Lucid Dreaming Podcast by Lucid Sage

In this episode, I am speaking with Benjamin Baird, a Research Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, and one of the leading researchers in the field of lucid dreaming science. We cover a wide range of topics, from philosophy and consciousness, some of the reasons to study lucid dreams, the science and neural correlates of lucidity, dispelling common myths, and more. Links & show notes: https://lucidsage.com/episode-32-benjamin-baird/

In this episode, I speak with Karen Konkoly, a Ph.D. student researching Lucid Dreaming at Northwestern University who has recently led a study on 2-way communication in lucid dreams. Links and shownotes: https://lucidsage.com/episode-31-karen-konkoly/

In this episode i speak with Dr. Denholm Aspy, a scientist studying lucid dreaming at the University of Adelaide, Australia. We cover his recent studies, how conducting lucid dreaming science has changed, the effects of vitamin B6 on dream recall, and different methods of dream journaling and their effectiveness, and more. Links and show notes at: https://lucidsage.com/episode-30-dr-denholm-aspy/

In this episode I interview Jayne Gackenbach who is a researcher and author of several books about lucid dreams and videos games. We discuss the intersection of videos games, dreams, nightmares, lucidity and how they are connected. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/29

In this episode I discuss the recent lucid dreaming devices on showing up on crowdfunding campaigns and interview Craig Weiss, the Founder of CEO of Aladdin Dreamer, a company making a brain stimulation lucid dreaming device. Links and show notes: http://www.lucidsage.com/28

In this episode I talk to Daniel Love, a life long lucid dreamer and lucid dreaming researcher. We discuss his perspectives on lucid dreaming, his 2013 book, his current kickstarter project The Lucid Dreamer's Guide to the Cosmos and many other things. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/27

In this episode I talk to Mike Lamberti, an avid lucid dreamer, an internet friend, and the new writer on lucidsage.com. We discuss techniques, sleep labs, the snooze button, learning your dream landscape, and mediation for lucidity. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-26-mike-lamberti/

In this episode I interview Kelly Bulkeley, a dream researcher, author, and creator of the Sleep and Dream Database (SDDb). We discuss dream analysis, dreams in cultures, the experience realism of in dreams and more. Links and show notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/25

In this episode I interview philosopher Evan Thompson, who is a Professor of Philosophy at University of British Columbia, mainly in the fields of cognitive science, philosophy of mind and Phenomenology. He is the author of the book Waking, Dreaming, Being: Self and Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation, and Philosophy. We discuss a wide range of topics, the aspects of consciousness in sleep and lucid dreaming, various scientific studies, meditation as well as get into some geeky philosophical pondering on dreams and the nature of the sense of self. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/24

In this episode I interview Dr. Kristen LaMarca, an associate at the Lucidity Institute and a clinical psychologist who incorporates lucid dreaming in her practice. We discuss a variety of topics including research, psychology and supplements. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/23 Sponsor: Get a free audiobook from Audible at http://www.audibletrial.com/LucidDreaming

In this episode I confess to my deteriorating sleep quality and it's cascading affect on my dreaming practice. Sleep trackers rant, plus update on the gadget prototype. Links and show notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-22-sleepless-in-los-angeles

In this mishmash of an episode I give some updates on my latest adventures, look at the latest technology and kickstarters for sleep gadgets and talk about the importance of sleep for lucid dreaming as well of general health and wellbeing. Links and shownotes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-21-prerequisite-for-a-dream

Coming back from a long break with an interview with the 3 co-founders of Finite Films, the creators of Anamnesis, a short film and web series about Lucid Dreaming. http://www.anamnesis-series.com/ Find Links and Show Notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-20

This episode covers the most common myths and misconceptions about lucid dreams and tries to clarify some fact from fiction. Also an exciting study at the University of Wisconsin is looking for expert lucid dreamers. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-19-myths-and-misconceptions

A mini episode to get back into recording mode. Reflections on the podcast itself, follow up on last episode, app recommendation, book recommendation, feedback and a bunch of little things. This is a smorgasbord episode. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-18-awoken/

Back on the podcast Daniel Schoonover, founder of iWinks, and I get together for a chat about the Aurora, kickstarter campaigns, lucid dreaming in mainstream media and more. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-17-daniel-schoonover/

