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Discovering Your Mind - Aphantasia and Beyond

Shane's Brain
Aphantasia
Memory
Hyperphantasia
Visualization
Neurodiversity
Caitlyn Ortiz
Neuroscience
Mental Imagery
Education
Creativity
Hypophantasia
Face Blindness
Stryker Neurovascular
Emotions
Amnesia
Poetry
Empathy
Visualization Spectrum
Creative Arts Therapy
Trauma

The Discovering Your Mind Podcast is dedicated to research and discussion surrounding all aspect of the mind's eye from Aphantasia to Hyperphantasia and everything in between. Using our in-depth questionnaire that we call the "Discovering Your Mind Protocol", we unlock and discover your unique way of visualizing and bask in the beauty of our differences.

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This is a mini episode derived from a discussion that a few of us from the Aphantasia, Visualization, and Grief panel discussion had about the possibilities of using AI as a tool for grieving the loss of a loved one. We talk about the... more

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In this episode I bring back several guests to discuss how visualizing or not being able to visualize interplays with how we grieve or experience the loss of a loved one. I appreciate my guests willingness to be vulnerable and talk ab... more

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In this episode, we bring back Dr Paulina Trevena to further discuss her work and experiences within the worlds of aphantasia, hypnosis, and mental health. Paulina has aphantasia, SDAM, and ADHD. She tells us about how she discovered ... more

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In this episode, we bring back several guests to participate in some hypnosis processes and protocols to explore how aphantasia and visualization interplay with different hypnosis techniques. 3 people with aphantasia and 3 visualizers... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Paulina Trevena
Hypnotherapist with Aphantasia, researching hypnosis and visualization
Episode: Aphantasia, Visualization, and Hypnosis. Panel Experiments with Dr Paulina Trevena
Lindsay Rice
Third grade teacher and advocate for neurodivergent educators
Member of NEA, Leaders for Just Schools program
Episode: Discovering the Mind of Lindsay Rice
Kristin Erickson
Aphantasia researcher and speaker
Episode: An Aphantastic Hodgepodge with Kristin Erickson Part 2
Johanna Nethergaard
Researcher on anendophagia or the lack of an inner voice.
Episode: Now What?
Adam Zehman
Prominent researcher referenced in the podcast.
Episode: Now What?
Nikki O'Connor
Creative arts psychotherapist, former school teacher
Creative Arts Therapy
Episode: Discovering the Mind of Nikki O'Connor
Rebecca McHale
Former architect turned therapeutic coach, specializing in fatigue and chronic illnesses.
Episode: Aphantasia, Neurodiversity, and Healing with Rebecca McHale
Jan Nichols
Regional sales manager, mother, and Aphantasia advocate
Episode: Discovering the Mind of Jan Nichols
Kate Jenkinson
Performance poet and executive coach
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Episode: Aphantasia, Poetry, and Coaching with Kate Jenkinson

Hosts

Shane Williams
Host of the podcast, he leads conversations on aphantasia and mental visualization, sharing personal narratives and facilitating guest discussions.
Cole Williams
Co-host of the podcast, he participates in discussions on mental processes and provides insights alongside guest interviews.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • if you loved the book definitely listen to the podcast! still very informative it's interesting to hear about how other people think also! recommend!

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    if you loved the book definitely listen to the podcast! still very informative it's interesting to hear about how other people think also! recommend!

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Aphantasia, Visualization, and Hypnosis. Panel Experiments with Dr Paulina Trevena
Q: Is there anything you've considered about having people close their eyes or not?
Paulina discusses how some individuals find imagery more accessible with their eyes open, and this varies among those with Aphantasia.
Aphantasia, Visualization, and Hypnosis. Panel Experiments with Dr Paulina Trevena
Q: When you hear hypnosis, what do you think about?
Participants provide varied associations; some find it relaxing while others relate it to comedic subjects like clucking like chickens.
Discovering the Mind of Isaac Mathews
Q: If you woke up tomorrow and had Aphantasia, how do you think it would affect your life?
I think it would affect me as a teacher, knowing exactly how I should and could teach better, as I would be more aware of the challenges that students with Aphantasia face.
Discovering the Mind of Isaac Mathews
Q: What is your understanding of what Aphantasia is?
Aphantasia is when a person cannot visualize images in their mind, which can affect memory recall and creative expression.
Aphantasia, Art, and Discovery with Dawn Rossbach
Q: If you could wave a magic wand and get rid of your Aphantasia, would you do it?
I'd like to experience it for a day to see if I want to continue with it, but I do appreciate my dreams more now.

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Content centers around the exploration of aphantasia and hyperphantasia, conditions related to the ability—or inability—to visualize mental imagery. Conversations frequently feature personal stories from guests, offering insights into how these conditions affect their daily lives, creativity, and emotional responses. The podcast highlights unique perspectives from researchers, therapists, and individuals with firsthand experiences, often including practical discussions on coping mechanisms, creative processes, and therapy approaches related to aphantasia. Furthermore, it champions neurodiversity, advocating for greater understanding and acceptance of diverse cognitive experiences within society.

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Recent guests on Discovering Your Mind include:

1. Dr. Paulina Trevena
2. Lindsay Rice
3. Kristin Erickson
4. Johanna Nethergaard
5. Adam Zehman
6. Nikki O'Connor
7. Rebecca McHale
8. Jan Nichols

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