Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
No holds barred, unscripted discussion on a wide range of sleep topics - from sleep disorders to current research and controversies in the field. No topic is off limits! Dr. Chris Winter is a clinician, a board certified neurologist and double boarded sleep specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He is the author of The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child, and is a popular consultant and speaker, working for many professional sports teams. He is well known for his unique perspective and ability to demystify sleep, all of which he brings to Sleep Unplugged.
Sleep Unplugged with Dr. Chris Winter
#58 - Lucid Dreaming: You Make My Dreams
The phenomenon of dreaming is an endless fascinating topic for many individuals, and the concept of lucid dreaming is a never-ending source of interest. What is lucid dreaming and what potential does it hold? In this episode we will:
- Define the concept of lucid dreaming
- Explore the history of the practice from its roots in ancient Hindu and Buddhist practices, to its first description by Aristotle
- Follow the changing characteristics that define lucid dreaming from its first scientific description in 1931 (when the term lucid dreaming was coined) to the present
- Touch upon seminal research exploring ways of communicating and studying the lucid dreamer and their world
- List the various techniques for inducing lucid dreams including reality testing
- Review research studying befits of lucid dreaming application
Produced by: Maeve Winter
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!
