Welcome, Curious Soul
We stand at the edge of a profound shift in human understanding. The materialist worldview that has dominated our world for centuries is beginning to crack, revealing glimpses of something far more mysterious—where consciousness itself may be fundamental rather than an afterthought of brain activity. We are witnessing the early tremors of a paradigm shift, where anomalies that cannot be explained within our current framework, pointing toward a post-materialist understanding of reality.
Choosing to "suspend disbelief" is not about abandoning critical thinking—it's about opening to possibility. This publication brings together seemingly separate worlds, where the rational mind joins with what I call intelligence beyond intellect. Here, we'll investigate what happens when direct experience becomes integral to our scientific understanding, expanding our conception of valid ways of knowing.
I invite you to join me as explorers of the unknown—a journey that begins when we choose to open ourselves beyond scientism. We'll explore consciousness, spirituality, and the unseen world through multiple lenses—from ancient knowledge systems to quantum physics, from philosophical inquiry to practices that facilitate direct experience. The most compelling mysteries of existence await neither the purely rational nor the purely intuitive explorer, but those willing to travel between worlds.
Our logo is inspired by Hilma af Klimt’s Altarpiece No. 1 created in Midjourney.
What You’ll Discover Here
Cross-Cultural Wisdom Traditions: Explorations of how diverse cultures—from ancient and Indigenous knowledge systems to Eastern philosophies to Western mystical traditions—have mapped the terrain of consciousness. We’ll examine practices, rituals, and frameworks that have guided seekers for millennia, finding the common threads that connect humanity’s perennial quest to understand the unseen.
Scientific & Philosophical Inquiries: Deep dives into cutting-edge research and fundamental questions where quantum physics meets subjective experience, where neuroscience encounters meditation, and where contemporary thought experiments help us navigate the territories between known and unknown. We’ll explore how emerging scientific findings challenge materialist paradigms while maintaining intellectual rigor.
Practices for Direct Experience: Accessible introductions to methods that facilitate expanded awareness, healing, and transformation. From breathwork to sound healing, from meditation to somatic practices, we’ll explore tools that bridge intellect and intuition, allowing for direct experience of the dimensions beyond ordinary perception.
Personal Transformation Stories: Interviews with scientists, philosophers, and wisdom keepers who’ve navigated profound shifts in consciousness and perspective. These accounts offer insights into how others have integrated spiritual awakening with practical living, providing both inspiration and practical wisdom for your own journey.
Community Curiosity Salons: Regular online gatherings where we collectively explore the frontiers of the post-materialist paradigm. These interactive sessions bring together diverse perspectives—scientists, philosophers, spiritual practitioners, and curious minds—to engage in thoughtful dialogue about consciousness, direct experience, and the evolution of our understanding of reality.
We aim to honor both intellectual curiosity and experiential wisdom, creating a space where skepticism and wonder can coexist. Whether you’re a spiritual seeker yearning for intellectual depth, a scientifically-minded skeptic curious about consciousness, or someone navigating the space between—join me in asking: What might we discover when we approach the mysteries of reality with both critical thinking and an open heart?
About Nina Guilbeault, PhD
Born in the former Soviet Union to ancestors who survived through intellectual discipline and spiritual suppression, I learned early to trust only what the mind could verify. This served me well through Harvard, where I earned my PhD as a cultural ethnographer, through lecturing at UC Berkeley, publishing in prestigious journals, and working with celebrated author Michael Pollan. In 2024, I published my first book, The Good Eater: A Vegan's Search for the Future of Food.
By conventional measures, I ascended society's pyramid of success. Yet beneath these accomplishments lay profound emptiness that I couldn’t think my way out of. My healing journey led me through meditation, somatic practices, and plant medicine, where I reconnected to awareness that transcends yet includes rational thought. I am a natural-born skeptic who has learned to question everything—including my own skepticism. The real transformation came when I learned to integrate intellectual rigor and expanded awareness rather than choosing between them. The very doubt that once protected me from spiritual experiences I couldn’t validate has become my medicine for helping others navigate this same tension.
Today, as a coach, vocalist, and writer, I guide visionary founders, entrepreneurs, and conscious leaders seeking to connect to spiritual guidance. I help my clients cultivate what I call intelligence beyond intellect—wisdom of the body, energy field, and higher purpose. I work in service of humanity's collective shift in consciousness.
Fine me on my website: https://www.ninaguilbeault.com
