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Parallel Lives

Parallel Lives

By Parallel Lives

A podcast where we speak to a cross section of the Maladaptive Daydreaming community and discuss their lived experiences with the condition. Each week our hosts will explore a topic related to MD with three guests. Episodes are published on the 1st and 16th of every month. If you have a topic you'd like to hear covered, would like to send in questions for us to ask future guests or would like to be a guest one day; contact us at ContactParallelLives@gmail.com, drop a comment or join the Discord: discord.gg/rKtG5ZS
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Talking Jung with Psychoanalyst Susan Meindl

Parallel LivesMar 15, 2024

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Talking Jung with Psychoanalyst Susan Meindl

Talking Jung with Psychoanalyst Susan Meindl

Today Dimmer talks to Canadian psychologist and psychoanalyst, Susan Meindl about Jungian themes and Active Imagination. Q couldn't make this episode, but don't worry, he'll be back for the next. See below for details of Susan's presentation to the C G Jung Society of Montreal!


Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On:

The Role of Fantasy in Jungian Life

A lecture by Susan Meindl 

Friday, April 12th  7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (EDT)


A short video clip about her presentation

 https://youtu.be/w7bOW_Temg

 

Susan Meindl is a psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in Montreal, Canada

 

Active imagination is considered one of the “four pillars” of Jungian psychology. There are, however, many naturally and intuitively entered-into mental activities which draw on the same human capacities as active imagination, but without an intentional therapeutic effect. For individuals with a strong capacity for imagination, fantasy life can be alluring, treacherous and for some, addictive. What happens when active imagination escapes the analyst’s office and wanders around “wild” in the psychological world? 

Jung was aware of some of the dangers, but he also felt that active imagination was a powerful adjunct to dreams as a way of connecting to deeper parts of ourselves, individuating and creating a living relationship with our unconscious. Please join me for this lecture and seminar in which we will explore some of the fascinating, and often revealing, aspects of fantasy and imagination.

 

Parallel Lives:

Disorders and Delights of Fantasy and imagination

A Seminar with Susan Meindl

Saturday, April 13th.   1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. (EDT)


Information and registration links

sites.google.com/site/cgjungmontreal

Susan Meindl, M.A., O.P.Q., c.o.Psychologist/Psychologue
Contact me: susan.meindl@gmail.com
514 261-0591
Read my articles on-line: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert_bio=Susan_Meindl


Here's the 'grass roots' paper Dimmer couldn't remember the name of.

And Eretia's blog that we mentioned.

Discord

ISMD

ICMDR

Reddit Art by: SPFitzgerald Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnail by: SPFitzgerald

Mar 15, 202401:04:54
Fears of Quitting Maladaptive Daydreaming
Nov 01, 202301:03:38
Maladaptive Daydreaming in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Maladaptive Daydreaming in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Q and Dimmer dive into the 2013 film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: MD writing server: https://discord.gg/NvZmmukYsw Daydreamer Newsletter contact page: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/contact/ 

General Resources and Links: Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y Maladaptive Daydreaming Center: https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Apr 16, 202301:27:19
Maladaptive Daydreamers and Expectations

Maladaptive Daydreamers and Expectations

Today we talk to fellow YouTuber LittleOlBee about the expectations that others hold for Maladaptive Daydreamers.  I'm not even sure that's a good way to explain it but it's the best I can do.   

Bee's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgauOFQFcdrISHf7biOQA4g 

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) 

Thumbnails by: Jessica

Mar 01, 202301:01:17
Hobbies and Maladaptive Daydreaming

Hobbies and Maladaptive Daydreaming

This week Dimmer and substitute co-host, Karishma, chat with Hillary about how MD and hobbies intersect.   

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications  

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Feb 17, 202352:54
Perception of Reality in Maladaptive Daydreaming

Perception of Reality in Maladaptive Daydreaming

Today we welcome Halo back to talk about how MDers relate to reality. We touch on "dramatic irony", "true love" and "time".  

