{"id":1029,"date":"2026-07-07T07:25:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/muncbiz.com\/insomnia\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2026-07-07T07:25:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:25:05","slug":"1-neuroscientist-why-you-dream-what-your-dreams-are-trying-to-tell-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muncbiz.com\/insomnia\/?p=1029","title":{"rendered":"#1 Neuroscientist: Why You Dream &amp; What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GIGmGupeD_I\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s episode will change how you think about your dreams and your entire life.<\/p>\n<p>Do you ever wake up from a dream and wonder: What did that mean?<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe you\u2019ve had a nightmare and asked yourself: Why did I dream that? Could I stop it? Is my brain trying to tell me something?<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you keep having the same dream over and over again.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe you\u2019re the person who says, \u201cI don\u2019t dream.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to today\u2019s expert, you\u2019re wrong. We all dream.<\/p>\n<p>And once you understand what your brain is doing while you\u2019re dreaming, you\u2019ll never think about sleep, your mind, or what\u2019s possible in the same way again.<\/p>\n<p>Today, for the very first time on the show, Mel is diving deep into the science of dreaming, nightmares, what your dreams mean, what they\u2019re trying to tell you, and more importantly, how to harness your dreams to unlock the full power of your mind.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re meeting Dr. Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD &#8211; one of the most highly regarded, cited, and distinguished doctors in the world. He is a world-renowned pioneering neurosurgeon, cancer surgeon, and neuroscientist, who is here to teach you what your brain is doing when you dream.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also learn how to tap into the power of your dreams to create deeper connections, solve problems, unlock more creativity, and better understand yourself.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, Dr. Jandial will show you that dreaming is not random. It is not meaningless. And it is not something to ignore.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:<br \/>\n&#8211; What your dreams are really trying to tell you<br \/>\n&#8211; How to know which dreams are worth paying attention to<br \/>\n&#8211; What recurring dreams and nightmares may reveal about your emotional life<br \/>\n&#8211; Why nightmares can be an early warning sign that something deeper needs your attention<br \/>\n&#8211; How dreams can help you solve problems, process stress, and unlock creativity<br \/>\n&#8211; The simple way to train yourself to remember your dreams<br \/>\n&#8211; How to use the first 10 minutes after waking up to access fresh ideas and insight<br \/>\n&#8211; What lucid dreaming is and the exact steps to try it<\/p>\n<p>This conversation will change how you think about your life &#8211; both the one you\u2019re living while you\u2019re awake and the one you\u2019re living while you\u2019re dreaming.<\/p>\n<p>And once you hear it, you will never look at what\u2019s possible the same way again.<\/p>\n<p>For more resources related to today\u2019s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https:\/\/www.melrobbins.com\/episode\/episode-409\/<\/p>\n<p>Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/themelrobbinspodcast <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I\u2019ll see you in the next episode. <\/p>\n<p>In this episode:<br \/>\n0:00 Introduction<br \/>\n6:40 Why You Forget Your Dreams After Waking Up<br \/>\n8:59 Why We Dream: The Science of Dreams<br \/>\n13:05 The 4 Stages of Sleep Explained<br \/>\n23:05 Can Dreams Reveal Health Problems?<br \/>\n29:32 Are Dreams Random or Is Your Brain Trying to Tell You Something?<br \/>\n33:07 The Most Common Dreams and What They Really Mean<br \/>\n41:26 What Recurring Nightmares May Be Telling You<br \/>\n44:47 How to Train Yourself to Remember Your Dreams<br \/>\n53:57 Lucid Dreaming: How to Control Your Dreams While Sleeping<\/p>\n<p>\u2014<br \/>\nFollow Mel:<br \/>\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/melrobbins\/<br \/>\nTikTok: http:\/\/tiktok.com\/@melrobbins<br \/>\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/melrobbins<br \/>\nLinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melrobbins<br \/>\nWebsite: http:\/\/melrobbins.com\u200b<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSign up for Mel\u2019s newsletter: https:\/\/melrob.co\/sign-up-newsletter<br \/>\nA note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want.<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nSubscribe to Mel\u2019s channel here: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/melrobbins\u200b?sub_confirmation=1<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nListen to The Mel Robbins Podcast \ud83c\udfa7 New episodes drop every Monday &amp; Thursday!<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/spotify<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/applepodcasts<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/melrob.co\/amazonmusic<br \/>\n\u2014<br \/>\nLooking for Mel\u2019s books on Amazon? 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