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Honing Your Intuition for Birth and Motherhood

Dr. Cindy Tahhan, B.S.C., ND Season 2 Episode 38

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decision-making beyond logic and intellect. This episode emphasizes the importance of tuning into your intuition, particularly for women navigating fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Understanding Intuition:
    • Defined as a "gut feeling" or an embodied experience.
    • Differentiates from logical thinking; relies on bodily sensations.
  • Cultural Conditioning:
    • Society often prioritizes intellect over intuitive feelings.
    • Importance of balancing both to thrive in life.
  • Biological Perspective:
    • Women might find it easier to access intuition due to biological roles in childbirth and nurturing.
  • Practical Applications:
    • Using intuition during labor and birth when plans change unexpectedly.
    • Trusting gut instincts in parenting decisions against external advice.
  • Barriers to Intuition:
    • Fear and survival mode can cloud intuitive judgment.
    • Previous traumas may inhibit connection with one's inner guidance system.


Enhancing Your Connection

  1. Be curious about bodily sensations indicating "yes" or "no."
  2. Allow space for exploration without fear of societal judgment.
  3. Engage in healing practices like psychotherapy or community support to clear past traumas affecting clarity.


Personal Insights

Dr. Cindy, ND shares personal experiences where trusting her heart's signals led her through challenging times successfully—from empowered births to crucial life decisions.

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