The Dream World

Somatic dreamwork is an approach to dream analysis and interpretation that emphasizes the integration of the physical body and bodily sensations into the exploration of dreams. It recognizes that dreams are not only products of the mind but also expressions of bodily experiences, emotions, and energies. This approach acknowledges the interconnectedness of mind and body and the role of the body in...

Dr. Tadas Stumbrys is a lecturer and a researcher in dreams, consciousness, mindfulness, and transpersonal psychology, with a particular interest in lucid dreaming. he has a PhD in Sports Science in which he conducted doctoral research on applications of lucid dreams in sports. In this episode, we talk about some of his interests in research and experiences with dreams. Are dream characters a part...

As our journey unfolds, we explore how dreams evolve with us throughout our lives, shedding light on the intricate relationship between our dreams and our life experiences. Yet, amidst the ebb and flow of life's journey, our dreams remain a constant companion, offering insight, solace, and inspiration as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of our subconscious minds. Check out our awesome Blog ...

In this episode, my guest is Rhiannon Okoye, a hypnotherapist who also has a rich dream life.  We talk about why dreams are important, and how to find peace by focusing on your inner world. She tells me about some of her amazing dream experiences and the impact they have had on her life. We talk about the various forms of altered consciousness such as hypnosis, OBEs, and lucid dreaming. Rhiannon's...

This paranormal experiment conducted by  Amitava Michael Kundu,  involves inviting astral travelers to ‘manifest’ at a predetermined location.  The research team will attempt to collect empirical evidence that astral travelers have managed to manifest into the target location suite using technical equipment such as video, audio, temperature, electromagnetic, field, detectors, and other sensory dev...

In this episode, Justina Lasley talks about what makes a successful dream group leader. You do not need a fancy degree or decades of experience to help others work with their dreams. All you need is commitment and an ethical love for dream work! Fostering a safe space for people to talk about dreams is very important work. We also discuss Montague Ullman's guidelines for working with dreams in the...

Karen Konkoly is a 6th-year graduate student in a cognitive neuroscience lab working on studies about lucid dreaming, dream engineering, and memory. Karen has made groundbreaking discoveries within the lab, including being able to communicate with lucid dreamers while they are asleep inside the dream! Lucid dreamers have been able to send signals to researchers to confirm they are currently inside...

Working in hospice, Jeanne Van Bronkhorst would start to talk to patients about their dreams, and through this, she opened up the beautiful world of the purpose dreams serve at the end of life. We talk about the current qualitative research about grief dreams and visitation dreams, and how to differentiate them. How do dreams serve as an intermediary between life and death? Jeanne's Links WebsiteB...

Déjà rêvé, a phenomenon akin to déjà vu, involves the uncanny sensation of experiencing a present moment in a dream prior to its actual occurrence in waking life. The mysterious nature of dream memories prompts contemplation on the intricacies of memory, perception, and the mysterious workings of the subconscious mind.  This episode is about Bettina Finna's Dissertation study. Research such as thi...

Orelia had a Near Death Experience at the age of 10 when she was terminally ill, and her soul left her body, transcending time and space. This was her first out-of-body experience (OBE). When she came back to life, she was miraculously cured, and now she is on a mission to talk about her story and teach the world about OBEs. She tells me about how she now travels out of her body into the astral re...

Join us as we talk about ancestral dreaming with Marta Aarli, a licensed counselor who incorporates dreamwork into her clinical practice. Marta shares her profound expertise about how ancestors' experiences shape our dreams. She gave a wonderful presentation at the 2023 IASD conference! Marta Aarli brings a unique perspective to the discussion, weaving together psychology and the wisdom of ancestr...

Explore the inner fabric of yourself and start to pay attention to your breathing.  People typically use breathwork to improve aspects of their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Breathwork is a Central Nervous System regulator and health optimizer. We use various breathing techniques to either up-regulate or down-regulate the CNS. It's incredibly effective at assisting those suffering wi...

In this episode, oneironauts come together to share some cool experiences and talk about dreams and consciousness. This is a safe space to talk about your experiences and what they mean to you!   SIGN UP FOR THE DREAM WORLD UNIVERSITY (online course). If you sign up to this course, you will learn to lucid dream on a consistent basis, but also to analyze your non-lucid dreams, how to incubate diffe...

