Dr. Rahul Jandial: What Your Nightmares Are Trying to Tell You & How to Know Which Dreams You Need to Pay Attention to

Do you often remember your dreams?

What was the last dream you can remember?

Today, let's welcome Dr. Rahul Jandial. Rahul is a dual-trained brain surgeon and neuroscientist based at City of Hope in Los Angeles. He leads the Jandial Lab, which explores the intersection of neurobiology and cancer. Beyond his research, Dr. Jandial is dedicated to global health, performing pediatric neurosurgery in charity hospitals across South America and Eastern Europe. He is also the author of the book "This Is Why You Dream," which delves into the science and significance of dreaming.

Jay and Rahul explore the significance of dreams and their impact on our lives, and that the brain is highly active during sleep, generating as much electricity as when awake. This activity suggests that dreaming is not a passive process but an essential function for the brain, helping it process and rehearse experiences, emotions, and creativity.

There are common themes in dreams, such as nightmares, erotic dreams, and motifs like falling or being chased. Rahul highlights that these themes are linked to the brain's imaginative and emotional networks, which are more active during dreaming. Nightmares, for instance, play a crucial role in developing a sense of self and other in children, while in adults, they can indicate unresolved emotional issues or trauma. He also discusses the concept of lucid dreaming, where one becomes aware of dreaming and can exert some control over the dream narrative. 

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to enhance dream recall

How to induce lucid dreaming

How to utilize dreams for creative problem solving

How to reduce nightmare in children

How to cultivate positive morning thoughts 

How to improve sleep quality for better dreams

Embrace the power of your dreams to boost creativity and emotional well-being. Take the first step tonight for a healthier, more vibrant tomorrow!

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00Intro

03:05Does Everyone Dream?

05:01Why Do We Dream?

09:01Dreams in a Scientific Perspective

13:30Making Sense of a Dream

19:05Sleep Entry

23:20Erotic Dreams

29:02Dreams Should Not be Neglected

32:09Are We Meaning Makers?

37:02Recurrent Dreams

38:36Unwanted Recurrent Dream

42:11Thoughts, Emotions, and Activities in the Brain Level

48:48How Do You Explain Nightmares?

54:01Task On

56:52Sleep Exit

01:01:39Cross Section of AI and Dreams

01:04:08Can Dreams Predict the Future?

01:08:02Mental Workspace in Uncertainty

01:12:58Flashbacks vs PTSD

01:17:33Lucid Dreaming

01:23:33Can You Practice Lucid Dreaming?

01:25:15The Right Approach to Understanding Dreams

01:47The Dreaming Brain

01:33:34When to Take a Nap

01:35:29The Feeling of Falling While Asleep

01:37:35Rahul on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Dr. Rahul Jandial | Instagram

Dr. Rahul Jandial | Facebook

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