The Coherence Code Podcast 141: Why Vibes Matter: Science, Energy, and the Healing Power of Consciousness with Dr. Garret Yount
In this episode of the Conscious Fertility and Beyond Podcast, Dr. Lorne Brown speaks with Dr. Garret Yount, a molecular neurobiologist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Dr. Yount shares his groundbreaking research on consciousness, biofield science, and self-healing.
From personal experiences with clairvoyance at age 13 to NIH-funded research on Qigong and energy healing, his journey bridges rigorous science with ancient practices. The conversation explores lucid dreaming as a healing tool for PTSD, the placebo effect at the genetic level, and why cultivating awareness of our “vibes” can transform health and wellbeing.
Key Takeaways:
- Biofield science explained: A modern scientific framework for understanding chi, prana, and subtle body energies.
- Placebo power: Belief and intention can regulate gene expression, proving the mind’s profound healing potential.
- Qigong in the lab: Experiments show possible effects of emitted Qi on cell cultures, but reproducibility challenges highlight the mysterious “trickster” nature of consciousness research.
- Lucid dreaming for PTSD: Structured workshops reduced symptoms significantly, showing subconscious healing potential through dreamwork.
- Vibes matter: Conscious, subconscious, and superconscious vibes shape our interactions, health, and sense of connection.
Dr. Garret Yount’s Bio:
Garret Yount, PhD, is a molecular neurobiologist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) where his research focuses on laboratory-based models of exceptional human abilities. He obtained his BS from the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology at the Pennsylvania State University and his PhD from the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He began his formal studies in consciousness research with a small grant from the Institute of Noetic Sciences in 1995, which allowed him to work with biofield practitioners and spiritual healers in the laboratory. Since then, Dr. Yount has conducted carefully controlled laboratory experiments with spiritual healers and biofield practitioners from around the world, including China, Brazil, Canada, USA, Japan, India, Russia, Hungary, and Sri Lanka, and was fortunate to be among the first scientists to be awarded a Research Project Grant (R01) from the National Institutes of Health to study energy healing. He is the author of Why Vibes Matter: Understand Your Energy and Learn How to Use it Wisely.
Where to find Dr. Garret Yount:
- Website: https://noetic.org/profile/garret-yount/
- Book “Why Vibes Matter” : https://noetic.org/why-vibes-matter-book/
Online Course - The Energy of People, Places, and Spaces - https://noetic.org/experience/energy-people-places-spaces-course/
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