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The Dream Journal

The Dream Journal

Di: Katherine Bell
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The Dream Journal explores a range of topics relating to the healing aspects of night time dreaming. Experienced dream coach Katherine Bell interviews dream experts and others on the path of dreaming, but the heart of this show is YOU, your nighttime dreams, your daytime desires, your hopes for a better life. Dreams, they really can transform your life! Podcasted episodes can be found on all major platforms. Video versions are available on YouTube @ExperientialDreamwork! The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Community Radio for the Central Coast of California, streaming live at https://ksqd.org Saturday mornings 10-11 AM Pacific Time. Igiene e vita sana Psicologia Psicologia e salute mentale Scienze sociali Successo personale Sviluppo personale
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  • How to Stop Nightmares and Sleep Better: IRT, CBT, Lucid Dreaming, & PTSD with Dr. Courtney Worley

    How to Stop Nightmares and Sleep Better: IRT, CBT, Lucid Dreaming, & PTSD with Dr. Courtney Worley
    Sep 28 2026
    Can recurring nightmares be changed—and can better sleep support recovery from trauma? On this episode of The Dream Journal, host Katherine Bell talks with clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist Dr. Courtney Worley about evidence-based treatments for nightmares, insomnia, and trauma-related sleep problems. Dr. Worley explains how imagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) can help people rescript distressing dreams and rehearse safer, more neutral, or more pleasant alternatives while awake. She also explores exposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy; cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and nightmares; lucid dreaming; mindfulness; and the importance of addressing sleep apnea alongside psychological symptoms. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes choice, collaboration, and respect for each person’s cultural, religious, spiritual, and personal values. In this episode: When ordinary nightmares may become a nightmare disorderHow sleep avoidance can reinforce the nightmare cycleImagery rehearsal therapy (IRT) and dream rescriptingExposure, relaxation, and rescripting therapy for trauma-related nightmaresLucid dreaming as a learnable skill for changing nightmares in real timeHow mindfulness and guided imagery can reduce arousal around sleepThe relationship among PTSD, insomnia, nightmares, and obstructive sleep apneaWhy treatment should reflect the dreamer’s values, context, and preferred approach About the guest: Dr. Courtney Worley is double board certified in clinical psychology and behavioral sleep medicine. She is co-author of The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder Toolkit and author of the forthcoming Nightmares and Nightmare Disorders. Learn more at drcourtneyworley.com and Upward Behavioral Health. Resources mentioned: The Nightmare and Sleep Disorder ToolkitNightmares and Nightmare DisordersDrCourtneyWorley.comUpward Behavioral HealthThe Dream Journal on KSQDVideo on Spotify and YouTube @ExperientialDreamworkExperientialDreamwork.com Key takeaway: Recurring nightmares and sleep problems are treatable! Behavioral approaches can help people build a different relationship with sleep and dreaming while honoring the meaning and context of their experiences. If nightmares, insomnia, trauma symptoms, or possible sleep apnea are affecting your quality of life, consider speaking with a qualified health professional. Topics: nightmare treatment, imagery rehearsal therapy, IRT, CBT for insomnia, CBT for nightmares, PTSD nightmares, trauma therapy, lucid dreaming, mindfulness, sleep apnea, dream rescripting, behavioral sleep medicine, The Dream Journal, Dr. Courtney Worley This show, episode number 382, was recorded during a live broadcast on September 26, 2026 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on LI, IG, YT, FB, & LT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. Video podcast available at youtube.com/@experientialdreamwork. Popular playlists: “Dream Journal shorts” and “FULL LENGTH VIDEOS”. Here are links to some other Dream Journal episodes you might be interested in: Nightmares and Suicide with Dr Michael Nadorff Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. Dancing With Dreams & Nightmares | Ritual Dreamwork, Bees, Snakes, & the Dream Hive with Lana Nasser The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.
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  • Dreams, Genealogy, & Creative Writing with Anna Dahlheimer Bartkowski

    Dreams, Genealogy, & Creative Writing with Anna Dahlheimer Bartkowski
    Oct 5 2026
    What can dreams reveal about our ancestors—and how can they fuel creativity, self-understanding, and better decisions? On this episode of The Dream Journal, host Katherine Bell talks with genealogist and historical fiction author Anna Dahlheimer Bartkowski about the powerful intersection of dreams, family history, and storytelling. Anna shares how a childhood fascination with dreams grew alongside her passion for genealogy, eventually inspiring the Rosalind Schmidt genealogical novels and her guided journal, Dreams Remembered. The conversation explores dream incubation, recurring dream themes, ancestral and past-life possibilities, and the difference between using dreams for creative inspiration and using them for personal insight. You’ll hear practical ideas for remembering and recording dreams, setting an intention before sleep, reviewing recurring symbols, and using the half-awake morning state to ask questions and discover fresh perspectives. Anna also explains how dreaming helped her work through a difficult opening for her novel Ancestral Shadows and how writers can “dream on” a creative block. In This Episode How dreams and genealogy became intertwined in Anna’s lifeUsing dreams to connect more deeply with ancestral storiesDream journaling, dream recall, and setting intentions before sleepHow recurring themes can reveal personal change over timeUsing dreams to solve creative problems and develop storiesWhy personal associations matter more than fixed dream dictionariesHow parents, educators, and communities can normalize talking about dreamsAnna’s guided journal, Dreams Remembered, for seekers, writers, and genealogists Featured Guest Anna Dahlheimer Bartkowski is a genealogist and historical fiction author whose work brings together dreams, ancestral research, and storytelling. Her books include Ancestral Shadows, Dead Reckoning, and Dreams Remembered: A Guided Dream Journal for Seekers, Writers, and Genealogists. Learn more at anabartkowski.com. Upcoming Workshop Dreams and Visions: Cultivating Joyful Effort with Katherine Bell and Henry Kandel. Six monthly Wednesdays on Zoom, 7:00–8:30pm ET (4:00–5:30pm PT), starting November 11. The first session is free. Details and register here: https://www.psychedelicyogaresearchcollective.org/dreams About the Show The Dream Journal is hosted by Katherine Bell of Experiential Dreamwork and broadcast from KSQD in Santa Cruz, with additional broadcasts in San Jose and Sonoma. Full-length videos of the conversation are also available on Spotify and the Experiential Dreamwork YouTube channel. Join the conversation: What have you been dreaming about lately? Share the episode, leave a comment, and subscribe for more conversations about dreams, creativity, consciousness, and personal growth. #TheDreamJournal #DreamInterpretation #DreamJournal #Genealogy #AncestralDreams #CreativeWriting #DreamRecall #DreamIncubation #HistoricalFiction #ExperientialDreamwork This show, episode number 383, was recorded during a live broadcast on October 3, 2026 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on LI, IG, YT, FB, & LT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. Video podcast available at youtube.com/@experientialdreamwork. Popular playlists: “Dream Journal shorts” and “FULL LENGTH VIDEOS”. Here are links to some other Dream Journal episodes you might be interested in: Is This Yours to Carry? with Linda Schiller A New Kind of Hero’s Journey with Donna Glee Williams Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.
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  • Anesthesia Dreams, Psychedelics, and Lasting Personal Change with Dr. Pilleriin Sikka

