The Real Intelligence Podcast with Jenny Swim
In a world moving toward artificial intelligence, what if you could reclaim your real one?
The Real Intelligence Podcast explores nervous system regulation, intuition, emotional patterns, leadership, and the deeper intelligence that helps us navigate life with clarity and self-trust.
Host Jenny Swim explores how we move from overthinking, burnout, and internal friction toward more natural ways of living, leading, and responding to life.
This is not about optimization or surface-level self-help. It’s about learning to hear yourself clearly again.
The Real Intelligence Podcast with Jenny Swim
43: Learning to Trust Your Intuition
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Have you ever had a feeling about something before you could explain it? A thought that came out of nowhere, a sense that something was off, or an instinct you couldn't ignore?
In this episode, Jenny explores intuition as an often-overlooked source of intelligence. She shares personal stories and practical insights on what intuition is, why we tend to dismiss it, and how to tell the difference between intuition and anxious feelings.
You'll learn why intuition can help in a world full of noise and information and how we might build a better relationship with our intuition.
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References & Resources:
This episode draws on ideas from the following sources:
- Gary Klein, Sources of Power — Research on intuition, expertise, and pattern recognition in decision-making.
- Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow — Insights into intuition, judgment, and decision-making.
- Stephen Porges, The Polyvagal Theory — The concept of neuroception and the body's ability to detect safety and danger.
- Robert B. Tucker, "Why Intuition Is the Highest Form of Intelligence" (Forbes, January 2026).
- The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett (March 1, 2026) featuring Gavin de Becker discussing intuition.
- New York Post (April 16, 2026), "Why Do Nearly 20% of Americans Believe They're Basically Psychic?" highlighting research on Americans' beliefs and experiences related to intuition.
Quote referenced:
"The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant." — Albert Einstein
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