Amber Tamblyn, an accomplished author, actress, and director, dives into the intriguing world of intuition. She argues that intuition is a trainable skill often overshadowed by overthinking. Discussing the gut/brain connection, she emphasizes the significance of tuning into our bodies. Tamblyn shares personal anecdotes, highlighting how intuition can impact decision-making and creativity. The conversation also touches on the societal tendency to prioritize rationality over instinct, advocating for a harmonious relationship with our inner voice and nature.
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Intuition and Social Movements
Amber Tamblyn's interest in intuition stemmed from the 2017 MeToo movement, viewing it as a mass expression of oppressed intuition.
She noticed a lack of modern texts exploring this concept and sought diverse voices for her book.
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Defining Intuition
Intuition is the connection between rational intelligence and the body's truth.
It's the margin of error in decision-making when not all outcomes are known.
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Oppression of Intuition
Society conditions us to prioritize rational intelligence over intuitive intelligence, particularly affecting women and minority groups.
This is due to a historical oppression of intuition and the downplaying of the feminine.
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There may be a temptation in some circles to dismiss intuition as witchy, folkloric, or unscientific but there’s actually a ton of science around this. Our guest, author, actress and director, Amber Tamblyn will guide us through this. Tamblyn argues that intuition is a trainable skill but that this south-of-the-neck intelligence is often obscured by being too stuck in our heads and out of touch with our bodies.
Tamblyn has been nominated for Emmy®, Golden Globe, and Independent Spirit Awards. Her work in television spans over two decades including starring roles on House M.D., and Two and a Half Men. On the big screen, she starred in movies such as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and 127 Hours. She’s written seven books, including her latest, which is called Listening in the Dark: Women Reclaiming the Power of Intuition.
In this episode we talk about:
How she defines intuition, and the role it plays as a bridge between the conscious and unconscious parts of our minds
Why we are conditioned to validate rational intelligence over intuitive intelligence
The gut/brain connection, and why the enteric nervous system is known as the “second brain”
Practical tips for getting better at listening to our bodies
The role of meditation in boosting intuition
The scientific research that points towards the importance of having a relationship with nature, and how this can improve our intuition
The relationship between intuition and creativity
How we should think about dream life
What to do when you’re not sure whether you should trust your gut
How to recognize the difference between anxiety and intuition
And why our society has downplayed the importance of intuition, which has been a tool used against women and men
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