The Dream Boat

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.

Series 7, Episode 4: HELP! My Teeth Are Falling Out…What Do Scary Teeth Dreams Mean? 12/25/2025

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 that be nightmare? – is linked with old fears, anxieties and stresses. Is it linked with the psychological impact of impending life changes and transformations? They discuss Freudian and Kleinian psychodynamic theories about elimination and the annihilation of Self. As a drill starts up in the background they joke about being in the dentist chair and Dracula while looking at theories around teeth representing power, strength and survival and how an animal baring its teeth as a warning has evolved into the human smile. Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/39290065

Series 7, Episode 3: The Social Dreaming Network: Are we all part of a dreaming matrix? 12/11/2025

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, and its significance in accessing the unconscious for the understanding of societal issues. Laura and Franca delve into the social dreaming matrix, where a collective of people come together to transform the thinking of the dream by sharing dreams, finding links, connections and discovering new thoughts and thinking. Such process gives access to the social meaning of dreams. Social dreaming differs from traditional dream analysis as the focus is on the dream itself, not the dreamer. The discussion also touches on the impact of the 9/11 and COVID-19 pandemic on dreaming, highlighting common themes that emerged during that time. Franca is also an organizational consultant: she explains how over years of experience the methodology has become a most useful tool of organizational consultancy. She has worked for decades with companies, National Health Services, Education Institutes, therapeutic communities etc. and has collected many examples of how social dreaming has been a key factor for the transformation of an organizational culture. She concludes by mentioning how a social dreaming matrix opens each gathering of Reflective Citizenship, an event that has been designed by Dr. Marina Mojiovic at the end of the Balkan war, in order to offer a space where citizens and communities could work through the trauma of war and reconnect by cultivating the seeds of open dialogue. Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/39267025

Series 7, Episode 2: Dreams from Nazi Germany: The Hidden Voices of Totalitarianism 11/27/2025

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 Germany. Amanda Rubin discusses her rediscovery of Beradt’s work and the themes present in the dreams, including loss of self, conformity, the hidden voices of totalitarianism and the complex relationship between oppressors and the oppressed. Rubin has republished Charlotte’s book of the same name The Third Reich of Dreams (Princeton University Press) which plunges us into the surreal, shifting world of dreams under Nazi rule— where limbs freeze in involuntary salutes, walls vanish by decree, and nightmares pit survival against betrayal. With Germany descending deeper into fascism and Europe’s borders tightening, Charlotte races against time to encode and smuggle her secret archive out of the country as part of her own escape to the US. What begins as an act of witnessing transforms into a profound form of resistance, one that contains not only a lesson but a warning. The discussion touches the significance of dreams in reflecting societal changes. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of dreams, trauma, and identity, particularly in the context of historical oppression. They explore how dreams serve as a reflection of personal and collective experiences, especially during times of crisis. The discussion highlights the significance of Charlotte's work in documenting these themes and the importance of understanding the past to inform the present and future. Remember that your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/39181450

Series 7, Episode 1: Dream Hacking 101 – Check Out Our Fav Dream Hacks! 11/13/2025

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 sensory exploration, using what they call the waking dream technique, pioneered by the DRI. They show how you can use the same style of interpretation when working with your own dreams, offering some grat hacks to do this. They chat about the transformative power of dreams, and the benefits of engaging creatively with dream content. They also highlight the significance of dream journals and joining dream groups for developing these kinds of hacks in more depth. Dream groups also involve collective growth and deeper insights into one's inner world. DRI Centre for Dream Studies is recruiting for its 2026 dream groups now. Check out our website! Remember that your dreams are worth inquiring about too! TO JOIN ONE OF OUR DREAM GROUPS, share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/39008740

Series 6, Episode 10: Your Questions Answered. Series Wrap Up. 10/16/2025

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 intricate while others are simple. They also delve into the significance of getting down and dirty in dreams involving earth and soil, relating it to personal growth and manifestation. The third question touches on the differences between dreams and visions, emphasizing the continuum of consciousness and the importance of integrating dream experiences into waking life. Remember that your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/38576425

Series 6, Episode 9: Pre-Cog Dreams, Minority Report and Musician Gary Lachman 10/02/2025

