What happens when facts and feelings don’t line up?

In this episode, Taylor is joined by organizational psychology professional Jihad Sakhnini for a wide-ranging conversation about how people actually make decisions. Not just logically, and not just emotionally, but somewhere in between.

They explore the difference between what’s true and what’s real, why feelings can feel like facts, and how curiosity becomes the key tool for navigating both without getting stuck. Along the way, they dig into self-awareness, relationships, internal dialogue, and why most people skip the step that actually leads to better decisions.

This isn’t about choosing facts or feelings. It’s about learning how to work with both.

• The difference between facts, feelings, and lived experience
• Why feelings feel true (even when they’re not)
• The role of curiosity in decision-making
• How people jump from sensation to certainty
• Why noticing your body matters more than you think
• The gap between what’s true and what’s real
• How internal dialogue shapes perception
• Why most people struggle with “yes,” “no,” and everything in between
• The concept of “scared yes” vs. “sad no”
• How relationships improve when you stop assuming and start exploring

• You don’t have to choose between facts and feelings. You just need curiosity to navigate both
• Feelings aren’t facts, but they are real data about your experience
• Most people skip curiosity and go straight to interpretation, and that’s where problems start
• Learning to notice before you assign meaning gives options for action
• Clear decisions often come from understanding your internal signals, not ignoring them

• The difference between truth and personal reality
• Why high performers focus on what they feel, not what they assume it means
• How curiosity creates space for better conversations and decisions

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