Best McCartney In Goal Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 54, part 2: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale 30:47

1h ago30:47

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The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…

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Episode 54, part 1: Worldbuilding Urban Legends & Folklore with Gregg Hale 30:18

2h ago30:18

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The Blair Witch Project created a whole new film genre - and co-producer Gregg Hale is with guest host Kat to talk about worldbuilding urban legends and folk horror (and dark fairytales, like his new multimedia project, Black Velvet Fairies). Take a walk on the darker side of folklore as we explore how to make a creepy setting that uses the familia…

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EP81: Conversations in the Dream World 54:20

5h ago54:20

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Peter M, AKA Flying Dreamhorse is an experienced lucid dreamer looking to deepen his practice. He shares his journey from his first fear-based lucid dream as a teenager to his recent attempts to improve lucidity through various methods, like listening to podcasts, reading books by experts, practicing different techniques, and keeping a dream journa…

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Episode 53, part 2: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts 32:27

2h ago32:27

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Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…

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Episode 53, part 1: Two Player and Couples RPGs with Alex Roberts 29:12

2h ago29:12

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Join Janet as we sit down with talented game designer (and counselor!) Alex Roberts, creator of Star Crossed, For the Queen and Our Time on Earth to explore the world of two-player and couples tabletop roleplaying games. Discover the magic of creating shared stories with just one other player and explore the ways RPGs can build connections and stre…

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EP80: Astronaut Dreams- The Untold Story of Apollo 19 44:28

4h ago44:28

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This episode features Doug, a guest who recounts intense and recurring nightmares related to the Apollo astronauts. These nightmares, beginning twelve years ago, depict the guest in a detailed Apollo spacesuit and facing eerie, shadowy figures, and unsettling scenarios within the spacecraft. The dreams, switching between first and third-person pers…

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EP79: Exploring the Phase: The Future of Lucid Dreams with Michael Raduga 38:42

9d ago38:42

38:42

In this episode, Michael Raduga, founder of REMspace and The Phase Research Center, talks about his extensive research and innovations in the realms of lucid dreaming and REM sleep. Raduga discusses his efforts in creating devices to induce lucid dreams, control real-world technology via dreams, and enhance the intersection between the dream world …

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Episode 52, part 2: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney 36:20

2h ago36:20

36:20

What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your stories, and deciding what to call That Crazy Thing You Created.

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Episode 52, part 1: Titling Your Novel or Short Story w/Trip Galey & Chris McCartney 32:32

2h ago32:32

32:32

What's in a name? Maybe everything! Janet is joined by authors Trip Galey, Chris McCartney, and Kat Bradbury to discuss pro tips (and what to avoid) when it comes to naming your novels, titling your stories, and deciding what to call That Crazy Thing You Created.

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Episode 51, part 2: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman 33:39

3d ago33:39

33:39

Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can you create an immersive fantastical world grounded in real world history?

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Episode 51, part 1: Gaslamp Fantasy Worldbuilding with Laura Ann Gilman 26:27

3d ago26:27

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Join Janet and award-winning and best-selling author Laura Anne Gilman for a conversation about the historical fantasy world she’s built in the Huntsmen series. What is "gaslamp fantasy"? And how can you create an immersive fantastical world grounded in real world history?

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Ep78: Peeking Along Dreams: The Mysteries of Past Lives 1:13:33

9d ago1:13:33

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In this episode of the Dreamworld podcast, Emmy van Swaaij, a sign language interpreter, shares her unique experiences with the characters in her dream experiences. Emmy discusses her vivid dreams, including memories of a past life as Oskar Baum, a blind musician, writer & playwright. She recounts discovering details about Baum through "peeking alo…

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Episode 50, part 2: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski 38:46

10d ago38:46

38:46

Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Grab a cozy beverage, your favorite planners and pens, and let's prepare for an amazing year of worldbuilding!…

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Episode 50, part 1: Setting Sustainable Creative Goals with Peter Chiykowski 33:01

10d ago33:01

33:01

Storytellers obsess over our goals - long and short term. In this episode, Janet is chatting with Peter Chiykowski, creator of the Story Engine Deck, about doing it in a balanced, responsible way to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Grab a cozy beverage, your favorite planners and pens, and let's prepare for an amazing year of worldbuilding!…

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Episode 49, part 2: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty 32:38

17d ago32:38

32:38

We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - specifically sci-fi and murder mysteries. You won't want to miss it!