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 shares insights from his extensive research and personal dream journals, revealing how dreams can sometimes predict future events, often in subtle and everyday contexts. The discussion also touches on the differences between pre-cognitive experiences and deja vu, emphasizing the importance of recording dreams for deeper understanding. In this conversation, Gary discusses the intriguing phenomenon of pre-cognitive dreams, exploring their implications on consciousness and time. He delves into philosophical theories surrounding time, the nature of free will, and his personal journey into the realms of consciousness and esotericism, influenced by his experiences as a bass guitarist in rock band Blondie and later in music and literature. Gary Lachman and his list of works can be found at: gary-lachman.com He will be talking at the DRI in early 2026. Check out our website for further details! Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/38438575

Series 6, Episode 8: Charlie Morley & Power of Lucid Dreaming for Trauma & Therapy + Great Lucid Dreaming Tips 09/18/2025

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. They interview leading expert, Charlie Morley, who shares his insights and experiences after working with military veterans and trauma survivors on a project for Californian based IONS – Institute of Noetic Sciences. Discover how lucid dreaming can help alleviate nightmares and improve waking state symptoms like anxiety and hypervigilance. Tune in to explore the potential of dreams to heal and empower, as well as transform nightmares. The team also discusses great tips for helping you to lucid dream before going to sleep and practise during your waking life. If you're an avid dreamer, you’ll already know Charlie as one of the leaders in the field of lucid dreaming. He is a best-selling author of many books like Lucid Dreaming Made Easy, Dreams of Awakening, Wake Up to Sleep, Dreaming Through Darkness, and the latest book Do the Shadow Work. He runs lucid dreaming courses for therapists and people like and as we do here at the DRI as well. Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/38237780

Series 6, Episode 7: Treasure Hunting for Love in Our Dreams - Can We Find True love? 09/04/2025

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 emotional well-being and she reveals her own love journey through her dream life. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing both the positive and negative aspects of dreams, suggesting that even nightmares can reveal valuable truths about ourselves. The discussion explores how dreams can guide us in understanding our relationships, emotions, and desires, ultimately leading to personal growth, fulfilment, and emotional healing. The conversation also highlights the role of tenderness, longing, and curiosity in understanding our dreams. Katherine Bell PhD and the Dream Journal podcast can be found at: https://experientialdreamwork.com/about/ And the October 10-12, 2025 Festival of Dreams in Santa Cruz, CA, can be found here: https://festivalofdreams.net our dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/38022170

Series 6, Episode 6: Children’s Dreams – What should we make of them? 08/21/2025

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 children through these experiences. Shaun shares insightful anecdotes and practical advice, making this a must-listen for parents and educators alike. Join us as we explore the mysterious and meaningful role of dreams in shaping young minds. *** Shaun Goodwin is a UKCP registered integrative psychotherapist in the transpersonal tradition who has been working with children of all ages for 20 years. He has worked as a school counsellor both in the private and state sectors. Currently, he is school counsellor at Wetherby senior school in London, UK. He also has a private practice and supervises and teaches at CCPE (Europe’s leading Transpersonal Psychotherapy College), Newman University, Birmingham City University, Regents College and IAPT. Finally, he is a registered astrologer which he has found informs the symbolism of his work. Enquiries to Shaun via email: shaungoodwin@lightfast.co.uk This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/37876720

Series 6, Episode 5: Divine Dreaming – Being With The Dream Gods On A Dream Retreat 08/07/2025

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 with them. As part of the 4 day retreat the retreatants also visit the ancient city of Corinth, much still standing, and then enjoy the powerful temple dedicated to the secretive Eleusinian mysteries at Elefsina near Athens. We hear Laura and Maria reflect while there on how impressive the 3000 year old complex still is and they recall the cult of the resurrection mysteries which are dedicated to the myth of Goddess Demeter and her daughter, Persephone who is stolen by Hades, the Death God of the Underworld, and has to live in the dark for six months of each year before being allowed to return to the earth and her mother. The power of centuries of worship here can still be felt today. Details of our next retreats and events will be advertised on the DRI website: Our dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/37595990

Series 6, Episode 4: Renowned Jungian artist Kim Krans shares her new dream world course 07/24/2025

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. They explore how dreams fuel creativity and self-discovery. From her journey with tarot and oracle decks to her transformative dream practices, Kim shares insights on how dreams can be a source of inspiration and healing including how they inspired her own creative journey. She talks through her own exciting new 4 week dream course which she launches next month. Details on her website: https://kimkrans.com Our dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/37517120

Series 6, Episode 3: How Does Dreaming and Astrology work? An Interview With Dr Laurence Hillman 07/10/2025

