10% Happier with Dan Harris Can You Really Trust Your Gut? | Amber Tamblyn
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Jan 30, 2023 
Amber Tamblyn, an accomplished author, actress, and director, dives into the intriguing world of intuition. She argues that intuition is a trainable skill often overshadowed by overthinking. Discussing the gut/brain connection, she emphasizes the significance of tuning into our bodies. Tamblyn shares personal anecdotes, highlighting how intuition can impact decision-making and creativity. The conversation also touches on the societal tendency to prioritize rationality over instinct, advocating for a harmonious relationship with our inner voice and nature.
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Defining Intuition
- Intuition is the connection between rational intelligence and the body's truth.
- It's the margin of error in decision-making when not all outcomes are known.
Oppression of Intuition
- Society conditions us to prioritize rational intelligence over intuitive intelligence, particularly affecting women and minority groups.
- This is due to a historical oppression of intuition and the downplaying of the feminine.
Dan's College Experience
- Dan Harris shares a college anecdote where he felt unwell while driving to see his girlfriend.
- He later discovered she was with someone else, highlighting how the body sometimes knows before the mind.
