Aphantasia Experiments

In this episode of Aphantasia Experiments, host Robin begins in the depths of a Canadian winter, talking seasonal depression, “wintering,” and why rest and retreat matter when you’re an ADHD life path 5 who is constantly changing, evolving, and overflowing with ideas. She shares how she uses the podcast and her blog as a playground for experiments—like fascia–visualization links and re‑telling religious stories through a feminine lens—not to be a final authority, but to plant thought‑seeds listeners can explore in their own way and time.From there, Robin goes hard into the state of the world, media, and marketing: Epstein coverage and search‑term flooding, the cult dynamics of fandoms, and the massive Tim Hortons x Ryan Reynolds donut campaign that, to her marketer’s eye, screams PR damage control disguised as charity. She unpacks how SEO, algorithms, fluff pieces, and celebrity brands are used to bury uncomfortable stories, manufacture relevance, and keep us numbly consuming content we never chose on purpose.Throughout, Robin keeps coming back to one message: stop blindly following leaders, celebrities, parties, and narratives—whether it’s religion, politics, Swifties, or the “nice guy” actor with a maple donut—and reclaim your free will to think for yourself. She doesn’t ask you to agree with every rant; she just wants to make you a little angrier in a useful way, a little more awake, and a lot more curious about who benefits from the stories you’re being fed.If you’re a fellow life path 5, a restless mind, or simply someone who feels that something is “off” in the culture right now, this episode is your permission slip to embrace change, question the spin, and follow your own intuition and research instead of anyone else’s script.

In this episode, Robin follows a series of intuitive connections between the body and the mind — exploring how fascia, heart rate, connective tissue, and the autonomic nervous system might influence aphantasia and the ability to visualize.Drawing on her own lived experience with hypermobility, cervical ribs, elevated heart rate, meditation experiments, and her recent Holter monitor test, Robin examines how physiology may shape imagination more than we realize. She shares moments of colour and pattern arising during fascia work, the difficulty thinking while standing still, and why lying flat seems to improve mental clarity.Topics include:Fascia work and its impact on inner perceptionHow autonomic dysfunction affects cognitionLiving with chronic tachycardiaWhat a Holter test reveals about day-to-day brain fogWhy standing vs. walking changes how clearly she can thinkThe surprise finding of cervical ribs and possible circulatory implicationsWhether pillows and sleeping posture influence brain perfusionEye-pressure visuals and training the visual mindADHD, autism, and how neurodivergence overlaps with autonomic regulationTrauma vs. congenital pathways to aphantasiaHow blood flow might be a missing piece in the visualization puzzleRobin also introduces The Voice Note Project, a new community-driven podcast where listeners share their thoughts and experiences around big questions — consciousness, death, intuition, dreams, and the strange, meaningful moments we rarely talk about openly.This episode is an invitation to explore how the body and mind communicate, how consciousness might be more physical than we think, and why understanding our physiology may open new doors for people with aphantasia.🔬 Want a deeper scientific dive into this topic?If you’re curious about the research side of autonomics, interoception, and how the nervous system might influence aphantasia, I highly recommend this video by Aphantasia Network:“The Interoceptive Model of Aphantasia: New Research on the Autonomic Nervous System” I watched it yesterday and I’m planning to watch it again — there’s so much in there. If you want the science-heavy perspective or you’re looking to understand how researchers are approaching this from a physiological angle, this is a great place to start.

In this episode of Aphantasia Experiments, Robin shares the moment they first discovered they had aphantasia—through what they thought was a psychic ability test that turned out to be about visualization. That realization set off a powerful journey of self-discovery, learning, and embracing hidden strengths like intuition, quick pattern recognition, and synchronicity.Robin also introduces a free quiz designed to help people with (and without) aphantasia uncover their unique brain-based gifts and superpowers.Then, it’s story time: a real-life tale about manifestation, timing, and how the universe sometimes delivers exactly what we need—but not always in the way we expect. From neighbourhood ripples to serendipitous timing, Robin reflects on how intention, patience, and trust play a role in how our lives unfold.💡 Explore your own gifts with the free quiz at AphantasiaExperiments.com

