Frédérique de Vignemont, a CNRS senior researcher and philosophy scholar in residence at NYU Paris, dives into the intricate relationship between our bodies and experiences. She explores the significance of bodily awareness and its impact on self-consciousness. The discussion includes her insights on animal self-awareness, the interplay of pain and body perception, and the fascinating rubber hand illusion. De Vignemont also addresses how the pandemic reshaped our sense of space and emphasizes the importance of validating patient experiences in the context of bodily illness.