You know that quiet nudge that says text her now, take the other turn, or say yes even though it makes no sense? We follow that thread with our cousin Jae into a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation about intuition, grief, boundaries, and the tiny choices that shape a life. What starts as a rose–bud–thorn check-in becomes a roadmap for trusting your gut through career setbacks, family illness, and the everyday improvisation of motherhood and friendship.
Jae shares the origin of her intuitive practice—premonitory dreams, strangely specific “downloads,” and the moment a sudden urge to check on loved ones foreshadowed a profound loss. We talk about learning to listen sooner and question less, letting presence be the gateway to clearer signals. From navigating a doctor’s office by feel to stopping a car at night and meeting a lifelong friend, we explore how openness (with discernment) can widen your world. We also confront the hard edges: the job you don’t get after multiple interviews, reframed as “rejection is protection,” and the ongoing work of supporting family without slipping into overcontrol.
The conversation takes an honest turn into empathy and media diet. One of us is pulled toward deep dives—9/11 archives, true crime—while another draws a bright line to protect her nervous system and peace. We borrow a reframe from supervision: vivid imagination fuels empathy but can also create secondary trauma. The fix isn’t cynicism; it’s skill—curate your inputs, notice your body’s response, and keep compassion without carrying everything.
Somewhere between astrology shorthand, wedding toasts, and kid chaos, the through line holds: intuition isn’t a rare gift; it’s a muscle. Practice in small ways. Text the person who surfaces in your mind. Journal the moments when your gut was right. Meditate, pray, or sit quietly until the noise drops. And when the world asks for you—at work, at home, with friends—answer from the part that already knows.
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