There's a great new podcast by the Guardian's Science Weekly just published on the topic of sleep paralysis. In the studio are sleep paralysis researcher Christopher French and filmmaker Carla MacKinnon discussing the science and cultural history of … [Read more...] about Science and Art Blend Together in New Sleep Paralysis Podcast
Working with Dreams
How to Dream Like a Boss — New Interview at The Labyrinth
Check out my latest interview on The Labyrinth -- a great podcast run by Cesar Torres, author and social tech editor for Ars Technica. I feel really blessed, because Cesar is a pro, and has interviewed some pretty influential people in the past. The … [Read more...] about How to Dream Like a Boss — New Interview at The Labyrinth
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
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?
The Benefits of Recognizing Ancestral Dreams
Dreams can provide a quick path to connecting with our direct ancestors. They are waiting to remembered. The road has simply been covered by a few inches of cultural plastic debris whose gods are industry and ecological warfare. But the older path is … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Recognizing Ancestral Dreams