Overview

To most, dreams are things that slip away when you re-emerge into the waking world, their remnants jumbled-up and only half-recalled. At their best, they are populated by pleasant recollections and surreal experiences. But at their worst, they can be traumatising and leave us feeling worse off than when we fell asleep. So why do we dream at all? What makes a person more prone to nightmares? How do our bodies interface with our brains when we're not awake? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives? In Into the Dream Lab, dream researcher Dr Michelle Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body, exploring the relationship between dreams and physical health, with a deep dive into the neuroscience behind some of the most interesting aspects of dreaming: nightmares, lucid dreams, and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering.

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An accessible and persuasive primer from a pioneer in her field on the incredible, and long-overlooked, power of nightmares and dreams -- Alice Robb, author of WHY WE DREAM Fascinating and compelling, blending cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and practical takeaways into a must-read for anyone intrigued by the science of dreams, nightmares, and their impact on our well-being -- Antonio Zadra, co-author of WHEN BRAINS DREAM Michelle Carr shines a light on the darkest corners of our dreams, revealing the surprising ways we can reshape our nightmares and reclaim our sleep -- Dave Green, Lucid Dream Artist This book is an absolute treasure trove for anyone interested in the wonders of the nocturnal mind. Rigorously researched, beautifully crafted, and exquisitely written, it's an indispensable volume for anyone grappling with nightmares, and a gem for anybody else who dreams. You will never look at your dreams the same way again -- Andrew Holecek, author of DREAMS OF LIGHT This book is remarkably interesting, accessible, and practically useful, while it deftly navigates vast oceans of scientific information about the dreaming brain and mind -- Mark Solms, author of THE HIDDEN SPRING Dreaming does matter and there is so much to be gained from understanding our dream process and what we can do to dream well at night. This offers a fascinating insight into the world of sleep and dreams and is not only scientifically sound but eminently practical and accessible to all -- Nerina Ramlakhan, author of TIRED BUT WIRED

Fascinating and compelling, blending cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and practical takeaways into a must-read for anyone intrigued by the science of dreams, nightmares, and their impact on our well-being * Antonio Zadra, co-author of WHEN BRAINS DREAM * Michelle Carr shines a light on the darkest corners of our dreams, revealing the surprising ways we can reshape our nightmares and reclaim our sleep -- Dave Green, Lucid Dream Artist

Author Information

Dr Michelle Carr is the director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in the Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine and assistant professor at the University of Montreal. Alongside her research, she has published numerous scientific papers and has written for New Scientist, Aeon and Scientific American, among others.

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