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. In this episode, we’ll explore the significance of dreams, their impact on our waking life, and the mysterious workings of our minds during sleep. Whether you’re curious about lucid dreams, the role of nightmares, or the connection between dreams and reality, this conversation promises to enlighten and inspire. So, get ready to unlock the secrets of your dreams and discover how they shape our lives. Let’s jump right in!
Brain Surgeon Reveals the Purpose of Dreams & What They Truly Mean
"Dreams are the mind's way of processing emotions and experiences, acting as a bridge between our conscious and subconscious selves." – Dr. Rahul Jandial
And now let’s jump into episode 1603 of The School of Greatness!
And now let’s jump into episode 1603 of The School of Greatness!
Some Questions I Ask:
- Why after dozens of years of doing brain surgeries, being a PhD in neuroscience and understanding the mind, did you want to dive into understanding dreams?
- Do you think our dreams have meaning in our waking life?
- What do you say to people who can’t remember their dreams?
- To have an optimal day is it better to wake up with an alarm or without an alarm?
- Why do we need both erotic dreams and nightmares when we’re growing up?
- So if nightmares make the mind, what do erotic dreams do?
- Do you think the brain and mind need to dream something before it is actualized in real life?
- You’ve worked with a lot of people who are in the process of dying. What kind of dreams are they having?
- Why do some people have lucid dreams, why are they important, and how can we enter them faster?
- Are our dreams sourced biologically in the brain or from an external source via the mind?
- Do people have different types of dreams after brain surgery?
- What is the pineal gland and how does it influence our brains?
- What is the primary purpose of the pineal gland?
- What part of the brain, if you remove it, will cause the brain to drastically change?
In this episode, you will learn:
- The potential meanings and implications of our dreams in daily life.
- Strategies for remembering dreams and the benefits of waking up without an alarm.
- The psychological and developmental roles of different types of dreams.
- How dreams might influence the realization of real-life goals and experiences.
- The biological and mystical aspects of dreaming, including the significance of the pineal gland.
- Plus much more…
Show Notes:
- Buy his new book for yourself and a friend – This Is Why You Dream: What Your Sleeping Brain Reveals About Your Waking Life
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