Can You Really Trust Your Gut? | Amber Tamblyn

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<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>There may be a temptation in some circles to dismiss intuition as witchy, folkloric, or unscientific but there's actually a ton of science around this. Our guest, author, actress and director, Amber Tamblyn will guide us through this. Tamblyn argues that intuition is a trainable skill but that this south-of-the-neck intelligence is often obscured by being too stuck in our heads and out of touch with our bodies. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Tamblyn has been nominated for Emmy®, Golden Globe, and Independent Spirit Awards. Her work in television spans over two decades including starring roles on <em>House M.D</em>., and <em>Two and a Half Men</em>. On the big screen, she starred in movies such as <em>The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants</em> and <em>127 Hours</em>. She's written seven books, including her latest, which is called <a href= "https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780778333333" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition</em></a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>How she defines intuition, and the role it plays as a bridge between the conscious and unconscious parts of our minds</li> <li>Why we are conditioned to validate rational intelligence over intuitive intelligence  </li> <li>The gut/brain connection, and why the enteric nervous system is known as the "second brain"</li> <li>Practical tips for getting better at listening to our bodies</li> <li>The role of meditation in boosting intuition</li> <li>The scientific research that points towards the importance of having a relationship with nature, and how this can improve our intuition</li> <li>The relationship between intuition and creativity</li> <li>How we should think about dream life</li> <li>What to do when you're not sure whether you should trust your gut</li> <li>How to recognize the difference between anxiety and intuition</li> <li>And why our society has downplayed the importance of intuition, which has been a tool used against women and men</li> </ul> <p><br /></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Full Shownotes:</strong> <a href= "https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amber-tamblyn-555" rel= "noopener noreferrer" target= "_blank">https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/amber-tamblyn-555</a></p>