The Science of Gut Instinct: Interoception and Intuition

The Science of Gut Instinct: Interoception and Intuition

We hear a lot about “gut instinct” and the importance of listening to your body. But what does this actually mean, from a scientific perspective? Join Nervous System School’s Jessica Maguire and Madeleine Eliza to explore the neuroscience behind these concepts.

Central to our conversation today is understanding the body’s 8th sensory system, Interoception. We discuss what exactly interoception is, the key role it plays in emotional regulation, and why emotional granularity is so important.

We don’t just want “more” interoception - it must be accurate. This is the foundation for strong decision-making where you feel confident to trust your own judgement. We’ll look at the forces that can negatively impact your interoceptive accuracy, including hustle culture and childhood trauma.

We also share some moments of decision-making within the Nervous System School business where we’ve been guided by the “full body f***-yes”!

And if you’d like to dive deeper into this fascinating topic, grab our free downloadable worksheet at www.nervoussystemschool.com/interoception