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 The Soul’s Code. Laurence himself has pioneered the use of archetypal work in astrology and dreams, working with businesses and organisations around the world on personal development and leadership programmes. As a professional archetypal coach he specializes in helping clients, whether individual or corporate, understand their deeper purpose in life's calling through these challenging times. ** And DR Hillman is coming to the DRI in London on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 to run a workshop on the whole subject of astrology and Dreaming. Check out the DRI website for tickets ** In the episode the team reflect how celestial archetypes, like the Sun and Moon, in someone’s astrological chart can create a story about the person’s character which will then surface in dream time to deepen the interpretation. They look briefly at Laura’s Sun and Moon positions in her chart and Maria recalls how she had a prophetic dream that led her to tracking down Laurence Hillman and finding out more about Laurence’s work. Laurence has written several successful books including Planets in Play, How to Reimagine Your Life Through the Language of Astrology and is the co-author of Alignments, How to Live in Harmony with the Universe. And also the co-author of The Archetypes at Work, Evolving Your Story, One Character at a Time. Laurence can be contacted on: The Cosmos Within: Our dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/37307180

Series 6, Episode 2: Dream Journals – How To Work With Them 06/26/2025

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 college students and discusses the results of her work. The Dream Boat team chats about the value of sharing dreams, how dream recall appears to be more powerful when dreams are recorded using pen and paper rather than typing them into an App, and many other practical tips for successful journalling. Dr Levy’s facilitation work has taken her around the world and she is currently working with addicts and the healing power of their dreams in a rehab clinic in Thailand – more of this in a later episode! Our dreams are worth inquiring about too. Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/37134740

Series 6, Episode 1: Dream Tips - How To Get The Most Out Of Your Dreams 06/12/2025

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 importance of sharing dreams with others. They explore various techniques for dream recall, the significance of feelings associated with dreams, and the role of personal associations in interpreting dream imagery. The discussion emphasizes the playful nature of dreaming and the importance of finding a supportive community for sharing and exploring dreams. They also touch on the use of dream journals and the significance of personal language in understanding dreams. In this conversation, Rina and Laura explore the themes of dreams, intentionality, and symbolism through the lens of specific dream interpretation. They discuss the importance of intention and of staying in the liminal space between dreaming and waking. They both analyse a listener’s fascinating wedding dream involving a swan and an orange tree, highlighting the contrasting themes of violence and sensuality. The conversation emphasizes the rich symbolism found in dreams and the personal connections individuals have with their dream experiences. All good Dream Boat stuff! Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/36954765

Series 5, Episode 10 – MORE DREAM QUESTIONS ANSWERED 04/24/2025

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 Laura for the wrap up and they tackle some great dream themes in this session, including toilet dreams and funeral dreams, discussing their psychological implications and the importance of ‘letting go’ for personal transformation. Whereas toilet dreams can reflect bodily needs or deeper psychological issues, funeral dreams signify the need for ritualistic closure and rebirth. They discuss how dreams can serve as a reflection of unmet needs in waking life and how the process of letting go can be both challenging and necessary for growth, leading to deeper self-awareness and emotional processing. They also address the impact of intense dreams on sleep quality and the significance of sleep hygiene and mindfulness in achieving restful sleep. Laura discusses mindfulness techniques from her book Nine Steps to a Mindful Life Without Meditating which can help calm the mind before sleep. Laura’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nine-Steps-Mindful-Without-Meditating/dp/0995488908 END OF SHOWNOTES Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream @melinda.j.messenger_ FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/36055765

Series 5, Episode 9 - WHO IS THE DREAMER – A DEEP DIVE INTO THE WORLD OF WHO ARE WE? 04/10/2025

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 University near Hyderabad in India. Dr Kondaveti shares his insights into the relationship between dreams and consciousness, the significance of lucid dreaming, which can pinpoint the path to a higher awareness. He also considers the concept of the Akashic records, a cosmic library or energetic archive of all universal events, thoughts, words and emotions. They discuss how dreams serve as a tool for self-discovery and can alleviate suffering. Dreams contain hidden dimensions of our existence with dreams revealing hidden dimensions not accessible in waking life, as well as providing insights into past and future experiences. Dr. Kondaveti discusses his work at the Quantum Life University (QLU), emphasizing the importance of understanding dreams in the context of spiritual science and personal growth and the university’s aim of blend spirituality with scientific understanding. QLU is on qluglobal.com Insta:qlugobal Youtube.com/qluglobal END OF SHOWNOTES Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream @melinda.j.messenger_ FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/36055750

