
The Observable Unknown is a scientific and psychological podcast exploring consciousness, perception, behavior, identity, altered states, symbolism, neuroscience, and the hidden structures shaping human life. Through disciplined analysis rather than performance spirituality, Dr. Juan Carlos Rey examines how people orient to reality, endure pressure, construct meaning, and lose coherence in the mod... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 144 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesMental HealthHealth & FitnessScience | |||

In this interlude of The Observable Unknown, Dr. Juan Carlos Rey explores myth as one of the deepest structures shaping human consciousness, identity, culture, memory, and meaning.
Before a person knows what they believe, they are already living ins... more
In this Mailbag installment of The Observable Unknown, Dr. Juan Carlos Rey responds to a listener named Jemmy L., who writes in with a painful and urgent question about paranoia, fear, family conflict, and damaged relationships.
Jemmy describes losi... more
In this interlude of The Observable Unknown, Dr. Juan Carlos Rey explores one of the most powerful forces shaping human consciousness: language.
Before a person knows what they believe, they inherit words.
Before they understand what they feel, the... more
In this Mailbag installment of The Observable Unknown, Dr. Juan Carlos Rey responds to a listener named Rachel C., who has recently become completely separated from their family and is struggling to understand why.
Rachel asks a painful and deeply h... more
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These episodes are so dense with information but it’s not overwhelming. Dr. Rey is thorough and explains things in an easily understandable way.
I’ve listened to approximately four episodes and I am hooked. I needed something new and different from my others. I love the information given in this format. A lot of it is above my pay grade, but that’s what makes it worth the time to listen and learn something. I especially enjoyed the episode discussing fasting! I practiced intermittent fasting for several years. I understand now why I felt so good doing it. Please continue educating the public and doing it with a calm and soothing voice. more
I learned from this show, and it made me feel smart… I like that. I think that’s rare for a podcast to help with. Great work!!!
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A thoughtful, neuroscience-tinged exploration of consciousness, perception, and identity, often weaving philosophy with cognitive science to question how we experience reality. Episodes frequently examine internal models, prediction, and the nerves that underlie behavior, with a steady emphasis on disciplined analysis over sensationalism. Noteworthy traits include long-form, idea-heavy discussions, practical frameworks for personal growth, and a recurring interest in how attention, memory, and decision-making shape meaning in daily life.
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The Observable Unknown launched a year ago and published 144 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Observable Unknown include:
1. Dr. Troy Hassan Shepherd
2. Alyssa F.
3. Jack Bialik
4. Salima Adelstein
5. Stacy James
6. Spencer Delisle
7. Moe Choice
8. Olga Naiman
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