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode:
MD writing server: https://discord.gg/NvZmmukYsw
Daydreamer Newsletter contact page: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/contact/ 

General Resources and Links:
Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Maladaptive Daydreaming Center: https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Feb 01, 202301:16:28
Was it All Just a Lie?; Guide to MD pt.5

Was it All Just a Lie?; Guide to MD pt.5

Part 5 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering part 5, "Was it All Just a Lie?" with Lisa.     

 The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/  
Our email: ContactParallelLives@gmail.com Send us fan art!    
The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/
The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu
TheICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Oct 17, 202201:29:27
The Void; Guide to MD pt.4

The Void; Guide to MD pt.4

Part 4 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering part four, "The Void" with Michael (Happy).

The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/  
Our email: ContactParallelLives@gmail.com Send us fan art and topic ideas!  

The dissertation mentioned in this episode: https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/ws/portalfiles/portal/240545800/PhD_Haynes_RS_11470570.pdf

The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/
The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu
The ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Sep 01, 202201:13:05
Are You There?; Guide to MD pt.3

Are You There?; Guide to MD pt.3

Part 2 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering part 3, "Are You There" with Liz.   

A message from Thomas:
Hi everyone. My name is Thomas Renckens and I'm a Dutch documentary filmmaker based in Amsterdam.  In 2020 I made a short documentaly film about MD - my graduation film from the National Film and Television School called "The Daydreamers".

Since then I've been working hard to secure funding to make a long documentary about MD, and I was recently given development money from the Dutch public broadcaster for the project.

As part of my research I would like to speak to individuals about their experience with MD through Zoom/Skype. Initially it would be for my own research but I might be interested in filmmaking with you for the documentary in the future.  I'm particularly keen to speak to individuals based in Europe, but those in other parts of the world are welcome to get in touch as well.  No requirements to speak English fluently. 

If you're open to speaking with me please send an email to: thedaydreamersfilm@gmail.com

If you email me can you please make sure to include the following information:

- name
- age
- location
- brief description of your daydreaming experience, e.g. what do you daydream about, what triggers your daydreams, how much has MD impacted your life, etc. (feel free to share however much you feel comfortable with).

I look forward to hearing from you.
Best, Thomas.
www.thomaswillemrenckens.com

The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/

Our email: ContactParallelLives@gmail.com Send us fan art!  

The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/
The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu
TheICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/     

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Aug 16, 202256:05
What You Are and What You Are Not; Guide to MD pt.2

What You Are and What You Are Not; Guide to MD pt.2

Part 2 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering par two, "What You Are and What You Are Not" with Mon.  

The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/

Our email: ContactParallelLives@gmail.com
Send us fan art!

The Log Book
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/MD-Daily-Tracker-Maladaptive-Daydreaming/dp/B09BCCB6FP/ref=sr_1_6?crid=36UZUPFB3ZT5Y&keywords=maladaptive+daydreaming&qid=1659556492&s=books&sprefix=maladaptive%2Cstripbooks%2C80&sr=1-6
PDF
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_eF0q7eLSCQ0HkZ9ciyV0pe3m3vO1gkQ?usp=sharing

The App
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a.daydream
iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daydreaming/id1608709937

So... it looks like Dimmer was mistaken, the entire treatment study is not yet available but here is a preliminary write-up on it (english abstract) and there is another paper currently under review. Herscu, O. (2021). Treatment for Maladaptive Daydreaming: A pioneering study on the development and evaluation of an online intervention based on mindfulness meditation and self-monitoring. Doctoral dissertation presented to the School of Social Work, University of Haifa, Israel (in Hebrew, English abstract).

The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/
The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yuTheICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/   

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Aug 03, 202201:12:59
Fall of the Self; Guide to MD pt.1

Fall of the Self; Guide to MD pt.1

Part 1 of a series covering The Guide to Maladaptive Daydreaming; Overcoming Fantasy Addiction, a blog by the MDer known as Eretaia.  Today we'll be covering "Fall of the Self" with Nymph.

