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All Things DreamsSE02 EP07: Night Terrors
In this episode, we dig into the not so desirable experiences of night terrors (aka sleep terrors or incubus attacks). We share our first-hand experiences of night terrors and cover what causes them, how common they are, and how to avoid them.
Guests: Alex, Amanda, Devin, and Tanya
PROMO: Nothing Ever Happens in Canada
Sources:
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine – Night Terrors
- http://sleepeducation.org/sleep-disorders-by-category/parasomnias/sleep-terrors/overview-facts
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-terrors/symptoms-causes/syc-20353524
- Gibson, C. (2003), The Secret Life of Dr...
2020-01-2444 min
All Things DreamsSE02 EP06: Dream Recall MeditationUse this guided meditation to relax and fall into a deep, dreamy sleep with improved dream recall. By applying these strategies you can increase the likelihood of remembering your dreams. Use this multiple times to increase its effectiveness. Sweet dreams!
Sources:
Beattie, A. Dream Dictionary (2003).
Lenard, L. KISS Guide to Dreams (2003).
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-12-2507 min
All Things DreamsSE02 BONUS: 'Twas the Night Before StrangenessUs and the rest of Straight Up Strange Productions are bringing you the 'Twas the Night Before Christmas poem. No matter what you celebrate, we are wishing you a very Happy Holidays!
To check out the other Straight Up Strange podcasts you can visit http://StraightUpStrange.com
Wish Background by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/……)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100263…… Artist: http://incompetech.com
2019-12-2403 min
All Things DreamsSE02 EP05: 10 Tips for Dream RecallEver woken up from the most crazy dream ever, only to forget the whole thing moments later? I know I have! And it's such a frustrating experience! But there's lots of strategies you can apply to increase your memory of those fantastical dream experiences. Check out this episode to learn about 10 tips for dream recall!
PS - in response to Devin's question, melatonin does NOT decrease your dream recall. If anything, it increases your dream activity and can result in more vivid dreams.
*Check out the special dream recall meditation episode*
Guests: Tanya a...
2019-12-2244 min
All Things DreamsSE02 EP04: Killer DreamsIn this episode of All Things Dreams, we delve into some disturbing nocturnal content... dreams about murder! And we're not talking about self defence - these dreams are about cold blooded, premeditated, and vicious killings. A big thank you to my brother-in-law for sharing his murderous dream activities for this intriguing content!
Dream meanings explored in this episode: death, murder, gun, time travel, birds, and birds attacking.
Guests: Mike and Crystal
PROMO: Folklore on the Rocks
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.co...
2019-11-2137 min
All Things DreamsSE02 EP03: Homicidal SleepwalkingIn this bonus crossover episode, All Things Dreams teams up with two of our sister podcasts from the Straight Up Strange Podcast Network! In celebration of Halloween, we cover the disturbing and unsettling topic of homicidal sleepwalking.
You'll get a few different flavours as each podcast gives its own unique spin on this fascinating phenomenon. Jennifer from Haunted Happenstance starts off the show with a fictional storytelling. Then Jaden from Straight Up Enigmas takes us into the true crime side of things. All Things Dreams closes the show by diving into our research on sleepwalking on how it pertains to a...
2019-10-2941 min
All Things DreamsSE02 EP02: Freddy Krueger!Join us as we continue our month of creepy content, this time diving into the Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). We'll give you the scoop on this great little horror flick, and share some truly horrific sleep tales that inspired this movie!
Dream meaning explored in this episode: monster
Guests: Amanda, Alex, Tanya and Devin
*Promo for Straight-Up Enigmas*
Sources:
https://medium.com/@arifakhtar/some-nightmares-are-real-the-mysterious-deaths-that-inspired-a-nightmare-on-elm-street-1cafb7450c78
https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/how-long-can-you-go-without-sleep
https://www.sleepadvisor.org/can-you-survive-without-sleep/
https://purple.com/c...
2019-10-1538 min
All Things DreamsSE02 EP01: Sleep Paralysis Stories
Time for season 2 of All Things Dreams!! Hope you're ready for more sleep paralysis content because this episode is full of it! So sit back, and try to relax, as you listen to seven different people share their bone-chilling experiences of sleep paralysis.
Guests/Contributors: Crystal, Alex, Verity (host of Scary Stories), Natalie (host of Some Kind of Brown and A Girl and Her Horror), Andrew (host of Forgotten Darkness), Danni (cohost of Art Sistory), and Texas (narrated by Devin).
*Promos for all of the above podcasts are included in this episode!*
All Things Dreams is p...
