Let's talk Synaesthesia
Episodes
48 ASK ME ANYTHING with poly-synaesthete Zoe
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ASK ME ANYTHING! This is Zoe's first solo episode on the podcast. Enjoy! x
47 DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER + SYNAESTHESIA with Licasta's system of 9
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To connect with Licasta email them here:[email protected] connect with Anine Cummins check out:@gingercatcounsellingwww.gingercatcounselling.com.au...
46 PREGNANCY and SYNAESTHESIA! My 8 first observations.
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
45 PSYCHEDELICS & SYNAESTHESIA with Dr David Luke
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To join Dr David Luke's study:https://greenwichuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6x1SfIGmo6XE7vETW: Contains talks of drug use and purging.T...
44 DYSLEXIA and synaesthesia with CEO Kimberley Ashwin
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we get to meet the wonderful Kimberley Ashwin, neurodivergent mum and CEO at AutismOxford. We're gonna explore Dyslexia, it's relationsh...
43 NEURODIVERGENT RETREAT join us in Portugal May 4-11th
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellbeing retreat for neurodivergent adults Sesimbra, Portugal May 4-11th Group of 10 neurodivergent adults Hosted by two neurodivergent psychologis...
42 REINTRODUCING THE SHOW aka we're turning two!
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're turning two years old! Thank you soo much for being here. Love, Maike & Zoe www.maikepreissing.com www.zoesthesia.com
41 I SURVIVED A STROKE & NOW I HAVE SYNAESTHESIA. Acquired synaesthesia with George
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
40 DINNER IN THE DARK ... AS A SYNAESTHETE solo-episode
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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! A...
39 UFF I'M TOUCHED OUT! On neurodivergent parenthood with Emily Powell
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Emily Powell: @wellbyem Find the link to Em's AUTISTERHOOD COMMUNITY and Resources here Connect with Maike Preißing: To book a session: ...
38 YOU KEEP MISDIAGNOSING ME with Synaesthete Evie Harra
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Evie Harra: Evie's website @ev_ink Connect with Maike Preißing: Neurodiversity Coaching: www.maikepreissing.com @maikepreissing @s...
37 Do you get stuck with movie plots?? The Synaesthesia Eddy with April Livingston
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
36 LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM: DAVID & ALI ON SYNAESTHESIA & DATING ON NETFLIX
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 whe...
35 THE OXFORD SYNAESTHESIA CONFERENCE 2024
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In May this year the UKSA and ASA have been hosting the International Synaesthesia Conference at Somerville College in Oxford, UK. This weekend was fu...
34 AURA OR EMOTIONALLY MEDIATED SYNAESTHESIA with Richard Cytowic & Zoe
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we are going to explore Aura, or emotionally mediated synaesthesia. Zoe and I have lived experience with this form. Our guest Richard Cyt...
33 SO SYNAESTHESIA IS A FORM OF SCHIZOPHRENIA? Synaesthesia Chat with Zoe & Maike
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Connect with Zoe: @Zoesthesia on Instagram, TikTok & Youtube Connect with Maike: @maikepreissing & @synaesthes_a on Instagram Book a session:...
32 THE HISTORY OF SYNAESTHESIA with Dr Richard Cytowic & James Wannerton
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode we are going to dive into the history of synaesthesia research with Neurologist, Author and Speaker Dr Richard Cytowic AND President ...
31 AUTISM & SYNAESTHESIA with Prof Jamie Ward
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are FINALLY going to look at the intriguing intersection of Austim & Synaesthesia by meeting expert Prof Jamie Ward, Professor for co...
30 DID YOU KNOW LUSH COSMETICS IS SYNAESTHETIC?? Product developer Jody on tasting touch
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Const...
THE SYNAESTHESIA COMMUNITY SPECIAL - voices from around the world
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL /// IT’S FINALLY HERE: THIS IS THE SYNAESTHESIA COMMUNITY EPISODE! FIND ALL THE LINKS TO THE FEATURED PROJECTS HERE: ME, MAIKE PREISSING ...
28 GIFTEDNESS, TWICE-EXCEPTIONALITY & EXISTENTIAL THOUGHTS with Emily Kircher-Morris
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A gifted person demonstrates advanced abilities or potential in one or more specific areas when compared to others of the same age, experience, or env...
27 SELF-DIAGNOSIS & THE ONLINE NEURODIVERSITY MOVEMENT with Zoe #4
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 instagra...
26 ORDINAL LINGUISTIC, CONCEPT-SHAPE & MATHEMATICAL SYNAESTHESIA with Jenna French
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
25 LIFE UPDATES & A COMMUNITY CALL OUT. Synaesthesia chat with Zoe #3
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Zoe and Maike once again meet virtually to chat about the day to day of a synaesthete. Maike shares a bit about the work with h...
24 THE SOMATIC RESPONSES OF A NEURODIVERGENT BODY. Synaesthesia Chat with Zoe #2
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
23 I FELT LIKE A PETER PARKER OF THE SENSES. Synaesthesia Artist Meriem Delacroix's life story.
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we met Meriem Delacroix, a french synaesthesia artist based in Padua, Italy. Meriem shares how hard it was growing up as a neurodivergent ch...
