Are you really tapping into intuition, or are your emotions fooling you?

In this episode, Professor Joel Pearson, leading neuroscientist and researcher, breaks down the real science behind intuition—debunking common myths and revealing how to train your brain for better decision-making.

We dive into:
✅ What intuition actually is (hint: it’s not just a feeling)
✅ When to trust vs. ignore your gut instinct
✅ How emotions like stress, anxiety, and excitement distort intuition
✅ The 5-step "SMILE" framework to sharpen your decision-making
✅ How AI will soon enhance human intuition

Joel has spent a decade studying intuition in the lab, discovering how our unconscious mind influences choices—sometimes for the better, sometimes leading us astray. If you're interested in neuroscience, psychology, or making smarter life choices, this episode is a must-listen.

Listen now & start making better decisions today.

ABOUT PROFESSOR JOEL PEARSON

Professor Joel Pearson is a world-leading neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and expert in human intuition, decision-making, and the science of consciousness. He is the Director of the Future Minds Lab at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, where he leads cutting-edge research on intuition, perception, and mental imagery—helping people and businesses unlock better decision-making strategies.

With a background in neuroscience and psychology, Joel has spent over a decade studying how the brain processes unconscious information, how intuition works, and when we should (and shouldn’t) trust our gut instincts. His work has been featured in Forbes, The Guardian, BBC, and Nature Neuroscience, and he regularly speaks on how scientific intuition can enhance performance in business, leadership, and everyday life.

Joel is also the author of The Intuition Toolkit, where he introduces the SMILE framework, a five-step model to train and refine intuition using neuroscience-backed principles. His expertise has made him a sought-after speaker for Fortune 500 companies, elite athletes, and top executives looking to sharpen their cognitive edge.

Currently, Joel is pioneering new research at the intersection of AI and human intuition, exploring how technology can enhance decision-making and help people navigate an increasingly complex world.

CONNECT WITH JOEL

Website:
https://www.profjoelpearson.com/

The Intuition Toolkit Book:
https://a.co/d/4rs9MEf

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