Mental Health & Addiction Podcast: Mind Matters by Gordon Bruin · Gordon Bruin

Unlock the Power of Your Intuition: Trusting Your Gut

March 24, 2026·17 min·1 clip
A client ignored his screaming gut feeling at his own wedding, leading to years of regret.
Host Gordon Bruin explores the neuroscience and psychology of intuition, arguing that gut feelings originate from the enteric nervous system—a 'second brain' in our digestive tract. He shares client case studies and a powerful personal story about ignoring a gut warning to illustrate why trusting this inner signal is crucial for mental health and avoiding life regrets.

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A direct, conviction-heavy argument for paying attention to gut reactions when logic keeps wavering.

The episode makes a plain case for treating gut reaction as a signal worth listening to, not just a vague feeling to brush aside. It leans on the split between the limbic system and the more rational prefrontal part, then pushes the idea further by placing intuition in the gut.

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When your thoughts spin, let your gut get a vote.

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