2019-10-0837 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP19: Behind the Scenes with All Things Dreams and Femme WonkIn this cross-over episode, I team up with Femme Wonk's Katie Davey as we take you behind the scenes for an update on our podcasting endeavours. After attending the first ever Podcast Summit in Halifax, NS we had plenty of thoughts to discuss. So in this episode, we chat about why we started our podcasts, some frustrating challenges, and a few lessons learned along the way.
Hope you enjoy this bonus content!
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-05-1446 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP18: Highs and Lows of DreamingWe're ending this season on a HIGH note and hope to have you FALLING in love with this podcast! We share our experiences of both flying and falling dreams and discuss their possible meanings. As usual, this episode ends with some dream facts to meet all your dream trivia needs.
Dream meanings explored: flying, winged horse, and falling.
Guests: "Garfield," Allison, and "Dr. Hidalgo Samsonite"
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-05-1350 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP 17: The One with All the ScreamingIn this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of dreams where you're unable to scream or where you can't run. If you've had either of these experiences, you might want to know what they could symbolize or if there's anything you can do to prevent them. Good news - this is all covered in this episode!
Guests: Amanda, "Alexander Keith," Allison, Tanya, and Devin (my husband!)
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-04-2943 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP16: Me, Myself, and My Lucid DreamIt finally happened! After weeks and weeks of attempting to have a lucid dream, my efforts finally paid off! In this episode, I share what strategy worked best (which strategies haven't worked so swell), and what I've learned along the way. Enjoy!
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-04-2215 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP15: DinoswordsIn this episode, several guests share their dinosnores, I mean, dinosaur dreams for interpretation!
Dream meanings explored: dinosaurs, chased by dinosaur, hunting dinosaurs, celebrities, big beautiful house, woods, garden, glass, and recurring dreams.
Guests: Amanda, "Dr. Alan Grant," "Dr. Malachi Calypso," Tanya, and some guy with opinions.
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-04-1543 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP13B: Lucid Dreams - Part 2Ready for more coverage of Lucid Dreams? Because we are! Part 2 goes more in-depth on how to promote lucid dreams and offers lots of tips and tricks to hone your lucid dreaming skills.
You'll also have a chance to test your knowledge at the end of the episode with some dream facts (lucid dreaming edition)!
Guests: Alex, Amanda, Tanya, and "Bevin"
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-04-0829 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP14: I'm Dreaming of Frail PoolsAPRIL FOOLS :) I highly recommend a listen - but highly discouraged trusting any of these dream interpretations... enjoy!
Frequent guests, Alex and "Dr. Samsonite" test out their hosting skills in this episode of All Things Dreams. They both delve into their "dream journals" for this exciting new episode!
Dream symbols ATTEMPTED to be explored in this episode include: being home alone, lions, and boxing.
Guests: "Dr. Samsonite's" wife, "Dr. Samsonite"
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-04-0114 minAll Things DreamsSE01 EP13A: Lucid Dreams - Part 1Lucid Dreams - the best kind of dreams! This is when you're actually aware that you are dreaming, and sometimes you can even control where you are and what you're doing in the dream.
In Part 1, we learn about Alex and Tanya's lucid dreaming experiences. We also cover how to stay in the lucid dream state, or if it turns into a lucid nightmare, how to escape it!
Dream meanings explored in this episode: amusement park, abandonment, train station, and kidnapping.
Guests: Alex, Amanda, Tanya, and "Bevin"
All Things Dreams is par...
2019-03-2535 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP12: Soap BabyThis episode covers a dream that initially seems like a pretty regular visit to a friend's family cottage, but then evolves into something quite peculiar.
Dream meanings explored in this episode: swimming, cottage, baby (several variations of this symbol), soap, transitions/metamorphosis, and objects coming to life.
Guests: Amanda, "Dr. Hidalgo Samsonite," and Nicola.
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-03-1839 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP11: False AwakeningsIn this episode, we're talking all things dreams...within dreams! Have you ever had an inception dream? What about a false awakening, where you think you've woken up, but later discover you're still dreaming? (I find these SO annoying!!)
Learn more about false awakenings in this episode, including how to avoid them! (or promote them, if that's your thing...)
Guests: "Dr. Hidalgo Samsonite" and Alex English
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-03-1131 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP10: IT Comes at NightWelcome to my birthday episode!! And what goes better with birthdays than super creepy clowns!?!?
This episodes delves into childhood nightmares, how they evolve over time, and what can trigger them. We also have a special dream trivia at the end that feels a lot like Family Feud!
