#2: Dreams

Why do we dream? Is there any deeper meaning to our dreams? In this episode I’ll explore theories of why we dream, talk about how to better recall your dreams, and I’ll provide tips on how to interpret your dreams for your own growth and development. References: Aspy, D. J., Madden, N. A., & Delfabbro, P. (2018). Effects of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and a B complex preparation on dreaming and sleep. Perceptual and motor skills, 125(3), 451-462. Ebben, M., Lequerica, A., & Spielman, A. (2002). Effects of pyridoxine on dreaming: a preliminary study. Perceptual and motor skills, 94(1), 135–140. https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.2002.94.1.135 Ciccarelli, S. K. & White, J. N. (2015). Psychology (5th Ed.). New York, NY: Pearson. Godwin, M. (1994). The lucid dreamer: A waking guide for the traveler between worlds. Simon & Schuster. Krakow, B., & Zadra, A. (2010). Imagery rehearsal therapy: principles and practice. Sleep Medicine Clinics, 5(2), 289-298. LaBerge, S., & Rheingold, H. (1991). Exploring the world of lucid dreaming. New York: Ballantine Books. Revonsuo A. (2000). The reinterpretation of dreams: an evolutionary hypothesis of the function of dreaming. The Behavioral and brain sciences, 23(6), 877–1121. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0140525x00004015