Podcast Summary: IN HINDZSIGHT – “Intuitive Strength”
Host: HINDZ
Date: February 21, 2026
Episode Overview
In “Intuitive Strength,” HINDZ guides listeners through a reflective exploration of intuition, addressing how it can be actively developed and what it means to trust your inner voice amidst uncertainty. Speaking from Nairobi, Kenya, he shares personal experiences and insights on strengthening intuition, overcoming decision paralysis, and embracing personal taste and authenticity as pathways to self-trust.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Following Intuition to Unfamiliar Places
- HINDZ describes landing in Nairobi, driven by intuition with no logical explanation or previous connections to the place.
- “I am recording right now from Nairobi, Kenya. Yeah, Nairobi, Kenya. And I'm not even 100% sure how I got here… it was just my intuition that led me here, and it was that feeling…” [02:30]
- He emphasizes that intuitive feelings can pull us to aligned spaces—sometimes before the mind consciously understands why.
2. Understanding Intuition as a Muscle
- Intuition isn't mystical or reserved for a select few. It’s a muscle that grows with use and practice.
- “Your intuition is a muscle, right? It's not magic…If you don't use it, you lose it. You understand? If you don't use it, you lose it.” [08:00]
- We strengthen intuition through small, consistent acts of trusting ourselves—whether in daily decisions or creative ideas.
3. Decision-Making as Practice
- Everyday choices, like advocating for a restaurant in a group or not being a people pleaser, are ways to exercise intuition.
- “Becoming a people pleaser is one of the best ways to erode your intuition. Why? Because you're going against yourself.” [12:00]
- Each micro-decision either strengthens or erodes our connection to our intuitive self.
4. Overcoming Fear of Judgment & People-Pleasing
- HINDZ recounts instances of self-silencing in group settings and how not sharing ideas can be a form of disconnecting from intuition.
- “How many times have you muted yourself…because you thought you would be judged…? These are the little moments throughout the week where we’re building or eroding our intuition.” [16:40]
- The key is to lead with confidence in your taste, recognizing that the validation must come from within.
5. Preparation, Practice, and Readiness in Change
- Drawing parallels to athletes like Kobe Bryant, HINDZ highlights the role of preparation in making courageous decisions with ease.
- “So proper preparation prevents poor performance. If we are constantly practicing…what do you think is going to happen when life calls you to step into a new position?” [20:20]
- Frequent self-trust in low-risk environments equips us for pivotal life changes (moves, relationships, career shifts).
6. Taste as Intuition in Action
- Trusting your own preferences—clothes, food, music—mirrors the act of trusting intuition.
- “Unbelievable faith in our own taste. Taste is intuition in action…your taste and your intuition are one in the same.” [32:45]
- These small acts of self-honoring create a strong database for bigger intuitive leaps.
7. Body Awareness & Intuitive Cues
- The body senses alignment (or discomfort) often before the conscious mind does.
- “The body knows. Often before the mind knows…” [35:30]
- HINDZ recounts a moment of feeling at home in an Ethiopian restaurant, affirmed when the waiter said, “Welcome home.” [37:50]
8. Building a Dialogue with the Self
- Journaling, meditative practices, and honest self-reflection help deepen the connection to intuition.
- “Become so used to your own voice, you almost get annoyed by yourself.” [41:10]
- He encourages regular analog journaling and unfiltered self-conversation to clarify what we truly want and need.
9. Courage, Vulnerability, and Performance
- Intuition flourishes with honesty and the courage not to abandon oneself, even in the face of uncertainty or potential failure.
- “Intuition grows when we stop lying to ourselves, when we become a little bit more vulnerable.” [44:00]
- He notes it’s not a lack of intuition most people have, but a lack of courage to act on what they already feel is true.
10. Failure as Necessary Nutrient
- Mistakes and failures are not setbacks but vital to building resilience and intuition.
- “Failure is a necessary nutrient for our foundation. That’s just the perspective you have to have…” [51:40]
11. Embracing Uncertainty and Faith
- Trusting intuition means being ready to pivot without panic and having faith that things will work out.
- “What you want in life is to develop the ability to pivot without panic. A lot of us just panic when we have to pivot, right? Because we haven’t practiced.” [48:50]
- Life’s uncertainties are training grounds preparing us for rapid, significant decisions.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On intuition leading to Nairobi:
“As soon as I got here, I felt very, very, very aligned...And the truth is, it's just like my intuition that led me here…” [03:17]
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On intuition as a muscle:
“Intuition is all about having a deep, intimate relationship with ourselves and it will hold up a mirror and life will mirror back that relationship, that connection.” [13:36]
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On decision practice:
“Don't rely on your intuition just in the big extravagant moments. We are building it up.” [17:50]
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On Kobe Bryant and preparation:
“Kobe Bryant...doesn't get nervous. [He said:] 'Anything I'm about to do, I have prepared so much. I know exactly what to do.'” [21:10]
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On validating yourself:
“You may have to go into a season of just bold honesty...because you're not seeking the approval of others. You're actually trying to strengthen the validation you have for yourself, with yourself first...” [27:55]
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On taste and intuition:
“Taste is intuition in action again. This is why I’m a big, big believer in creating our own world.” [33:20]
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On body wisdom:
“The body knows. Often before the mind knows, right? Like sometimes certain environments, you just feel anxiety. You don't know why, but the body knows.” [35:30]
“I was eating Ethiopian food and I had this weird feeling like I was at home...Then the waiter…says, welcome home.” [37:50] -
On failing publicly:
“It's kind of insane to be worried about failing in front of others because at the end of the day, every single human fails. It's like being ashamed of going to the bathroom...” [52:30]
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On living with faith:
“Everything is working out in our favor regardless if we make a mistake or a failure. Why? Because we are learning through it.” [51:52]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- Arriving in Nairobi and the power of following intuition: [02:30 - 05:00]
- Intuition as a muscle & micro-decisions: [08:00 - 12:30]
- People-pleasing and eroding intuition: [12:00 - 17:00]
- Sharing ideas & silencing self: [16:40 - 19:00]
- Preparation and readiness for change (Kobe Bryant story): [20:20 - 22:00]
- Building self-validation and leading with taste: [28:00 - 33:30]
- Body wisdom and manifesting intuition in the environment: [35:30 - 38:00]
- Self-reflection practices (journaling & analog thinking): [41:10 - 43:00]
- Honesty, vulnerability, and courage: [44:00 - 46:30]
- Failure as a source of strength: [51:40 - 52:40]
- Final affirmations and embracing uncertainty: [54:00 – 56:00]
Summary & Takeaways
- Intuition is not an innate gift for the chosen few but a faculty all can strengthen, just like a muscle or skill.
- Small, honest, daily acts of self-trust and courage are the building blocks for intuition.
- Fear of judgment and people-pleasing are major barriers to intuition—self-validation and bold honesty are the antidotes.
- Preparation, even if in “low-stakes” environments, prepares you for major life pivots.
- Body awareness, journaling, and solo reflection help clarify and strengthen intuition.
- Failures and uncertainty are essential parts of the process, not obstacles.
- Above all, trust that “everything is working out in our favor,” and see practice, not perfection, as the path to intuitive living.
“You don't know in hindsight, everything gonna be more than all right.” [Final note]
For Further Reflection
- Are you practicing trust in yourself daily, or muting your intuition to please others?
- Where can you embrace small risks to exercise your intuitive ‘muscle’ this week?
- How can you integrate more honest dialogue and self-reflection into your routine?
Listen to IN HINDZSIGHT for more sound, reflective journeys toward self-expansion and mindful living.