Dream symbol explored in this episode: clowns
Guests: Alex English and Devin McLaughlin
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-03-0434 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP09: The Monster within YouIn this episode of All Things Dreams, I recall my dream struggle of having an evil being inside of me and seeing a distorted version of myself in the mirror.
Dream meanings explored in this episode: evil entity, distorted/disfigured face, mirrors, cars, and pain.
Guest: "Dr." Devin McLaughlin
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-02-2633 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP08: Dream PerspectivesDo you dream in first person? Third person? A combination of the two? Are you always yourself? Or maybe you're sometimes someone else, a different gender, species, or even some kind of mystic creature...
This episode explores dream perspectives, their possible meanings, and so much more!
Dream meaning explored in this episode: dream perspectives and dying in dreams.
Guests: Tanya, Amanda, Alex, "Dr. Hidalgo Samsonite," and Allison.
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-02-1835 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP07: Sleep ParalysisThis episode delves into the terrifying experience of sleep paralysis, including a movie review of the documentary, "The Nightmare." We even have a guest who has experienced this terrifying phenomenon first hand!
Guests: Alex English and "Dr. Hidalgo"
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-02-1133 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP6B: Joepocalypse - Part 2Time to tie up the loose ends from last week's episode with Part 2 of Joepocalypse! We're still talking zombies and betrayal, and super awkward things like seeing your mom kiss a zombie - yay! And we also take a quick detour into a discussion of whether cats dream...
Dream meanings explored in this episode: zombies, axe, betrayal, and seeing others kiss.
Guests: "Dr. Hidalgo" (my husband, Devin) and "Dr. Mandingo" (my brother, Joe)
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-02-0414 minAll Things DreamsSE01 EP6A: Joepocalypse - Part 1In the very first episode of All Things Dreams, my brother Joe took on the role of "hero" in my dream. This time, not so much - and actually, quite the opposite! Learn about a new type of zombie and some shocking betrayal from my family. It'll be so much fun!
Dream meanings explored in this episode: zombies and an axe.
In Part 2, I'll dissect the rest of the dream symbols...along with "Dr. Hidalgo" (AKA - my husband, Devin) and "Dr. Mandingo" (AKA - my brother, Joe).
All Things Dreams is part o...
2019-01-2823 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP05: I Have To Go Back!Looking for an escape? Join me for a pretty chill voyage back in time!
Dream meanings explored in this episode: time travel, celebrities, the colour blue, hugs, and school tests/exams/papers.
Guests: "Dr. Devin McLaughlin," "Dr. Alex English," Dr. Amanda Brown, and Dr. Nancy Zhou
**Introduction of DREAM FACTS --- to address all of your dream trivia needs**
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-01-2129 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP04: I Really Do Love You, VictoriaOne sister is possessed, the other sister is the target of her rage. This can't end well.
Dream meanings explored in this episode: possessed, chasing a demon, chased by a demon, attacked by a demon, killing (general), killing with a knife, and killing a sister.
Guests: Joseph, Lauren, Victoria, and Linda/mom
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-01-1423 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP03: Super SpyTime to investigate a suspicious corporation that might be up to no good - and get judged by my family for my continued lack of decisiveness. And Lauren FINALLY gets to talk about a dream that features her!
Dream meanings explored in this episode: spy, clones, and keeping a secret.
Guests: Joseph, Lauren, Victoria, Linda/mom
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions Network. https://www.straightupstrange.com/
2019-01-0621 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP02: Bloodsucking A-holeDid you also turn into a bloodsucking asshole when you turned 30? Join for my dream adventure of being an indecisive vampire!
Dream meanings explored in this episode: vampires, saving a parent, and birthdays.
Guests: Joseph, Lauren, Victoria, Linda/Mom
**You can blame Lauren for the periodic sound of chips being eaten... Don't worry, I give her the death glare and she stops eventually. Despite her attempt at getting Miss Vickie's Chips to sponsor us, I still haven't gotten any offers yet...**
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Pro...
2018-12-3123 min
All Things DreamsSE01 EP01: The Hunchback of Notre SalisburyIn the very first All Things Dreams podcast, we dive deep into my dream journal archive for a dream that features my brother Joe - and an evil hunchback. Let's just say that it doesn't end well for him (my brother, that is).
Dream meanings explored in this episode: hunchback, recurring dreams, death, teeth falling out, and floating in the ocean (calm waters versus rocky waters).
Guests: Joseph (my brother!), Lauren (my sister!), Victoria (another sister), and Linda (my mom!)
All Things Dreams is part of the Straight Up Strange Productions...
2018-12-2223 min