In this episode, Brad sits down with Dina Baron to explore intuition, personal growth, and the symbolic tools people use to better understand themselves.

Dina shares her journey into tarot, numerology, and astrology, explaining how these systems aren’t about predicting the future but instead about reflecting deeper truths about who we are. The conversation dives into the difference between intuition and overthinking, how people disconnect from their inner voice, and why trusting yourself is often the hardest part of personal growth.

Brad and Dina also discuss fear, identity, relationships, and the internal stories we tell ourselves that shape our decisions and behavior. From overcoming analysis paralysis to recognizing subconscious patterns, this episode explores how awareness and curiosity can unlock powerful personal transformation.

Whether you’re skeptical or curious about these concepts, this conversation offers practical insights into intuition, self-awareness, and becoming the next version of yourself.

0:00 Intro and welcoming Dina0:06 Dina explains her work with intuition, tarot, and numerology1:11 Tarot and symbolism as tools for self-awareness1:52 Why people struggle to trust their intuition2:15 The gut instinct vs second-guessing yourself3:00 Awareness and recognizing intuitive signals3:33 Why “mistakes” are really learning experiences4:03 Listening to your body for intuitive guidance5:00 People-pleasing and ignoring your intuition5:48 Intuition vs overthinking explained6:25 Analysis paralysis and losing connection with your instinct7:05 Why your first instinct is often correct8:44 Why many people don’t trust themselves9:28 How to reconnect with intuition after years of disconnection10:03 Practicing intuition like a skill11:07 Intuition as pattern recognition and self-awareness12:00 Fear of being judged for exploring new ideas13:02 Social pressure and resisting personal growth13:28 Why growth requires discomfort14:03 Fear, comfort zones, and expanding your limits15:01 Becoming comfortable with discomfort16:07 Finding purpose by trying new experiences16:37 Fear of judgment in environments like the gym17:20 Supporting others through encouragement18:40 The power of kindness and connection19:13 Skepticism around tarot, astrology, and spirituality19:56 Dina explains what tarot actually is20:30 Dina’s journey discovering tarot21:49 The structure of the tarot deck explained23:18 Major arcana vs minor arcana24:29 Tarot as a mirror for self-reflection25:19 How tarot helped Dina understand herself26:24 Tarot as a tool for self-awareness rather than prediction28:57 What happens during a tarot reading session30:14 Understanding yearly energy cycles through tarot31:12 The deeper question people really want answered32:23 Tarot combined with coaching and personal growth32:52 Introduction to numerology33:18 How life path numbers are calculated34:34 Meaning behind numerology life path numbers36:28 Using numerology for personal awareness37:01 Personal year numbers explained38:02 Synchronicities and repeating numbers39:33 Brad shares experiences seeing repeating numbers40:09 Meaning behind the number 22240:47 Beginner introduction to astrology41:20 The “big three” in astrology: sun, moon, rising42:34 Birth charts and planetary placements44:14 Rewriting internal belief systems45:04 Changing the story you tell yourself46:18 Identity, belief systems, and decision-making47:06 Language as a reflection of identity48:29 Coaching conversations and uncovering deeper questions49:43 Growth through curiosity and openness50:06 Personal growth requires change51:05 When change becomes necessary52:12 Relationships as mirrors for personal growth53:10 Fear and vulnerability in love54:30 Facing insecurity in relationships55:18 How fear can strengthen connection56:07 Final reflections on growth and relationships56:27 Where to find Dina and her book57:09 Closing thoughts#selfimprovement