The Creativity and Consciousness Podcast with Jake Kobrin
Welcome to The Creativity and Consciousness Podcast, a show that explores the intersection of creativity, spirituality, and personal growth. Hosted by visionary artist, author, and consciousness explorer Jake Kobrin, each episode offers a deep dive into the world of art, psychology, meditation, mind expansion, and alternative spiritual practices—focusing on helping listeners unlock their creative potential and explore their consciousness.
Jake, a long-time meditation practitioner and a curious student of various spiritual traditions, engages in conversations with thought leaders across creativity, consciousness research, and self-development. These discussions navigate topics as diverse as visionary art, psychology, and personal growth, while also touching on more numinous ideas from the world of shamanism and psychedelics, ceremonial magick, witchcraft, and occult philosophy.
Each episode balances real-world experiences with practical insights, giving listeners both a grounded understanding and the inspiration to apply these ideas and practices to their own lives, in the format of fascinating and engaging conversations and solo-episodes.
Whether you're an artist looking to ignite your creativity, a spiritual seeker exploring alternative practices, or someone on a path of self-actualization, The Creativity and Consciousness Podcast invites you to explore the transformative potential of both creative expression and spiritual practice. These conversations are designed to guide you toward greater mental clarity, personal power, and a deeper connection to both yourself and the world around you.
Tune in and join Jake Kobrin as he interviews artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, magicians, spiritual leaders, psychologists, and researchers, offering a grounded yet expansive exploration of magick, spirituality, creativity, and consciousness for today’s world.
Formerly known as “The Quarantine Sessions Podcast” and “The Temple of the Eternal Muse Podcast” started in 2020 by Jake Kobrin.
Subjects: Art, Magick, Psychedelics, Psychology, Mythology, Personal Development, Meditation, Spirituality, The Occult, Mysticism, Self Actualization, Bio-Hacking, Self-Help,
Join the discussion around the podcast on the Telegram Group here: https://t.me/+QgtZiyv8tVlmNGJl
The Creativity and Consciousness Podcast with Jake Kobrin
Lucid Dreaming: Doorways to the Unconscious Mind
I dug through the archives and found this old essay I wrote many years ago about Lucid Dreaming, and thought I'd share it on the podcast for all of you to listen to, as I realized I haven't shared any new podcasts in a while.
Lucid dreaming represents a powerful state of consciousness where the dreamer becomes aware they are dreaming and can sometimes influence the unfolding dream narrative. This capability opens doors to extraordinary dimensions, serving as an inspiration for artists and as a tool for personal and spiritual exploration. It echoes the limitless possibilities seen in stories like The Matrix, where reality is malleable and deeply interconnected with our perceptions and beliefs.
Lucid dreaming allows us to tap into our subconscious in ways that can directly benefit our waking lives. It’s been shown that this altered state can enhance creativity, problem-solving, and emotional processing, giving us tools to better navigate challenges we face in our day-to-day lives. For instance, Dr. Stephen LaBerge, a pioneer in lucid dream research, has demonstrated how athletes, artists, and musicians can practice skills in their dreams to improve performance when awake. His research suggests that the brain cannot distinguish between the actions taken in dreams and those in reality, meaning you can enhance your abilities while you sleep. This means that the actions taken in a lucid dream, for example practicing an instrument, affect the brain the same way as if you were practicing the instrument while awake. (citation) His book, Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming, co-written with Howard Rheingold, provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the power of lucid dreams.
I hope you'll enjoy this podcast!