My Brain Broke in the Heatwave & I Found the Universe's Secret! 🤯 This week on Strange Attractors, I was literally melting (thanks, functional neurological disease!), while Christine was out raving in a trolley tunnel! 🕺

We introduce Terence McKenna's Strange Attractor Theory, questioning what the hell the universe is pulling us toward anyway.

Is time even real? I share my wild theory that it's just our brains organizing chaos, and how "time bending" magic is totally possible (I swear I did my makeup in 15 mins!).

We then discuss the silent influence of misogyny, ableism, and the hidden eugenics in our culture.

Nobody is coming to save us, but don't worry, there's hope! We tackle how to hack your reality tunnel with chaos magic, and why bishops at immigration court are living proof of the strange attractor in action.

Plus, we answer the burning question: How many Goths are left in Philadelphia?! (The answer might surprise you.)

Tune in for mind-bending theories, personal rants, and a peek into the magical (and sometimes messy) ways we navigate reality.

Join us for more cursey words and philosophy next week, when we bring Kabbalah and information theory to the party.

Make a servitor over at The Autistic Burnout Project.

Learn more about autism this week at Emergent Divergence

The Psyche's Great Leap Forward (S1E8)This Episode gets deep into the host's personal struggles with chronic illness and the societal pressure to mask pain, then expands into a powerful critique of pervasive disrespect for women and motherhood in American culture.

Through personal anecdotes and synchronistic experiences, the episode explores how ancient concepts of psychosis, sacrifice, and shamanism might illuminate our understanding of consciousness and societal evolution.

Come with us as we explore the recesses of human consciousness to expose modern marketing and institutions as manipulative forces, urging listeners to cultivate personal clarity and reclaim their power amidst a world saturated with external "psychotic messaging."

This episode of Strange Attractors rips open the curtain on the unsettling reality of societal sacrifice, daring to ask: what if our deepest connections are being weaponized, and who truly pays the price for "progress"?

Prepare for a mind-bending journey as we revive Barbara Ehrenreich's provocative Blood Rites, suggesting ancient sacrifices weren't just ritual—they were a desperate response to humanity as prey.

Then, buckle up as this historical lens snaps onto our present, revealing how social reproduction theory exposes the invisible, feminized labor keeping capitalism afloat as a modern-day blood offering. But the rabbit hole goes deeper: are current political policies, from the Georgia Guidestones' chilling population control agenda to the Rockefeller legacy of eugenics, merely the latest iteration of this age-old, insidious practice?

Finally, the episode plunges into the disorienting world of simulacra, where we're sacrificing our well-being for manufactured needs, and offers Deleuze's concept of becoming as a possible escape from these fixed, sacrificial traps. This isn't just a podcast—it's a wake-up call to the hidden costs of our civilization.

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Autism, Angels, and Becoming Gateway (June 6,2025)

Content warning: Emotional abuse, psychosis, suicide.

We explore family dynamics, neurodivergence, and the enduring impact of imperial standards on spiritual and personal freedom.

We continue to confront the "Disneyland" reality we inhabit, from Palantir's data mining to the alarming implications of social credit networks.

We also explore the philosophical concept of "becoming" as a radical act of creation born from the breakdown of old systems.

Learn more:⁠

https://www.the-autistic-burnout-project.com/post/neuroanarchy-desire-and-the-resistance-to-psychiatric-capture⁠⁠

https://www.the-autistic-burnout-project.com/post/6-essential-security-tips-for-activists⁠

Strange Attractors is the podcast that presses back on the pressing issues. In this episode, we join childhood friends Nicole Igarashi and Christine Veasey as they explore a wide array of thought-provoking topics.

From the impacts of weather events on sensitive nervous systems to Nicole's critical perspective on "unmasking" in autism and challenging imperialist views on indigenous knowledge, this conversation is anything but ordinary.

They tackle the rapid evolution of reality, hyperreality, media influence, and the futility of masking.

