Here's a quick video I produced for TEDMED this year. I figure the easiest way to explain one of our largest unrecognized public health crises is to just take a look at my own sleep deprived life. I also slip into a rant about the culture of sleep … [Read more...] about What Does Sleep Fragmentation Look Like? Let Me Show You.
Could Science Ever Hack Our Dreams?
I'm compelled to share this video by biologists Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Brown, founders of ASAP science.. it's just a fun review of what we know, and what we don't, about the science of dreams. Plus it explains the results of recent research … [Read more...] about Could Science Ever Hack Our Dreams?
Got evidence? The Real Effect of Milk on Sleep and Dreams
Two new milk advertisements by the dairy industry have been making their rounds on American television. Both ads suggest that drinking a glass of milk before bed will prevent awakenings in sleep and give you better dreams. Unfortunately, the evidence … [Read more...] about Got evidence? The Real Effect of Milk on Sleep and Dreams
Don’t Mistake Tactics for Strategy when Learning How to Lucid Dream
As a lucid dreaming teacher, I hear from a lot of people who wish they could go lucid more frequently. When I ask what is the plan being using to stir up more lucid dreams, they usually list off a dozen different induction practices. At this point, … [Read more...] about Don’t Mistake Tactics for Strategy when Learning How to Lucid Dream
How to Survive the Corporate Culture of Sleep Deprivation
As you may know if you follow this blog, recently I have been working with TEDMED on one of their 20 Great Challenges of Health and Medicine: Waking up to the causes and effects of sleep deprivation. My role has been exploring what we can do as … [Read more...] about How to Survive the Corporate Culture of Sleep Deprivation
Are Creative Muses Visiting Us During Sleep Paralysis Hallucinations?
Next month, I'll be giving an invited talk at a dream conference in Weston, Massachusetts. I'll be showcasing examples of how people throughout history--and especially today--have used their sleep paralysis-induced hallucinations for … [Read more...] about Are Creative Muses Visiting Us During Sleep Paralysis Hallucinations?