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Discovering Your Mind - Aphantasia and Beyond

Shane's Brain
Aphantasia
Hyperphantasia
Visualization
Memory
Mental Imagery
Mental Health
Education
Trauma
Grief
Hypophantasia
Neurodiversity
Synesthesia
Hypnosis
Meditation
Face Blindness
Neuroscience
Personal Experiences
Caitlyn Ortiz
Music
Engineering

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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In this episode, I talk with Sadie Dingfelder who is face blind, stereo blind, aphantastic, and SDAMic in nature. She is the author of Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination.... more

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In this episode, I talk with Sadie Dingfelder who is face blind, stereo blind, aphantastic, and SDAMic in nature. She is the author of Do I Know You? A Faceblind Reporter’s Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination.... more

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In this episode we discover how Pamela Topjian's mind works using the Discovering Your Mind Protocol. Pamela is a visualizer and we discuss things like thinking vs visualizing, memory vs imagination, and internal hearing vs internal... more

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In this episode we discover how Rebecca James' mind works. Rebecca found out that she has aphantasia just a few months ago and she thinks that it will be considered a disability in the future. I disagree, but we do take some time to... more

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Sadie Dingfelder
Writer, journalist, author of Do I Know You? A FaceBlind Reporter's Journey Into the Science of Sight, Memory and Imagination
Author, Journalist
Episode: Face Blindness, Stereo Blindness, Aphantasia, and SDAM with Sadie Dingfelder Part 1
Pamela Topjian
Retired nurse, former hypnotherapist, author and podcaster
Independent (Holistic Practitioner)
Episode: Discovering the Mind of Pamela Topjian
Rebecca James
High school teacher and individual living with Aphantasia
Episode: Discovering the Mind of Rebecca James
Aaron Adair
Student interested in forensic science, aspiring artist, experiences synesthesia and Aphantasia
Episode: Synethesia, Visualization, and Inner Subtitles with Aaron Adair
Andrea Thorfinson
Writer and bookkeeper; author of 'Living is Easy with Eyes Closed'
Geneews Publishing
Episode: Aphantasia, Meditation, and Discovery with Andrea Thorfinson
Kristin Warry
Returning guest who shares insights on aphantasia and personal experiences.
Episode: Aphantasia discussion, insights, and experience with Kristin Warry
Louis Silverstein
Freelance engineer and solutions architect, with a background in visual effects.
Episode: Yes, I'll have a large helping of what's going on in Louis Silverstein's head, with a slice of Shane's Brain on the side. Part 1.
Lindsey Lee
Individual living with Aphantasia who shares transformative experiences with visualization.
Episode: Aphantasia Outside The Norm - Hypnagogia, Psychedelics, and Visions
Donna Jensen
Individual with Hypophantasia sharing her meditation experiences and trauma-related insights.
Episode: Aphantasia Outside The Norm - Hypnagogia, Psychedelics, and Visions

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Shane Williams
Host of the Discovering Your Mind Podcast

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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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    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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Face Blindness, Stereo Blindness, Aphantasia, and SDAM with Sadie Dingfelder Part 1
Q: What practical tips can help someone cope with stereo blindness or face blindness in daily life?
Practical tips include using alternative cues (contexts, clothing, hair), enabling accommodations like closed captions, avoiding unnecessary stress from misaligned eyes by adapting environment and daily routines, and considering professional tests or medical guidance for more targeted strategies.
Face Blindness, Stereo Blindness, Aphantasia, and SDAM with Sadie Dingfelder Part 1
Q: How did Sadie discover she had these conditions, and what was the turning point in accepting them?
Sadie initially assumed she was normal but slowly realized through personal experience and formal testing (including a Harvard stamp of face-blindness) that her inner experience diverged from most people, leading to an eventual acceptance and understanding of her unique cognition.
Face Blindness, Stereo Blindness, Aphantasia, and SDAM with Sadie Dingfelder Part 1
Q: What is face blindness and how does it affect everyday life?
Face blindness is a difficulty recognizing faces and maintaining stable face memory, though people can still recognize objects and people in many other ways; the condition varies in how strongly faces are processed, and individuals develop compensatory strategies to navigate social interactions.
Discovering the Mind of Pamela Topjian
Q: Could you describe how you experience visual imagery and how vivid it is for you?
She describes a mind that is highly visual and vivid, sometimes almost like a real scene, but with differences from actual sensory experience, and notes changes with age and practice.
Discovering the Mind of Pamela Topjian
Q: What is your professional background and how did it lead you to the work you do now?
Pamela explains she started as a nurse, moved into hypnotherapy, and later shifted to holistic health practices, writing memoirs and hosting a podcast to highlight other practitioners.

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Explores the workings of the mind's eye, from aphantasia to hyperphantasia, visualization, memory, and related mental processes. Episodes pair personal experiences with neuroscience and practical implications for creativity, education, therapy, and relationships. A notable throughline is how different visualization abilities shape thinking, learning, and coping—often through candid conversations with researchers, educators, artists, and individuals living with varied visual perceptual experiences. The show tends to blend memoir, science, and mindfulness, offering accessible entry points for listeners curious about cognitive diversity and mental imagery. A potential listener can expect thoughtful discussions, real-world implications for crea... more

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