The Guide to MD blog series: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/
Somer, E., Somer, L. & Halpern, N. (2019). Representations of maladaptive daydreaming and the self: A qualitative analysis of drawings, The Arts in Psychotherapy.  63, 102-110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2018.12.004 https://www.somer.co.il/images/MD/2019_art-MD.pdf


The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/
The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yuThe
ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ 


Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Jul 16, 202201:13:40
Realizing it was MD

Realizing it was MD

Here we talk with Liz about how we knew it was MD following a user request via email.  

NPR video Liz mentions: https://youtu.be/ckYSydGYKRU
Smoking video Dimmer mentions:
https://youtu.be/GGiNOzk0aNg

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications
Maladaptive Daydreaming Center: https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Jul 01, 202201:11:00
Maladaptive Daydreaming and Asexuality

Maladaptive Daydreaming and Asexuality

In this episode we talk to Emerie and Pumpkin Queen about how Maladaptive Daydreaming and asexuality intersect in their lived experience. 

The paper Dimmer mentions in the beginning; https://somer.co.il/images/docs/2016_Bigelsen_et_al_MD_under-researched_Dx.pdf

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Jun 16, 202253:26
Daydream Crashes

Daydream Crashes

Here we talk to guest, Kayla about Maladaptive Daydreaming Crashes.  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 


Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

May 31, 202201:10:29
The Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (part 2)

The Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (part 2)

In this episode Q, Dimmer and guest, Hilary, take the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS-16).  This is part 2, part 1 as released May 1s 2022.  

The MDS-16: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/measures

Somer, E., Lehrfeld J., Jopp, D.S., & Bigelsen, J. (2016). Development and Validation of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS). Consciousness and Cognition, 39, 77-91. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2015.12.001 https://somer.co.il/images/docs/2016_MDS.pdf Soffer-Dudek, N. & Theodor‐Katz, N. (2022). 


 Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

May 16, 202243:48
The Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (part 1)

The Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (part 1)

In this episode Q, Dimmer and guest, Hilary, take the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS-16).  This is part 1, part 2 will be released May 16th 2022.  

The MDS-16: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/measures

Somer, E., Lehrfeld J., Jopp, D.S., & Bigelsen, J. (2016). Development and Validation of the Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (MDS). Consciousness and Cognition, 39, 77-91. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2015.12.001 https://somer.co.il/images/docs/2016_MDS.pdf  

Soffer-Dudek, N. & Theodor‐Katz, N. (2022). Maladaptive Daydreaming: epidemiological data on a newly identified syndrome. Frontiers in Psychiatry.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.871041 https://www.dropbox.com/s/03ng1r74ahhwkhw/2022-epidemilogy.pdf?dl=0  


Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

May 01, 202245:47
Studying with MD

Studying with MD

Today we're talking with Sinaeh about how to study with Maladaptive Daydreaming 


The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/
The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yuThe
ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/ 


Thumbnails by Jessica
Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Apr 01, 202201:11:40
An MDer and Her Mother

An MDer and Her Mother

Today we're talking to Maladaptive Daydreamer, Pepper, and her mother Heather about discovering Maladaptive Daydreaming.

Note*  We had a little trouble with the end of the recording, kindly ignore any audio weirdness, apologies if it's distracting. 

The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/

The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yuThe ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research

The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

Thumbnails by Jessica
Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) 

Mar 16, 202250:29
Reacting to Anthony Padilla

Reacting to Anthony Padilla

Today we talk about the recent "I Spent a Day With" episode about Maladaptive Daydreaming on Anthony Padilla's YouTube channel.

The video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqqOeE20Grc

The Newsletter: https://maladaptivedaydreamers.com/resources/
Jaynes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv2xTbLt4gsEkOfNnQU2GQ/videos

The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu
The ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

Thumbnails by Jessica
Art by SPFitzgerald
Music by Illiasse 

Mar 01, 202201:07:38
MD Zoom Support Group with Shae

MD Zoom Support Group with Shae

Today we're talking to Shae, who has been running a Maladaptive Daydreamers 'peer support' group on Zoom for the last year.

