Let's talk Synaesthesia

This episode we are going to explore Aura, or emotionally mediated synaesthesia. Zoe and I have lived experience with this form. Our guest Richard Cytowic, Professor for Neurology, will tell us about the his perspective on the phenomenon. Thank you for sending in your experiences to! Keep them coming, I'm curious to hear what distinctions you would use. Connect with us: @maikepreissing www.maikepreissing.com @zoesthesia www.zoesthesia.com Prof Richard Cytowic, Professor for Neurology, Washington DC, USA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

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For this episode we are going to dive into the history of synaesthesia research with Neurologist, Author and Speaker Dr Richard Cytowic AND President of UKSA James Wannerton. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

This week we are FINALLY going to look at the intriguing intersection of Austim & Synaesthesia by meeting expert Prof Jamie Ward, Professor for cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sussex. This episode was highly requested by listeners and we really hope you will enjoy it! Maike's website: www.maikepreissing.com Maike's coaching for synaesthetes: click here Maike's Instagram @synesthes_a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

We probably all passed a LUSH shop at some point, but little did we know that the company is very much inspried by synaesthesia! How cool?? Mark Constatine, one of the founders of LUSH Handmade cosmetics is a synaesthete himself, and so is our Guest of today's episode: Jody Bailey can taste massages. She found a wonderful way to incorporate that into her job as a massage therapist, trainer and product developer at LUSH. In this episode she fills us in on how and how the "Synaesthesia Massage treatment" came to live. We hope you will enjoy Episode 30, a perspective on Synaesthesia in Business! Connect with today's speakers: Jody Bailey for LUSH https://www.lush.com/uk/en Zoe: @zoesthesia zoesthesia.com Maike: @synesthes_a maikepreissing.com synesthesia.at --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

SPECIAL /// IT’S FINALLY HERE: THIS IS THE SYNAESTHESIA COMMUNITY EPISODE! FIND ALL THE LINKS TO THE FEATURED PROJECTS HERE: ME, MAIKE PREISSING launching NEURODIVERSITY GROUP COACHING Book your spots on Dec 1st, access through my Instagram and website: www.maikepreissing.com @synesthes_a 1. BRIANNA AND HER KIDS on INCLUSIVE NEUROVERSE www.inclusiveneuroverse.com @inclusiveneuroverse 2. NICOLA ROSE on MAGNETOSPHERE MOVIE @magnetospheremovie @nicolarosedirects @goodbyepetrushkafilm 3. JAMES WANNERTON on SYNAESTHESIA CONFERENCE Taking place May 10-12 2024 in Oxford, UK Synaesthesia.info 4. RAPHAEL BOURDA on OUR RESEARCH PROGRAM www.raphaelbourda.com @raphaelbourda 5. EMILY on AUTISTIC RETREATS @wellbyem 6. ANNA & ADRIANA on their blog NEUROBIRDIES @neurobirdieswrite www.neurobirdies.com 7. GABY CARDOSO on his MUSIC @gabycardososyn https://gabyhc.wixsite.com/gabycardoso 8. ALISON on SOUND AND COLOUR DOCUMENTARY @soundandcolourdoc 9. CHRISTY GURLEY on CHILDREN BOOKS https://linkpop.com/starshinedesigns @starshine_designs_art 10. BSP on SYNAESTHESIA WORKSHOPS @liquidsounds_workshop Liquidsounds.info @bspperforms Her documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mI-w0EuLJjI 11. RAE on NOT YOUR NEUROTYPICAL PODCAST @nyntpodcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0XnVp5YKQYV4nDTtcnqAyH?si=91f6071a29ee4425 12. DENNIS on FANTASY ART @capricorpse @sixth_sun 13. AKASH on HIS NEW ALBUM @akashdighe 14. ALISON ENGLISH on the SYNESTHESIA LOOP CHALLENGE @alisyn_colourscapes THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE WHO SUBMITTED THEIR STORY, AND THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE SUPPORTING THE PODCAST! Maike xx --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

