205 | Is Intuition Real Science?

205 | Is Intuition Real Science?

June 9, 2026 · 1h 22m · Episode 205

About this episode

This episode explores the scientific basis of intuition with experts in neuroscience and consciousness.

Is intuition a mystical "cool kids club" superpower, or is it an innate biological hardware built directly into human evolution? In this paradigm-shifting roundtable, host Doug Beitz sits down with three world-renowned experts in neuroscience, consciousness, and energy mechanics: pioneer of neurofeedback Dr. Drew Pearson, traditional Chinese medicine doctor and strategic advisor Dr. Amy Albright, and consciousness explorer Garnett Dupuis (creator of the Neurovisor). Together, they bridge the gap between hard data and extra-sensory perception. You will discover how different brain networks handle pattern recognition , how stress and trauma hijack your biological "spidey sense" , and how to build "brain state fluidity" so your mind can seamlessly shift gears between deep logic and intuitive knowing. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • The Biology of the "Gut Feeling": How the insula, amygdala, and anterior cingulate cortex collaborate to produce a physical "felt knowing" long before your conscious mind realizes it. • The 20-Story Building Analogy: Garnett Dupuis breaks down how the human brain navigates between low-entropy stability (habit building) and high-floor flexibility…

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