My Aphantastic Journey
Summary
Welcome to the Aphantasia Experiments podcast! In today's episode, titled "My Aphantastic Journey," we delve into the fascinating world of aphantasia, a condition that affects the ability to visualize images in the mind's eye. Join Robin, our podcast host and self-proclaimed "woo woo" enthusiast, as she shares her personal discovery of having aphantasia at the age of 38. With curiosity and a desire to learn, Robin takes us on her journey of self-exploration, recounting the moment she realized that not everyone experiences the world in the same way. Through anecdotes, quizzes, and discussions, we explore the concept of lacking imagination and how it intersects with other sensory experiences, such as recalling smells, tastes, and sounds. So buckle up and get ready to dive into the captivating realm of aphantasia in today's episode of Aphantasia Experiments.I was self-diagnosed with Aphantasia at the age of 39. It was a really mind-blowing experience for me. I never realized that I was missing something that other people had. I always assumed that everyone experienced the world the way I did. Discovering I had aphantasia made me want to discover more about how other people's minds work. This is my first ramble. I'll get better. Join me! Aphantastic's unite! Before I discovered that I had aphantasia, I always assumed that everyone saw the world the way I did. Imagine my surprise when I realized that there was a whole other way of experiencing the world that I was missing out on! It was a really mind-blowing experience for me.
Since then, I've been on a mission to learn more about how other people's minds work. I'm constantly amazed by the variety of ways that people can experience the world. I'm also excited to discover that I'm not alone in having aphantasia. There are lots of other people out there who share my experience.
If you're like me and have aphantasia, I invite you to join me on this journey! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aphantasia/message