Sleep, Dreaming and Awakening - with Dr. Rubin Naiman
Sleep and dream specialist Dr. Rubin Naiman joins Karen on the podcast to talk about his unique perspective on sleep, dreaming and awakening. In this episode we take a look at the world today and how we can sleep better and recognize the crucial role dreams play in good sleep and waking life.
Dr. Naiman is a psychologist, clinical assistant professor of medicine and the sleep and dream specialist at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, directed by Andrew Weil, MD. By merging scientific with psychological and spiritual approaches, Dr. Naiman has become a leader in the development of integrative approaches to sleep health.
A few highlights:
How to approach taking sleep medications and sleep supplements, including cannabis
The most crucial thing that needs to be present to help you fall asleep (and it’s not sleepiness)
The importance of collective consciousness
Why psychedelics are useful and their limitations
Dreams as a form of psychotherapy
The surprising similarities between REM sleep and laughter
A simple way to remember your dreams
Contact Dr. Naiman
Resources mentioned
“We’re all so exhausted we need another word to describe how exhausted we feel,” by Brigid Delaney, The Guardian
International Dream Conference (Dr Naiman is giving the 2022 keynote on “The Impact of Dream Loss on Collective Consciousness”)