Intuition vs. Hypervigilance | Is It a Gut Feeling… or Trauma Response?

How do you know if it’s intuition — or fear?In this episode of Psychology & the Soul, Kellee White and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri explore the critical difference between spiritual insight and trauma-driven hypervigilance.Many people describe having “gut feelings,” but trauma, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation can sometimes mimic intuition. This conversation bridges psychology and spirituality to help listeners develop deeper discernment, emotional awareness, and nervous system clarity.We explore:• What intuition actually feels like• The psychology of hypervigilance• Trauma responses vs. inner knowing• Fear-based pattern recognition• Somatic awareness & nervous system regulation• How the body signals safety and threat• Why healing improves discernmentThis episode is grounded, thoughtful, and deeply relevant for anyone navigating anxiety, spirituality, emotional sensitivity, or trauma healing.Psychology informs the response.Spirituality expands awareness.Integration creates clarity.#Intuition #Hypervigilance #TraumaHealing #PsychologyAndTheSoul #NervousSystemHealing #MentalHealthAwareness #SpiritualAwakening