PODCAST · education
The Dream Boat
by DRI Centre for Dream Studies
Everything you want to know about dreams! Hosts Dave Billington and Laura Payne and their guests talk about all the dream experiences, ideas, and theories there are, as well as ways of working with dreams and going further with your nighttime adventures. Laura and Dave are both psychotherapists and teachers at the Dream Research Institute (DRI), the centre for dream studies at psychotherapy training college CCPE in London, UK.
Episodes
-
Series 9, Episode 2: DREAMING YOURSELF INTO BEING A LION – HOW DO WE WORK WITH DREAM CHARACTERS?
In this lively episode, Gestalt psychotherapist and author, Lynn Summerfield explores the transformative power of dreams and how gestalt techniques can unlock self-awareness. Lynn talks us through the fascinating Gestalt process which enables you to play with your dream characters, like becoming…
more -
Series 9, Episode 1: Dream Analyst to Hollywood Reveals How to Harness your Dreams As your Personal Life Coach
Welcome back to the Series Nine when we dive into the amazing area of tapping into your dreams to improve your life with famous US dream guide to the stars, Patricia Eltinge. Patricia, author, Transactional Analyst therapist & relationship communication specialist, shares insights into how...
-
Series 8, Episode 10: Q & A- Ending With Our Popular Dave And Laura Q & A Session
Once again Laura Payne and Dave Billington team up for the series' concluding episode with a delve into your submitted dreams and questions. In their lively and engaging style the duo explore the intriguing world of dreams, focusing on the interesting subject of epic dreaming, the phenomenon of...
-
Series 8, Episode 9: The Dream Library: With A Touch Of Harry Potter & The Future Proofing Of Dreams
In this conversation, Laura is joined by Dr. Kelly Bulkeley, leading figure in the world of dreams with one very ambitious project, the Dream Library. Author, and lifelong researcher into dreams and the psychology of religion, Dr Bulkeley is constructing a beautiful home for dreaming on his own...
-
Series 8, Episode 8: Dream Landscapes - Why Do I Know This Place?
Laura Payne teams up again with co-host and DRI director, Dave Billington, to delve into the fascinating world of familiar places in dreams and the spooky sense of coming home. They explore the psychological and emotional connections individuals have with dream landscapes, discussing how this can...
-
Series 8, Episode 7: The Sound of Music: Music and Dreams in Pregnancy & Conception
How to boost conception – tune in to a mesmerising performance by Noa Duru. In this incredible conversation, psychologist Noa Duru shares her pioneering work on the intersection of pregnancy, music, and dreams with our host Laura. She discusses how sound can aid conception and talks about her own...
-
Series 8, Episode 6: Why Do Dead Relatives Turn Up In Our Dreams? And what do we do about it?
In this episode Laura Is joined by Marta Aarli, a dream expert and psychotherapist, to explore the profound connections between dreams and our ancestors. They discuss why the dead like to come back to us in dreams and how this can lead to intergenerational healing. Marta uses the metaphor of the...
-
Series 8, Episode 5: Dreaming As A Spiritual Journey: A Sufi Perspective
Laura is joined by co-host Rina Malin and their guest, Dream Boat regular, Dr. Nigel Hamilton, founder of the DRI and a Sufi leader. He discusses the significance of dreams within the Sufi tradition, exploring their mystical nature and the journey of self-discovery that dreams can facilitate. He...
-
Series 8, Episode 4: What Is Alchemy & How Does Its Gold Show Up In Our Dreams?
Dream Boat host, Laura Payne, is once again joined by colleague, Rina Malin, to explore the concept of alchemy and how its mysterious symbols regularly show up in our dreams. The hosts unpick the terminology and explain how alchemy underscores the transformative process of life. They look at the...
-
Series 8, Episode 3: Can New Brainwave Tech Track Our Dreams and Get Us Lucid Dreaming?
In this conversation, Laura tackles the subject of brainwave tech and talks to the CEO of one of the new headband sleep technologies, CQ of the Enchanted Wave, to discuss the fascinating world of dream induction and lucid dreaming. They explore the science behind EEG technology, the methods for...
-
Series 8, Episode 2: Dream Engineering - Solving Puzzles In Your Sleep Lucid Or Not. Does Our Subconscious Know The Answers???
In this conversation, Laura meets academic and dream scientist, Dr Karen Konkoly, to discuss her research on lucid dreaming and its potential for creative problem-solving. Karen explains how her study, out of North Western University, involved a series of riddles and puzzles, and how participants...
-
SERIES 8, Episode 1: Healing Through Dreams: A New Approach to Addiction Recovery
In this conversation, Dr. Lorraine Levy discusses her innovative approach to incorporating dream work into addiction recovery at a rehab clinic in Thailand. Setting up a Dream Club she explains how dreams can provide insights into personal lives, help clients process emotions, and foster better...
