Aima Sense's Founder Guests on the Podcast Modig eller Galen with Carolina Lahdo, Founder of WiB Capital – Talking About Gut Feeling, Sex, Courage, and Entrepreneurship

In this podcast, we discuss the importance of trusting your gut feeling, but also what it’s like to build a brand around sex, the challenges of being a female entrepreneur, and raising capital – where approximately 99% of investments go to men.
An episode filled with insights, courage, and real experiences!

Here, we dive deeper into some of these topics, starting with gut feeling. In an upcoming blog post, we'll explore another aspect:

Trust Your Gut Feeling – It's More Important Than You Think

Have you ever felt that something wasn’t right – without being able to pinpoint why? Or the opposite, a strong inner certainty that you’re on the right path, even when logic says otherwise? That’s your gut feeling speaking, and it’s far more powerful than we often give it credit for.

We live in a world where logic and rationality are seen as the most reliable tools for decision-making. But research shows that our intuition – what we call gut feeling – plays a crucial role in how we perceive and navigate the world. And it’s not just a vague concept – there’s a biological explanation behind it.

Your Gut Is Your Second Brain

The gut and the brain are deeply connected through the vagus nerve – a superhighway for signals between the intestines and the brain. In fact, the gut contains more nerve cells than the entire spinal cord and produces up to 90% of the body's serotonin – the hormone that regulates mood and well-being.

This means that what happens in your gut directly affects your emotions, thoughts, and decisions more than we might realize. An uneasy stomach can reflect a stressed mind, while a balanced gut flora can contribute to a calmer state of being. Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach when excited, or a tight knot of anxiety when something feels off? That’s your body communicating with you.

When Your Gut Feeling Guides You (or Warns You)

Gut feeling isn’t just about big life decisions – it influences everything from daily choices to relationships and business. It can be a subtle whisper – a slight sense of discomfort in a certain situation, or an immediate feeling of relief when meeting someone you trust. Your body gathers information, processes it in an instant, and gives you a signal based on past experiences and subconscious knowledge.

Trusting your gut isn’t about ignoring facts or rational analysis, but about letting intuition be a part of your decision-making process. Next time you’re faced with a choice, pause and tune in – what is your body telling you?

Listen to the Podcast Here – And Trust Your Gut. It Knows More Than You Think.

With Love / Cecilia & Karin 

Source: University of Gothenburg