Podcast 318: The neuroscience of nightmares + how to use the Neurocycle to have better dreams

<p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about dreams and nightmares: what they are and how to manage them using self-regulation and the Neurocycle.</p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-neuroscience-of-nightmares-how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-have-better-dreams</p> <p><br></p> <p>Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p> <p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747</p> <p>Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at </strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><u><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></u></a></p> <p><u><strong>-</strong></u><strong>Huzzah: Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at </strong><a href="https://drinkhuzzah.com/"><u><strong>drinkhuzzah.com</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>-NOOM: For your special offer see: </strong><a href="https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&amp;sp=adresults&amp;utm_source=cleaningupthementalmess&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_content=drleaf&amp;type=bakedin&amp;group=audio&amp;step=pros&amp;lang=en&amp;isvanity=y#/"><u><strong>noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>2:00 </strong>What are nightmares &amp; dreams?</p> <p><strong>2:20, 4:00</strong> What happens in the mind &amp; brain when you sleep</p> <p><strong>3:20</strong> Traumas &amp; toxic thoughts can impact how you sleep</p> <p><strong>4:10, 9:00</strong> What is the brain’s housekeeping mode &amp; why is it important?</p> <p><strong>8:10</strong> What is going on in the nonconscious mind when you are asleep</p> <p><strong>10:00</strong> The difference betwee