Dream On: Lucid Dreaming and Sleep

Hello everyone! In a slightly different direction from our usual content here on the podcast, today's episode is all about Shifting. My sister, Bridget, guest stars and helps me analyze this TikTok-born practice (which has a lot in common with Lucid Dreaming). We explain what it is, how the leaders in this realm of the internet say you can do it yourself, and we finish with some thoughts on the moral questions we're left with as well as other concerns we have about some of the ideas that come from within this unique community. See you at Hogwarts, I guess! Listen in, and Dream On! Respond to this episode on Spotify in the poll box! Social Media: Instagram - @dream_on_podcast Send a voice message at Anchor.fm/dream-on When sending a voice message, from now on, please include: How much of your information you want heard in the episode (name, country, et cetera) and your personal pronouns (such as "she," "he," "they," and so on). These can be in separate messages! Support me on Patreon at Patreon.com/dreamonpodcast

In today's episode, I talk about death and pain in dreams (yes, pain DOES exist in dreams), and how dream interpretation really doesn't work unless you're trying to interpret your own dreams (and even then I don't recommend it). I offer a few examples of death and pain in my own dreams, mostly during the second half, and end up talking for a lot longer than I thought I could on this topic! Listen in, and Dream On! Social Media: Instagram - @dream_on_podcast Send a voice message at Anchor.fm/dream-on When sending a voice message, from now on, please include: How much of your information you want heard in the episode (name, country, et cetera) and your personal pronouns (such as "she," "he," "they," and so on). These can be in separate messages! Support me on Patreon at Patreon.com/dreamonpodcast

Thank you to Daniel from the Czech Republic for requesting today's episode via a voice message on Anchor! Today I go over the steps to take for good dream recall, specifically for beginners. I hope it's helpful! I also published an article on Anchor for my patrons outlining Tips for Good Dream Recall in ten steps! You can sign up for just three U.S. dollars a month and support the podcast + get bonus content (including articles and extra episodes)! Listen in, and Dream On! Social Media: Instagram - @dream_on_podcast Send a voice message at Anchor.fm/dream-on When sending a voice message, from now on, please include: How much of your information you want heard in the episode (name, country, et cetera) and your personal pronouns (such as "she," "he," "they," and so on). These can be in separate messages! Support me on Patreon at Patreon.com/dreamonpodcast

What's up guys? In today's episode, it's time to celebrate me finishing my second dream journal and starting a third one! In this episode, I talk about a dream I had recently (and nearly die of laughter, hopefully you laugh too lol) before sharing some select dreams from this past journal. A very special thank you to my first ever patron, Lol-Isla! Listen in, get inspired, and Dream On! Social Media: Instagram - @dream_on_podcast Send a voice message at Anchor.fm/dream-on When sending a voice message, from now on, please include: How much of your information you want heard in the episode (name, country, et cetera) and your personal pronouns (such as "she," "he," "they," and so on). These can be in separate messages! Support me on Patreon at Patreon.com/dreamonpodcast

Hello and welcome, welcome, welcome, to another episode all about Sleep Paralysis and Lucid Dreaming. In today's episode, I talked with your fellow listener, Arianne, about her experiences with Sleep Paralysis, from how to get through it to how to use it to Lucid Dream. Thank you so much to Arianne for giving up hours of her time to record this episode, I think it's a great one. Look out in the future for more interviews, and let me know if there's a topic you want to hear discussed (message me through Instagram or Anchor)! Now, please listen in, and Dream On! Social Media: Instagram - @dream_on_podcast Send a voice message at Anchor.fm/dream-on When sending a voice message, from now on, please include: How much of your information you want heard in the episode (name, country, et cetera) and your personal pronouns (such as "she," "he," "they," and so on). These can be in separate messages! Support me on Patreon at Patreon.com/dreamonpodcast

Sleepwalking affects a huge number of people. Don't worry, it's not directly harmful! Listen in today to hear about how Sleepwalking works and what you can do to treat it (spoiler: not all that much - stay tuned for a How to Sleep Better Episode). Dream On! Social Media: Instagram - @dream_on_podcast Send a voice message at Anchor.fm/dream-on When sending a voice message, from now on, please include: How much of your information you want heard in the episode (name, country, et cetera) and your personal pronouns (such as "she," "he," "they," and so on). These can be in separate messages! Support me on Patreon at Patreon.com/dreamonpodcast

Sleep Paralysis is scary! But, don't worry, it'll all be okay. Listen in today to learn about the all-too-common experience of waking up paralyzed and afraid. But remember, I am NOT a medical doctor, nor do I have any expertise AT ALL in this phenomenon. My purpose here is to help you be more informed, not to diagnose or treat or advise you! Listen in now, and Dream On. Social Media: Instagram - @dream_on_podcast Send a voice message at Anchor.fm/dream-on When sending a voice message, from now on, please include: How much of your information you want heard in the episode (name, country, et cetera) and your personal pronouns (such as "she," "he," "they," and so on). These can be in separate messages! Support me on Patreon at Patreon.com/dreamonpodcast

