The Lucid Dreaming Podcast

In this episode I interview Jayne Gackenbach who is a researcher and author of several books about lucid dreams and videos games. We discuss the intersection of videos games, dreams, nightmares, lucidity and how they are connected.

Show notes:

• Jayne’s Website
• Jayne’s Podcast
• Control Your Dreams Book
• Lucid or Bust – Podcast, Website, My Write Up

In this episode I discuss the recent lucid dreaming device showing up on crowdfunding campaigns plus an interview with Craig Weiss, the Founder of CEO of Aladdin Dreamer, a company making a brain stimulation lucid dreaming device.

Show Notes:

• Aladdin Dreamer Kickstarter – Aladdin Website
• iBand Kickstarter
• The Lucid Dreamer Kickstarter

In this episode I talk to Daniel Love, a life long lucid dreamer and lucid dreaming researcher. We discuss his perspectives on lucid dreaming, his 2013 book, his current kickstarter project The Lucid Dreamer’s Guide to the Cosmos and many other things.

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In this episode I interview Kelly Bulkeley, a dream researcher, author, and creator of  the Sleep and Dream Database (SDDb). We discuss dream journals, dream analysis, dreams in cultures, the experience realism of in dreams and more.

Show Notes:

• Kelly Bulkeley’s Website and Twitter.
• Palo Alto Dream Tech Panel with Kelly and Jennifer video
• Kelly’s Sleep and Dream Database (SDDb)
• Event on Feb 3rd: Consciousness Hacking San Diego – Dream Hacking
• Event on Feb 7th: Consciousness Hacking Santa Barbara – Lucid Dreaming
• Event starting Feb 10th: Jennifer Dumpert’s Evolver Learning Lab Course – Liminal Dreaming

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

Show Notes:

• Evan Thompson’s Website, Twitter and Facebook
• Waking, Dreaming, Being
• Sleeping, Dreaming and Dying by The Dalai Lama
• Evan’s article on the difference Lucid Dreaming and Dreaming about Dreaming
• Evan’s article on whether consciousness is consciousness or fragmented
• Sponsor: Get a Free Audiobook from Audible at www.audibletrial.com/LucidDreaming
• Audiobook recommendation: A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming: Mastering the Art of Oneironautics

In this episode I interview Dr. Kristen LaMarca, an associate at the Lucidity Institute and a clinical psychologist who incorporates lucid dreaming in her practice. We discuss a variety of topics including research, psychology and supplements.

Show Notes:

• Dr. Kristen LaMarca’s Website
• Kristen’s Blog
• Kristen on Twitter
• The Lucidity Institute
• Galantamine
• Sleeping, Dreaming and Dying by The Dalai Lama
• Waking, Dreaming, Being by Evan Thompson
• Sponsor: Get a Free Audiobook from Audible at www.audibletrial.com/LucidDreaming
• Audiobook recommendation: Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self

In this episode I confess to my deteriorating sleep quality and it’s cascading affect on my dreaming practice. Sleep trackers rant, plus update on the gadget prototype.

Show Notes:

• The OURA Ring Kickstarter
• What is Neurofeedback
• The Transformative Technology Conference
• Waking, Dreaming, Being by Evan Thompson
• Get a Free Audiobook from Audible at www.audibletrial.com/LucidDreaming
• Audiobook Recommendation: Dream Yoga: The Tibetan Path of Awakening Through Lucid Dreaming

In this mishmash of an episode I give some updates on my latest adventures, look at the latest technology and kickstarters for sleep gadgets and talk about the importance of sleep for lucid dreaming as well of general health and wellbeing.

