Although we don’t remember most of them, we spend about two hours every night dreaming. Some dreams are similar, others are scary, or anxiety inducing. But while dreams can transport us to places we could never experience in our waking lives, do they have a purpose? On this episode, Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks to neuroscientist and dream expert, Sidarta Ribeiro, ... Show More
Nov 21
What If Comfort Food Could Help You Live to 100?
Could the secret to living longer be as simple as what’s for dinner? Sanjay sits down with explorer and bestselling author Dan Buettner to discuss the science behind longevity, why taste (not willpower) drives healthy habits, and how affordable, plant-based recipes inspired by th ... Show More
26m 23s
Nov 14
Anchoring Autism: How a Father’s Devotion Helped His Son Adapt to the World
In the 1980s, Leland Vittert’s parents were told that nothing could be done about their son’s autism. But that didn’t stop them from trying. In his new memoir, anchor and reporter Vittert reveals his autism diagnosis for the first time and details how his family, especially his f ... Show More
37m 11s
Oct 2023
Why do we dream With Mark Blagrove PhD
Whatever your dreams consist of, you’ve probably wondered where they come from and what they might be trying to tell you. Psychologists, too, have long studied the origin and purpose of dreams. Mark Blagrove, PhD, of Swansea University, talks about what we know – and don’t know – ... Show More
48m 37s
Apr 2024
Brain Surgeon REVEALS the PURPOSE of Dreams & What They TRULY Mean! | Dr. Rahul Jandial
<p>Welcome to The School of Greatness! I'm your host, Lewis Howes, and today we're diving into the fascinating world of dreams with our guest, Dr. Rahul Jandial. Dr. Jandial is not only a renowned neurosurgeon but also a neuroscientist with a deep understanding of the human brain ... Show More
1h 29m
May 2023
88. The psychology of dreams
This week on the podcast we are breaking down the psychology of our dreams - why we dream, the role of our brain, what our dreams mean, repressed desires, nightmares and even the role of daydreaming for our mental wellbeing. If you've ever wondered about your weird dreams, some o ... Show More
37m 34s
Apr 2024
Rahul Jandial: Lucid dreaming, divergent thinking, and erotic thoughts
<p>What are you dreams trying to tell you about yourself? Neurosurgeon Rahul Jandial feels dreaming is a vital part of being human.</p><p> </p><p>In this chat with Fearne, Rahul explains that while our waking brain is generally ruled by the logical executive network... the d ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2024
Night Visions — Understand and Get More Out of Your Dreams
<p>When you really stop to think about it, it’s an astonishing fact that we spend a third of our lives asleep. And part of that time, we’re dreaming. What goes on during this unconscious state that consumes so much of our lives, and how can we use our dreams to improve our waking ... Show More
42m 30s