Show overview
Lucid Dreaming Podcast by Lucid Sage has been publishing since 2014, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 32 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 1h — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 4.5 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2014, with 19 episodes published.
From the publisher
As a kid I used to have many lucid dreams before ever knowing what a Lucid Dream really is. I thought it was natural, and though it wasn’t very common, it was one of my favorite experiences. Beyond the exhilaration of lucidity or the experience of flying, for a kid with a lot of nightmares lucidity proven to be very useful in dealing with the horror of bad dreams. Years later when discovering all the research and science behind lucid dreaming while at the same time picking up a meditation practice I started to realize that is much more to lucid dreams than the crazy fun experience of controlling your dreams. When I learned that Buddhist monks have been cultivating lucid dreaming for over 2000 years in a practice called Dream Yoga, I found out there seemed to be an aspect to the practice that gives you insight and access to your psyche and subconscious, and when taken to the farther reaches of it’s potential, lucid dreams can act as a window into the nature of consciousness itself.
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Ep 32 - Benjamin Baird
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. Links & show notes: https://lucidsage.com/episode-32-benjamin-baird/
Ep 31 - Karen Konkoly
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. Links and shownotes: https://lucidsage.com/episode-31-karen-konkoly/
Ep 30 - Dr. Denholm Aspy
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. Links and show notes at: https://lucidsage.com/episode-30-dr-denholm-aspy/
Ep 29 - Jayne Gackenbach
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. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/29
Ep 28 - Craig Weiss - Aladdin Dreamer
In this episode I discuss the recent lucid dreaming devices on showing up on crowdfunding campaigns and interview Craig Weiss, the Founder of CEO of Aladdin Dreamer, a company making a brain stimulation lucid dreaming device. Links and show notes: http://www.lucidsage.com/28
Ep 27 - Daniel Love
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. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/27
Ep 26 - Mike Lamberti
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. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-26-mike-lamberti/
Ep 25 - Dream Researcher Kelly Bulkeley
In this episode I interview Kelly Bulkeley, a dream researcher, author, and creator of the Sleep and Dream Database (SDDb). We discuss dream analysis, dreams in cultures, the experience realism of in dreams and more. Links and show notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/25
Ep 24 - Philosopher Evan Thompson
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. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/24
Ep 23 - Dr. Kristen LaMarca
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. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/23 Sponsor: Get a free audiobook from Audible at http://www.audibletrial.com/LucidDreaming
Ep 22 - Sleepless In Los Angeles
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. Links and show notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-22-sleepless-in-los-angeles
Ep 21 - Prerequisite for a Dream
In this mishmash of an episode I give some updates on my latest adventures, look at the latest technology and kickstarters for sleep gadgets and talk about the importance of sleep for lucid dreaming as well of general health and wellbeing. Links and shownotes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-21-prerequisite-for-a-dream
Ep 20 - Finite Films Interview - Anamnesis
Coming back from a long break with an interview with the 3 co-founders of Finite Films, the creators of Anamnesis, a short film and web series about Lucid Dreaming. http://www.anamnesis-series.com/ Find Links and Show Notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-20
Ep 19 - Myths and Misconceptions
This episode covers the most common myths and misconceptions about lucid dreams and tries to clarify some fact from fiction. Also an exciting study at the University of Wisconsin is looking for expert lucid dreamers. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-19-myths-and-misconceptions
Ep 18 - Awoken
A mini episode to get back into recording mode. Reflections on the podcast itself, follow up on last episode, app recommendation, book recommendation, feedback and a bunch of little things. This is a smorgasbord episode. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-18-awoken/
Ep 17 - Daniel Schoonover
Back on the podcast Daniel Schoonover, founder of iWinks, and I get together for a chat about the Aurora, kickstarter campaigns, lucid dreaming in mainstream media and more. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-17-daniel-schoonover/
Ep 16 - Your Two Lives
Discussion on a new Kickstarter campaign, the positives, the negatives and the oddities of this one. And exploring the how experientially we are living two lives, despite more often than not, we dismiss one as unreal. Show Notes at http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-16-your-two-lives/
Ep 15 - Reflections - The Lucid Dreaming Podcast
A quick episode to get back into recording mode. Reflections on the podcast itself, follow up on last episode, book recommendation, feedback and a bunch of little things. This is a smorgasbord episode. Show Notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-15-reflections/
Ep 14 - Dream Yoga with Andrew Holecek
Conversation with Special Guest Andrew Holececk, an Author and Dream Yoga teacher, about Dream Yoga, Sleep Yoga and Lucid Dreaming as a path to awakening. Links and shownotes at http://www.lucidsage.com/14/
Episode 13 - The Future of Lucid Dreaming - The Lucid Dreaming Podcast
This episode is a companion episode to my article The Future of Lucid Dreaming (http://www.lucidsage.com/the-future-of-lucid-dreaming/), in which I attempt to predict or envision the coming developments and advancements in the world of lucid dreaming. Links and show notes at: http://www.lucidsage.com/episode-13