What is intuition, really—and how can you tell it apart from anxiety, overthinking, or impulse?
In this solo episode of Return on Intuition, Erin peels back the mystery around intuition and brings it into real life. She explores how intuition often speaks softly—not with urgency or fear, but with a quiet consistency that guides us gently toward aligned choices.
Through relatable stories and grounded practices, Erin breaks down the subtle energy of inner knowing and how it differs from the noise of stress, overthinking, or societal pressure. From processing emotions and tuning into the body, to breathwork and letting go of outside judgment, this episode is a powerful roadmap to reconnecting with your deeper self.
You’ll Discover:
- The key differences between intuition, anxiety, and impulse
- How intuition speaks through the body—not the brain
- Simple ways to practice intuitive decision-making every day
- Breathwork, presence, and somatic tools to quiet the noise
- Why intuition is essential for leaders, creatives, and changemakers
✨ Perfect for leaders, creatives, and seekers who want to make more aligned, authentic decisions in a noisy, hyper-analytical world.
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- (00:00) - Welcome to Return on Intuition / What Is Intuition, Really?
- (01:02) - Why Intuition Is Hard to Trust in a Rational World
- (02:01) - Awareness and Energy: The First Clues of Intuition
- (03:08) - Gabor Maté and Energy Absorption in Everyday Life
- (04:16) - Anxiety vs. Intuition: How to Spot the Difference
- (06:17) - How to Test and Build Trust in Your Inner Knowing
- (08:24) - Asking Better Questions to Understand Intuition
- (11:15) - Letting Go of External Judgments and Shoulds
- (12:40) - Using Intuition for Small Daily Decisions
- (14:28) - Logic vs. Instinct: Which One Is Actually Leading You?
- (15:38) - Why the Future Is Never Certain—So Listen Inward
- (16:39) - Final Thoughts / Trust Your Inner Voice
What is Return on Intuition?
In a world where AI is ever-present, information never stops, and external opinions flood our feeds, it’s easy to lose touch with the one voice that truly knows: your own.
Return to Intuition is a podcast for conscious leaders, working parents, creatives, and seekers who are ready to pause the noise and tune back in. Hosted by Erin McMahon—marketing executive, mother of two, and intuitive seeker—this show explores how reconnecting with your inner voice can transform the way you lead, parent, create, and live.
Each episode offers grounded insight, personal reflection, and meaningful conversations with founders, intuitive leaders, and thoughtful creators navigating growth, ambition, and soul-aligned choices in a fast-changing world.
Let’s face the future knowing our greatest guide is within—and talk to each other about how to use the world around us to build the best every day and an even better future.