Show Notes:

• My interview on the Entrepreneurs in Training Podcast
• My interview on BBC4’s Out of the Ordinary
• The most comprehensive article on the Best Sleep Trackers on the Wall Street Journal
• The Beddit Sleep Tracker – Website | Amazon
• The Hello Sense Sleep Tracker & Monitor
• The Jawbone Up 3 – Website | Amazon (looks like shipping is no longer delayed)
• The LU-Kit – Kickstarter | Indiegogo
• The NPT Lucid Dreamer using Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (from the maker of the Luci)
• Chrona Smart Pillow Kickstarter
• Wakē Over-Bed Smart Alarm Kickstarter
• Kokoon EEG Headphones Kickstarter
• Luna Luxury Sleep Mask Kickstarter
• One more reason to get a good night’s sleep – TED Talk

Coming back from a long break with an interview with the 3 co-founders of Finite Films, the creators of Anamnesis, a short film and web series about Lucid Dreaming.

Show Notes:

• Finite Films Website
• Anamnesis Series Website
• Finite Films YouTube Channel
• Anamnesis on Facebook
• Anamnesis on Twitter
  Random Mentions:
• The book Are You Dreaming? by Daniel Love
• The Fountain
• Contact Mirror Scene

This episode covers the most common myths and misconceptions about lucid dreams and tries to clarify some fact from fiction. Also an exciting study at the University of Wisconsin is looking for expert lucid dreamers.

Show Notes:

• Lucid Dreaming for Alpine Endurance Athletes
• More info about the University of Wisconsin Study
• To learn more or to apply to the study, email Ben at bbaird@wisc.edu
• Article & discussion about Lucid Dreaming Myths on Reddit
• r/LucidDreaming Subreddit

Another mini smorgasbord episode. MIT Media Labs interview with B. Alan Wallace, UMSL research study + Saint Louis Lucid Dreaming Meetup Group, and amazing statistics from an Android Lucid Dreaming App.

Show Notes:

• MIT Media Labs Conversation with B. Alan Wallace
• stlLD.com – USML Research
• stlLD.com – Meetup Group
• Awoken Android App
• Awoken Statistics Article
• Dreamboard App
• Shadow App

Back on the podcast where Daniel Schoonover, founder of iWinks, and I get together for a chat about the Aurora, kickstarter campaigns, lucid dreaming in mainstream media and more.

Show Notes:

• Aurora latest updates
• Oneirics on Kickstarter
• Latest Wired Article
• Michio Kaku on the Science of Dreams (and lucid dreams)
• Medium Article on Stephen LaBerge
• My Interview with Ursula Voss

Discussion on a new Kickstarter campaign, the positives, the negatives and the oddities of this one. And exploring the how experientially we are living two lives, despite more often than not, we dismiss one as unreal.

Show Notes:

• Oneirics on Kickstarter
• Oneirics comment section

A mini episode to get back into recording mode. Reflections on the podcast itself, follow up on last episode, app recommendation, book recommendation, feedback and a bunch of little things. This is a smorgasbord episode.

Show Notes:

• Waking Up – Chapter One (Free) by Sam Harris
• Waking Up in Audiobook and Print Version
• How do you explain consciousness – TED talk by David Chalmers
• Overcast podcast client app

Conversation with Special Guest Andrew Holececk, an Author and Dream Yoga teacher, about Dream Yoga, Sleep Yoga and Lucid Dreaming as a path to awakening.

Show Notes:

• www.AndrewHolecek.com
• Dream Yoga – The Tibetan Path of Awakening Through Lucid Dreaming: on Sounds True, Amazon or Audible
• Meditation in the iGeneration: How to Meditate in a World of Speed and Stress
• The Power And The Pain: Transforming Spiritual Hardship Into Joy
• Global Dental Relief
• Ken Wilber Stops His Brainwaves Video

This episode is a companion episode to my article The Future of Lucid Dreaming, in which I attempt to predict or envision the coming developments and advancements in the world of lucid dreaming.

Show Notes:

• The Future of Lucid Dreaming Article
• Dream Yoga
• NovaDreamer & NovaDreamer2
• Remee
• Aurora
• NeuroOn
• Lucid Dreaming through Electric Stimulation Study
• Personal EEGs: Neurosky, Emotiv, Muse and OpenBCI
• Could future devices read images from our brains? – TED Video