The Dream Boat

In this fascinating and funny episode on the power of lucid dreaming Laura meets Dave Green, a lifelong lucid dreamer, artist and stand-up comedian who discusses how he works while asleep and shares his weird lucid experiences. Dave who's just written a book on his lucid artwork: Doodles In The Dark. An Artists Guide To Lucid Dreaming – talks about some of the art his has created in his sleep incl...

In this lively episode, Gestalt psychotherapist and author, Lynn Summerfield explores the transformative power of dreams and how gestalt techniques can unlock self-awareness. Lynn talks us through the fascinating Gestalt process which enables you to play with your dream characters, like becoming a lion, with creative techniques like chair work. Author of her new book, The Seeds of Change: How Ther...

Welcome back to the Series Nine when we dive into the amazing area of tapping into your dreams to improve your life with famous US dream guide to the stars, Patricia Eltinge. Patricia, author, Transactional Analyst therapist & relationship communication specialist, shares insights into how understanding our dreams can aid personal development.   She talks us through how to interpret dreams, the si...

Once again Laura Payne and Dave Billington team up for the series' concluding episode with a delve into your submitted dreams and questions. In their lively and engaging style the duo explore the intriguing world of dreams, focusing on the interesting subject of epic dreaming, the phenomenon of dreaming in black and white, and the concept of progressive dreams. They discuss the psychological impli...

In this conversation, Laura is joined by Dr. Kelly Bulkeley, leading figure in the world of dreams with one very ambitious project, the Dream Library. Author, and lifelong researcher into dreams and the psychology of religion, Dr Bulkeley is constructing a beautiful home for dreaming on his own land in Oregon which will be a dedicated space for dream literature and research. In this episode he sha...

Laura Payne teams up again with co-host and DRI director, Dave Billington, to delve into the fascinating world of familiar places in dreams and the spooky sense of coming home. They explore the psychological and emotional connections individuals have with dream landscapes, discussing how this can often relate to unresolved issues from the past or a way for the psyche to help us reconnect with a lo...

How to boost conception – tune in to a mesmerising performance by Noa Duru.   In this incredible conversation, psychologist Noa Duru shares her pioneering work on the intersection of pregnancy, music, and dreams with our host Laura. She discusses how sound can aid conception and talks about her own amazing journey in having her first child recently using her sound and dream techniques, as well as...

In this episode Laura Is joined by Marta Aarli, a dream expert and psychotherapist, to explore the profound connections between dreams and our ancestors. They discuss why the dead like to come back to us in dreams and how this can lead to intergenerational healing. Marta uses the metaphor of the 'Night Forest' for the realm of dreams and looks at how to work with the significance of ancestral mess...

Laura is joined by co-host Rina Malin and their guest, Dream Boat regular, Dr. Nigel Hamilton, founder of the DRI and a Sufi leader. He discusses the significance of dreams within the Sufi tradition, exploring their mystical nature and the journey of self-discovery that dreams can facilitate. He delves into the historical context of Sufism, the powerful role of visions in Sufism, and the connectio...

Dream Boat host, Laura Payne, is once again joined by colleague, Rina Malin, to explore the concept of alchemy and how its mysterious symbols regularly show up in our dreams. The hosts unpick the terminology and explain how alchemy underscores the transformative process of life. They look at the alchemical stages such as Negredo, Citrinitas and Rubedo which are flagposts to the various aspects of...

In this conversation, Laura tackles the subject of brainwave tech and talks to the CEO of one of the new headband sleep technologies, CQ of the Enchanted Wave, to discuss the fascinating world of dream induction and lucid dreaming. They explore the science behind EEG technology, the methods for inducing lucidity, and understanding more about the phenomenon of lucid dreaming. Laura learns that head...

In this conversation, Laura meets academic and dream scientist, Dr Karen Konkoly, to discuss her research on lucid dreaming and its potential for creative problem-solving. Karen explains how her study, out of North Western University, involved a series of riddles and puzzles, and how participants interacted with their dreams to find solutions. The discussion covers how to induce lucid dreams, the...