    Anesthesia Dreams, Psychedelics, and Lasting Personal Change with Dr. Pilleriin Sikka
    Oct 12 2026
    Can dreams under anesthesia support emotional healing and lasting psychological change? Stanford clinical research scientist Dr. Pilleriin Sikka joins host Katherine Bell on The Dream Journal to explore anesthesia dreams, nighttime dreaming, psychedelic experiences, consciousness, and mental health. They discuss why anesthesia dreams are often calm and positive, how propofol and ketamine can produce different kinds of dream experiences, and what dreams may reveal about the brain’s ability to process emotion and transform difficult experiences. The conversation also examines emerging research on therapeutic anesthesia dreaming, dream recall, PTSD and nightmares, mind-wandering and daydreams, and the possibility that transformative experiences share common mechanisms across sleep, anesthesia, psychedelics, meditation, and waking life. Dr. Sikka explains a five-part protocol used to improve anesthesia-dream recall, including priming, propofol, EEG monitoring, a quiet emergence period, and immediate questioning after awakening. In this episode How dream research can illuminate consciousness and subjective experienceThe relationship between waking emotions, dream emotions, and mental well-beingWhy anesthesia dreams are frequently pleasant, autobiographical, and low-arousalA case that inspired research into anesthesia dreams and trauma recoverySimilarities and differences among sleep dreams, anesthesia dreams, psychedelic states, meditation, and daydreamingHow propofol, ketamine, and opioids may affect dream content and recallFive practical elements that can improve anesthesia-dream recallWhy quiet time during emergence may help preserve fragile dream memories BIO: Dr. Pilleriin Sikka leads clinical trials at the Stanford University School of Medicine, with the goal of developing rapid-acting, evidence-based interventions for mental health. She uses psychology, neuroscience, and anesthesiology to study how experiences across different altered states of consciousness—including sleep, dreaming, anesthesia, and psychedelic states—shape mental health and well-being. Look for Dr Sikka on LinkedIn. Upcoming Workshop Dreams and Visions: Cultivating Joyful Effort with Katherine Bell and Henry Kandel. Six monthly Wednesdays on Zoom, 7:00–8:30pm ET (4:00–5:30pm PT), starting November 11. The first session is free. Details and register here: https://www.psychedelicyogaresearchcollective.org/dreams This show, episode number 384, was recorded during a live broadcast on October 10, 2026 at KSQD.org, community radio of Santa Cruz. SHARE A DREAM FOR THE SHOW or a question or enquire about being a guest on the podcast by emailing Katherine Bell at katherine@ksqd.org. Follow on LI, IG, YT, FB, & LT @ExperientialDreamwork #thedreamjournal. To learn more or to inquire about exploring your own dreams go to ExperientialDreamwork.com. Learn more about dreaming by joining the International Association for the Study of Dreams at ASDreams.org Video podcast available at youtube.com/@experientialdreamwork. Popular playlists: “Dream Journal shorts” and “FULL LENGTH VIDEOS”. Here are links to some other Dream Journal episodes you might be interested in: Why We Dream: Nightmares, Sleep Science, and Healing Dreams with Karen Van Kampen Fire Hose or Garden Hose? Psychedelics vs Dreamwork with Darren Jakubec, MD Ketamine State Yoga with Henry Kandel Intro and outro music by Mood Science. Ambient music new every week by Rick Kleffel. Archived music can be found at Pandemiad.com. Many thanks to Rick for also engineering the show and to Erik Nelson for answering the phones. The Dream Journal aims to: Increase awareness of and appreciation for nightly dreams. Inspire dream sharing and other kinds of dream exploration as a way of adding depth and meaningfulness to lives and relationships. Improve society by the increased empathy, emotional balance, and sense of wonder which dream exploration invites. A dream can be meaningful even if you don’t know what it means. The Dream Journal is produced at and airs on KSQD Santa Cruz, 90.7 FM. Catch it streaming LIVE at KSQD.org 10-11am Pacific Time on Saturdays. Call or text with your dreams or questions at 831-900-5773 or email at onair@ksqd.org. Podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms the Monday following the live show. The complete KSQD Dream Journal podcast page can be found at ksqd.org/the-dream-journal/. Thanks for being a Dream Journal listener! Available on all major podcast platforms. Rate it, review it, subscribe, and tell your friends.
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