Welcome back to another episode of the Conscious Psychology Podcast! I'm your host, Heather Moore, and today we'll be diving into a topic that has been cropping up in many of my client sessions: the distinction between intuition and trauma response.

Are we truly following our inner guidance, or are our unhealed wounds and unprocessed emotions leading us astray?

In this episode, we'll explore the ways in which unhealed trauma can manifest as impulsive reactions and how we can differentiate them from genuine intuitive hits. Join me as we uncover the importance of doing the healing work and tapping into our higher selves to make empowered decisions. It's time to reclaim our intuition and pursue a path of true fulfillment. So, let's get started on this transformative journey together!

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[00:02:53] Lizard brain keeps us safe from threats.

[00:05:54] Intuition guides us towards positive feelings. Feelings matter.

[00:09:43] Healing emotions essential for intuition and growth.

[00:13:34] Clients work hard, transform lives, heal.

[00:15:14] Choosing comfort or growth in healing trauma.

1. How does trauma impact our ability to distinguish between intuition and trauma response?

2. What are some signs that indicate we may be operating from a trauma response rather than intuition?

3. How can unprocessed emotions and unhealed wounds influence our decision-making?

4. What is the role of healing and processing trauma in developing a stronger connection to our intuition?5. How does our brain's limbic system and neocortex function in relation to intuition and trauma responses?

6. What are some common triggers or activations that can lead to trauma responses?

7. How does our society's emphasis on apathy and numbing out contribute to our difficulties in connecting with our intuition?

8. What role did the COVID-19 pandemic play in bringing awareness to the ways we numb our feelings?

9. Why is it important to feel and process all emotions, including the ones we don't want to feel?

10. How can working with a therapist or coach help us unravel and understand our complex emotions in order to distinguish between intuition and trauma response?