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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 43 MIN

Ep. 141 - Your Inner Radar Could Save Your Life: How to Start Listening to It

from Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

You know that nagging sensation when someone seems off, but you can't quite put your finger on why? That's your intuition talking—but we often dismiss it for a number of reasons.In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein digs into why we're so quick to override our gut feelings, especially when someone's charming, credentialed, attractive or has a large platform. Drawing from recent headlines and personal examples, Traci breaks down how to tell the difference between genuine intuition and the mental noise of anxiety, fear, our hopes and biases. She reveals the surprisingly simple (and free) practice that sharpens our inner radar and can help us better discern the subtle but potentially lifesaving communication from our inner wisdom.If you've ever hired the wrong person, ignored red flags in a relationship, or gotten an “off” vibe from someone everyone else seems to admire, this episode is for you.You'll learn:The hallmarks of genuine intuition Why your “gut” often knows things before all the “normal” data is inHow a few minutes of meditation can help you hear your inner voiceFor more on Traci Stein, her courses, meditations, or to sign up for her free email updates, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/Follow Traci on social media: Facebook.com/DrTStein On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracistein/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TraciSteinPhD

You know that nagging sensation when someone seems off, but you can't quite put your finger on why? That's your intuition talking—but we often dismiss it for a number of reasons.In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein digs into why we're so quick to override our gut feelings, especially when someone's charming, credentialed, attractive or has a large platform. Drawing from recent headlines and personal examples, Traci breaks down how to tell the difference between genuine intuition and the mental noise of anxiety, fear, our hopes and biases. She reveals the surprisingly simple (and free) practice that sharpens our inner radar and can help us better discern the subtle but potentially lifesaving communication from our inner wisdom.If you've ever hired the wrong person, ignored red flags in a relationship, or gotten an “off” vibe from someone everyone else seems to admire, this episode is for you.You'll learn:The hallmarks of genuine intuition Why your “gut” often knows things before all the “normal” data is inHow a few minutes of meditation can help you hear your inner voiceFor more on Traci Stein, her courses, meditations, or to sign up for her free email updates, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/Follow Traci on social media: Facebook.com/DrTStein On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracistein/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TraciSteinPhD

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