In this episode, I am speaking with Benjamin Baird, a Research Assistant Professor at The University of Texas at Austin, and one of the leading researchers in the field of lucid dreaming science.

We cover a wide range of topics, from philosophy and consciousness, some of the reasons to study lucid dreams, the science and neural correlates of lucidity, dispelling common myths, and more.

Show notes:

• Ben’s website – benjaminbaird.org
• The lucidity institute Hawaiian retreat
• Allan Wallace
• The out of print Lucid Dreaming (Book & CD) by Stephen LaBerge
• The Citizen Philosophy Podcast
• Integrated information theory (IIT)
• Aphantasia
• Experiential metadata
• Tech for Dreaming Meetup
• Tech for Dreaming YouTube
• Ben’s Tech for Dreaming Presentation
• Voss studies – 2009 and 2014
• “Replication” stimulation induction study

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In this episode, I speak with Karen Konkoly, a Ph.D. student researching Lucid Dreaming at Northwestern University who has recently led a study on 2-way communication in lucid dreams.

Show notes:

• Tech for Dreaming Meetup
• Tech for Dreaming YouTube
• Karen’s publications
• Study: Real-time dialogue between experimenters and dreamers during REM sleep
• Northwestern Cognitive Neuroscience Lab induction method – Website – Android App
• Neosensory
• Aphantasia
• Experiential metadata
• Karen’s Ted Talk
• Karen’s Tech for Dreaming Presentation

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In this episode i speak with Dr. Denholm Aspy, a scientist studying lucid dreaming at the University of Adelaide, Australia. We cover his recent studies, how conducting lucid dreaming science has changed, the effects of vitamin B6 on dream recall, and different methods of dream journaling and their effectiveness, and more.

Show notes:

• Matt Walker on Joe Rogan
• Paracosm Labs
• The sleep promoting benefits of CBD Article
• Green Earth Medicinals CBD Oil
• Fischer Wallace Stimulator and Kortex
• Denholm’s Website
• Denholm’s Upcoming Workshop
• Mentioned Studies
• Support the podcast

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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

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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

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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.

Show notes:

• My interview on MeaningOfLife.tv with Nikita Petrov
• The Lucid Dreamer’s Guide to the Cosmos Kickstarter Project
• Daniel’s website – ExploringLucidDreams.com
• Daniel’s Twitter
• Are You Dreaming Book – On Amazon
• Cycle Adjustment Technique
• Anamnesis Short Film (series prologue)
• Anamnesis Series
• Podcast episode with Finite Films
• Dreams and the Ways to Direct Them: Practical Observations (free download)
• Support this podcast on Patreon (thank you!)

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In this episode I talk to Mike Lamberti, an avid lucid dreamer, an internet friend, and the new writer on lucidsage.com. We discuss techniques, sleep labs, the snooze button, learning your dream landscape, and mediation for lucidity.

Show notes:

• Lucid Dreaming and the Snooze Button
• Ep 14 – Dream Yoga Teacher Andre Holecek
• Mike’s website – LucidScheming.com
• Mike on Twitter – @lcdschmng
• Mike on SoundCloud – Carport.fm
• Sunday, Feb 7th Event: Consciousness Hacking Santa Barbara

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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

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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

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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

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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

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