A link to Shae's Discord which provides links to the zoom meetings: https://discord.gg/U3Qdr4AH9m

The Subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
The Discord https://discord.gg/A5aCVvC4yu
The ICMDR (research site) https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
The MDC (community site) https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

Feb 18, 202250:47
Linguistic Features and Attachment Styles (S2E1)

Linguistic Features and Attachment Styles (S2E1)

The paper: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/1/386/htm

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Jan 31, 202201:02:23
BotG; Karishma wonders if she's making it up.

BotG; Karishma wonders if she's making it up.

Best of the guests; Karishma, episode 2, responding to the question "How difficult was the decision to tell someone about your Maladaptive Daydreaming?"  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Nov 09, 202100:52
BotG; It's kinda like chess.

BotG; It's kinda like chess.

Best of the guests; Halo, episode 1, responding to the question "How does Maladaptive Daydreaming effect your life?"  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Nov 09, 202102:35
BotG; Karishma smashes her head.

BotG; Karishma smashes her head.

Best of the guests; Karishma, episode 1, responding to "Tell us about a moment from your life which would illustrate to someone how Maladaptive Daydreaming effects you."  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Nov 09, 202101:24
BotG; Wolfie quits her job

BotG; Wolfie quits her job

Best of the guests; Wolfie, episode 1, responding to the question "What are some ways in which the little things add up in Maladaptive Daydreaming?"  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Nov 09, 202101:32
BotG; Halo owes it all to SpongeBob.

BotG; Halo owes it all to SpongeBob.

Best of the guests; Halo, episode 1, responding to the topic of "What was it like to find out about Maladaptive Daydreaming?"  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Nov 09, 202101:12
BotG; It's ok not to talk about it.

BotG; It's ok not to talk about it.

Best of the guests; Abraham, episode 2, responding to the question "What advise do you have for Maladaptive Daydreamers in an unsafe position to talk about mental health?"  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Nov 09, 202100:54
BotG; Abraham relates to friends.

BotG; Abraham relates to friends.

Best of the guests; Karishma and Abraham, episode 2, responding to the question "What strategy worked best when telling someone about Maladaptive Daydreaming?"  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) Thumbnails by: Jessica

Nov 09, 202101:42
A Therapists Perspective; Season Finale
Oct 16, 202101:10:34
Creativity and Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Creativity and Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to horror narrator, Pumpkin Queen, about Maladaptive Daydreaming and creativity.  

PumpKinQueens channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PumpkinQueen
and TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/pumpkin-queen   

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications  

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by: Jessica

Oct 01, 202158:57
The Daydreamers Film; Parallel Lives

The Daydreamers Film; Parallel Lives

Here we talk with guest, Bailey, about the MD short documentary "The Daydreamers", directed by Thomas Renckens.    

The Daydreamers Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_MQ9yA142Q&t=1s  

Call for participation in upcoming projects: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/comments/om9e4z/call_for_participation_film_and_book/

Upcoming screenings:
Amsterdam Independent Film Festival | 19 - 23 October 2021
Athens International Film & Video Festival | 15 - 24 October 2021  
New Jersey Independent Film Festival | tbc  Brussels Independent Film Festival | tbc  

Thomas Renckens: https://thomaswillemrenckens.com/  

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications  

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by Jessica

Sep 16, 202101:20:43
Parallel Lives The Paper (pt2)

Parallel Lives The Paper (pt2)

This episode we is part 2 of our walk through the 2016 study of Maladaptive Daydreaming with guest Taylor!  

Link to paper  Somer, E. Somer, L. & Jopp, S.D. (2016). Parallel Lives: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Maladaptive Daydreaming. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 17(5), 561-576. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2016.1160463 

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/  

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/  

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications    

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/  

Music by: Iliasse (ask for details) 

Thumbnails by Jess

Sep 01, 202101:13:56
Parallel Lives; The Paper (pt.1)

Parallel Lives; The Paper (pt.1)

In this episode we walk through the 2016 study of Maladaptive Daydreaming with guest Taylor!