Finally, we ask the Oracle about the week ahead.

Keywords: Strange Attractors podcast, Nicole Igarashi, Christine Veasey, autism unmasking, indigenous knowledge, mental health, hyperreality, societal norms, generational trauma, media influence, synchronicity, actuallyautistic

Strange Attractors, the podcast that presses back on the pressing issues of our times, explores a wide range of topics in its latest recording session.

This episode features a deep dive into personal experiences, societal critiques, and alternative perspectives. Hosts Nicole Igarashi and Christine Veasey discuss a variety of subjects, including mental health, trauma, systemic issues, and the search for meaningful action.

Nicole Igarashi shares insights into their creative process, feelings about marketing, and reflections on magic, synchronicity, and childhood experiences. They also critique civilization, sugar, and black and white thinking.

Christine Veasey recounts a positive experience at the People's Army event, a tiring day at a soup kitchen, and their personal journey with a psychotic break, delusional beliefs, and the mental healthcare system, medication changes, and questioning a bipolar diagnosis.

This episode of Strange Attractors offers thought-provoking discussions on personal resilience, community work, reinterpreting religious texts, and building a new, ethical economy.

We explore themes of identity, health, weight bias in healthcare, and the subjectivity of reality. We also touch on the importance of emotional processing, rest, and recognizing opportunities for change in a rapidly evolving world.

Keywords: Strange Attractors, podcast, mental health, trauma, systemic issues, meaningful action, marketing, magic, synchronicity, childhood experiences, civilization, sugar, black and white thinking, psychotic break, delusional beliefs, mental healthcare system, medication changes, bipolar diagnosis, personal resilience, community work, reinterpreting religious texts, ethical economy, identity, health, weight bias in healthcare, subjectivity of reality, emotional processing, rest.

Join childhood friends Nicole Igarashi and Christine Veasey as the press back on the pressing issues of our times.

S1, E3: Homeless at Disneyland Part 1 confronts the stark realities of homelessness with a gripping personal account of living in a South Philly encampment behind a Walmart during the COVID-19 pandemic (June 2020 - October 2021). Hear about the day-to-day survival, from makeshift 'glamping' and sourcing food to the mental health crisis that led to life on a pier by the Delaware River.

We explore the "Disneyland model" – a concept of hyperreality where simulated experiences can detach us from truth and profoundly impact our lives and society.

The discussion also meanders around the broader housing crisis, the influence of private equity on housing availability, the insidious nature of coercive control, and the challenging journey toward healing, stability, and finding agency.

Keywords: Simulation Theory, Homelessness, Podcast, Mutual Aid, Philadelphia, South Philly, Encampment, Hyperreality, Mental Health, Housing Crisis, Survival, Social Commentary, Activism, Poor People's Army, Pandemic, Coercive Control, Strange Attractors Podcast, Ask The Oracle

Links:https://homelessness.ucsf.edu/our-impact/studies/california-statewide-study-people-experiencing-homelessness

It's another episode of "Strange Attractors" with Nicole Igarashi and Christine Veasey as they press back on the pressing issues of our time.

This episode starts with the complexities of autistic burnout and sensory overload at concerts, alongside deep discussions on special education challenges in America and the impacts of recent policy changes.

Then we get into global conspiracy theories surrounding China, Taiwan, and potential geopolitical conflicts, examining the nature of modern warfare.

But it's not all heavy topics! Join us for lighter moments as we explore an alternative view on history- the surprising potential role of cannabis in ancient religions and the life of Jesus.

We also discuss data analysis, personal finance strategies, and marketing tactics in today's world.

Plus, get a glimpse into next week's discussion about Christine's unique experience living unhoused and the planning for a future episode on homelessness.

We wrap up with a powerful Oracle card pull offering advice on how to react to current events this week.

Whether you're interested in autism advocacy, political analysis, historical interpretations, or simply fascinating discussions, this episode of "Strange Attractors" has something for you.

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