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Episode 49, part 1: Mixing Mystery & SciFi with Mur Lafferty 29:39

17d ago29:39

29:39

We've got a killer interview today! Join Janet and Mur Lafferty, Hugo Award winning podcaster and author of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Midsolar Murders series. We'll discuss blending genres - specifically sci-fi and murder mysteries. You won't want to miss it!

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Ep77: Embracing Unpleasant Dreams & Nightmares 52:41

18d ago52:41

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This episode is all about nightmares—what causes them and how to work through them. We tackle heavy subjects such as recurring nightmares, PTSD, and even taboo topics like incest dreams, offering insightful ways to find healing and peace. The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding and working through dreams for healing and transformatio…

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EP76: Amina's Favorite Lucid Dream Adventures 39:57

21d ago39:57

39:57

This episode is about sharing a few of my favorite lucid dreams. For more inspiration, check out The Ultimate List of Things to do in a Lucid Dream: Dream Stories: 0:30 The Lucid Lesson 7:16 A Series of Unfortunate Events 10:14 Valeria the Alien Spirit Guide 14:06 Nested Dream Traveling 17:44 Heart Chakra 21:38 Family Overy Everything: Visitation D…

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Episode 48, part 2: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell 32:18

28d ago32:18

32:18

The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes the…

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Episode 48, part 1: Solo Journaling RPGs with Anna Blackwell 31:15

24d ago31:15

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The biggest villain in tabletop RPGs is ... scheduling. But what if you could play a satisfying roleplaying game all on your own? Solo Journaling RPGs have taken off in recent years, and today Janet has acclaimed game designer Anna Blackwell, creator of Apothecaria, DELVE, and the upcoming For Small Creatures Such As We to talk about what makes the…

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Episode 47, part 2: Pulp Fiction Genre 34:24

1M ago34:24

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What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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Episode 47, part 1: Pulp Fiction Genre 29:51

1M ago29:51

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What IS Pulp Fiction? In this episode Janet talks with authors Trip Galey and Chris McCartney of Bona Books about unpacking this action-packed genre! What are the common tropes that make pulp AWESOME?! And how do we reinvent Pulp without the Problems?

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Episode 46, part 2: Designing Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur 29:29

1M ago29:29

29:29

Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder an…

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Episode 46, part 1: Designing Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur 33:20

1M ago33:20

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Worldbuilding Fantasy Castles with Wolfgang Baur!❤️ 🏰 Where should your castles be on the map? 🗺️ 🏰 What does everyone forget when worldbuilding castles? 🤔 🏰 How do you STORM a fantasy castle... or defend one!? 🐉 🧙 Janet (founder and CEO of World Anvil) chats with castle fanatic and Ennie Award-winning worldbuilding expert Wolfgang Baur (Founder an…

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EP75: Modern Significance of the Seth Material 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

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Today's guest is Saelyx Finna, a very talented producer and writer, who maps the emerging industry of dream tech by presenting her research and developing the first film about dream neurotechnologies. The conversation dives into The Seth Material, a body of work channeled by Jane Roberts in the 1960s. We discuss its implications on understanding dr…

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Episode 45, part 2: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 39:05

2M ago39:05

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with reader…

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Episode 45, part 1: Character First Plotting and Building an Audience with Hannah Nicole Maehrer 29:10

2M ago29:10

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Hannah Nicole Maehrer's debut release, Assistant to the Villain, started out as a series of TikTok sketches. Janet sits down with her to talk about building a novel's worth of plot character-first, and using episodic formats to develop characters, settings, and plot for a longer work. They also discuss building a platform and connecting with reader…

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EP74: The Intersection of Art, Spirituality, and Lucid Dreaming 1:07:19

2M ago1:07:19

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Josh Green is a painter, art educator, and host of the Painter's Dialectic podcast. Painting is his way of exploring the world and dream space to express himself as a human. He has an MFA from Alfred Dusseldorf University and runs the Green Atelier Online Painting School. This episode discusses how dreams and spirituality can guide us through tough…

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Ep73: Dream Telepathy & Shared Dreaming 40:29

2M ago40:29

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Angel Kwan-Yin Morgan, founder of Dreambridge, specializes in dreams, creativity, and the connection between the two. She has worked with adults, children, teens, and parents as a Dream-Arts educator since 1995 and received her Ph.D. in Psychology. Aa an experienced lucid dreamer, she started learning about her own dreams when she was four years ol…

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Episode 44, part 2: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl 31:39

2M ago31:39

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Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!…

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Episode 44, part 1: The Undying Appeal of Vampires with Jason Carl 33:07

