What If You Get It Wrong? How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Fear
IN THIS EPISODE:
Learn how to tell the difference between fear and intuition so you can stop second-guessing your choices and start making aligned decisions with clarity. In this episode, we explore intuitive self-trust, nervous system responses, spiritual guidance, and how to feel confident in the next soul-aligned step — even when fear is loud.
This is the second in a 4-part series designed to help you tune into your intuitive guidance and trust yourself enough to act on it — no matter how big or small the decision.
TUNE INTO THIS EPISODE:
Here’s what you can expect from this episode:
Let’s be real: fear and intuition can feel eerily similar when we’re facing a big decision.
Maybe your heart is whispering “go” — but your mind is yelling “stay safe.”
And so you spin. You wait. You wonder: “What if this is just fear pretending to be a nudge?”
I get it, because I’ve been there too — and I’ve guided thousands of intuitive women through this exact spiral. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the truth: you can still feel fear and follow your intuition. The key is knowing the difference. That’s what we’ll explore today.
After 15+ years working with clients, spirit, and my own messy life lessons, here’s what I’ve learned:
Your intuition doesn’t always come with complete certainty. It comes with clarity, which is a very different thing. Fear screams. Intuition whispers. And your job? To create enough inner space to hear it.
We’ll explore how to practice discerning that voice in your body — where it lives, how it feels, and what it wants you to know — so you can stop looping in indecision and start building the kind of intuitive self-trust that lasts.
This episode is for you if you’ve ever:
Held back because you were scared you’d “get it wrong”
Said “no” when your gut screamed “yes” (or vice versa)
Wondered if you’re just making it all up
Felt paralyzed by choice, even after pulling the card or getting the sign
And we’ll close with a powerful body-based check-in you can use anytime you feel unsure.
Topics covered on trusting your intuition vs fear:
Why your intuition isn’t supposed to be 100% fear-free
The signs you’re hearing your nervous system — not your soul
How to practice intuitive action even when you’re unsure
A practical self-check to use in real time
Rebuilding self-trust after past “mistakes”
You already have the answers. Now it’s time to trust yourself enough to follow them.
This is the second in a 4-part series designed to help you tune into your intuitive guidance and trust yourself enough to act on it — no matter how big or small the decision.
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The Guided Collective Podcast is your trusted space for intuitive wisdom, soul-aligned insights, and gentle guidance to help you walk your unique path with more clarity and confidence. Hosted by author and spiritual mentor Helen Jacobs, this podcast weaves together grounded spirituality, inner knowing, and soulful storytelling to support your personal and spiritual growth.
Each episode explores how to tune into your intuition, navigate life’s transitions, and reconnect with your own guidance — so you can move forward in alignment with your truth. Whether you’re deep in transformation or simply seeking a little clarity to start your week, this space is here to remind you: your soul already knows the way.