Series 5, Episode 8 – Ayahuasca Dreaming & Other Psychedelics 03/20/2025

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 into modern medicine and the role dreams play in this process. They discuss the cultural significance of dreams in shamanic training, the differences in dream interpretation between Western and indigenous perspectives, and personal experiences with dream codes that predict future events. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of understanding these experiences within their cultural contexts and the potential for deeper insights into mental health and spirituality. In this conversation the intricate relationship between dreams, psychedelics, and cultural interpretations are explored. They discuss the significance of ayahuasca in dream experiences, the differences between psychedelic states and psychosis, and the political factors influencing psychedelic research. Simon shares his initiative to bridge indigenous knowledge with scientific inquiry, emphasizing the importance of collaboration. The discussion concludes with reflections on the achttps://onaya.science/cessibility of dream sharing and the transformative potential of psychedelics in understanding the psyche. Dr Simon Ruffell can be found at Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream @melinda.j.messenger_ FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/35778280

Series 5, Episode 7 - The Sandman & other sleep time visitors 03/06/2025

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 with Danish fairytale writer Hans Christian Anderson and various mythical creatures like the Baku and the Oneiroi. They discuss the possible origin of the word nightmare and look at how all these figures reflect childhood fears, cultural beliefs, and the significance of dreams throughout history. Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream @melinda.j.messenger_ FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/35541940

Series 5, Episode 6 – Can We Have Smelly Dreams? 02/20/2025

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 and personhood, the impact of COVID when many people, who lost their sense of smell (anosmia), realised the importance of this mainly unconscious sense in their lives. They also look at the potential for using smell as a tool in lucid dreaming and whether certain smells can provoke good or bad dreams. And are you one of the few people who can actually smell something in a dream? Do you have smelly dreams? If so, Keren would like to hear from you. Her contact details are below. Keren shares her personal journey and the challenges of researching a sense that is often overlooked and vital to our sense of Self. Keren’s website is (an updated version is coming soon!) She’s keen to hear from people who: - have experienced smell in their dreams - have explicitly experienced not being able to smell i.e. noticing in a dream they can't smell something - anyone who would like to participate in research using smell to prompt lucidity and/or influence dream content Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream @melinda.j.messenger_ FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/35349495

Series 5, Episode 5 – The Dream Boat and DRI is off to a dream incubation retreat in Greece 02/06/2025

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 Melinda run through the power of these ancient rituals before Laura interviews Sarah Janes about her fascinating work in this area. Sarah Janes talks about how she became fascinated by the power of dreams during childhood and what led her from jettisoning her career as a US show promoter to become a specialist in ancient dream cults through the development of her work at Dream Mysteries. Laura and Sarah discuss the beauty of Epidavros and how its magic is spell binding, especially wrapped around the myths and practices of the Greek healing God Asklepios. Sarah Jane reveals how retreatants are often called by the God himself in dreams to come out to the sanctuary and how they find her online after such a dream. Laura discusses how the God turned up for her once in a spiritual workshop before she became a psychotherapist which led her to visit the site at Epidavros and, like Sarah Janes, the visit felt like a powerful ‘coming home’. Sarah runs through what the retreatants will find at the temple and how the group will try out sleep hypnosis, purification practices, sound work and dream theatre work, in similar ways to the ancients who experienced dreaming there thousands of years ago. The two dream researchers also look at a similar incubation project in a recreated oasis in the Egyptian desert and the links between the ancient Egyptian dream incubation practices with the cult of Asklepios in the Ancient Greek and Roman worlds. *If you want to join them in May the Retreat Link is here: Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Sarah Janes at: Insta: @sarahjanesdreaming Themysteries.org DreamBoat at: Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream @melinda.j.messenger_ FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/35162570

Series 5, Episode 4 – This Jungian Life’s popular podcast comes on board The Dream Boat. 01/23/2025

