Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming

Come to Dr. Clare's Hawaii retreat next month, June 20-23 to learn to tap into the power of lucid dreaming for creativity, healing and life inspiration. https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/p/lucid-dreaming-ocean-retreat-hawaii Have you ever woken up with an incredible idea? In this episode I talk creativity with dream researcher and artist Dr. Deirdre Barrett, author of the amazing book Committee of Sleep: How Artists, Scientists and Athletes Use Dreams for Creative Problem-Solving - And How You Can Too. Deirdre is President of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, and she and I will both be at the annual conference in Ashland, Oregon, June 13-17, where I'll be giving the opening keynote talk on Dream Body Intelligence. Tune in to our talk about the creative dreaming process, brainteasers, problem-solving in dreams, poetry and novel-writing from lucid dreams. Go to my YouTube channel to watch the video so you can see Deirdre's mythical, surreal dream art! Find out more about lucid dreaming and listen to the full line-up of podcasts with Dr. Clare Johnson. https://deepluciddreaming.com/

Can lucid dreaming open portals to other realities? Dr. Clare Johnson joins Zack Geist, visionary creator of a newly built dream incubation temple in Hawaii, to explore how lucid dreaming can transform not just our nights, but our entire lives. From the temple’s origins as a modern portal for dream incubation to the deeper mysteries of consciousness, Dr. Clare and Zack dive into the paradigm-shattering potential of lucid dreams. They share powerful stories of experiences that blur the boundary between worlds, and practical insights into how lucid dreaming can help us leap to a richer level of reality. What happens when lucid dreamers encounter spaces of light or “white rooms” in deep dream states? Powerful tactics for navigating the lucid void How to manifest lucid dream portals in waking life The role of ancient gods, mythic archetypes, and sacred spaces in dream portals The extraordinary freedom and joy of moving in the miraculous lucid dream body Why lucid dreamers often report higher levels of happiness and meaning And the ultimate question: Is life itself a kind of collective lucid dream—and if so, how should we live it? Dr. Clare also shares reflections on inaugurating the Hawaiian dream incubation temple with one of her renowned Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats, where the boundaries between ocean, dream, and waking life begin to dissolve. Next retreat is June 20-24 in Hawaii. https://deepluciddreaming.com/retreats/hawaii-healing-dreams-ocean-retreat/ Tune in to the video version of this conversation on YouTube or go to https://www.DeepLucidDreaming.com

This podcast episode is a recording of a live event in India. Dr. Johnson was invited to speak on lucid dreams and enlightenment at the Dreams & Spirituality IASD conference in Bengaluru, March 2025. You can also watch the video on Dr. Clare Johnson's YouTube channel. Find out more about all areas of lucid dreaming and 2026 Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats at www.DeepLucidDreaming.com It's not too late to join Dr. Clare's current online class on dream telepathy, precognition, super-lucid beings and more. Fire up your lucidity with six weeks of mind-expanding workshops. https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/p/fire-up-your-lucidity

Newsflash: all new solo podcast episodes will now only be available via Dr. Clare Johnson's mailing list, subscribe free: https://deepluciddreaming.com/sign-up/ Separately, in January 2026 Dr. Clare is offering a live online class (the first in a whole year): "Fire Up Your Lucidity!" Join us for a remarkable 6-week journey into lucid dreaming with interactive games, challenges and weekly lucidity rituals. https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/p/fire-up-your-lucidity Have you ever stayed lucid all night long, shifting from lucid hypnagogia through lucid dreams, along with stints in the lucid void? In this episode, Dr. Clare offers 5 tips to help you with this advanced lucidity practice. Dates for 2026 retreats: Portugal, Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreat, May 19-23. https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/p/lucid-dreaming-ocean-retreat Hawaii, Healing Dreams Retreat, June 20-24 https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/p/lucid-dreaming-ocean-retreat-hawaii

Ever drifted off to sleep and seen strange shapes, lights, or flashes of imagery? That’s hypnagogia—your natural gateway to lucid dreaming. In this episode, Dr. Clare Johnson explores: What the hypnagogic state is (and why it's so powerful) Dr. Clare shares her 6 stages of hypnagogia—how to spot them and how they feel How to use this pre-sleep state to consciously enter a lucid dream Tips for staying aware without waking yourself up You'll also hear firsthand descriptions of real hypnagogic experiences and get practical advice for recognizing these strange and amazing pre-dream visuals as they unfold. Whether you’re new to lucid dreaming or just want to get better at it, learning to watch hypnagogia could change how you fall asleep - forever. Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreat with Dr. Clare Johnson: Portugal, May 19-23, 2026. Sign up to Dr. Clare's newsletter to be first to know all her workshop, retreat and conference dates, receive lucid dream tips and dreamy gifts: https://deepluciddreaming.com/sign-up/ Listen to the Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming podcast on https://www.deepluciddreaming.com/podcast/ The Art of Lucid Dreaming The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming Elixir of Sleep Video classes and guided lucid dream meditations with Dr. Clare: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/

