I've got a feeling

When something feels off, most of us don’t trust it.We explain it away. Override it. Or ask everyone else what they think, as if someone else might have better access to what’s going on in our own heads.In this episode, Julia takes a closer look at that hard-to-pin-down sense that something isn’t quite right, and why it’s rarely as random as we’d like to believe.Drawing on psychodynamic thinking, she explores what’s happening beneath the surface: how we pick up patterns, respond to micro-signals, and react to things we can’t yet consciously explain.She also makes a crucial distinction. Not every feeling is intuition. Sometimes it’s anxiety, old patterns, or projection. The challenge is knowing the difference.Because ignoring that feeling completely?That doesn’t tend to end well.If you’ve ever left a conversation thinking “that was weird” but couldn’t say why,this episode will help you think about it differently.Here are the highlights of this episode:(1.47) Our brains hate ambiguity(2.34) What’s actually going on in these moments?(4.20) Not every feeling is intuition(5.55) What do we do about this?Connect with Julia:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramABOUT THE PODCASTThe Dynamics of Everyday Life explores the psychological patterns shaping how we think, work and relate to others; bringing psychodynamic thinking into coaching, leadership and everyday life.If you're a coach interested in learning more about psychodynamic approaches to coaching, you can explore Julia's training programmes on her website.FOLLOW THE PODCASTIf you're enjoying The Dynamics of Everyday Life, follow the podcast on your listening app so you don't miss future episodes.