About this episode

This episode features a discussion with Dr. Wanda Willard about the science and significance of sleep and dreaming.

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Dr. Wanda Willard, Professor of Psychology at Monroe Community College, to explore the science and mystery of sleep and dreaming. Drawing from her years of teaching and research experience, Dr. Willard explains what happens during the stages of sleep, how sleep deprivation affects our emotions and cognition, and how life experiences can shape our dreams. The conversation also explores recurring dreams, cultural interpretations of dreaming, common myths about sleep, and whether dreams can influence creativity or problem-solving. This episode is a thoughtful and engaging look at why sleep and dreams matter more than we often realize. Connect with REM Reward: ► Website: remreward.org ► Instagram: @rem_reward Listen to our podcasts on other platforms and make sure to subscribe/follow! • ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ • ⁠ Spotify Podcasts⁠ • ⁠Google Podcasts⁠ • ⁠ YouTube⁠ For more tips, check our website at remreward.org.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan

Guest: Dr. Wanda Willard

Topics covered

• sleep
• dreaming
• psychology
• sleep deprivation
• cognition
• recurring dreams
• cultural interpretations

Keywords

• sleep
• dreaming
• psychology
• sleep deprivation
• cognition
• recurring dreams
• creativity
• problem-solving

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Monroe Community College

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