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When it comes to dreams, some things are possible, and other things are not possible ... or so it seems.

In this episode of the *Wondering Monsters Podcast*, we dive deep into the mysteries of dreams, nightmares, and folklore. From the eerie idea of shared dreams to the power of lucid dreaming, we explore how ancient myths, modern psychology, and personal experiences collide in the dream world.

Topics we cover in this episode:

• The possibility of shared dreams and their place in pop culture

• Folklore surrounding nightmares and creatures like the Mare

• The science and techniques behind lucid dreaming

• A fascinating discussion of what people can do in dreams (like fly, fight, or shift environments) and what they cannot do (such as read clearly or keep control when the dream fights back)

• Why our brains create such strange, vivid symbols in sleep

• How nightmares inspire art, horror, and storytelling

• Personal dream experiences from the hosts that blur the line between sleep and reality

Dreams connect us to both science and myth—and sometimes leave us with more questions than answers.

Listen now and share your story!

Have you ever had a lucid dream, struggled with dream control, or experienced sleep paralysis?

Drop your dream experiences in the comments!

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Shared Dream Experience
3:02 - Dog in Distress
5:02 - Shared Dream Technique Mash-Up
6:54 - Dreamscape Movie / David Lynch
9:07 - More on Shared Dreams / Psychic Victories / Dreamscape
10:41 - Lucid Dreaming Stories
13:08 - Tips for Lucid Dreaming
15:09 - Celebrity Dragons
16:51 - Stuck in Dreams / Getting Kicked Out of Dreams
19:41 - Constructed Spaces, Not Real but Revisited
22:07 - Memories Inside the Scope of Dreams
24:56 - Waking into Dreams / False Awakening / Lucid Dreaming
27:18 - Can You Use Smart Phones in a Dream?
31:18 - Do People Actually Speak in Dreams?
32:57 - Can You Read or Write in Dreams?
36:11 - Is it Possible to Read a Clock in a Dream?
37:57 - Can You Use All 5 Senses in a Dream?
40:39 - Can You See Yourself in a Mirror in a Dream?
42:04 - Can You Turn Lights On/Off While Dreaming?
44:33 - Fighting, Running, Driving in Dreams.
49:03 - You Can't Recall Names of People in Dreams.
50:38 - You Can't Hear Music in a Dream Unless You Are a Musician
53:50 - Call to Action - Taste Something in a Dream
55:03 - Nightmares - the Evil Horse
55:37 - Nightmare Story - Monster Under the Bed
56:54 - Nightmare Story - False Awakening / Cursed Scream
58:46 - Ranking
1:02:02 - Why Dreams are Cinematic
1:06:03 - Next Time and Outro

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Also Mentioned in This Episode:

• Universal Mind (Book)
• You Are Psychic (Book)
• Psychic Dreamwalking (Book)
• Is Bloody Mary Real?

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