Chillness Room Ep. 18: Chemical or Mystical? Where Intuition Really Comes From

Where does intuition actually come from? Is it brain chemistry… or something mystical? In this episode of The Chillness Room, Kyra explores the fascinating middle ground between science and spirituality. She looks at how intuition may arise from pattern recognition in the brain, the gut-brain connection through the vagus nerve, hormonal shifts that heighten sensitivity, and the ways our mind tries to predict the future to keep us safe. Along the way, she reflects on personal experiences with intuition, including how perimenopause can change emotional awareness and sensitivity, and how our past experiences shape what we perceive as “knowing.” But the conversation doesn’t stop with biology. What about consciousness? Ancient wisdom traditions? The feeling that we are more than just brain chemistry? This episode invites you to consider a gentle possibility: intuition might not be one thing at all. It may be a blend of body, mind, memory, and something deeper that connects us to life itself. A thoughtful, curious exploration for anyone who has ever wondered where their inner knowing comes from. Get full access to The Deep Season at thedeepseason.substack.com/subscribe (https://thedeepseason.substack.com/su...)