The Dream Boat

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Everything you want to know about dreams! Hosts Dave Billington and Laura Payne and their guests talk about all the dream experiences, ideas, and theories there are, as well as ways of working with dreams and going further with your nighttime adventures. Laura and Dave are both psychotherapists and teachers at the Dream Research Institute (DRI), the centre for dream studies at psychotherapy training college CCPE in London, UK.

  1. 20H AGO

    Series 7, Episode 8: Dreaming like a Lover: The Art of Dream Courtship with Toko Pa

    In this conversation, Toko-pa, a celebrated dream worker and author, introduces her unique approach to dream analysis through the 'Courtship Method.' Should you approach your dreams like a lover? This method emphasizes treating dreams as living beings with their own desires, rather than mere symbols to be interpreted. 'What does my dream long for?' asks Toko Pa. She discusses the keys to this method, including presence, curiosity, reflection, and synthesis, and illustrates these concepts with a case study of a dream involving a Catholic church. She also explores the importance of rituals in dream work, the connection between dreams and synchronicity, and the influence of Sufi perspectives on dreaming. The conversation concludes with insights into the evolution of Toko-pa's dream school and her ongoing work in the field of dream analysis. Toko Pa established her own dream school in 2001 based on her union and Sufi background with 100,000 dreamers coming out of her training. She has just released her latest book, The Dreaming Way, which has received the 2025 Nautilus Award for Personal Growth. You can find Toko Pa's work and other books here https://toko-pa.com/   Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below!   Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast!  Instagram @thedreamboatpodcast FaceBook @dreamboatpodcast Twitter @dreamboatpod DRI website: driccpe.org.uk/contact    This podcast is a project of the DRI, the centre for dream studies at CCPE, the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London's scenic Little Venice. Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to driccpe.org.uk/sign-up to join!   Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams!   Credits Recorded on Riverside.fm by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard https://beheard.org.uk  Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design   Music: Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pj0MtT Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness   Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream   FB: @associationforstudyofdreams  @dreamresearchinstitute

    32 min
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  3. FEB 4

    Series 7, Episode 7: Strangers In the Night! Visitation Dreams & Soul Guides

    Who shows up in our dream life to help us through the tough times? In this deep and powerful conversation, Laura interviews Linda Mastrangelo, an expert in dreams and grief to explore the concept of psychopomps, figures that guide souls, and how they manifest in dreams. Linda shares her personal journey into working with grief and loss, discussing the significance of visitation dreams versus grief dreams. The conversation delves into the emotional complexities surrounding grief, including anger and guilt, and how dreams can serve as a map for navigating these feelings. Linda Mastrangelo discusses the healing potential that visitation dreams can hold and explores how these dreams can provide messages from the deceased, offering comfort and closure. The dialogue also delves into the broader spectrum of consciousness and how dreams serve as a bridge to ancestral knowledge and healing practices. Linda shares personal experiences and insights into dream incubation, emphasizing the importance of staying open to the messages that dreams can convey.   Takeaways Psychopomps are guides for souls, often appearing in dreams. Linda's early experiences with death shaped her career. Visitation dreams provide comfort and connection with the deceased. Grief dreams often reflect unresolved emotions and trauma. Dreams can serve as a map for navigating grief. The grieving process is nonlinear and complex. Anger is a common but often taboo emotion in grief. Disenfranchised grief can complicate the grieving process. Dreams can reveal feelings of guilt and regret. Visitation dreams can provide peace and healing. Messages from the deceased can be profound and personal. Healing work can occur in dreams with those who have passed. Dreams can access deeper states of consciousness. Ancestral knowledge can be accessed through dreams.   Linda Mastrangelo can be found at: https://lightningtreetherapy.com   Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below!   Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast!  Instagram @thedreamboatpodcast FaceBook @dreamboatpodcast Twitter @dreamboatpod DRI website: driccpe.org.uk/contact    This podcast is a project of the DRI, the centre for dream studies at CCPE, the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London's scenic Little Venice.   Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to driccpe.org.uk/sign-up to join!   Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams!   Credits Recorded on Riverside.fm by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard https://beheard.org.uk  Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design   Music: Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pj0MtT Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness   Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream   FB: @associationforstudyofdreams  @dreamresearchinstitute