Fifty episodes in, and I’m still rambling, learning, growing, and sharing what it feels like to live at the edge of big shifts. This conversation weaves through energy work, Reiki, and the realities of balancing passion with practicality, while also diving into the deeper layers of consciousness—nonverbal communication, telepathy, dreams, and the ways we’re all connected beyond the physical.I talk about why I’m moving Reiki sessions to Fridays, the downloads that wake me up at 3am, and the creative visions pulling me forward (including a screenplay about life, death, and consciousness itself). At the heart of it all is the reminder that growth isn’t linear—it’s expansive, magical, and often a little messy.If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something bigger, or wondered how your inner shifts are guiding you forward, this episode is for you. And hey—if you want to be one of the OGs, you can find me now on Instagram at Aphantasia Experiments.

In this deeply personal (and dragonfly-surrounded!) episode of Aphantasia Experiments, Robin takes you on a breezy walk through the tangled threads of connective tissue disorders, hypermobility, media distortion, and the power of consciousness.From a painful rib injury that revealed a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome to reflections on how a bendy body can also impact visualization, Robin explores how everything — our health, our perception, our media, and our collective understanding — is intricately connected.She dives into topics like aphantasia, MCAS, the Beighton score, hormonal changes, telepathy tapes, and how unchecked media narratives (hello Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively) shape not only public opinion but even our careers and culture.If you’ve ever felt like your body didn’t follow the same rules as others’, or that the world around you is feeding you a version of truth that doesn’t sit right, this episode is for you. Raw, unfiltered, and full of insight — it’s time to rethink connection.

Welcome back to Aphantasia Experiments. Today’s episode came to life in the most unpolished, beautiful way—recorded in the car, on the way to pick up my dog from the groomers. The sound quality may not be studio-perfect, but sometimes, the most magical thoughts arrive in the messiest moments.This episode was inspired by a late-night surge of thoughts—3 a.m. style. You know, the kind where everything clicks and your mind suddenly wants to solve the mysteries of the universe? Yeah, that kind. Lately, I’ve been absorbing a lot from the Telepathy Tapes, particularly their “Talk Tracks” episodes. They've sparked so many epiphanies about the nature of consciousness, memory, and the mysterious ways our minds connect.One theme that keeps coming back to me is Alzheimer's and dementia—not as purely biological conditions, but as possible shifts in consciousness. In my past work delivering cremated remains, I noticed a recurring thread: so many people at the end of life had memory-related conditions. But what if they weren’t just “losing” their memories? What if their consciousness was transitioning somewhere else—somewhere our current science can’t yet see?The Telepathy Tapes dives into how individuals with apraxia or non-verbal autism can have deeply vivid, intelligent inner worlds. Despite their physical limitations, they possess minds that are, in many ways, more connected than ours. And that makes me wonder: are people with Alzheimer's similarly accessing different states of awareness, ones we simply don’t understand yet?That leads me to belief. Gavin DeGraw’s song Belief floated into my mind the other night, especially the lyric: “Belief makes things real, makes things feel all right.” That line played on repeat in my head, reminding me how powerful belief is—not just as an emotional anchor, but as a tool for unlocking unseen realities. I’ve lived a life full of magical synchronicities and unexplained moments. And I don’t think it’s a coincidence. I think it’s because I believe those moments can happen.Like the time I walked into a dome for my son’s football game and felt a strange tickle in my ear—like a whisper or a nudge. Suddenly, an old memory came flooding in, one I hadn’t thought about in years: passing out on a carnival ride called The Zipper. That memory became a clue in understanding a current health mystery. These flashes, I believe, are puzzle pieces from a deeper part of ourselves trying to help us make sense of life.Then there’s The Hill—a concept from the tapes that describes a peaceful, otherworldly place accessed by those with deep telepathic abilities. I’ve been somewhere like that. Since I was a child, piling blankets and pillows over me, hiding under them and feeling like I was in another universe—calm, safe, and full of potential. Recently, I felt that same energy in the ocean in Cuba, snorkeling with a full-face mask. It was serene, like returning to a place beyond time. But when I got out, I felt disoriented—as if I'd just re-entered the “normal” world from somewhere far more profound.So here's a thought: maybe certain shapes—like domes and pyramids—amplify this kind of non-local communication. Maybe these structures help tune us into something greater. After my dome experience, I even meditated with a metal salad bowl on my head (yes, really!) just to experiment. I asked five questions, counted to ten, and let my mind drift. Why not try something a little weird? You never know what doors you might open.What ties all of this together—telepathy, memory, intuition, even architecture—is belief. You have to believe in the possibility of magic to recognize it when it shows up. And if you’re paying attention, it will show up. Even if it’s just a goose landing right in front of you on a rooftop at the perfect moment (yes, that happened too).So here’s my invitation to you: experiment. Play. Believe. Try a meditation with a salad bowl or sit in a pyramid. Ask questions and trust what comes through. And if you’ve had experiences like this—strange flashes of memory, intuitive whispers, moments that felt bigger than yourself—I’d love to hear them. We’re all trying to make sense of this life together.Until next time, keep looking for the magic. It’s always there, just waiting for you to notice.

