, and systems that don’t always get it right. We also talk about the tension between self-doubt and that gut feeling, and how societal conditioning can make us second-guess ourselves.

Topics discussed:

• What is intuition and how does it show up in Motherhood?
• Why it's so hard to trust ourselves sometimes
• Real-life examples of when listening to our gut mattered
• How to strengthen your connection with your intuition
• Ways to reframe doubt as a signal, not a stop sign
• Practices to help you tune in (instead of tuning out)

Your intuition isn’t something you have to earn—it’s already there. The more you listen to it, the louder and clearer it becomes. Especially as a mom, when you're the one who knows your child best, your inner knowing can be the strongest guide you have.

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