21 | The Power of Intuition in Decision-Making with Megan Anderson LPC

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In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, host Laurie Grow interviews Megan Anderson, the founder of Therapist and a Couch. Megan shares her journey of becoming a therapist and her passion for approaching therapy from an existential and humanistic perspective. They discuss the importance of slowing down and paying attention to our intuition, distinguishing it from fear and instinct. Megan emphasizes the need to deeply know ourselves and trust our intuition, even when it feels uncomfortable. They also touch on the role of intuition in the workplace and how it can guide decision-making. In this conversation, Megan Anderson and Laurie discuss the role of intuition in decision-making and problem-solving, particularly in the workplace. They explore how paying attention to our experiences and emotions can provide valuable insights and guide us towards more fulfilling choices. They also discuss the importance of exploring resistance and considering alternative solutions. The conversation emphasizes the need to prioritize self-awareness and reflection in order to strengthen our intuition.

Takeaways

Approaching therapy from an existential and humanistic perspective can help clients slow down and deeply know themselves.

Intuition is a deep knowing that feels calm, grounded, and wise, while fear and instinct are restless and uncomfortable.

Trusting our intuition requires knowing ourselves and embracing discomfort.

In the workplace, intuition can guide decision-making and help individuals navigate mental health concerns. Paying attention to our experiences and emotions can provide valuable insights and guide us towards more fulfilling choices.

Exploring resistance can help us identify patterns that may no longer be serving us and find new ways to approach challenges.

Considering alternative solutions and imagining different outcomes can open up new possibilities and help us make more informed decisions.

Prioritizing self-awareness and reflection is essential for strengthening our intuition and making choices that align with our values and desires.

Takeaways

Approaching therapy from an existential and humanistic perspective can help clients slow down and deeply know themselves.

Intuition is a deep knowing that feels calm, grounded, and wise, while fear and instinct are restless and uncomfortable.

Trusting our intuition requires knowing ourselves and embracing discomfort.

In the workplace, intuition can guide decision-making and help individuals navigate mental health concerns. Paying attention to our experiences and emotions can provide valuable insights and guide us towards more fulfilling choices.

Exploring resistance can help us identify patterns that may no longer be serving us and find new ways to approach challenges.

Considering alternative solutions and imagining different outcomes can open up new possibilities and help us make more informed decisions.

Prioritizing self-awareness and reflection is essential for strengthening our intuition and making choices that align with our values and desires.

For more information on Megan Anderson LPC:

https://www.therapistandacouch.com/

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