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 Dream Studies in London, UK on May 9 – limited tickets will be on sale via the DRI website. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when registration opens. Here’s the dedicated signup link: In this episode Laura and Lisa discuss Jungian concepts for dreaming which are covered in the new book written by Lisa alongside her podcast co-hosts and friends, Joseph Lee and Deborah Stewart. Lisa offers some great tips for remembering dreams, including research that points to vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) for improving dream vividness and recall. The book also includes a series of clever dream interpretation techniques which are entitled ‘keys’. Laura and Lisa explore the wonderful notion of the ‘Dream Maker’, and how we all relate to this aspect of dreaming - the dream authority which seems to care for us, guide us in dreams, as well as admonish us. What is this energy? They finally chat through a listener’s fascinating Dream of the Week about getting married in later life and how she swaps her bridegroom-to-be for a fox in her bed, before waking up while in the dream to shoo it out. They discuss wild animals in dreams and their sexual readings, lucidity and the strange concept of a dream within a dream. Does this represent the psyche asking for something coming into consciousness to be dealt with? Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/34958000

Series 5, Episode 3: Dream Healing With Sound: Famous Jungian Dreamer takes us on a sound journey 01/02/2025

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 healing can materialize not just by playing with dream imagery and diving into meanings and symbolism but how sound can form a significant part of the healing process. Melinda and Laura discuss this and how they were impressed with Sven’s techniques during the London workshop. Sven, a Mexican, reveals how a family dream about the 1937 Hindenburg Airship disaster affected his family and how a personal dream when he met James Hillman by chance in a US bookshop resulted in Hillman, a student of Jung, taking him on as a client and student. Sven discusses his work as a Transpersonal psychotherapist and facilitator and how his workshops and retreats have taken him round the world. Sven Doehner, PhD, MFA, is a 72 year old Psychoanalyst trained in C.G. Jung´s Analytical Psychology, with James Hillman in Archetypal Psychology, as a Somatic Movement Educator, and as a Transpersonal therapist. His exploration, involvement and experience with native Ancestral Healing and Spiritual practices – begun in 1984 – is blended into his therapeutic work with others, as is his expertise in working with the Voice: “The Listening Voice”. in which he guides into discovering the vocal form of what is moving within them in a moment of particular tension. His intention is to dissolves knotts, opens space, and gives form to something new in order to restore, movement in the “being” of a person´s life. He calls this innovative proposal “The Sound Imagination”. Insta: @svendoehner /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/34469645

Series 5, Episode 2: I’m Dreaming Of A Dickens Christmas - Why did Dickens always sleep facing north? 12/12/2024

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 Carol.' They delve into Dickens' complex relationship with sleep and dreams, which is often explored in his novels with their themes of redemption and social responsibility, and his bizarre sleeping habits. Dickens suffered from parasomnias – sleeping disorders like hallucinations and nightmares, which are the hallmark feature of ‘A Christmas Carol’ when the ghost of Marley terrorises his business partner Ebenezer Scrooge in his sleep on Christmas Eve, with dramatic consequences. Lucinda, biographer and Victorian historian, shares insights into Victorian Christmas celebrations and personal traditions, emphasizing the importance of connection and joy during the holiday season. They discuss the enduring legacy of Dickens' storytelling and its relevance in today's world and Lucinda’s new book, ‘A Victorian Christmas’ as well as her earlier book ‘Dickens and Christmas’. Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! www.lucindahawksley.com Insta: @lucindahawksley Victorian Christmas: Traditional Recipes, Decorations, Activities and Carols, 2024, Countryman Press Inc. Dickens and Christmas, 2021, Pen and Sword History. Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream @melinda.j.messenger_ FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/34348085

Series 5, Episode 1: An exciting Celebrity Dream Lab kicks off the new series 11/28/2024

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 now Dave is no longer on board though they know he’s lurking onshore as the podcast’s executive producer. They discuss Melinda's journey into the wellness community after she had a significant dream and her life-long passion for recording her dreams. The conversation explores the somatic healing power of dreams and how dreams live in the body. Laura shares how a recent transatlantic cruise on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 continued in her dreamlife because she flew home from New York rather than coming back to the UK on board the liner, and how the psyche and body felt something was missing. The hosts discuss the significance of dream symbols, and Melinda shares a personal dream as part of the Dream Lab about a beautiful castle and jewels. They explore how this reflects her journey into psychotherapy. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of dreams in guiding personal growth and transformation. Our dreams are worth inquiring about! Share a dream or a question via our website or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/33877302

Series 4, Episode 10: Yet more dream questions answered! 08/22/2024

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 answers lead us down some suprising, interesting, and sometimes amusing paths. Sound bites: "Music is a way of relating to those subtle aspects of ourselves that don't have to go through the cognitive filter." "Dreaming about an ex may indicate unfinished business, projection of certain qualities onto the ex, or a need to revisit and resolve emotions associated with the past relationship." Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/32579757