-
Series 7, Episode 10: Q & A With Laura and Dave – Should We Be Forgetting Our Dreams?
Laura and Dave team up again to bring Series 7 to a close with their popular Q & A session. They take on three very common questions: Why are dreams confusing Why do we forget our dreams Why do people often have the same dreams at the same time The duo looks at current ideas in neuroscience and...
-
Series 7, Episode 9: Dreaming Beyond Death: Near Death Experiences and dreaming
Laura meets leading researcher into Near Death Experiences (NDE's), Dr Nicole Lindsay, to explore the fascinating relationship between near-death experiences and dreaming. The discussion explores how NDEs can transform individuals' perceptions of life and death, their dream experiences, and the...
-
Series 7, Episode 8: Dreaming like a Lover: The Art of Dream Courtship with Toko Pa
In this conversation, Toko-pa, a celebrated dream worker and author, introduces her unique approach to dream analysis through the 'Courtship Method.' Should you approach your dreams like a lover? This method emphasizes treating dreams as living beings with their own desires, rather than mere...
-
Series 7, Episode 7: Strangers In the Night! Visitation Dreams & Soul Guides
Who shows up in our dream life to help us through the tough times? In this deep and powerful conversation, Laura interviews Linda Mastrangelo, an expert in dreams and grief to explore the concept of psychopomps, figures that guide souls, and how they manifest in dreams. Linda shares her personal...
-
Series 7, Episode 6: The Science of Sleep: Sleep First Aid to the Rescue
Techniques for Better Rest In this conversation, Laura and Rina discuss the fab concept of sleep first aid with guest Florian Divi, a lucid dream guide and researcher. They explore the prevalence of sleep problems, the importance of sleep awareness, and various techniques to improve sleep…
more -
Series 7, Episode 5: Family Dreams: How they help us understand family dynamics
In this episode US psychologist and author of The Dream Life of Families, Dr. Edward Bruce Bynum, discusses the fascinating world of family dreams, exploring how shared dream experiences can reveal deep psychological connections among family members. Dr Bynum, former director of behavioral…
more -
Series 7, Episode 4: HELP! My Teeth Are Falling Out…What Do Scary Teeth Dreams Mean?
In this fun episode Laura is joined by co-host Rina Malin to investigate this age-old dream of our teeth falling out and what it might mean. Laura discusses her own childhood trauma around breaking a front tooth and going to the dentist and they look at whether this prevalent dream – or should…
more -
Series 7, Episode 3: The Social Dreaming Network: Are we all part of a dreaming matrix?
In this episode Laura meets Franca Fubini, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and an organizational consultant, to discuss the history of social dreaming. How the methodology was developed by Gordon Lawrence in the 1980's, while working at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations in London, UK…
more -
Series 7, Episode 2: Dreams from Nazi Germany: The Hidden Voices of Totalitarianism
Laura and Rina interview documentary film maker, Amanda Rubin, about her forthcoming film The Third Reich of Dreams. The film explores the psychological impact of totalitarianism through the lens of dreams collected by journalist Charlotte Beradt during the rise of the Nazi regime in 1930's...
-
Series 7, Episode 1: Dream Hacking 101 – Check Out Our Fav Dream Hacks!
Welcome back everyone! In this first episode of the new series, Laura and her co-host, Rina Malin, delve into the fascinating world of dream hacking, exploring various techniques to analyze and enhance dream experiences. They discuss their own favourite approaches especially the importance of...
-
Series 6, Episode 10: Your Questions Answered. Series Wrap Up.
In this last episode of series 6 Laura is joined again by DRI Director David Billington who pops on board to tackle some of your questions in the traditional end of series Q & A wrap up. In this conversation, Laura and Dave explore the complexities of dreams, discussing why some dreams are...
-
Series 6, Episode 9: Pre-Cog Dreams, Minority Report and Musician Gary Lachman
In this conversation, Laura and Rina delve into the intriguing world of pre-cognitive dreams with Gary Lachman, an author and expert in consciousness and dreams. They explore the nature of pre-cognitive dreams, share personal experiences, and discuss the complexities of time perception. Gary…
more -
Series 6, Episode 8: Charlie Morley & Power of Lucid Dreaming for Trauma & Therapy + Great Lucid Dreaming Tips
PLUS!! Are you a magic investor interested in helping develop the next level of lucid dreaming and PTSD research? PLEASE LISTEN IN! In this enlightening episode, Laura is joined by co-host Maria Nazdravan to delve into the transformative power of lucid dreaming as a therapeutic tool for PTSD.…
more -
Series 6, Episode 7: Treasure Hunting for Love in Our Dreams - Can We Find True love?
