The Universe Is Sending You Signs: Are You Listening? How to Fine Tune Your Intuition to Step Into Your Purpose and Dream Life with Dr. Tara Swart

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Sep 3, 2025

Dr. Tara Swart, a PhD neuroscientist and leadership advisor, dives into the fascinating interplay between science and spirituality. She unpacks how the brain filters signs and intuition, urging listeners to embrace gut feelings as vital guidance. Tara shares poignant stories of signs received during grief, highlighting the importance of tuning into these messages for personal transformation. With practical tools like visualization and journaling, she encourages a deeper connection to nature and self-awareness, reminding us that recognizing these signs can lead to a more purposeful life.

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ANECDOTE

From Meeting To Signs After Loss

Dr. Tara Swart describes meeting and later losing her husband Robin and initially doubting signs during early grief.
Over time she noticed repeated robins and precise number patterns that felt like a developing communication language.

INSIGHT

Near‑Death Reports Challenge Brain‑Only Models

Near-death experiences and terminal lucidity challenge current models linking mind tightly to brain function.
People returning report consistent themes: out-of-body, bright light, life review, and reduced fear of death.

ADVICE

Define And Share Your Personal Signs

Name and track personal signs and share them with a trusted community to build psychological safety.
Use clearly defined symbols (numbers, animals, objects) so incoming patterns feel meaningful and verifiable.

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Have you ever had a sign or a gut feeling that you brushed off as a coincidence? What if those moments weren’t random at all, but subtle guidance pointing you in the right direction? On today’s episode, we explore how these signs show up in our lives, why we often miss them, and how understanding the science behind intuition can help us tune in and act with clarity.

Today on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart to explore the key signs of greater intelligence that often appear in our lives. She explains how our modern world can prevent us from noticing these signs and receiving guidance, and how the brain itself acts as a filter. Through practices such as visualization and intention-setting, we can activate the reticular activating system to better recognize opportunities that align with our goals. Dr. Tara also breaks down the science of intuition and “signs,” showing how gut feelings and dreams are rooted in real brain-body connections, while offering practical tools to rewire limiting beliefs. She reminds us that transformation isn’t magic, but rather biology combined with aligned action.

Dr. Tara Swart is a PhD neuroscientist and Oxford University-trained medical doctor. She is Senior Advisor for Neuroscience and Leadership at MIT Sloan School of Management, best-selling author of The Source, and a Trustee of the Lady Garden Foundation. Tara is the Chief Science Officer at Dirtea, an adaptogenic mushroom company, and the Mind Ambassador at Healf.com. Tara is passionate about empowering people through the intersection of science and spirituality.

In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Swart dive into:

Dr. Tara’s personal story of loss, grief, and her journey with signs and patterns (1:10)
Fundamental beliefs we accept without proof and a discussion on near-death experiences (7:02)
What Dr. Tara realized after her husband’s death and the greater source present in the universe (17:24)
The importance of having community (20:17)
Dhru’s personal story of signs after loss (21:25)
How Dr. Tara navigated her grief and what led her to write her book (38:50)
Why sharing your experiences with signs matters and how to identify your own (47:14)
Finding a sense of purpose through signs (1:07:00)
Practices to help us access and strengthen our intuition (1:18:57)
The power of journaling (1:23:21)
What to do when you ask for a sign and don’t get one (1:29:56)
Feeling connected to signs while staying grounded in real life (1:34:35)
The consequences of ignoring the signs life gives us (1:41:45)
Final thoughts and takeaways (1:45:55)

Also mentioned in this episode:

The Signs: The New Science of How to Trust Your Instincts - Dr. Tara’s new book

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