Evidence vs. Intuition: Balancing Science and Soul in Motherhood

We live in a culture that often elevates data and evidence as the ultimate guides for decision-making. And intuition—our inner compass, our “ancient technology”— is often forgotten, or not given as much credit. Often people are confused on how to balance evidence with inner guidance. When you throw in the non-linear and very unpredictable topic of conception, birth and newborn life (for baby and parents) the question of when to turn to evidence and when to tune into intuition can before even more confusing.In this episode, we explore the delicate dance between these two elements. Through personal stories and professional insights, we unpack how these two approaches can work together (and sometimes clash). From breastfeeding to co-sleeping, circumcision to sleep training, we share how parents can find balance, trust themselves, and make choices that feel both informed and aligned.00:00 Introduction: Intuition vs. Evidence01:08 Balancing Evidence and Intuition01:55 Breastfeeding and Personal Evidence03:03 Evidence in Parenting Practices05:06 Cultural Practices and Evidence07:21 Presenting Unbiased Information10:40 Making Choices Out of Love vs. Fear11:42 Trusting Intuition in Parenting20:28 The Role of Doulas in Supporting Intuition22:45 Conclusion: Embracing Intuition and Evidence TogetherHave questions? Any other topics you want us to chat on? Leave us a voicemail here: https://www.speakpipe.com/JustThisWe are excited to share more episodes with you on topics that light us up and that YOU want us to talk about. Join in on the convo and tell us what you are loving or wanting more of at www.justthis.site.If you enjoyed this episode and found value in it, we would be incredibly grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐Know someone that could benefit from this podcast or episode? Sharing is caring AND it also help others discover our show. 🫶