Laura and Rina discuss the significance of dreams as a treasure trove of insights and self-discovery with American dream guide, Dr. Katherine Bell. Dr. Bell shares her journey from being an astrophysicist to a dream coach, highlighting the transformative power of dreams in shaping our reality and...
-
Series 6, Episode 6: Children's Dreams – What should we make of them?
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the fascinating world of children's dreams with child psychotherapist & lecturer, Shaun Goodwin. Discover the profound impact dreams have on child development, the difference between night terrors and nightmares, and how parents can support their…
more -
Series 6, Episode 5: Divine Dreaming – Being With The Dream Gods On A Dream Retreat
Laura and Maria discuss what happened on the recent DRI Dream retreat to the ancient dream healing site of Epidavros in Greece. We join them while they are there, enjoying the sights and sounds of this powerful ancient complex dedicated to Asklepios, the God of Healing and go down into the Abaton...
-
Series 6, Episode 4: Renowned Jungian artist Kim Krans shares her new dream world course
Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of dreams and their profound impact on artistic and personal growth. In this episode, Laura and Maria sit down with Kim Krans, a renowned artist and Jungian depth psychologist, who has developed a powerful range of popular oracle and tarot cards.…
more -
Series 6, Episode 3: How Does Dreaming and Astrology work? An Interview With Dr Laurence Hillman
In this episode Laura and Maria meet with the renown Laurence Hillman to explore how astrology and dream interpretation can work together. They look at the world of archetypes, as developed by the hallmark theories of Laurence's famous father, James Hillman, a protégé of Carl Jung and author of…
more -
Series 6, Episode 2: Dream Journals – How To Work With Them
This week Laura and Rina meet up with Dr Lorraine Levy, the international depth psychologist from the IASD - International Association for the Study of Dreams – to explore her use of dream journalling. Dr Levy, of Pacifica, California, has pioneered a study into incorporating journalling with...
-
Series 6, Episode 1: Dream Tips - How To Get The Most Out Of Your Dreams
We're back with a brand new series and Laura introduces new co-host Rina Malin from the DRI and CCPE - Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education. In this conversation, Laura and Rina delve into the fascinating world of dreams, discussing how to remember them, their meanings, and the...
-
Series 5, Episode 10 – MORE DREAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Once again we've come to the end of another series and once again we're going to end with our popular Q&A session. Thanks for listening and joining us on board the Dream Boat this time round. We love having you here and enjoy reading your thoughts and questions. Dave pops back on board to join...
-
Series 5, Episode 9 - WHO IS THE DREAMER – A DEEP DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF WHO ARE WE?
What happens at the intersection of dreams and consciousness? In this conversation, Laura is joined again by Maria to explore the profound notion of one very powerful question: WHO IS THE DREAMER. Their guest to help dismantle this philosophical dream knot is Dr. Newton Kondaveti, of Quantum Life...
-
Series 5, Episode 8 – Ayahuasca Dreaming & Other Psychedelics
Laura and Maria delve into the fascinating intersection of psychedelics, dreams, and shamanic practices. They are joined by one of the leading researchers in this field Dr Simon Ruffell of Onaya Science. Together they explore how psychedelics like ayahuasca and psilocybin are being integrated…
more -
Series 5, Episode 7 - The Sandman & other sleep time visitors
What does it mean when we say that the Sandman has been when we awake? In this conversation, Laura is joined by a new co-host Maria Nazdravan of the DRI and they explore the mythological figures associated with dreams and nightmares such as the Sandman. They consider the Sandman myth, his link…
more -
Series 5, Episode 6 – Can We Have Smelly Dreams?
In this conversation, Laura meets 'smellologist' Keren Bester to explore the intricate relationship between smell and dreams. They delve into Keren's PhD research on olfactory perception and its philosophical implications and how this can relate to dreams. They discuss how smell influences memory...
-
Series 5, Episode 5 – The Dream Boat and DRI is off to a dream incubation retreat in Greece
Laura announces the DRI's first retreat in the home of dream incubation – Epidavros in Greece. Twelve lucky people will join her and Sarah Janes from Dream Mysteries in May (see how to join the retreat link below*) for a full immersion in the ancient temple sleep practices for healing. Laura and...
-
Series 5, Episode 4 – This Jungian Life's popular podcast comes on board The Dream Boat.
Dave teams up with Laura again to chat about this episode's guest, the celebrated podcast presenter of This Jungian Life, Lisa Marchiano, and the launch of TJL's new book Dream Wise. And The Dreamboat is pleased to announce that Lisa will be coming to the Dream Research Institute – DRI Centre for...