This is a common question, and the answer can be summed up in one word: "no." Lucid dreaming is a natural phenomenon of consciousness and it is no more dangerous than non-lucid dreaming, which we all engage in naturally every night. Lucidity is simply awareness. We become aware that we are dreaming. In this episode, Dr. Clare Johnson explains her take on the "dangers" of lucid dreaming. Her view is based on nearly 50 years of personal lucid dream practice as a prolific lucid dreamer; original and world-first PhD research into the topic of lucid dreaming as a creative tool; and her eight books, some of which involved assessing reports of lucid dreamers from around the globe. Tune in to hear why people think lucid dreaming might be dangerous, and learn more about this versatile state of consciousness. Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreat with Dr. Clare Johnson: Portugal, May 19-23, 2026. Sign up to Dr. Clare's newsletter to be first to know all her workshop, retreat and conference dates, receive lucid dream tips and dreamy gifts: https://deepluciddreaming.com/sign-up/ Listen to the Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming podcast on https://www.deepluciddreaming.com/podcast/ The Art of Lucid Dreaming The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming Elixir of Sleep Video classes and guided lucid dream meditations with Dr. Clare: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/

Can you heal your body? In this episode, we’ll explore how different states of consciousness can guide and trigger physical healing—often spontaneously and naturally. Dr. Clare Johnson looks at scientific research that shows lucid dream actions activate the same brain areas as waking movements, opening the door to real physical benefits. She shares her own story of healing from a fibroid tumour, unpacking the steps she took and the particular states of consciousness that were helpful. Dr. Clare also shares the story of a woman in her workshop who experienced a startling energetic shift that released her stiff hips. This was in the waking state. Whether through lucid dream healing or while fully awake, this episode offers practical insight on how to tap into your body’s natural recovery in any state of consciousness. Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats with Dr. Clare Johnson: Hawaii, Oct 25-29, 2025. And Portugal, May 19-23, 2026. Sign up to Dr. Clare's newsletter to be first to know all her workshop, retreat and conference dates, receive lucid dream tips and dreamy gifts: https://deepluciddreaming.com/sign-up/ Listen to the Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming podcast on https://www.deepluciddreaming.com/podcast/ The Art of Lucid Dreaming The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming Elixir of Sleep Video classes and guided lucid dream meditations with Dr. Clare: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/

In this podcast episode, Dr. Clare speaks to one of the deepest dream explorers around: Bob Hoss, Director of the DreamScience Foundation and a powerhouse at the International Association for the Study of Dreams. Tune in and discover: • How Bob communicates with his wife Lynne, who has dementia and is unable to speak, in his lucid dreams! He describes how he went to a “halfway house” between the living and the dead to reassure her… and what happened next in waking life. • Dr. Clare shares her dreams of light featuring an Alzheimer's patient. • The most exciting dream research: how neuroscience aligns with lucid dreaming. Brain imaging and AI. • Experiments to discover how conscious lucid dream figures are. • The four levels of dream control (Johnson 2004) • The delight of becoming a dot of conscious awareness in lucid dreams and transcending the ego-self. • Dr. Clare shares her lucid dreams with deceased people and their message of how incredibly precious life is. • Bob shares what lucid dreaming and quantum entanglement teaches us about the meaning of life. You can find Bob Hoss over on https://dreamscience.org/ or reach him at robertjhoss@aol.com Join Bob Hoss and Dr. Clare Johnson at the next IASD conference in Ashland, Oregon, June 13-17, 2026. Experience the power of sharing lucid dreams and dream wisdom with hundreds of enthusiastic dreamers… and dance the night away at the Dream Ball on the last night! Info at https://www.asdreams.org/ Subscribe to the Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming podcast on your favourite channel to receive ALL podcast episodes. Only a fraction appear on YouTube. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-deep-lucid-dreaming/id1813136792 https://open.spotify.com/show/0oOcnmNBZugcrOzGvr0yYO Or listen on our website: https://www.deepluciddreaming.com/podcast/ And… come to Portugal for a lucid dreaming ocean retreat with Dr. Clare Johnson, 19-23 May, 2026. https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/p/lucid-dreaming-ocean-retreat P.S… a spot just opened up for the Hawaii Lucidity Retreat later this month: 25-29 October on Big Island. We have our very own lucid dream temple :-) For details, email deepluciddreaming@gmail.com

Have you ever known something without being told or shown in conventional ways? In this episode, we dive into dream telepathy — the ability to communicate and receive information beyond our normal senses, often through dreams. Dr. Johnson shares a mind-blowing telepathic lucid dream she had that won the IASD Dream Telepathy Contest and shattered her perceptions about the nature of mind. She shares real-life examples of precognitive dreams and touches on scientific research from the 1960s and 70s that supports the idea of extra-sensory perception (ESP) and telepathy during sleep. Learn how to recognize and trust these intuitive messages in your own dreams and explore the fascinating depths of human consciousness. Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats with Dr. Clare Johnson: Hawaii, Oct 25-29, 2025. Portugal, May 19-23, 2026. Sign up to Dr. Clare's newsletter to be first to know all her workshop, retreat and conference dates, receive lucid dream tips and dreamy gifts: https://deepluciddreaming.com/sign-up/ Listen to the Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming podcast on https://www.deepluciddreaming.com/podcast/ The Art of Lucid Dreaming The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming Elixir of Sleep Video classes and guided lucid dream meditations with Dr. Clare: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/

