Ep. 166 - “Why Vibes Matter,” with Garret Yount, PhD

What are “vibes”… really—and can science measure them?Psychologist Traci Stein sits down with Dr. Garret Yount, molecular neurobiologist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) and author of “Why Vibes Matter: Understand Your Energy and Learn How to Use It Wisely,” for a grounded, mind-expanding conversation on energy, consciousness, and the edge of human potential.Dr. Yount shares the surprising research (and personal moments) that led him to bridge traditional neurobiology and the world of intention, healing, and psychic phenomena. He discusses experiments involving energy healing of cancer cells, gut-brain telepathy, and more.He also shares a practical way to test your own energy via—the “Hot Hand Test” (link below)—and why direct experience may be the missing link between skepticism and belief.In this episode, we cover:- What IONS is (founded by Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell) and why “inner knowing” matters- How intention may influence biological systems—even at a distance- Scopesthesia (the feeling of being stared at) and the research behind it- The surprising science of the heart’s electromagnetic field and why vibes “rub off”- Why openness and practice can unlock abilities many people unknowingly suppressBook: “Why Vibes Matter” by Garret Yount, PhD: https://a.co/d/06DZOWjuInstitute of Noetic Sciences: https://noetic.org/Hot Hand Test demonstration: https://noetic.org/blog/hot-hand-test/For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/Also mentioned in this episode: “The Secret Life of Plants” by Peter Tompkins & Christopher BirdHeartMath Institute: heartmath.orgRupert Sheldrake's book on animal telepathy “Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home”