Dr. K breaks down the science of dreams and why they may be one of the brain’s most powerful ways of communicating hidden information. While dream interpretation often sounds mystical or unscientific, Dr. K shows how even from a clinical perspective dreams can reveal suppressed emotions, defense mechanisms, and subconscious knowledge that you miss in day-to- ... Show More
Oct 5
Why Planning Better Habits Fails ADHD
In this episode, Dr. K explains why traditional habit frameworks fail for people with ADHD, as altered dopaminergic reward circuits and weaker frontal lobe planning make standard cues and rewards ineffective. However, because the brain's endocannabinoid habit circuitry remains in ... Show More
16m 52s
Oct 3
Why ADHD Only Builds the Wrong Habits
In this episode, Dr. K explains why standard habit frameworks fail for individuals with ADHD, attributing the challenge to impaired frontal lobe executive function and dysregulated dopamine reward circuitry that make everyday tasks feel unrewarding. However, because the brain's e ... Show More
16m 52s
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
Jul 2025
3664: How to Analyze Your Dreams by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Self-Awareness and Personal Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3664: Elana Miller offers a thoughtful guide to understanding dreams, emphasizing how they can illuminate hidden emotions a ... Show More
9m 59s
May 2024
GUEST SERIES | Dr. Matt Walker: The Science of Dreams, Nightmares & Lucid Dreaming
This is episode 6 of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and a leading public educator on sleep for mental and physical health, learning and human performance. In thi ... Show More
2h 33m