Why Vibes Matter: Understand Your Energy and Learn How to Use it Wisely

by Garret Yount

We've all had 'that' feeling: when our mood suddenly changes or we sense an 'atmosphere' on entering a room. There is a distinct quality that connects these experiences – it's a shift in how we sense a person or a place, often referred to as a 'vibe'. 
Vibes matter because they have the power to change the way we feel and behave.
Garret Yount PhD has been researching the science of 'energy vibes' for over 20 years. In Why Vibes Matter he explains what can lead us to experience a 'vibe' or a shift in energy and how to harness their power.
Looking at where vibes come from and how they affect us Garret reviews the research and explains the science behind our reactions. Practical tools and techniques will help you attune to your own vibes and learn how to influence them in the wisest possible way.

208 pages, Paperback

Published July 4, 2023

Reviews

[Kaze Poitier · Rating 3 out of 5]

I know I gave it 3 but if you are someone constantly in your head like I am/was this can help you tap in on your instincts a bit more and instead of overthink as much you analyse and decipher what you feel. I think this also helped me read the room a bit more accurately as an introvert . I usually base my rating on how long it takes me to finish a book of this size. I really don’t enjoy most self improvement books but the way it explains using science it hits a spot. It is a cool book and i am also a lot better at catching people eyeing me in good and bad ways which has also on rare occasions helped me see a situation that could go bad and disappear/prepare or stump a person before things go down

[Kirsten Eckert · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good understanding - it doesn't take that long to read, but I had to get it back to the library in-between.

[Elle Armbruster · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5. I appreciated how science forward this book was, and it can definitely help with anxiety and overthinking, but i didnt connect with it personally

[Mariclair Smit · Rating 4 out of 5]

EVER felt a chill where there’s no draft, seen a shadow with no source, or sworn the universe was sending you a sign? Why Vibes Matter pulls those moments off the Ouija board and places them under a microscope. Rather than dismissing supernatural experiences outright, the book asks a far more compelling question: why do they feel so real, and what does science have to say about that?

It’s refreshing that a subject so often dominated by speculation or ridicule is approached with genuine scientific rigour - grounded in clear definitions, established theories, and research published in prestigious journals. Reading like a research paper at times, the book even includes a full reference section that university alumni may recognise a little too well.

Adding further credibility is the fact that author Garret Yount brings more than 20 years of research experience to the table, along with a PhD in molecular neurobiology. But don’t let the methodical approach scare you off. Yount’s curiosity, passion, and love for the esoteric shine just as brightly as his respect for empirical evidence.

Delving into topics such as feng shui, smudging, earthing, sixth senses, and even hauntings, this is a genuinely fascinating read. Each subject is broken down into accessible, digestible concepts, with helpful summaries at the end of every chapter.

Crucially, Yount never comes across as condescending or dismissive. He even weaves in spiritual practices - from gratitude rituals to meditation - creating a thoughtful middle ground between personal experience and scientific explanation.

Why Vibes Matter is a must-read for the inquisitive. Whether you approach it seeking scientific explanations or deeper insight into mystical phenomena, the book meets you exactly where curiosity begins