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She critiques contemporary culture’s impact on our intuitive relationship, pointing to medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists (used in weight loss), which may sever the communication between the brain and the gut via the vagus nerve—our “second brain.” She argues that constant hustle culture, social media pinging, and endless stimulation diminish our capacity for stillness and introspection, crucial foundations for trusting intuition. These modern distractions numbing us from our bodily signals can disconnect us from our inner voice, leading to a superficial sense of knowing that is actually devoid of true wisdom.