In the first half, numerologist Glynis McCants (1-877-686-2373) shared her numerological insights related to personality, communication, and relationships as well as current events and the future. She spoke of the significance of September 2025, a month dominated by repeating number patterns such as 999 and 111, which can amplify positive or challenging energies depending on personal compatibility. These repeating numbers, also called "angel numbers," can be harnessed for their power, as well as peace and positive influence amid current societal conflicts, she suggested. McCants expressed concern over the Ukraine-Russia war, citing a numerological connection between leaders Putin and Zelensky that complicates resolution. Yet, she remains cautiously optimistic about potential compromises emerging in the next year.
Discussing personal year cycles, she described how individuals move through nine-year cycles that influence focus and priorities. In relationships, she stressed the importance of understanding birth numbers to navigate compatibility and challenges. Explaining the concept of "toxic numbers," she said that when vibrations between numbers don't resonate, it creates mutual discord. "Whenever I say, well, that guy's toxic to you... you're actually toxic to him, too," she noted, pointing out the two-way nature of these energies.
McCants elaborated on how numbers influence everyday life, including hotel room choices during travel. She recounted how selecting a room number incompatible with one's life path can sometimes lead to negative experiences. She also provided a primer on Life Path numbers, describing traits from the competitive "1" to the freedom-loving "5" and the introspective "7," highlighting how these numbers shape personality and relationships. During the last hour, she gave readings for callers, and offered an affirmation for financial prosperity: "I welcome infinite abundance, and my needs are always met. This should be said out loud 15 minutes a day for maximum effectiveness. For more, sign up for her free newsletter: The Numbers Lady : Sign Up to Stay in Touch
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In the latter half, neuroscientist Austin Lim, PhD, discussed the intersection of neuroscience, science fiction, and horror. He detailed how his fascination with the brain and love for sci-fi and horror naturally merged in his book, "Horror on the Brain." Describing fear as "one of our oldest and strongest emotions," he highlighted its primal role in survival and why people secretly enjoy being scared: "They love that little bit of sensation... exploring feelings that we don't normally get in our day-to-day lives." Since we are living in relatively safe times, we are looking for a controlled way to experience fear and arousal, and imagine what we might do in that situation, he added. Watching a horror movie, "Your heart rate goes up. Body temperature fluctuates. You start breathing more, all of these different things that are part of the natural fear response."
Lim traced the scientific study of the brain back only about 130 years, underscoring how young the field is compared to other sciences. He noted the brain's complexity despite its small size, stating, "It's 2% of our body weight, and it's doing all of these things for us." He praised Jordan Peele's "Get Out" as a modern example of blending horror and sci-fi to reach new audiences. On the impact of horror films versus literature, Lim pointed out that films use multi-sensory elements like sound and jump scares to provoke immediate reactions, while literature engages the imagination for a potentially deeper, more personal fear.
He delved into how pain intertwines with higher emotional states and belief systems. "Pain has an important evolutionary benefit," he explained, "but it also has a really strong emotional component that is more than just the physical sensation." When asked why clowns are frightening to some, Lim invoked the "uncanny valley" phenomenon-- where entities that are almost human but not quite cause discomfort. He also shared insights from his research on rare neurological disorders, such as prosopometamorphopsia, where patients perceive faces morphing into distortions or fantastical creatures like dragons.
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