Learning to Trust My Gut

Content note: This post includes discussion of health concerns and a medical diagnosis. Please take care while reading.

For a long time, I brushed off the quiet signals my body was giving me.

Nothing felt urgent enough. Nothing felt dramatic enough. I told myself I was probably overthinking it, that stress was to blame, that I just needed to push through. It felt easier to doubt myself than to insist something was wrong.

But deep down, I knew.

There was a steady inner voice reminding me that my body was asking for attention, and that ignoring it did not make it go away.

Listening When It Would Have Been Easier Not To

Advocating for yourself is uncomfortable, especially in medical spaces. It requires speaking up even when you feel unsure, even when you are met with hesitation, even when you are afraid of being dismissed.

For nearly a year, I kept returning to that inner knowing. I asked questions. I followed up. I trusted my instincts even when I did not have language for what I was experiencing.

That persistence led to the discovery of precancer in my stomach.

Catching it early changed my life. Not just because of the diagnosis itself, but because of what it taught me about self trust, intuition, and the importance of believing yourself.

What That Experience Taught Me

That season reshaped how I understand my body and my voice.

I learned that intuition is not dramatic. It is often quiet and steady. I learned that advocating for yourself does not mean you are difficult or demanding. I learned that early detection can save lives, but only if we listen.

Most of all, I learned that trusting yourself is an act of care.

It is choosing to honor your experiences even when others do not immediately understand them.

From Personal Experience to Purpose

That experience became the foundation of my advocacy work, Trust Your Gut.

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What began as a deeply personal moment grew into a commitment to help others feel empowered to speak up, especially in spaces where they may feel overlooked or unheard. This advocacy is about more than health. It is about confidence. It is about agency. It is about reminding people that they know their bodies and their experiences better than anyone else.

Trusting your gut is not about fear. It is about awareness. It is about paying attention and honoring what you feel, physically and emotionally.

Why This Matters Beyond Health

Learning to trust my gut did not stop in a doctor’s office.

It changed how I approach my career.
It changed how I navigate relationships.
It changed how I show up creatively and professionally.

Trusting yourself is a skill that carries into every part of life. It influences how you make decisions, how you set boundaries, and how you advocate for what you need.

When you trust yourself, you move through the world with clarity instead of hesitation.

A Reminder I Come Back To Often

If something feels off, you are allowed to ask questions.
If you feel unheard, you are allowed to speak louder.
If your intuition is nudging you, you are allowed to listen.

Your voice matters. Your body matters. Your experiences matter.

Trusting your gut is not always easy, but it is always worth it.