271: Charley Morley, Internationally Recognized Teacher of Lucid Dreaming, Trauma-Informed Sleep, and Mindfulness: How Lucid Dreams Could Heal Trauma

Charlie Morley is an internationally recognized teacher of lucid dreaming, trauma-informed sleep, and mindfulness, with over 25 years of experience in lucid dreaming practice. A bestselling Hay House author, two-time TED speaker, and Mindvalley coach, Charlie has taught workshops and retreats in more than 20 countries and has worked with organizations including the NHS, the British Army, Reuters, and Oxford and Cambridge Universities. He is also the author of five books, including Wake Up to Sleep. Charlie's work bridges ancient Buddhist practices with modern science. His lucid dreaming methods have been featured in groundbreaking PTSD research, with peer-reviewed studies showing significant reductions in PTSD symptoms and nightmare distress among participants. Based in London, Charlie continues to teach, write, and train therapists while helping people use lucid dreaming to improve sleep, process trauma, and enhance emotional well-being. |SHOWNOTES: 😴 What if nightmares are asking to be witnessed? 😴 Why should you keep a dream journal every morning? 😴 How can lucid dreaming help reduce recurring nightmares? 😴 What happens when you face fear instead of running? 😴 Why do dreams become more vivid when recorded? 😴 Could your dreams reveal hidden emotions and stress? 😴 How does dream recall improve with simple intentions? 😴 What makes REM sleep important for emotional healing? 😴 Why might slow breathing improve your sleep quality? 😴 How can rest before bed support deeper sleep? 😴 What if your morning routine shaped tonight's sleep? 😴 Which bedtime habits help your mind truly unwind?GUEST LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlie_morley_lucid_dreaming/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charliemorleyluciddreaming DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this podcast, our website, newsletter, and the resources available for download are not intended to be medical or health advice and shall not be understood or construed as such. The information contained on these platforms is not a substitute for medical or health advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. Next Steps To Upleveling Your Sleep - Website: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/    ‘Sleep Obsessions’ Monday Newsletter: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/newsletter8-Week Wearable Group “Optimize Your Sleep” Program: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/optimizeSleep Is A Skill Podcast: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollie-eastman-sleep-is-a-skill-82531825/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollie.eastmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sleepisaskill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepisaskill/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SleepIsASkillYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-IU372xapHLvXnZRbXU7A