With synesthesia, colors can evoke sounds, numbers can generate tastes, and the lines between senses can blur. It also occurs more often in some forms of neurodiversity. Some people have mild forms of synesthesia and don't realize it. Emily talks with Maike Preißing, a German neurodivergent psychologist and synesthesia expert, on episode 185.

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Maike Preißing is a neurodivergent psychologist from Germany who supports other neurodivergent adults and adults with mental health issues. Her focus is particularly on the Autism Spectrum and Synesthesia, which inspired her to create a community for people with these conditions, as well as her podcast, "Let's Talk Synesthesia". Maike holds a Master's degree from Leopold-Franzens University in Austria and is passionate about helping others lead happier, more fulfilling lives through her work.

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