    53 min

  4. JAN 22

    Series 7, Episode 6: The Science of Sleep: Sleep First Aid to the Rescue

    Techniques for Better Rest In this conversation, Laura and Rina discuss the fab concept of sleep first aid with guest Florian Divi, a lucid dream guide and researcher. They explore the prevalence of sleep problems, the importance of sleep awareness, and various techniques to improve sleep quality, including breath work, yoga nidra, and lucid dreaming. Florian shares his personal journey into sleep research and the development of the Sleep First Aid project, which aims to provide accessible resources for individuals struggling with sleep issues.   Takeaways 20 to 40 percent of adults suffer from sleep problems. Sleep awareness is crucial for restful sleep. Breath work techniques can help calm the nervous system. Yoga nidra promotes relaxation without reducing sleep pressure. Lucid dreaming can be a tool for addressing nightmares. Sleep paralysis is a common phenomenon that can be frightening. The Sleep First Aid project offers free resources for sleep issues. Engaging with fears in dreams can transform nightmares. Napping can enhance cognitive function and creativity. Sleep is foundational to overall wellness and mental health.   The Sleep First Aid project can be found at https://sleepfirstaid.org & is looking for translators.   Florian Divi is at https://floriandivi.com   Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below!   Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast!  Instagram @thedreamboatpodcast FaceBook @dreamboatpodcast Twitter @dreamboatpod DRI website: driccpe.org.uk/contact    This podcast is a project of the DRI, the centre for dream studies at CCPE, the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London's scenic Little Venice.   Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to driccpe.org.uk/sign-up to join!   Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams!   Credits Recorded on Riverside.fm by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard https://beheard.org.uk  Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design   Music: Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pj0MtT Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness   Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream   FB: @associationforstudyofdreams  @dreamresearchinstitute

    36 min

  5. JAN 8

    Series 7, Episode 5: Family Dreams: How they help us understand family dynamics

    In this episode US psychologist and author of The Dream Life of Families, Dr. Edward Bruce Bynum, discusses the fascinating world of family dreams, exploring how shared dream experiences can reveal deep psychological connections among family members. Dr Bynum, former director of behavioral medicine at the University of Massachusetts, delves into the significance of ancestral dreams and the impact they have on our understanding of family dynamics. The discussion also touches on the concept of mood contagion within families and how energy and information flow between family members, shaping their emotional lives and experiences. Edward Bruce Bynum discusses the intricate connections between dreams, physical health, and inherited trauma. A poet and author of the seminal work, Our African Unconscious: The Black Origins of Mysticism and Psychology, Bruce emphasizes the importance of understanding personal dream symbols and how they can reflect our physical and emotional states. The dialogue explores the role of dreams in relationships, the concept of inherited trauma within families, and the influence of the African unconscious on modern psychology. Bynum also touches on telepathy and non-verbal communication as essential aspects of human connection.   Dr Bynum is at: obelisk.foundation   Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below!   Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast!  Instagram @thedreamboatpodcast FaceBook @dreamboatpodcast Twitter @dreamboatpod DRI website: driccpe.org.uk/contact    This podcast is a project of the DRI, the centre for dream studies at CCPE, the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London's scenic Little Venice.   Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to driccpe.org.uk/sign-up to join!   Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams!   Credits Recorded on Riverside.fm by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard https://beheard.org.uk  Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design   Music: Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pj0MtT Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness   Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream FB: @associationforstudyofdreams  @dreamresearchinstitute

    48 min

  6. 12/25/2025

    Series 7, Episode 4: HELP! My Teeth Are Falling Out…What Do Scary Teeth Dreams Mean?

    In this fun episode Laura is joined by co-host Rina Malin to investigate this age-old dream of our teeth falling out and what it might mean. Laura discusses her own childhood trauma around breaking a front tooth and going to the dentist and they look at whether this prevalent dream – or should that be nightmare? – is linked with old fears, anxieties and stresses. Is it linked with the psychological impact of impending life changes and transformations? They discuss Freudian and Kleinian psychodynamic theories about elimination and the annihilation of Self. As a drill starts up in the background they joke about being in the dentist chair and Dracula while looking at theories around teeth representing power, strength and survival and how an animal baring its teeth as a warning has evolved into the human smile.   Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below!   Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast!  Instagram @thedreamboatpodcast FaceBook @dreamboatpodcast Twitter @dreamboatpod DRI website: driccpe.org.uk/contact    This podcast is a project of the DRI, the centre for dream studies at CCPE, the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London's scenic Little Venice.   Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to driccpe.org.uk/sign-up to join!   Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams!   Credits Recorded on Riverside.fm by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard https://beheard.org.uk  Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design   Music: Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pj0MtT Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness   Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream   FB: @associationforstudyofdreams  @dreamresearchinstitute

    26 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Series 7, Episode 3: The Social Dreaming Network: Are we all part of a dreaming matrix?