In this episode of Aphantasia Experiments, I dive deep into how delta wave frequencies, fractal meditations, and sacred geometry can help those of us with aphantasia connect to our intuition. I also explore the connection between flow states, energy protection, and intrusive thoughts, sharing personal insights from Reiki sessions and my own spiritual journey. Plus, I talk about the power of intention and how it shapes our experiences, from the placebo effect to working with crystals, plants, and water. And if you haven’t checked out The Telepathy Tapes yet, I explain why this project is so important and how we can all support it. Tune in for a thought-provoking episode on energy, connection, and shifting our consciousness!

In this episode, I dive into the unique combination of living with ADHD and aphantasia—and how these two neurodivergent traits shape my creativity, challenges, and daily life. Inspired by Trevor Noah’s recent reflections on ADHD and depression, I explore how these struggles resonate deeply, especially when working memory fails and the overwhelm sets in.I also share personal stories about prayer, meditation, and reconnecting with the universe—why asking and listening are both essential for clarity and balance. Whether it’s manifesting a new path forward, finding answers in unexpected places, or dealing with the cycles of stress and burnout, this episode is about learning to zoom out and see the big picture.Plus, a heartfelt shout-out to all the listeners who’ve reached out to say they missed the podcast. Your messages have truly reignited my passion for sharing these conversations.If you’re curious about ADHD, aphantasia, meditation, creativity, or navigating the ups and downs of life, this one’s for you. Let’s connect, reflect, and find inspiration together!

Welcome to the Aphantasia Experiments podcast, where host Robin explores the depths of spirituality, intuition, and personal connections. In this episode, Robin shares a captivating array of experiments, meditations, and personal experiences. From her fascination with the concept of 'Soul Orbits', where individuals seem drawn to each other, to her insightful reflections on the impact of positive energy, each segment offers a thought-provoking exploration. Robin also delves into water experiments, mediumship, and her experience attending a psychic medium event with her family. Join us as we navigate the realms of intuition, interconnectedness, and personal growth, offering intriguing anecdotes and uplifting insights along the way.

Join host Robin as she shares her extraordinary experiences during a total eclipse in the latest episode of Aphantasia Experiments. From drawing emotional pictures to witnessing the eclipse's awe-inspiring effects, listeners will be taken on a journey of spiritual and emotional reflection. Robin also delves into her fascination with energy healing, her Reiki experiences, and her intriguing comparison between Reiki and intuitive heart healing. Tune in to explore her perspectives on the afterlife frequency, animal consciousness, and the power of intention in energy healing. This captivating episode is a blend of personal storytelling, insightful discussions, and thought-provoking musings on the profound impact of the eclipse and the realm of energy healing.