This episode is brought you by your fellow listener, Valerie! She's our new gold standard for voice messages, and I talk about that fact far too much in this fun episode. In this ramble of the day, I talk about people you know appearing in your dreams and how they act. Lots of updates for you all today, so, listen in and Dream On! Social Media: Instagram - @dream_on_podcast Send a voice message at Anchor.fm/dream-on When sending a voice message, from now on, please include: How much of your information you want heard in the episode (name, country, et cetera) and your personal pronouns (such as "she," "he," "they," and so on). These can be in separate messages! Support me on Patreon at Patreon.com/dreamonpodcast

A dream within a dream... Have you ever woken up, but then woken up again and realized you were actually asleep the entire time? Dreamception is real, and Lucid Dreamers tend to experience it more than others. Listen in and learn more about Nesting Dreams and False Awakenings! I won't lie, I was really tired while making this episode so I hope it's up to the standard you expect from the show!

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Hey, dreamers! In today's episode, I share my thoughts on why you dream what you dream and how to change what you dream about. Consider what I said, and dream on!

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Today, I mention my personal experiment investing in some jewelry to become more mindful and LD more (Spoiler: It actually worked), and then dig into why I disagree with the common Lucid Dreaming goal of learning to work in your sleep. To me, it seems both ineffective and unhealthy. An all-around bad idea.

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Do you see images in your mind when you think? Some people do while some don't. This lack of metal imagery, this lack of a "mind's eye" if you will, is called Aphantasia. Someone asked about whether or not I dream in pictures, and the answer is that I do. But, how do people with Aphantasia, who don't compose visual mental images, dream?

Thank you to the listener who sent in the question that helped spark this episode (I hope you actually have Aphantasia or I'm about to look so stupid lol), and thank you to my friend Nina for letting me interview her about Aphantasia!

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This is a very personal episode and I didn't know if I'd actually post it. But, I feel that it'll help people understand dream characters, and this benefit outweighs the potential for me to be insecure about these parts of myself that I call my dream friends. Please be kind, I didn't create them, I was just conscious when my brain did.

I don't want anyone's thoughts on these characters, I just want to explain their existence.

I was nervous to make this episode because this isn't something I discuss with people - ever. But, apparently some of you do care about it and wanted to hear about the Twins. So, here's their origin story! It all sounds pretty crazy if you don't lucid dream, so be prepared for the weirdness if you aren't typically a lucid dreamer.

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In today's episode, I answer some questions and announce Season 2 coming in a couple of weeks. I probably won't take a break between seasons, so don't worry, you won't have to miss the podcast for long! I'm also investing in a new microphone to start season two with, which should be great. This is a Q&A with questions from my Instagram story, and you asked some great questions!

Thank you so much for listening enough to motivate me to create a second season, it's appreciated. See you in Episode 12, and then in Season 2! Dream On!

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When we have enough listeners then I'll start up a Discord or a Reddit community, probably around the end of Season 2 if the growth stays steady. If you want to help run either one or moderate them then please let me know.

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Disclaimer: This episode is pretty much fueled by my personal opinions, so take everything I say with a grain of salt.

In today's episode I talk about where I've been for the last two weeks, and thank everyone for their amazing messages and questions. Then, I get into my ideas about self confidence and how it relates to dream control. These are my ideas and personal theories, so please don't take it to all be one hundred percent correct!

Thanks so much to everyone who sent me messages on Instagram, and to my first Anchor voice message sender! You all made my day so many times. To everyone else, feel free to join in and ask questions or send compliments to the Instagram or through Anchor!

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This episode features a quick list of terms you need to know (and do already, I'm sure) to talk about Lucid Dreaming and hear me talk about it, too. Then, I talk about our job as members of this community, whether you know next to nothing or you have a degree in something dream related, to educate people. Don't be afraid to talk about Lucid Dreams, they're really cool and we all know it. Everyone else should be able to know it, too!

Thanks for listening, I hope my ramble wasn't too bad! There are definitely some good thoughts mixed in there, I swear!

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In this episode, I explain and define some terms I came up with to help categorize and understand types of dreams, and then rant about how no one can ever find any information on Lucid Dreaming. I also touch on what I'll cover in the next episode and talk about the inspiring fact that we're simultaneously our own Worst Enemy and Best Friend in our dreams and nightmares, which should be encouraging!

Dream Types (Just so you can see what I said):

Spectator/Director Dreams - You are watching the dream like a movie and possibly commenting on it and directing its plotline, consciously or unconsciously (due to dreams’ suggestibility).

Protagonist Dreams - You are experiencing the dream in first person, as yourself, changing the dream’s plotline through your actions.

Theatrical Dreams - You are experiencing the dream in first person, but you aren’t yourself, you’re someone else, changing the dream’s plotline through your actions.

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