    In this episode Laura meets Franca Fubini, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and an organizational consultant, to discuss the history of social dreaming. How the methodology was developed by Gordon Lawrence in the 1980's, while working at the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations in London, UK, and its significance in accessing the unconscious for the understanding of societal issues.   Laura and Franca delve into the social dreaming matrix, where a collective of people come together to transform the thinking of the dream by sharing dreams, finding links, connections and discovering new thoughts and thinking. Such process gives access to the social meaning of dreams.  Social dreaming differs from traditional dream analysis as the focus is on the dream itself, not the dreamer.   The discussion also touches on the impact of the 9/11 and COVID-19 pandemic on dreaming, highlighting common themes that emerged during that time.   Franca is also an organizational consultant: she explains how over years of experience the methodology has become a most useful tool of organizational consultancy. She has worked for decades with companies, National Health Services, Education Institutes, therapeutic communities etc. and has collected many examples of how social dreaming has been a key factor for the transformation of an organizational culture.   She concludes by mentioning how a social dreaming matrix  opens each gathering of Reflective Citizenship, an event that has been designed by Dr. Marina Mojiovic at the end of the Balkan war, in order to offer a space where citizens and communities could work through the trauma of war and reconnect by cultivating the seeds of open dialogue.   Your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below!   Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast!  Instagram @thedreamboatpodcast FaceBook @dreamboatpodcast Twitter @dreamboatpod DRI website: driccpe.org.uk/contact    This podcast is a project of the DRI, the centre for dream studies at CCPE, the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London's scenic Little Venice.   Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to driccpe.org.uk/sign-up to join!   Keep dreaming and keep sharing your dreams!   Credits Recorded on Riverside.fm by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard https://beheard.org.uk  Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design   Music: Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pj0MtT Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness   Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream   FB: @associationforstudyofdreams  @dreamresearchinstitute

    46 min

  8. 11/27/2025

    Series 7, Episode 2: Dreams from Nazi Germany: The Hidden Voices of Totalitarianism

    Laura and Rina interview documentary film maker, Amanda Rubin, about her forthcoming film The Third Reich of Dreams. The film explores the psychological impact of totalitarianism through the lens of dreams collected by journalist Charlotte Beradt during the rise of the Nazi regime in 1930's Germany.   Amanda Rubin discusses her rediscovery of Beradt's work and the themes present in the dreams, including loss of self, conformity, the hidden voices of totalitarianism and the complex relationship between oppressors and the oppressed. Rubin has republished Charlotte's book of the same name The Third Reich of Dreams (Princeton University Press) which plunges us into the surreal, shifting world of dreams under Nazi rule— where limbs freeze in involuntary salutes, walls vanish by decree, and nightmares pit survival against betrayal.   With Germany descending deeper into fascism and Europe's borders tightening, Charlotte races against time to encode and smuggle her secret archive out of the country as part of her own escape to the US. What begins as an act of witnessing transforms into a profound form of resistance, one that contains not only a lesson but a warning.     The discussion touches the significance of dreams in reflecting societal changes. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of dreams, trauma, and identity, particularly in the context of historical oppression. They explore how dreams serve as a reflection of personal and collective experiences, especially during times of crisis. The discussion highlights the significance of Charlotte's work in documenting these themes and the importance of understanding the past to inform the present and future.     https://www.amandarubin.com/13006210-the-third-reich-of-dreams     Remember that your dreams are worth inquiring about too! Share a dream or a question via our website driccpe.org.uk or the social links below!   Let us know what you think and submit a dream for us to explore on the podcast!    Instagram @thedreamboatpodcast FaceBook @dreamboatpodcast Twitter @dreamboatpod DRI website: driccpe.org.uk/contact    This podcast is a project of the DRI, the centre for dream studies at CCPE, the psychotherapy college overlooking the canals at London's scenic Little Venice.   Remember you can join the DRI for just £30 a year currently to access discounted events, courses, newsletters and join in the conversation about dreams. Go to driccpe.org.uk/sign-up to join!   Keep dreaming, and keep sharing your dreams!   Credits Recorded on Riverside.fm by Dave and Laura Edited by James Ede at Be Heard https://beheard.org.uk  Podcast Artwork Design by Kat Seager Design   Music: Adventures by A Himitsu https://soundcloud.com/a-himitsu  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2Pj0MtT Music released by Argofox https://youtu.be/8BXNwnxaVQE  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/MkNeIUgNPQ8 #dream #dreams #recurringdream #nightmares #psychology #research #psychotherapy #trauma #treatment #sleep #transpersonal #science #alchemy #spirituality #jung #lucid #luciddreaming #podcast #dreamwork #technology #AI #artificialintelligence #gpt #individuation #art #surrealism #consciousness   Tags: Insta: @onefulness @dreamresearchinstitute @iasddream  FB: @associationforstudyofdreams @dreamresearchinstitute

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Everything you want to know about dreams! Hosts Dave Billington and Laura Payne and their guests talk about all the dream experiences, ideas, and theories there are, as well as ways of working with dreams and going further with your nighttime adventures. Laura and Dave are both psychotherapists and teachers at the Dream Research Institute (DRI), the centre for dream studies at psychotherapy training college CCPE in London, UK.

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  • Creator
    DRI Centre for Dream Studies
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    The Dream Boat