Parallel Lives
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
What Does "cure" mean? A conversation with Karishma
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back from our long hiatus! Dimmer and Halo talk with Karishma about what 'cure' might mean for Maladaptive Daydreamers. Hit all the ...
Talking Jung with Psychoanalyst Susan Meindl
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dimmer talks to Canadian psychologist and psychoanalyst, Susan Meindl about Jungian themes and Active Imagination. Q couldn't make this epis...
Fears of Quitting Maladaptive Daydreaming
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to Maladaptive Daydreaming blogger, Ky, about fear MDers may have around "quitting" daydreaming. Ky's Blog The Daydream...
Maladaptive Daydreaming in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Q and Dimmer dive into the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: MD writing server: https://discord.gg/N...
Maladaptive Daydreamers and Expectations
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk to fellow YouTuber LittleOlBee about the expectations that others hold for Maladaptive Daydreamers. I'm not even sure that's a goo...
Hobbies and Maladaptive Daydreaming
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dimmer and substitute co-host, Karishma, chat with Hillary about how MD and hobbies intersect. Link to Discord: https://discor...
Perception of Reality in Maladaptive Daydreaming
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Halo back to talk about how MDers relate to reality. We touch on "dramatic irony", "true love" and "time". Links to stuff ment...
Was it All Just a Lie?; Guide to MD pt.5
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 5 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll...
The Void; Guide to MD pt.4
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 4 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll...
Are You There?; Guide to MD pt.3
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll...
What You Are and What You Are Not; Guide to MD pt.2
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll...
Fall of the Self; Guide to MD pt.1
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia. Today we'll...
Realizing it was MD
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk with Liz about how we knew it was MD following a user request via email. NPR video Liz mentions: https://youtu.be/ckYSydGYKRU Smo...
Maladaptive Daydreaming and Asexuality
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Emerie and Pumpkin Queen about how Maladaptive Daydreaming and asexuality intersect in their lived experience. The pa...
Daydream Crashes
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to guest, Kayla about Maladaptive Daydreaming Crashes. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: h...
The Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (part 2)
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Q, Dimmer and guest, Hilary, take the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS-16). This is part 2, part 1 as released May 1s 2022. &n...
The Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (part 1)
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Q, Dimmer and guest, Hilary, take the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS-16). This is part 1, part 2 will be released May 16th 2...
Studying with MD
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking with Sinaeh about how to study with Maladaptive Daydreaming The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/ ...
An MDer and Her Mother
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking to Maladaptive Daydreamer, Pepper, and her mother Heather about discovering Maladaptive Daydreaming. Note* We had a little...
Reacting to Anthony Padilla
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about the recent "I Spent a Day With" episode about Maladaptive Daydreaming on Anthony Padilla's YouTube channel. The video: https://w...
MD Zoom Support Group with Shae
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're talking to Shae, who has been running a Maladaptive Daydreamers 'peer support' group on Zoom for the last year. A link to Shae's Discord...
Linguistic Features and Attachment Styles (S2E1)
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The paper: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/1/386/htm Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedi...
BotG; Karishma wonders if she's making it up.
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best of the guests; Karishma, episode 2, responding to the question "How difficult was the decision to tell someone about your Maladaptive Daydreaming...
BotG; It's kinda like chess.
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best of the guests; Halo, episode 1, responding to the question "How does Maladaptive Daydreaming effect your life?" Link to Discord: https://d...
BotG; Karishma smashes her head.
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best of the guests; Karishma, episode 1, responding to "Tell us about a moment from your life which would illustrate to someone how Maladaptive Daydre...
BotG; Wolfie quits her job
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best of the guests; Wolfie, episode 1, responding to the question "What are some ways in which the little things add up in Maladaptive Daydreaming?" &...
BotG; Halo owes it all to SpongeBob.
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best of the guests; Halo, episode 1, responding to the topic of "What was it like to find out about Maladaptive Daydreaming?" Link to Discord: ...
BotG; It's ok not to talk about it.
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best of the guests; Abraham, episode 2, responding to the question "What advise do you have for Maladaptive Daydreamers in an unsafe position to talk ...
BotG; Abraham relates to friends.
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Best of the guests; Karishma and Abraham, episode 2, responding to the question "What strategy worked best when telling someone about Maladaptive Dayd...
A Therapists Perspective; Season Finale
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to Anna, a therapist with Maladaptive Daydreaming, and explore her perspective on the condition. Stay up to date with the communities a...
Creativity and Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to horror narrator, Pumpkin Queen, about Maladaptive Daydreaming and creativity. PumpKinQueens channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/...
The Daydreamers Film; Parallel Lives
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk with guest, Bailey, about the MD short documentary "The Daydreamers", directed by Thomas Renckens. The Daydreamers Tra...
Parallel Lives The Paper (pt2)
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we is part 2 of our walk through the 2016 study of Maladaptive Daydreaming with guest Taylor! Link to paper Somer, E. Somer,...
Parallel Lives; The Paper (pt.1)
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we walk through the 2016 study of Maladaptive Daydreaming with guest Taylor! Link to paper Somer, E. Somer, L. & Jopp, S.D. (2016...
Special Guest Jayne Rachael, MD Advocate
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to "Patient X", Jayne Rachael, one of the first Maladaptive Daydreamers studied and who continues to be a strong advocate for ...
Immersive vs. Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about how MD might differ from non-pathological Immersive Daydreaming. (Proposed) Diagnostic...
Self-Soothing with Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to three MDers about their experiences using Maladaptive Daydreaming as a self-soothing strategy. Link to Discord: http...
Gender and Sexuality in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about gender and sexuality in their daydreaming. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZN...
Misconceptions about Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about their thoughts on common myths about MD. Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y ...
Maladaptive Daydreamin YouTubers; Parallel Lives
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers who have started up YouTube channels dedicated to MD. LittleOlBee: https://www.youtube.com/cha...
Questions from Non-MDers; Parallel Lives
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was cursed! We were plagued by audio issues; the sound is all over the place and part was cut off at the end. If you can get ...
Comorbidities in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about what other mental health conditions they deal with and how those may interact with their MD. Link to...
Overcoming Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about their experience with overcoming MD. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Trapped ...
Managing Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about methods they've employed to manage their MD. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/...
Maladaptive Daydreaming and Daily Life; Parallel Lives
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about going through an average day with MD. Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y ...
Triggers in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about the things that prompt their daydreaming and what happens when this urge is triggered. Link ...
The Effect of Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about the impact of Maladaptive Daydreaming on their every day lives. Link to Discord: http...
Media and Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about how media influences their Maladaptive Daydreaming. Link to Discord: https://discord....
Telling People About Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about what happened when they told friends and family about their Maladaptive Daydreaming. Link to Disco...