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Let's talk Synaesthesia

Maike Preißing

What is it like to live with different forms of synaesthesia? What do we know about synaesthesia from a scientific point of view? For this podcast Maike Preissing, psychologist & synaesthesia artist, invited synaesthetes from all around the world to tell their story. In season one we will hear from world-leading scientists, artists, musicians, book authors and neurodivergent people to learn about the beauty and burden of having a uniquely wired brain.

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Instagram: @maikepreissing @synaesthes_a
www.maikepreissing.com
www.synesthesia.at

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  • August 13 · 31 min

    52 YOU, ME, ATHENS? All things Synaesthesia Conference 2027.

    Thank you James Wannerton for being on the podcast, and for organising what's going to be a VERY special conference! UKSA website: https://uksynaesthesia.com/ Conference details: https://uksynaesthesia.com/conference/ WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FP5uIF8QjCLFnlqEx3N01s?s=cl&p=i&ilr=4 Maike Preissing: www.maikepreissing.com @maikepreissing

  • S3 · E46
    May 31 · 27 min

    50 My Experience of Pregnancy as an Autistic Synaesthete -Part 2

    Hey guys! I hope you enjoy this episode where I talk you through some of the observations I made over the second and third trimester. I'd love to hear your experiences in the comments or via instagram! Thank you for being here x @maikepreissing www.maikepreissing.com

  • S3 · E47
    January 19 · 52 min

    47 DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER + SYNAESTHESIA with Licasta's system of 9

    To connect with Licasta Lopez, email them here: licalc92@gmail.com To connect with Anine Cummins check out: @gingercatcounselling www.gingercatcounselling.com.au Anine's youtube video recommondation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsFtgnO5WH8 To connect with Maike Preissing: @maikepreissing www.maikepreissing.com

  • S3 · E46
    Dec 10, 2025 · 21 min

    46 PREGNANCY and SYNAESTHESIA! My 8 first observations.

    Your host Maike is PREGNANT! In this episode she shares 8 synaesthetic observations she made in the first couple months. Are you a synaesthete who as given birth and is keen to share your synaesthetic experience on the podcast? Drop a message at @maikepreissing.

  • S3 · E45
    Apr 26, 2025 · 55 min

    45 PSYCHEDELICS & SYNAESTHESIA with Dr David Luke

    To join Dr David Luke's study: https://greenwichuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6x1SfIGmo6XE7vE TW: Contains talks of drug use and purging. To learn about the Synaesthesia conference in Spain this year: https://sites.google.com/view/syn25/home-syn25 @zoesthesia www.zoesthesia.com @maikepreissing www.maikepreissing.com

  • S3 · E44
    Mar 19, 2025 · 47 min

    44 DYSLEXIA and synaesthesia with CEO Kimberley Ashwin

    Today we get to meet the wonderful Kimberley Ashwin, neurodivergent mum and CEO at AutismOxford. We're gonna explore Dyslexia, it's relationship to Synaesthesia and Kim's experience of being a CEO in times of change. Connect with Maike: www.maikepreissing.com @maikepreissing www.autismoxford.com

  • S3 · E43
    Feb 27, 2025 · 34 min

    43 NEURODIVERGENT RETREAT join us in Portugal May 4-11th

    Wellbeing retreat for neurodivergent adults Sesimbra, Portugal May 4-11th Group of 10 neurodivergent adults Hosted by two neurodivergent psychologists 1500 EUR All infos here www.omnibloomhealth.com To connect with Maike: @maikepreissing www.maikepreissing.com

  • S4 · E41
    Dec 19, 2024 · 1 hr 13 min

    41 I SURVIVED A STROKE & NOW I HAVE SYNAESTHESIA. Acquired synaesthesia with George

    George had a stroke at 42 years old, which led to him experiencing multiple forms of synaesthesia. In this episode he tells us all about his journey with acquired synaesthesia and how it saved his life. Connect with Maike @maikepreissing @synaesthes_a www.maikepreissing.com Connect with Zoe: @zoesthesia www.zoesthesia.com Zoe's youtube channel

  • S3 · E40
    Nov 28, 2024 · 33 min

    40 DINNER IN THE DARK ... AS A SYNAESTHETE solo-episode

    My friends took me to "SINNE" - a reasturant where you dine in the dark. It was incredible, and especially fascinating as a poly-synaesthete. Enjoy! And check out SINNE here www.maikepreissing.com @maikepreissing

  • S3 · E39
    Oct 29, 2024 · 46 min

    39 UFF I'M TOUCHED OUT! On neurodivergent parenthood with Emily Powell

    Connect with Emily Powell: @wellbyem Find the link to Em's AUTISTERHOOD COMMUNITY and Resources here Connect with Maike Preißing: To book a session: maikepreissing.com @maikepreissing @synaesthes_a Thank you SO much to the parents that sent in a voice note, this is deeply appreciated xx

  • S3 · E37
    Aug 9, 2024 · 46 min

    37 Do you get stuck with movie plots?? The Synaesthesia Eddy with April Livingston

    I got to sit down with neurodivergent artist April Livingston from the US. We explored the phenomenon of getting stuck in movie plots, materials and tasks: The Synaesthesia Eddy! Is this something you experience too and what are your thoughts? Is this a synaesthesia thing, or maybe rather visual or cross-modal echolalia, a matter of hyperfocus? We can't hear your thoughts! Reach out via Instagram @maikepreissing or @terracurio or via management@maikepreissing.com. We also got to speak about Narcolepsy! Another condition, surprisingly closely linked to Neurodiversity. Thank you April for sharing your perspective and for raising awareness! Psychological Neurodiversity Coaching: www.maikepreissing.com

  • S3 · E36
    Jun 30, 2024 · 40 min

    36 LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM: DAVID & ALI ON SYNAESTHESIA & DATING ON NETFLIX

    So excited to share this new episode with you guys! I'm a big fan of the "Love on the spectrum" Show and Cast and was beyond excited when David and his triplet sister Ali decided to come on the podcast. Enjoy! Synaesthesia awareness day Meet-Up July 2nd: Register here maikepreissing.com @maikepreissing

  • S3 · E32
    May 28, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min

    35 THE OXFORD SYNAESTHESIA CONFERENCE 2024

    In May this year the UKSA and ASA have been hosting the International Synaesthesia Conference at Somerville College in Oxford, UK. This weekend was full of emotions, aha moments and new connections. This is us recapping this wonderful 3 day conference. Thank you so much to the board of the UKSA and ASA for all your work. We are so excited to be part of this community! Maike & Zoe Zoe: youtube: zoesthesia Instagram: zoesthesia www.zoesthesia.com Maike instagram: maikepreissing & synaesthes_a youtube: Let's talk Synaesthesia www.maikepreissing.com www.synesthesia.at

  • S3 · E34
    Apr 18, 2024 · 37 min

    34 AURA OR EMOTIONALLY MEDIATED SYNAESTHESIA with Richard Cytowic & Zoe

    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

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