Anxiety or Intuition? Learning to Trust Yourself Again – How trauma and illness impact self-trust and decision-making

Have you ever wondered, "Am I overreacting—or is this my intuition?" When you've lived through trauma, chronic illness, or medical gaslighting, it can be hard to tell the difference. In this episode, Jes and Den talk about how trauma and illness can shake our self-trust, blur the lines between anxiety and intuition, and make decision-making feel impossible. They share personal stories, break down how anxiety shows up differently than intuition, and offer real, doable tools to help you rebuild that inner trust—one step at a time. In this episode: • How trauma and chronic illness disrupt self-trust • The difference between anxiety and intuition • Ways to reconnect with your body and inner knowing • Practical tools for confident decision-making If you've been second-guessing yourself, this one's for you. ✨ Please join our free support circle for people living with cancer or chronic illness at morethanadiagnosis.org and connect with us on our socials. You don't have to navigate this alone. ❤️