How light and flexible is your dream body? How do you experience gravity or physical exertion while you’re asleep and dreaming? What’s your lucid dream body like? Dr. Clare Johnson explores the energetic nature of the lucid dream body and shares her “Prana Dream Body Hypothesis” which appears in The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming. Dr. Clare discusses why you become a kind of superhero when you dream. She references a study of paraplegic dreamers and offers the example of Dr. Patricia Garfield, who found that acupuncture sessions trigger lucid dreaming. She also shares tips on how to recognise the dream body as a lucidity trigger, and how knowledge of the dream body can point us towards healing. Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats with Dr. Clare Johnson: Hawaii, June 20-25, 2026. And Portugal, May 19-23, 2026. Sign up to Dr. Clare's newsletter to be first to know all her workshop, retreat and conference dates, receive lucid dream tips and dreamy gifts: https://deepluciddreaming.com/sign-up/ Listen to the Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming podcast on https://www.deepluciddreaming.com/podcast/ The Art of Lucid Dreaming The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming Elixir of Sleep Video classes and guided lucid dream meditations with Dr. Clare: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/

Struggling to become lucid in your dreams? You might be unknowingly held back by deep psychological blocks or limiting beliefs. In this episode, Dr. Clare Johnson reveals how these hidden fears impact not just your dreams but your waking life too. She shares simple, powerful techniques to dissolve them. Learn how to shift your mindset with positive affirmations and vivid imagery, clear inner resistance, and open the door to conscious dreaming. If you want to break free from mental barriers and finally experience lucid dreams with ease, this episode is for you! Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats with Dr. Clare Johnson: Hawaii, Oct 25-29, 2025. Portugal, May 19-23, 2026. Sign up to Dr. Clare's newsletter to be first to know all her workshop, retreat and conference dates, receive lucid dream tips and dreamy gifts: https://deepluciddreaming.com/sign-up/ Listen to the Sleep & Deep Lucid Dreaming podcast on https://www.deepluciddreaming.com/podcast/ The Art of Lucid Dreaming The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming Elixir of Sleep https://www.amazon.com/Elixir-Sleep-Practical-Solutions-Nights/dp/B0DV6GBHG4/ Video classes and guided lucid dream meditations with Dr. Clare: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/

From flying orgasms to shapeshifting dream lovers, Dr. Clare breaks down the pros and cons, answers listener questions, and shares scientific insights from dream research. What really happens when we have sex in a lucid dream? Why does it feel so real? Is it ethical to have dream sex if we have a partner in waking reality? And why are our thoughts so vital while we’re making love in a lucid dream? Dr. Clare Johnson explores one of the most frequently asked (and least answered) questions in lucid dreaming: What’s the deal with lucid dream sex? She breaks down the pros and cons, answers listener questions, and shares scientific insights from dream research. The Art of Lucid Dreaming includes a “Guide to Fabulous Lucid Dream Sex”, and The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming dives into how to stabilise and guide erotic lucid dreams, and the ethics of lucid dream sex. Topics Covered by Dr. Clare Johnson: Why sex and flying top the list of favourite lucid dream activities Listener questions answered: Will it hurt if a virgin has sex in a lucid dream? Ethical and relationship dilemmas: Is dream sex "cheating"? What if your dream lover morphs into a zebra or other animal? The ultra-realism of dream orgasms and REM sleep arousal Lucid dream sex as a safe space for healing, confidence, and self-discovery Pitfalls of overreliance on dream sex for intimacy Tips for stabilising erotic lucid dreams and guiding them with intention Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats with Dr. Clare Johnson: Hawaii, Oct 25-29, 2025. And: Portugal, May 19-23, 2026. Sign up to Dr. Clare's newsletter to receive lucid dream tips and dreamy gifts: https://deepluciddreaming.com/sign-up/ Listen to the whole podcast on https://www.deepluciddreaming.com/podcast/ Video classes with Dr. Johnson: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/ Blog: Lucid Dream Sex & Symbolism

The lucid void is that endless space you sometimes end up floating in, possibly bodiless, during your night of sleep. The lucid void usually perceived as black, but it can be grey, or rainbow dots of light, or any other colour. In this episode, we'll look at the incredible creative value of the lucid void and what it is. Learn more about the magic of sleep, lucid dreaming, OBEs and more with Dr. Johnson's video classes and lucid dreaming ocean retreats. There's a whole universe within you to explore! Hawaii Retreat, Oct 25-29: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/p/lucid-dreaming-ocean-retreat-hawaii Video classes: https://deep-lucid-dreaming-video-courses.teachable.com/ Listen to the podcast on Dr. Clare's website and explore her site for a huge amount of info: https://www.deepluciddreaming.com