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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 52 MIN

Ep. 21 The World of Synesthesia: When Music Becomes Colour, Taste and Multisensory Emotion

from The Sound Mind · host Sophia Omarji

In this episode, we explore how synesthesia transforms the way some people experience music, turning sound into colour, shape, texture, and even taste. We unpack the neuroscience behind this rare phenomenon and hear first-hand stories from listeners who live it every day, uncovering what synesthesia reveals about the multisensory nature of music. CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro01:51 What Is Synesthesia?16:16 The Neuroscience of Synesthesia31:14 What Does Synesthesia Feel Like?48:30 What Synesthesia Teaches Us About Music and Human Experience51:51 Summary and OutroFollow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalksJoin The Sound Mind Circle for exclusive content! https://tinyurl.com/thesoundmindmembershipSupport us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠

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