2M ago33:07

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Vampires! Their undying appeal is unquestioned. But how can writers, gamemasters and tabletop RPG players inject new life into these monstrous heroes in games and fiction? Join Janet as she sits down with Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for Vampire: The Masquerade, to talk about fresh approaches to writing vampires!…

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EP72: Lucid Dream Research Lab in Bern, Switzerland 25:35

2M ago25:35

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Emma Peters is a PhD student at Universität Bern, Switzerland. She is working on the development of a reliable and effective lucid dreaming induction strategy using different types of bodily stimulation together with traditional lucid dreaming strategies. Before working at the University of Bern, Emma spent 3 years at the Sleep and Memory lab in Ni…

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Episode 43, part 2: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff 25:19

2M ago25:19

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In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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Episode 43, part 1: Collaborative Writing & Space Misfits with Nina Croft & Tracy Wolff 32:27

2M ago32:27

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In this episode, we're talking about science fiction worldbuilding, collaborative writing, and creating a crew of lovable misfits with Tracy Wolff & Nina Croft, bestselling authors of Star Bringer!

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Episode 42, part 2: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski 42:04

2M ago42:04

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Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!…

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Episode 42, part 1: Mood, Tone, Theme & Genre in Worldbuilding w Peter Chiykowski 34:18

2M ago34:18

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Are you in the mood... for worldbuilding? Join Janet and our guest Peter Chiykowski of Rock, Paper, Cynic and The Story Engine Deck as we talk about the elements of mood, tone and theme in worldbuilding. These subtle aspects can have a huge impact on how people experience your world - here's how to use them with intention!…

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EP71: The Ether of Dreams & Perception 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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Krys Ra El Is a Spiritual Specialist & Cosmic Guide. As a Guide of Ether Physics, Krys serves humanity through bridging the seen and unseen realms. Offering clarity on misunderstood yet fascinating topics like,Gravity, The Ether, Teleportation, Time etc. We cover topics such as noeticism, lucid dreaming, astral projection, and the role of dreams in…

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EP70: Jungian Dream Theory & Lucid Dreaming 53:33

3M ago53:33

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Bryn Cutress is a 24-year-old advanced lucid dreamer from Australia. She has a background in Jungian psychology and is hoping to incorporate dream research into clinical therapy. Drawing from the work of Carl Jung, we uncover the symbolic language of dreams and their profound significance in the individuation process. We also talk about Bryn's pers…

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EP69: Counterparts & Dream Characters 38:01

3M ago38:01

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Do you ever have dreams from another person's POV? Do you ever dream about random people from your past who you haven't seen in years? How do dream characters represent different parts of the self? Today's guest is Chris Cunniffe who is interested in spirituality, dreams, near-death experiences, parallel lives, the mystical branches of various reli…

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Ep68: How Have Dreams Shaped Your Life? 29:49

3M ago29:49

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Magloire (Rocio) Aguirre MA, PCC is from Bogota, Colombia. She is an ICF-accredited coach, a certified mindfulness teacher and mentor, and a transformational educator. She is also trained in dreamwork and became the founder of Despierta y Vive tus Sueños (Wake Up and Live Your Dreams). She is an expert in modalities such as Mindfulness, EFT, dreamw…

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Ep67: Get Curious About Lucid Dreaming 36:02

3M ago36:02

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Today's guest, Brandon, is a passionate explorer of the dream realm with over four years of immersive experience in lucid dreaming. He specializes in understanding the power of the unconscious mind and neuro-linguistic programming, allowing him to grasp the nuances that foster lucid dreaming. Beyond personal exploration, Brandon is committed to sha…

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EP66: Somatic Dreamwork 1:02:51

4M ago1:02:51

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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 interconnected…

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EP65: Lucid Dreaming Insights from Dr. Tadas Stumbrys 30:47

4M ago30:47

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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 ex…

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EP64: The Ebbs & Flows of Dreamwork 35:42

4M ago35:42

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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 o…

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EP63: Rest Is Sacred 39:42

4M ago39:42

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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 …

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EP62: Paranormal Research Experiment 14:29

5M ago14:29

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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, electroma…

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EP61: Dream Group Leaders 41:16

5M ago41:16

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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 …

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EP60: Lucid Dream Research Lab Feat. Karen Konkoly 33:19

5M ago33:19

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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 t…

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EP59: Death, Grief & End of Life Dreams 41:20

5M ago41:20

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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 intermedia…

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EP58: The Science of Lucid Dreaming & Memory 17:14

5M ago17:14

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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…

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