Dream Groups
Episode 13: Fire Dreams Helping from Behind the Scenes (a conversation with Katherine Bell)
Do you believe that your dreams serve a purpose, even when you don’t remember them? Do dreams help you somehow, even if you don’t “work” with them? Katherine Bell believes so, and she’s read research studies to back that up. A scientist herself, Katherine blends her curiosity about the data around dreams with her deep…
Read MoreEpisode 12: Surprises, Ancestors, Numbers & Masks in our Dreams (a conversation with Billie Ortiz)
Click “Play” above, or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. Can you think of a dream in which you felt surprised or confused? I love Billie Ortiz’s insight that this can signal movement into unfamiliar territory. Another gem from Billie is her observation that ancestors frequently show up in dreams as “a large group…
Read MoreEpisode 8: Dreams of Bats, Dreams of Snow (a conversation with Azima Lila Forest)
Can you imagine being a devoted witness of dreams, your own and others’, for almost 50 years? There are a few people who could say, “Yes, that’s me.” But not many. Azima Lila Forest began working with dreams in the 1970s, when she met Jeremy Taylor. Since then, she has studied with Robert Moss, and…
Read MoreEpisode 3: Dodging a Bullet By Trusting My Dreams (a conversation with Denise Conner)
Have you ever dreamt you had a serious illness or injury? Maybe it scared you, at first, but then you came to understand the dream symbolically? It can be a relief to realize, “It’s a metaphor.” But sometimes, our dreams truly are about our physical health. For me, that’s one of the greatest gifts of…
Read MoreI Can’t See My Own Face: Why I Rely on My Dream Group
I’d say I’m “experienced” in working with my dreams, but I wouldn’t say I’m an “expert.” I’m not sure a person can be an expert on their own dreams. Of course, I say that at the same time that I hold this belief: only the dreamer can know the meaning of their own dream. How…
Read MoreWhy Bring Dreamwork and Chinese Medicine Together?
I’ve had to admit that only certain people lean in and ask for more when I say, “I had such an interesting dream last night…” Others give a vague, “Hm,” or steer the conversation to another subject. And that’s fine. I love talking about dreams – with people who love talking about dreams. When a friend shares a…
Read More5 Ways Dreams Invite Insights About Your Physical Health
You’ve had those dreams, right, that you just know are important? But you have no idea what they mean? In my experience, every dream is significant. But at first glance, I usually have no idea what a dream means either. Stepping into dreamwork is like stepping blindfolded into a space filled with sounds, scents, and textures. Disorienting, mysterious, and endlessly interesting. We…
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