Dive into the uncharted territories of consciousness, spirituality, and the human experience with Robin, your guide on the "Aphantasia Experiments" podcast. From the moving landscapes of travel to the enigmatic realms of lucid dreaming and the mysteries of the mind, Robin invites listeners on a thought-provoking journey. Whether it's exploring the wonders of consciousness beyond the brain, delving into the supernatural through encounters with mind-readers and hypnotists, or seeking understanding in the complexities of aphantasia and neurodiversity, every episode is an experiment in seeing the world through a different lens.Join Robin as she navigates the winding roads of life, literally podcasting from her car, transforming routine drives into adventures of introspection and discovery. With stories of magical happenings in Vegas, to deeply personal revelations about Alzheimer's, dementia, and the spiritual dimensions of dying, "Aphantasia Experiments" is more than a podcast; it's a journey into the heart of what it means to be human.This podcast not only challenges perceptions but offers a comforting hand to those wrestling with life's biggest questions. It's for the curious, the seekers, and anyone who's ever felt that the world is more mysterious and interconnected than it seems. So, buckle up for a ride through the landscapes of the mind, the spiritual, and the endlessly fascinating stories that weave through Robin's life and the lives of those she encounters.Whether you're seeking to understand your own mind better, curious about the edges of human consciousness, or looking for companionship on your own spiritual journey, "Aphantasia Experiments" promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. Remember, in the vastness of our experiences, you're never alone.

Welcome to "Aphantasia Experiments," the enthralling podcast where the mysteries of the mind unfold, and the quest for self-discovery reaches new heights. In this captivating episode, our insightful host, Robin, ventures into the enigmatic world of New Year's predictions. As the clock ticks towards a new beginning, Robin offers her unique and profound insights into what the upcoming year holds. She delves deep into the art of manifesting desires, unraveling the profound significance of dreams, and the intriguing essence of déjà vu experiences.Throughout the episode, Robin opens up about her personal journey, sharing intimate details of her path towards compassionate work and her ongoing exploration of spiritual phenomena. Listeners are invited to a world where tarot cards reveal hidden truths, and prophetic dreams provide glimpses into the future. Robin's experiences and insights offer a rare and enlightening perspective on understanding the universe's subtle messages.As we dive into these mesmerizing topics, Robin guides us through her spiritual odyssey, offering listeners an exclusive look into her practices and beliefs. This episode promises not just a discussion but an experiential journey into the realms of spirituality, intuition, and self-realization.So, get comfortable, open your mind, and prepare to be transported into a world of mystical exploration and profound self-discovery. Join us on this extraordinary adventure with "Aphantasia Experiments: New Year's Predictions," where the mystical meets the mind, and the journey of self-awareness begins anew.

In this insightful episode, Robin takes us on a journey through her personal experiments and synchronicities, inviting listeners to join her in exploring the complexities of the mind, consciousness, and the quest for visualization.In this episode, Robin shares her recent discoveries and musings on a range of thought-provoking topics, including:- Investigating the different ways people visualise, whether through projection or internalization.- Experimenting with shining lights in her eyes and exploring the impact on her ability to visualize and project images.- Delving into the intriguing connection between dopamine levels and aphantasia. Is there a correlation, and how does it manifest in our behaviors and experiences?- Exploring the eminence of emotions and their role in memory retention, drawing comparisons between her experiences and those of her husband, who also has aphantasia.- Unraveling the mysteries of the pineal gland and its potential relationship with aphantasia, from pine cone experiments to contemplating the effects of fasting on the mind.Robin's genuine curiosity and personal reflections provide a thought-provoking and engaging journey for anyone interested in aphantasia, consciousness, and the enigmatic workings of the human mind.We invite you to tune into the latest episode on our website or your preferred podcast platform. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on new releases and share your experiences and insights with us.Thank you for being a part of the Aphantasia Experiments community. Your stories and contributions enrich our exploration of the mind and its intricacies.Share your stories here:https://www.aphantasiaexperiments.com/experiments/share-your-experience