Discussion on a new Kickstarter campaign, the positives, the negatives and the oddities of this one. And exploring the how experientially we are living two lives, despite more often than not, we dismiss one as unreal. Show Notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-16-your-two-lives/

A quick episode to get back into recording mode. Reflections on the podcast itself, follow up on last episode, book recommendation, feedback and a bunch of little things. This is a smorgasbord episode. Show Notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-15-reflections/

Conversation with Special Guest Andrew Holececk, an Author and Dream Yoga teacher, about Dream Yoga, Sleep Yoga and Lucid Dreaming as a path to awakening. Links and shownotes at http://www.lucidsage.com/14/

This episode is a companion episode to my article The Future of Lucid Dreaming (http://www.lucidsage.com/the-future-of-lucid-dreaming/), in which I attempt to predict or envision the coming developments and advancements in the world of lucid dreaming. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-13

In this episode I discuss the biggest news in the science of lucid dreaming since the 70's. How lucid dreams can be induced by an electrical current and the device I am working to do just that. Also follow-up on my second supplements experiment. Links and shownotes at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-12-electric-dreams/

In this episode I discuss lucid dreaming activities. The basic and common tourist activities and the involved, complex and mind bending "resident" activities. Also follow-up on my first supplements experiment. See show notes at: www.LucidSage.com/episode11

Made it to episode 10! This episode is the first in a series of episodes about supplements and herbs for aiding in lucid dreaming. I talk about various components, their effect on the brain and how they might work in helping achieve lucidity. Show notes and links at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-10-supplemental-material

In this episode I explore a new theory of dream recall, dream journaling and dream awareness. What is the absolute minimum level and type of practice to achieve lucidity, and an experiment to test it. View links and show notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-9-total-recall/

In this episode is answer a question about feelings and non-tangible things as dream signs as well as discuss the various paranormal claims often associated with Lucid Dreams and try to look at them from two perspectives. Visit http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-8-paranormal-activity/ for links and show notes.

In this episode I discuss DIY (Do It Yourself) Methods and self created techniques for lucid dreaming. Also in this episode, new feed, new gear, book recommendations, a quick rundown of false awakenings and some thank yous. For show notes and links visit http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-7-diy-methods/

In this episode I discuss levels of lucidity and how it manifests in lucid dreams as well as how to use dream activities to practice and improve it. I follow up on dream yoga and the hierarchy of techniques. Visit http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-6-levels-of-lucidity/ for show notes and links.

In this episode I expand a bit more on meditation and lucid dreams and give a rundown of my basic core components of lucid dreaming practice and describe my favorite induction method. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-5-going-wild/

In this episode I discuss brainwaves, the sleep cycle, neurofeedback and their correlation to lucid dreaming and how understanding those better can help achieve lucidity. Links and show notes at: www.lucidsage.com/ep-4-the-lucid-dreaming-podcast

Interview with Daniel Schoonover & Jack Payne from iWinks About The Aurora Headband on Kickstarter Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-3-the-lucid-dreaming-podcast/

In this episode I discuss news in the lucid dreaming world, like the Aurora successfully getting funded. I go over dream journals and the importance of recording your dreams as well as methods and apps to use. I also touch on dream signs and reality checks and how they work together with dream journals. Links and show notes at: www.lucidsage.com/episode-2-the-lucid-dreaming-podcast

As someone who loves listening to podcasts and does so on a daily basis, I searched for a podcast about Lucid Dreaming and when I didn't find one (Update: this didn't come up the first time, but I now discovered the Dream Views podcast - check it out), the idea started brewing that perhaps I should try to record one. This is that attempt. I consider this an experiment, just like the blog, in diving further into my own Lucid Dreaming practice as well as my desire to share it with others and basically open up my experience so others might benefit from it and that I may benefit from them when these efforts turn into a discussion and a conversion. That is the main idea behind it. I will do my best to make this a quality podcast as well as an entertaining one. Lucid Dreams is a fascinating topic and should be talk about in a such a way. I hope you enjoy it and find it interesting. Links and shownotes at www.lucidsage.com/the-lucid-dreaming-podcast-episode-1