Episode 129 Trusting Your Inner Advocate: How to Hear and Follow Intuition In this episode of "Your Inner Advocate," host Kimen Petersen explores the nature of intuition—demystifying it as an innate, accessible part of everyone’s experience rather than a mystical gift. Drawing from personal stories and professional practice, Kimen discusses how intuition manifests as subtle nudges and quiet guidance, often drowned out by the noise of daily life, fear, and self-doubt. The episode emphasizes the importance of stillness, self-awareness, and learning to distinguish intuition from the inner critic. Through anecdotes and practical insights, listeners are encouraged to trust their inner wisdom, embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, and recognize repeating life patterns as invitations to listen more deeply to their intuition. The episode closes with a call to cultivate one’s “inner advocate” and live with greater authenticity and clarity. = 00:00 – 01:00: Introduction to the podcast and host; setting the tone for inspiration and self-discovery. 01:00 – 02:00: Defining intuition—not as magic, but as a lived, everyday experience. 02:00 – 05:00: How intuition works beneath conscious awareness; the body and nervous system as intuitive instruments. 05:00 – 10:00: Personal stories from Kimen’s manual therapy practice—learning to trust subtle cues and the consequences of ignoring them. 10:00 – 15:00: Intuition in life outside the clinic; lessons from ignoring or following inner nudges. 15:00 – 20:00: The inevitability of life’s lessons and the universe’s persistent guidance; a pivotal personal turning point. 20:00 – 25:00: The role of noise, busyness, and overstimulation in blocking intuition; the necessity of quiet and stillness. 25:00 – 30:00: Practical metaphors and exercises for observing thoughts and cultivating mental clarity. 30:00 – 35:00: Addressing skepticism about intuition; stillness as clarity, not laziness. 35:00 – 40:00: Recognizing repeating patterns as intuitive guidance; overcoming the inner critic and negative self-talk. 40:00 – End: Final reflections on intuition as a gentle, persistent guide; encouragement to keep building one’s inner advocate and trust the journey.