Synesthesia is a neurological condition where one sensory experience gets combined with another, meaning someone might hear sounds when they eat, or see colors when they listen to music. So what exactly is synesthesia? And what’s it like to go through life with these unique sensory connections? Featuring the voices of neuroscientist Dr. Richard Cytowic and five people with synesthesia.Follow Dallas on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn.Join our community on Reddit and follow us on Facebook.Become a monthly contributor at 20k.org/donate.If you know what this week's mystery sound is, tell us at mystery.20k.org.To get your 20K referral link and earn rewards, visit 20k.org/refer.Get your first month of hair loss treatment for free at keeps.com/20k.Check out Dr. Richard Cytowic’s work at cytowic.net.Check out Joel Salinas's book Mirror Touch: A Memoir of Synesthesia and the Secret Life of the Brain.Episode transcript, music, and credits can be found here: https://www.20k.org/episodes/synesthesia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Salinas, a behavioral neurologist and clinician scientist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, delves into conflict resilience and the brain's reactions to disagreement. He reveals how loneliness impacts health and how conflicts activate pain-related brain regions. Salinas shares strategies to break negative thought patterns and improve emotional well-being. He emphasizes viewing conflict as an opportunity for growth and connection, highlighting the significance of understanding our responses to disagreements.