A persistent dream realm (PR) is a dream world you can return to that has reoccurring settings, characters, and laws of nature. Persistent Realms can be as simple or elaborate as you want. Voidway Explorer is an experienced lucid dreamer and video game developer. He uses his dreams for inspiration in his work. He is the creator of Voidway PR, an ongoing world powered by lucid dreaming. In this epi...

LDE Magazine Amina's Dream Speak InterviewIn this episode, I am chatting with Dreamwalker (Tenesha) about dreams. We delve into the fascinating realm of dreams and unlock the hidden meanings that lie within them. She tells me about some of her prophetic dreams and recurring dream themes that have guided her in life.  Her channel is a platform for genuine and meaningful dialogues. At the heart of i...

Do you ever wonder what Lebron James dreams about? I wonder if he uses his dreams to improve his performance in the game. I am willing to bet money that he does.  In this episode, Eric Spirko and I talk about practicing skills in your dreams and enhancing athletic performance in waking life using lucid dream training (LDT). There is now an understanding of how visualization impacts performance and...

An oneirogen, from the Greek words meaning "dream" and  "to create", is a substance or other stimulus that produces or enhances dreamlike states of consciousness. Jack Delamater is back again on the podcast! Jack is a lucid dreamer and a musician, who draws inspiration from his dreams and altered states of consciousness. He is the founder of The Dream Joint.  His products are the perfect gateway i...

NEW EPISODES EVERY WEEK! Please leave a 5-star review to support the podcast. About the Guest Harry De Bont was born in Rotterdam and educated in Electrical Engineering and Psychology. His unique coaching approach is deeply rooted in evolutionary psychology, specifically understanding the hunter-gatherer instincts that still influence our behaviors today. Harry has made a name for himself in the t...

This episode is a collaboration with  The Jung & The Restless, a dream interpretation podcast. Olivia, Victor & Zach helped me understand a recent lucid dream by using an online dream symbols database. We also use other methods of dream-sharing in order to really dive deep and break down the dream. We talked about lucid dreaming, and how to improve dream control skills. To submit your dream for in...

Dream incubation is a process that causes a specific dream topic to occur, either for recreation or to attempt to solve a problem. Today's guest is a certified dreamwork practitioner who is very knowledgeable in both dream interpretation and dream incubation.  Teisha aka Lady T tells me how she won $2,000 in the lottery by trying to find the winning numbers in her dreams! It is fascinating what ou...

AI technology is a hot topic these days as we are watching it evolve before our eyes. AI can be used in any industry, even dream work. An AI system for interpreting dreams could be abusive if it were treated as a higher psychological authority; as an oracle of truth rather than a helpful tool. However, there are also many benefits when used correctly. Can a computer program interpret your dreams?...

The Dream World University Online Course Includes:10-week self-paced courseVideo lectures and written content from various professorsPDF studies and resourcesAudio files, meditations, and downloadable toolsAccess to Binaural Beats and E-booksOpportunities to participate in researchPublic dream share & interact with the communityChallenges, prizes, dream meetups, group chats, q&a, networking. Weekl...

**Fundraiser to help Sara fight cancer"The only thing that is real is love. Love is the ultimate reality" Sara Phinn is an artist, writer & performer who uses her dreams as inspiration for her work. She sees herself as a channel simply gathering the raw data from what she sees, and bringing it to life. Her art is a beautiful collaboration with the universe, and the universe simply uses her as the...

Dreams, social media & mental healthJesse Lyon is a licensed mental health counselor and hypnotherapist. He is at the forefront of therapists who are starting to use dreamwork in their private practice. He is also an influencer who has built a social media following of over 2.5M followers by talking about dream interpretation. At the IASD (International Association for the Study of Dreams) confere...

This week's podcast guest is William Rekshan, who I met at the IASD (International Association for the Study of Dreams) conference! William and I talk about how dreams are represented online, and what people tend to search for when reading about dreams on the internet. He tells me about the data he collected across many social media platforms.  We also talk a bit about how dreams are viewed in the...