Aphantasia Experiments

Robin Caitlin
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Hi, I’m Robin. I began this podcast exploring life with aphantasia—the absence of a “mind’s eye”—but the journey has expanded far beyond that. What started as an attempt to “fix” myself became an exploration into creativity, consciousness, and the hidden ways we experience the world. Along the way, I’ve uncovered connections between aphantasia, emotional intelligence, psychic abilities, and intuition. Even without inner pictures, there are other ways of knowing: heightened senses, deep inner guidance, synchronicities, and a kind of embodied wisdom that goes beyond imagination. This podcast is about following those threads—through personal experiments, spiritual practices, and big, curious questions. From resilience to intuition, from psychic exploration to everyday emotional intelligence, I share what I learn in real time, with the hope it sparks something in you too. If you’ve ever wondered how our minds, hearts, and spirits connect, or if you’ve felt there’s more beneath the surface of everyday life, you’ll find a home here.

  1. JAN 5

    The Year We Question Everything: From Dementia to the Scientific Method

    It’s the beginning of a new year, and that means it’s time for some hot tub intuition. In this special prediction episode of Aphantasia Experiments, host Robin taps into intuitive waters (literally — in a hot tub!) to share bold, compassionate, and curiosity-fueled predictions for 2026. This isn’t fortune-telling — it’s future feeling. What systems are cracking open? What truths are rising? What new forms of connection are emerging? Here’s what’s bubbling up: 🔮 A spiritual shift in how we view Alzheimer’s — What if it’s not just memory loss, but a liminal state between realms? 🔮 A major breakdown of public trust — in media, in medicine, in “expert” systems we’ve long held sacred. 🔮 The scientific method gets questioned — and new ways of knowing (that blend science with story, and data with spirit) begin to rise. 🔮 Personal storytelling as medicine — for caregivers, for seekers, for systems in need of soul. 🔮 A call for collaboration across disciplines — mystics and scientists, researchers and real people. This is a raw, real, deeply human solo episode filled with questions, downloads, memories, and invitations. Robin wants to hear from you: 📩 Email: rofocreative@gmail.com or thevoicenoteproject@gmail.com 📲 Instagram: @aphantasiaexperiments 🎤 Send a voice note: https://thevoicenoteproject.com/ Your stories matter. Your questions matter. Your voice belongs in this conversation.

    45 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    Aphantasia, Fascia, and the Autonomic Nervous System: Connecting the Dots

    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.

    42 min

  3. 10/09/2025

    Are We All Just Fractals? A New Theory of Consciousness

    What if your consciousness isn’t one solid thing, but made up of countless tiny fractals—each a whole, each connected to something greater? In this episode of Aphantasia Experiments, Robin explores a powerful new theory of consciousness inspired by nature, personal experiences, and the strange, synchronistic world around us. Robin unpacks the idea that consciousness may work like fractals—repeating, dispersed, and capable of existing in multiple places at once. This theory could explain dream states, psychic experiences, signs from the other side, and the mystery of aphantasia. Drawing connections between Disney movies, dandelions, quantum physics, and the very real grief of loss, this episode invites you to see consciousness from a radically different angle. Perfect for listeners who are curious about: The connection between fractals and consciousnessWhat happens to consciousness after deathSigns, dreams, and out-of-body experiencesAphantasia, intuition, and the possibility of hidden superpowersWhy intention and emotion might be the “gravity” of consciousnessIf you’ve ever wondered how the pieces of your spiritual experiences fit together, this episode offers one compelling, fractal-shaped answer.

    43 min

  4. 09/12/2025

    Discovering Aphantasia, Hidden Superpowers & A Story of Manifestation

    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

    20 min

  5. 09/08/2025

    Full Moon Magic: Songs from the Collective, When Lyrics Become Signs

    In this episode of Aphantasia Experiments, Robin records under the glow of a full moon, sharing inspiration, synchronicities, and even a few unexpected rabbit sightings in the forest. From sound mishaps to the magic of song synchronicities, Robin explores how random lyrics that pop into her mind often turn into powerful messages—lifting moods, hinting at deeper meanings, or even connecting to collective consciousness. She introduces a new experiment: combining fractal meditations with the “songs of the day” that arrive like little intuitive nudges. These short reels on Instagram (@aphantasia_experiments) are designed to shift your vibe, spark creativity, and build a community of like-minded explorers. Along the way, Robin reflects on connection, the joy of meeting fellow podcasters, and the idea that maybe—just maybe—our songs, dreams, and signs are shared threads in a bigger tapestry of consciousness. Tune in for an episode that’s part spontaneous story, part experiment, and all heart. 🌕✨

    12 min

  6. 09/04/2025

    Milestones, Magic, and Major Life Shifts

    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.

    33 min

  7. 08/26/2025

    Can Supplements Like Magnesium or L-Theanine Spark Inner Sound and Visualization?

    In this short, unedited dog-walk episode, I share a strange personal experience with sleep, supplements, and aphantasia. After struggling with insomnia and experimenting with magnesium glycinate and L-Theanine, something unexpected happened—I vividly heard a song in my head, almost as if it were playing through headphones. It left me wondering: was this an auditory hallucination, a side effect of exhaustion, or maybe even the result of a simple deficiency? Could minerals or nutrients like magnesium or L-Theanine play a bigger role in visualization and inner experience than we realize? I’d love to hear if anyone else has noticed changes in their ability to visualize or hear inner sounds after trying supplements. Have you ever experienced something like this? Reach out at roocreative@gmail.com and let’s keep exploring together.

    13 min

  8. 07/06/2025

    Connected: Bodies, Media, and the Truth Beneath It

    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.

    17 min
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Hi, I’m Robin. I began this podcast exploring life with aphantasia—the absence of a “mind’s eye”—but the journey has expanded far beyond that. What started as an attempt to “fix” myself became an exploration into creativity, consciousness, and the hidden ways we experience the world. Along the way, I’ve uncovered connections between aphantasia, emotional intelligence, psychic abilities, and intuition. Even without inner pictures, there are other ways of knowing: heightened senses, deep inner guidance, synchronicities, and a kind of embodied wisdom that goes beyond imagination. This podcast is about following those threads—through personal experiments, spiritual practices, and big, curious questions. From resilience to intuition, from psychic exploration to everyday emotional intelligence, I share what I learn in real time, with the hope it sparks something in you too. If you’ve ever wondered how our minds, hearts, and spirits connect, or if you’ve felt there’s more beneath the surface of everyday life, you’ll find a home here.

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  • Creator
    Robin Caitlin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Robin Caitlin
  • Show Website
    Aphantasia Experiments