22 WHY THE COLOUR YELLOW WON'T MAKE US CUM. Synaesthesia chat with Zoe #1
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I got myself a co-host! Meet Zoe (@zoesthesia), musician, synaesthesia artist and teacher from Singapore! Every other week Zoe and I meet virtually to...
21 DR JOEL SALINAS FEELS THE PAIN OF HIS PATIENTS. On mirror touch synaesthesia and brain health
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 syn...
20 THE SYNAESTHESIA SOCIETY OF AFRICA with Sheila Butungi
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet synaesthete and vet Sheila Butungi. Sheila is based in Uganda and board member of the Synaesthesia Society of African and talks us t...
19 HEARING VOICES. James Wannerton's extraordinary life of living with Synaesthesia & auditory hallucinations
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, we welcome back James Wannerton. He is probably the world's most famous synaesthete, and decided to courageously shares a hidde...
18 WHAT IS SYNAESTHESIA? An introduction by PROF JOOLS SIMNER.
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, it's time to reintroduce the topic: What is Synaesthesia? What differences do we see in the brain of a synesthete compared to a non-synaesthete? A...
17 HAPPY PRIDE with artist JAIME PRADA
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Pride everyone! Join Maike as she meets Jaime Prada, founder of the art platform carriedaway.uk. In this empowering episode, these two neurodive...
16 THE BIG RUSSIAN SYNAESTHESIA COMMUNITY with Anton Sidoroff-Dorso & Yelena Lastovina.
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maike meets Anton Sidoroff-Dorso, a psychologist, linguist, and researcher from Moscow. Anton shares fascinating insights about his research on the sy...
15 ADHD & SEQUENCE-SPACE-SYNAESTHESIA with Psychotherapist & ADHD-Coach Candin Phillips
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
14 WHAT'S NORMAL & WHO GETS TO DECIDE? With actor & writer Pete Carruthers
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're going to hear about "The Possibility of Colour," a play written by Pete Carruthers, who is a writer, actor, and researcher. Pet...
13 I LOST MY SYNESTHESIA AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE. On the Neuroscience of losing synaesthesia with Dr Sean A. Day.
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode Maike meets Dr Sean A. Day - founding president of the International Association for Synaesthetes, Artists and Scientists. Sean...
12 LET'S MAKE SYNAESTHESIA TANGIBLE with Violinist Kaitlyn Hova
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Maike meets Kaitlyn Hova. The two have a chat about how they each experience the world through their synaesthesia and ways to make it ...
11 MY CHILD HAS SYNAESTHESIA. WHAT NEXT? Wellbeing differences in child synaesthetes with Nina
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode Maike meets Nina Slottke. Nina is a psychotherapist for children and young people based in Germany. Together they discuss a paper o...
10 WE'RE LOOKING BACK ON SEASON 1
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're WRAPPING UP SEASON ONE by looking back on the exciting first 9 episodes. Maike is joined by one of her favourite people & great helper in th...
09 SYNAESTHESIA AWARENESS DAY with founder Stephen Melton
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On July 2nd 2023 the very first synaesthesia awareness day will take place!! Todays guest is Stephen Melton, the clever brain behind this new awarenes...
08 THE PhD EDITION - Corin & Clara on studying synaesthesia as PhD's
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the PhD-Edition! Corin Anderson and Clara Isabelle Soto Rodriguez, two synaesthetes from different parts of the world decided to study synaesthes...
07 SYNAESTHESIA RESEARCH with Prof Jamie Ward (full interview)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Prof Jamie Ward! He is Professor for Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Sussex (School of Psychology) in Brighton, UK and on...
06 MIRROR-PAIN, MIRROR-TOUCH & TRAUMA with Aurore Dupont-Sagorin
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest is the French filmmaker & journalist Aurore Dupont-Sagorin. Aurore has mirror-pain-synaesthesia, a form of synaesthesia that puts...
05 USING SYNAESTHESIA TO READ SOCIAL CUES with Hari Raman
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we hear from Hari Raman and his fascinating way of using his auditory-visual-synaesthesia in daily communication. He always struggled readin...
04 PAINTING MUSIC with Artist Sarah Kraning
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode Maike meets Sarah Kraning, a full-time synaesthesia artist from the United States. They will speak about their experiences of be...
03 Brady & Sage on FEELING DIFFERENT
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Maike meets Brady & Sage (two synaesthetes from Nebraska) to speak about their newly published book on synaesthesia. They'll speak about...
02 TASTING SOUNDS with James Wannerton
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Maike meets James Wannerton, a well-known synaesthete from England. James has a very rare and fascinating form of synaesthesia, called...
01 QUESTIONS OF A NON-SYNAESTHETE
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode Maike, the host, introduces herself and tells us how the idea of the podcast came about. It's a conversation with neuroscientist...