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Princeton Psychologist Reveals Intuition
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- Apr 20, 2026
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Summary
A Princeton-trained PhD researcher walked away from academia's pinnacle because the biggest questions weren't being asked. What she found wasn't in a lab. It was in the intuitive gifts her field trained her to dismiss. Victoria Shaw spent years at Columbia and Princeton before realizing even brilliant minds don't reason toward truth—they find facts that fit their beliefs. The science on psychic phenomena is some of the most replicable data out there. We've just been taught it doesn't count. This conversation changed how I see intuition. Not as soft or unreliable, but as our primary instrument. 00:00 The Limits of Intellect and Logic 01:43 Victoria's Near-Death Moment at the Precipice 02:55 From Princeton PhD to Spiritual Seeker 05:52 Research on Why Smart People Don't Reason Well 10:58 Awakening vs. Psychopathology: The Tipping Point 13:52 The Unconventional Pediatrician Who Changed Everything 18:38 Defining Intuition as Your Soul's Direct Line 26:46 Living an Intuitively Guided Life Without Apology 30:22 Guides, Higher Self, and the "God Spot" in Your Brain 34:49 Intuitive Sessions vs. Therapy: What's Different 41:46 Intuitive College Coaching and Following Soul Over Status 46:33 Why Science Will Never Replace Direct Spiritual Connection Learn More About Victoria Shaw: Podcast: Intuitive Connection Website: victoriashawintuitive.com JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -&…