A gifted person demonstrates advanced abilities or potential in one or more specific areas when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment. They excel in their capacity to think, reason and judge. Twice-exceptional inidivduals are "gifted with a twist" as their exceptional abilities coexist with conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia or others. Today's guest is Mental Health Therapist Emily Kircher-Morris. We'll learn about how both giftedness and twice-exceptionality present in young kids, students and adults, how to create neuro-affirming classrooms and what it needs to raise healthy neurodivergent kids. Emily and Maike also discuss the common experience of deep existential thoughts that so many gifted children share. Emily Kircher-Morris is the host of "the Neurodiversity Podcast" and you can find her here: The Neurodiversity Podcast @theneurodiversitypodcast Connect with Maike: maikepreissing.com @synesthes_a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

IT'S GETTING CONTROVERSIAL! Is self-diagnosis as valid as a formal diagnosis, are doctor's really listening, should I rely on a dance reel on instagram for info on diagnostic criteria of ADHD? Come join Zoe and Maike for a in depth discussion of the positives and negatives of discussing mental health on the internet. Hope you enjoy this episode, let Zoe and Maike know what your thoughts on the topic are! Connect with Zoe: @zoesthesia www.zoesthesia.com Connect with Maike: @synesthes_a www.maikepreissing.com www.synesthesia.at --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

This week we're gonna tackle 3 forms at once! Guest is the wonderful Jenna French from Texas, USA (@jennakfrench_). Jenna is a math teacher and former coaching client of Maike. Together they look at Ordinal-Linguistic-Personification (OLP), Concept-Shape and Mathematical Synesthesia. And learn why Maths is beautiful! This is the Youtube Video we spoke about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyYQIcZacvA And this is how you can connect with Maike Book a session: maikepreissing.com Connect on Instagram: @synesthes_a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

On this week's episode Zoe and Maike once again meet virtually to chat about the day to day of a synesthete. Maike shares a bit about the work with her neurodivergent clients and Zoe updates us on a new form -motion to sound- she's discovered! Stick around until the second half of the episode for a community call out! A really cool opportunity is waiting for you!! To book a first free session with Maike, synesthesia and neurodiversity coach, you can do so on maikepreissing.com Connect with Zoe: @zoesthesia Connect with Maike: @synesthes_a www.maikepreissing.com www.synesthesia.at maikepreissing@synesthesia.at --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

It's time for another synesthesia chat with @zoesthesia. Maike and Zoe exchange their experiences of living with synesthesia and a body that's easily overwhelmed. TRIGGER WARNING MISOPHONIA: The last 15 min are a taste challenge, where you might hear chewing sounds. connect with Zoe: @Zoesthesia Connect with Maike: synesthes_a@outlook.com maikepreissing.com synesthesia.at @synesthes_a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

This week we met Meriem Delacroix, a french synesthesia artist based in Padua, Italy. Meriem shares how hard it was growing up as a neurodivergent child without the right support, how she uses her uniquely wired brain today and why it is important to have access to support. Connect with Meriem: https://www.delacroixstudio.art @meriemdelacroix Connect with Maike: www.maikepreissing.com www.synesthesia.at @synesthes_a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

I got myself a co-host! Meet Zoe (@zoesthesia), musician, synesthesia artist and teacher from Singapore! Every other week Zoe and I meet virtually to chat, discuss and process our synesthesia. It'll get spicy Connect with Zoe: @zoesthesia Connect with Maike: @synesthes_a www.maikepreissing.com www.synesthesia.at --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

We're back from the summer break and start off Season 3 with one of the biggest guests yet: Dr Joel Salinas, Medical Doctor, Researcher and fellow synesthete. Enjoy this very personal conversation between Joel and Maike and don't forget to submit your "Synnie of the month" story! Connect with Dr Joel Salinas: https://joelsalinasmd.com/ Connect with Maike: www.maikepreissing.com www.synesthesia.at @synesthes_a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

