In this episode of the Wake Up & Wander podcast, we dive into all things trusting your gut and blocking out outside opinions to create the life of your dreams. Key Topics Covered: • Intro to the episode with what to expect [00:07]

• Podcast Trailer [00:33]

• My journey with trusting my gut [01:34]

• Intro to stories in my life where I was challenged to trust my gut or go with what society said was the "right" path to take 2:26

• Travel or go straight to a 9 to 5/career [3:06]

• How one decision to study abroad in Spain led me to ESL teaching [08:11]

• Considering changing my major/minor vs listening to societies suggestions to take the easy route [12:00]

• Seeing results from trusting my gut with how one thing leads to another and everything worked itself out [14:06]

• The pressure from society is there for everyone and you get to choose the life you want and if it doesn't feel right for you it probably isn't! [15:43]

• A life-changing experience/lesson for me that changed the way I view live and why I prioritize and live by the quote "Live and Travel Now" [17:05]

• Knowing when to trust your gut [19:45]

• Tips and tricks to identify the difference between what your brain/influence from society is trying to tell you is "right" vs your gut/intuition [20:16]

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