Link to paper
Somer, E. Somer, L. & Jopp, S.D. (2016). Parallel Lives: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of Maladaptive Daydreaming. Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 17(5), 561-576. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15299732.2016.1160463

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications  

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by Jess

Aug 16, 202159:59
Special Guest Jayne Rachael, MD Advocate
Aug 01, 202152:34
Immersive vs. Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Immersive vs. Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about how MD might differ from non-pathological Immersive Daydreaming.   

(Proposed) Diagnostic Criteria for Daydreaming Disorder (MD) https://www.somer.co.il/images/MD/MD_diagnostic_criteria.pdf 


Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications  


Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by Jessica

Jul 16, 202101:08:41
Self-Soothing with Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Self-Soothing with Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

In this episode we talk to three MDers about their experiences using Maladaptive Daydreaming as a self-soothing strategy. 


Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 


Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by:Jessica

Jun 30, 202101:09:42
Gender and Sexuality in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Gender and Sexuality in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about gender and sexuality in their daydreaming.   

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications  

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by:Jessica

Jun 16, 202101:17:57
Misconceptions about Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Misconceptions about Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

In this episode we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about their thoughts on common myths about MD. 


Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
ICMDR: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research
MDC:https://maladaptivedaydreamingcenter.org/

Jun 01, 202149:54
Maladaptive Daydreamin YouTubers; Parallel Lives

Maladaptive Daydreamin YouTubers; Parallel Lives

In this episode we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers who have started up YouTube channels dedicated to MD.

LittleOlBee: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgauOFQFcdrISHf7biOQA4g
Mason Bright: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJpKROL5HRI-vA0J9U4ymQ

ICMDR: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications
Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Guide to MD: https://maladaptivedaydreamingguide.wordpress.com/guide/

May 16, 202101:03:55
Questions from Non-MDers; Parallel Lives

Questions from Non-MDers; Parallel Lives

This episode was cursed!  We were plagued by audio issues; the sound is all over the place and part was cut off at the end.  If you can get past that it's actually a really cool episode, today we have two NON-MDers, who know near nothing about MD, on to shoot questions at MDers.  Questions were not prepared ahead of time, this is all off-the-cuff.   

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by Jessica

May 01, 202151:40
Comorbidities in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Comorbidities in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about what other mental health conditions they deal with and how those may interact with their MD.

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by Jessica

Apr 16, 202101:01:10
Overcoming Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives
Apr 01, 202153:38
Managing Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Managing Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to two Maladaptive Daydreamers about methods they've employed to manage their MD.    

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y
Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/
Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/
International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/
Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)
Thumbnails by Jessica

Mar 16, 202157:54
Maladaptive Daydreaming and Daily Life; Parallel Lives

Maladaptive Daydreaming and Daily Life; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about going through an average day with MD.   

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Thumbnails by Jessica

Mar 01, 202150:39
Triggers in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Triggers in Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about the things that prompt their daydreaming and what happens when this urge is triggered. 

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/ 

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/ 

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications  

Cat: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/772153753645481995/808046893438861312/Polish_20200929_180230492.jpg   

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/ 

Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Thumbnails by Jessica

Feb 16, 202156:59
The Effect of Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

The Effect of Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about the impact of Maladaptive Daydreaming on their every day lives.   

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/565266586840308

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Thumbnails by Jessica

Feb 10, 202158:24
Media and Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Media and Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about how media influences their Maladaptive Daydreaming.   

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Thumbnails by Jessica

Feb 09, 202153:16
Telling People About Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Telling People About Maladaptive Daydreaming; Parallel Lives

Here we talk to three Maladaptive Daydreamers about what happened when they told friends and family about their Maladaptive Daydreaming.

Link to Discord: https://discord.gg/x6QZNwe89Y

Trapped in Daydreams blog: https://www.trappedindaydreams.com/

Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/565266586840308

International Consortium for Maladaptive Daydreaming Research: https://daydreamresearch.wixsite.com/md-research/publications 

Art by: SPFitzgerald https://www.spfitzgerald.com/

Music by: Iliasse (ask for details)

Thumbnails by: Jessica

Feb 08, 202147:24