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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 1H 42M

"I Woke Up Paralysed... And It Was Just Standing There" - Nisha & Norma Burton EP 64

from Triangle Theory · host Rupert & Konrad

What if you could become aware inside your dreams… and even practice dying?In this episode, Nisha and Norma Burton break down the reality of lucid dreaming — from out-of-body experiences to shadow work, sleep paralysis, and accessing deeper layers of consciousness.They explain how the dream world isn’t just imagination, but a powerful space for healing trauma, rehearsing real-life situations, and connecting with something beyond the self.From terrifying encounters with shadow figures to profound spiritual insights, this conversation explores how mastering your dreams can change the way you live… and even how you face death.0:00 Intro1:56 Konrad & Rupert's personal check-in: The newsletter question ritualEPISODE STARTS11:21 Introducing Nisha & Norma Burton - mother-daughter dream teachers13:13 Norma's lineage: Native American tribe, Irish dreamers & a church founded by women14:41 What is lucid dreaming? The full purpose is explained17:20 Personal benefits of lucid dreaming: confidence, empowerment & lucid living19:06 How to start lucid dreaming: beginner step-by-step guide21:51 Reality checks & the Tibetan nose-pinch trick22:47 Why you must keep a dream journal24:33 Shadow work in the dream time 0 Jungian depth psychology & nightmares28:14 Transforming recurring nightmares with lucidity - Nisha's break-in nightmare story30:12 Are disconnected dreams causing modern anxiety and mental health crises?33:04 Shamanic drumming journeys & meeting your power animal37:50 Shared dream experiences, entities & DMT parallels40:05 Sleep paralysis explained - entities, shadow figures & the science42:30 Sleep paralysis as a gateway to astral projection & out-of-body experiences48:18 Helping ghosts cross over - Nisha's Hawaii Airbnb ghost story51:31 Dream missions: being sent to help people die - the Japan tsunami story53:55 Lucid dreaming vs psychedelics - are they the same realm?1:02:05 How do you know if a dream is a real prediction? Discernment explained1:08:08 The I-Thou relationship - building trust with your inner self before psychedelics1:17:06 Threshold guardians - what they are and how to work through them1:23:03 Lucid dreaming & the fear of death - practising dying hundreds of times1:29:17 Fear of losing loved ones - meeting deceased family in lucid dreams1:38:55 Norma's near-death experience - dying in hospital & meeting her eternal guides1:41:27 Where to find Nisha & Norma Burton - books, courses & socials📌 More Information about Nisha & Norma Burtonhttps://luciddreaminglucidliving.com/https://www.instagram.com/lucid_dreaming_lucid_living/📌If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Triangle Theory newsletter for more insights on self-awareness, psychology, and human growth:https://tr.ee/KM1Gr5S8lG📌If you enjoyed this episode, you can support us by buying us a coffee! :)https://tr.ee/maaifQETDl-------------------------------You can also support us at:Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://3-minute-theory.beehiiv.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/triangle.theory_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triangle.theorySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50RW93YVyR3YgEIuNdKIAZ?si=d77d72433a074a34Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triangle-theory/id1769204627Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TriangleTheorypodPlayer FM: https://player.fm/series/triangle-theoryListen Notes: https://lnns.co/bdxlCwfrYN8Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/triangle-theory-5790906LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/triangle-theory-podcast/

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