In this conversation, Dr. Lorraine Levy discusses her innovative approach to incorporating dream work into addiction recovery at a rehab clinic in Thailand. Setting up a Dream Club she explains how dreams can provide insights into personal lives, help clients process emotions, and foster better empathy and connections with others. The discussion covers various themes, including the role of dreams...

Laura and Dave team up again to bring Series 7 to a close with their popular Q & A session. They take on three very common questions: Why are dreams confusing Why do we forget our dreams Why do people often have the same dreams at the same time   The duo looks at current ideas in neuroscience and general therapeutic theories to tackle these tricky concepts. Throughout this lively discussion, the h...

Laura meets leading researcher into Near Death Experiences (NDE's), Dr Nicole Lindsay, to explore the fascinating relationship between near-death experiences and dreaming. The discussion explores how NDEs can transform individuals' perceptions of life and death, their dream experiences, and the psychological after-effects that often accompany such profound experiences when they realise they have c...

In this conversation, Toko-pa, a celebrated dream worker and author, introduces her unique approach to dream analysis through the 'Courtship Method.' Should you approach your dreams like a lover? This method emphasizes treating dreams as living beings with their own desires, rather than mere symbols to be interpreted. 'What does my dream long for?' asks Toko Pa. She discusses the keys to this meth...

Who shows up in our dream life to help us through the tough times? In this deep and powerful conversation, Laura interviews Linda Mastrangelo, an expert in dreams and grief to explore the concept of psychopomps, figures that guide souls, and how they manifest in dreams. Linda shares her personal journey into working with grief and loss, discussing the significance of visitation dreams versus grief...

Techniques for Better Rest In this conversation, Laura and Rina discuss the fab concept of sleep first aid with guest Florian Divi, a lucid dream guide and researcher. They explore the prevalence of sleep problems, the importance of sleep awareness, and various techniques to improve sleep quality, including breath work, yoga nidra, and lucid dreaming. Florian shares his personal journey into sleep...

In this episode US psychologist and author of The Dream Life of Families , Dr. Edward Bruce Bynum, discusses the fascinating world of family dreams, exploring how shared dream experiences can reveal deep psychological connections among family members. Dr Bynum, former director of behavioral medicine at the University of Massachusetts, delves into the significance of ancestral dreams and the impact...

In this fun episode Laura is joined by co-host Rina Malin to investigate this age-old dream of our teeth falling out and what it might mean. Laura discusses her own childhood trauma around breaking a front tooth and going to the dentist and they look at whether this prevalent dream – or should that be nightmare? – is linked with old fears, anxieties and stresses. Is it linked with the psychologica...

In this episode Laura meets Franca Fubini, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and an organizational consultant, to discuss the history of social dreaming. How the methodology was developed by Gordon Lawrence in the 1980's, while working at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations in London, UK, and its significance in accessing the unconscious for the understanding of societal issues.   Laura and...

Laura and Rina interview documentary film maker, Amanda Rubin, about her forthcoming film  The Third Reich of Dreams . The film explores the psychological impact of totalitarianism through the lens of dreams collected by journalist Charlotte Beradt during the rise of the Nazi regime in 1930's Germany.   Amanda Rubin discusses her rediscovery of Beradt's work and the themes present in the dreams, i...

Welcome back everyone! In this first episode of the new series, Laura and her co-host, Rina Malin, delve into the fascinating world of dream hacking, exploring various techniques to analyze and enhance dream experiences. They discuss their own favourite approaches especially the importance of sensory exploration, using what they call the waking dream technique, pioneered by the DRI. They show how...

In this last episode of series 6 Laura is joined again by DRI Director David Billington who pops on board to tackle some of your questions in the traditional end of series Q & A wrap up. In this conversation, Laura and Dave explore the complexities of dreams, discussing why some dreams are intricate while others are simple. They also delve into the significance of getting down and dirty in dreams...

In this conversation, Laura and Rina delve into the intriguing world of pre-cognitive dreams with Gary Lachman, an author and expert in consciousness and dreams. They explore the nature of pre-cognitive dreams, share personal experiences, and discuss the complexities of time perception. Gary shares insights from his extensive research and personal dream journals, revealing how dreams can sometimes...