-
Series 5, Episode 3: Dream Healing With Sound: Famous Jungian Dreamer takes us on a sound journey
Internationally renowned Jungian dreamer Sven Doehner PhD, protégé of James Hillman, comes on board to discuss the healing power of dreams using sound. Laura and Melinda also attend one of his acclaimed workshops, held at the DRI in London, UK and report back on the results. Sven talks how…
more -
Series 5, Episode 2: I'm Dreaming Of A Dickens Christmas - Why did Dickens always sleep facing north?
In this festive conversation, Laura and Melinda are joined by author Lucinda Dickens Hawksley, Dickens' great, great, great granddaughter to explore the profound influence of Charles Dickens on Christmas traditions, dreaming and the cultural significance of his work, particularly 'A Christmas...
-
Series 5, Episode 1: An exciting Celebrity Dream Lab kicks off the new series
In this first episode of the new series, Laura welcomes TV presenter and psychotherapist Melinda Messenger on board for the first ever Celebrity Dream Lab and then announces some surprise news. Melinda is joining the team as a co-host. Melinda and Laura tease they can get out their dreamcatchers...
-
Series 4, Episode 10: Yet more dream questions answered!
Your dream questions... answered. It's the end of Series 4, and before we take a little break, we take the opportunity to answer more of the questions sent in. Questions like: What does it mean when I hear music in a dream? And (the classic): Why do I keep dreaming about my ex? As ever, the…
more -
Series 4, Episode 9 - Dream Lab: Maria's House
Time for another Dream Lab! We love these opportunities to hear someone's dream and discuss it in real time with them. We hope you love it too! For this Dream Lab, we hear from Maria about her dream of a beautiful house and a playful and wild German shepherd dog named Bella. But what are all…
more -
Series 4 episode 8 – Symbols we love!
Dave and Laura discuss the power of symbols in dreams and explore the ones they have found most meaningful, personally and professionally. Ultimately, the meaning of a symbol depends on the individual. They explore the idea of a private, internal language of symbols in dreams and the importance…
more -
Series 4 episode 7 – Dreamapalooza! Impressions of the 2024 IASD conference
Dave and Laura are joined by Maria to talk about recent conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD). They share their impressions and highlights from the conference, including workshops on topics such as AI and dreams, tarot and dreams, lucid dreaming, and…
more -
Series 4. Episode 6 – Can you recognise an artificial dream? With Dr Deirdre Barrett
Dr Deirdre Barrett is a pioneer on the frontier of dreams and technology. This week, we bring you Laura's interview with this Harvard psychologist, dream researcher, clinician and artist who has been pushing the bounds of new technology to increase our understanding of dreams and ask deeper...
-
Season 4, Episode 5 - Dream groups: whats the point?
Talk about your dreams?? 😱😬😧 …But what if there was a place where you could explore your dreams with like-minded people? Lots of people find dream groups to be a supportive environment to expand their understanding of their dreams and themselves. This week on the Dream Boat, Laura and Dave...
-
Season 4, Episode 4 - Would you let AI interpret your dreams? With Kelly Bulkeley and Sheldon Juncker
Laura and Dave go head-to-head with an AI trained to interpret dreams. Who (or what) comes up with the most meaningful interpretations? You decide! Elswhere is a dream journaling app that offers interpretations powered by a GPT (generative pre-trained transformer), otherwise known as a generative...
-
Series 4, Episode 3 - How to Sleep to Dream
Dave and Laura explore techniques and practices to improve sleep and enhance dream recall. The conversation covers sleep tracking devices, the different stages of sleep, the importance of deep sleep, and the role of REM sleep in dreaming. Drawing on personal experiences with sleep as well as…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everything you want to know about dreams! Hosts Dave Billington and Laura Payne and their guests talk about all the dream experiences, ideas, and theories there are, as well as ways of working with dreams and going further with your nighttime adventures. Laura and Dave are both psychotherapists and teachers at the Dream Research Institute (DRI), the centre for dream studies at psychotherapy training college CCPE in London, UK.
HOSTED BY
DRI Centre for Dream Studies
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does The Dream Boat have?
The Dream Boat currently has 83 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Dream Boat about?
Everything you want to know about dreams! Hosts Dave Billington and Laura Payne and their guests talk about all the dream experiences, ideas, and theories there are, as well as ways of working with dreams and going further with your nighttime adventures. Laura and Dave are both psychotherapists and...
How often does The Dream Boat release new episodes?
The Dream Boat has 83 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to The Dream Boat?
You can listen to The Dream Boat on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts The Dream Boat?
The Dream Boat is created and hosted by DRI Centre for Dream Studies.
URL copied to clipboard!