Series 4, Episode 9 - Dream Lab: Maria's House 08/08/2024

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 these Americans doing in the house? What parts of Maria's inner world are being dramatised here? Listen to our conversation and get in touch via the social media links below to let us know what you think about our exploration of this rich dreamscape that links past, present and future. Takeaways Explore the boundaries and trust within your inner world Acknowledge and trust your own emotions Integrate playful and wild aspects of yourself Find out more about Maria's work in psychotherapy, dreamwork, tarot and astrology at Your dreams are worth talking about too! Share a dream via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #AI #individuation #art #consciousness #shadowwork Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/32494957

Series 4 episode 8 – Symbols we love! 07/25/2024

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 of understanding recurring symbols. They also discuss the concept of archetypes, symbols that transcend personal experience and become shared images within a global consciousness. Dave and Laura share their own favourite symbols and discuss the significance of landscapes, mountains, water, fire, and the elements in dreams. Your dream images and symbols are worth sharing too! Share a dream via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below! Keywords symbols, dreams, interpretation, personal, individual, recurring symbols, archetypes, landscapes, mountains, water, fire, elements Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness #symbol Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/32267712

Series 4 episode 7 – Dreamapalooza! Impressions of the 2024 IASD conference 07/11/2024

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 surrealism. They also discuss the art exhibition at the conference, which showcased dream-inspired artwork. The conversation touches on the themes of consciousness, spirituality, and the transformative power of dreams. You can attend IASD conferences too! The 2025 conference will be online, as will every second annual conference in the coming years. Keywords: IASD conference, impressions, highlights, AI and dreams, tarot and dreams, lucid dreaming, surrealism, art exhibition, consciousness, spirituality, transformative power of dreams Your dreams are worth talking about too! Share a dream via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/32087812

Series 4. Episode 6 – Can you recognise an artificial dream? With Dr Deirdre Barrett 06/27/2024

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 questions about what generative AI tells us about dreams when it generates its own versions of novel dream reports. Can you tell the difference between an AI’s dream and a human’s? Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. is a psychologist on the faculty of Harvard where she teaches courses on dreams to undergraduates, psychiatry residents & psychology interns, and lectures on hypnosis. She is President of the International Association for the Study of Dreams. She has written five books including Pandemic Dreams and The Committee of Sleep, She is Editor-in-Chief of the international academic journal, Dreaming. Dr. Barrett has published dozens of academic articles and chapters on dreams, hypnosis, sleep talking, and evolutionary psychology. Her current work focuses on dreams and creativity. Laura interviewed Dr. Barrett at the annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams in Kerkrade in the Netherlands. For the Dream of the Week, Dr. Barrett and Laura discuss a dream that inspired one of her works of dream art, in which owls swoop down onto a woman’s head. Your dream images are worth fascinating too! Share a dream via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below! Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream @deirdre_barrett_dreams FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/31905957

Season 4, Episode 5 - Dream groups: whats the point? 06/13/2024

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 discuss the benefits and experiences of dream groups, exploring the process, symbolism, and healing aspects of sharing dreams in a group setting. The conversation delves into what it’s like to be in a dream groups, different ways of exploring dreams in a group setting, lucid dreaming, and the potential for forming dream clubs. For the Dream of the Week, Dave and Laura also analyse a (slightly scary) submitted dream, highlighting the themes of opposition, self-image, and the primal nature of the dreamer's experience. Your dream themes are worth discussing too! Share a dream via our website or the social links below! Takeaways Dream groups provide a space for individuals to share and explore their dreams in a supportive and facilitated environment. The process of sharing dreams in a group setting can lead to deep friendships, shared dream symbolism, and a heightened sense of empathy. Professional courses and peer groups offer different experiences but both have value. See for information about the short and long courses offered there. Let us know what you think, and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast! Instagram FaceBook Twitter DRI website: This podcast is a project of the , the centre for dream studies at , the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London’s scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to to join! Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams! Credits Recorded on by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design Music: Adventures by A Himitsu Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: Music released by Argofox Music promoted by Audio Library #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @laura.payne.33 @dreamresearchinstitute /episode/index/show/06d42a7c-c94f-4ce2-856d-27c42bc74a61/id/31080133

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