This week we meet synesthete and vet Sheila Butungi. Sheila is based in Uganda and board member of the Synesthesia Society of African and talks us through her own story and hopes for Africa and the synesthesia community. Come along as we cover another part of the globe! If you want to connect with the SSOA please find them on facebook or their website Connect with Maike www.synesthesia.at www.maikepreissing.com @synesthes_a --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

In this weeks episode, we welcome back James Wannerton. He is probably the world's most famous synesthete, and decided to courageously shares a hidden part of his life with us. Join us as he discusses his experience as a voice hearer, shedding light on the positive aspects and offering a fresh perspective on hallucinations. Through this conversation, James inspires us to reconsider our perception of human differences and embrace a more open-minded approach. Get ready to expand your understanding and challenge preconceptions. Thank you James for being a voice to both communities! We also get to hear another SYNNIE OF THE MONTH STORY and find out who the winner in June is! Connect with James Wannerton: www.jameswannerton.com Connect with Maike: maikepreissing.com synesthesia.at @synesthes_a Shop Maike's art --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

Ok, it's time to reintroduce the topic: What is Synesthesia? What differences do we see in the brain of a synesthete compared to a non-synesthete? And what do we know about the genetics? On this episode we tackle the (not so basic) basics with no other than Prof Jools Simner. She is a synesthesia expert, Professor for Neuropsychology at the University of Sussex and head of the MULTISENSE lab. What an honor to have her on! Wanna give feedback, submit a "Synnie of the month" story or sign up for the first ever synesthesia awareness day meet-up? Please leave your info in the question field on spotify, dm or email me! Prof Jools Simner: https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p90856-julia-simner Connect with Maike: www.maikepreissing.com www.synesthesia.at @synesthes_a synesthes_a@outlook.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

Happy Pride everyone! Join Maike as she meets Jaime Prada, founder of the art platform carriedaway.uk. In this empowering episode, these two neurodivergent queers delve into the intersections of activism and art, highlighting the significance of platforms like carriedaway.uk. A place that aims to foster representation and reclaim identities within marginalized groups. With a focus on their shared experiences in Edinburgh, Maike and Jaime explore the power of art in amplifying diverse voices and the importance of embracing and celebrating one's true self. Go check out carriedaway.uk where you can now purchase Maike's synesthesia art Use 20AWAY for 20% off! Connect with Jaime Prada @carriedaway.uk @jaimeprada www.carriedaway.uk Connect with Maike @synesthes_a www.synesthesia.at www.maikepreissing.com synesthes_a@outlook.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

Join Maike on a thrilling 2-in-1 adventure as she explores the world of synesthesia in Russia. In the first segment, Maike meets Anton Sidoroff-Dorso, a psychologist, linguist, and researcher from Moscow. Anton shares fascinating insights about his research on the synesthesia quotient, unique perspectives and events within the Russian synesthesia community and worldwide. Then, get ready to meet Yelena Lastovina, a multi-talented poet, synesthete, and journalist from Volgograd. Yelena is a very active member of the Russian synesthesia community, offering a glimpse into it. Discover how her taste-synesthesia shapes everyday experiences, and be inspired by her heartfelt hopes for the future of synesthetes around the world. https://iasasevents.com/home/ https://www.journeythroughthesenses.org/ https://artinconversation.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/ Guests: Anton Sidoroff-Dorso Yelena Lastovina Connect with Maike: @synesthes_a synesthes_a@outlook.com maikepreissing.com synesthesia.at --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message

Join Maike this week as she sits down with Candin Phillips, a licensed therapist and ADHD coach from the United States. In this episode, they explore the realms of ADHD, synesthesia, and medication, delving into the unique phenomenon of sequence space synesthesia that brought them together. Get ready for personal stories, insightful discussions, listener questions, and the exciting announcement of the "Synnie of the Month" winner for May! Connect with Candin: @humanity_hive Connect with Maike: @synesthes_a www.synesthesia.at www.maikepreissing.com synesthes_a@outlook.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maike-preissing/message