Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate

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Your sleep and dreams explored. Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway talk about all things slumber with the help of guests including sleep specialists and dream psychologists. We delve into insomnia, broken sleep, nightmares and so much more. Find out why we dream and what your dreams might actually mean. Have a dream or night-time problem you’d like to share? Email MeTime@bbc.co.uk. New episodes publish on the first Wednesday of the month.

  1. 5d ago

    Sleep yourself better

    Our sleep has the power to help us stay healthy, and also to help us recover when we are unwell. Immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi joins Vinny & Cate to explore how sleep supports immunity, rehabilitation and inflammation. We discuss how this can be applied to sickness, trauma and recovery from surgery. (Speak to your G.P. for information regarding sleep related medication & supplements). Subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes are released. If you would like directed to further help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Production by Vinny Hurrell, Jamie Taylor and Rebecca Rowney. Sleep well x

    16 min

  2. May 6

    The ADHD and sleep relationship. Plus dream translation

    Professor Samuele Cortese joins Vinny & Cate to explore ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and sleep patterns, bedtime routines, and energy regulation. Also, our Dream Psychologist Ian Wallace is back to interpret your dreams and tell you what they might mean. Share your own dream for a future episode via email MeTime@bbc.co.uk. Subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes are released. You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' now. If you would like directed to further help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Production by Vinny Hurrell, Jamie Taylor and Rebecca Rowney. Sleep well x

    30 min

  3. Apr 1

    Dreams of candle lit libraries, dark entities and pregnancy. But what might they mean?

    Our Dream Psychologist Ian Wallace is back to interpret your dreams and tell you what they might mean. In this episode we explore nightmares about dark entities. We ask if dreams can be premonitions, and Prof Ian explains why you might dream of birds and gardens. Share your own dream for a future episode via email MeTime@bbc.co.uk Subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes are released. You can also watch the series on YouTube. Search for 'Sleep and Dream with Vinny & Cate' now. If you would like directed to further help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. Production by Vinny Hurrell, Jamie Taylor and Rebecca Rowney. Sleep well x

    31 min

  4. Mar 4

    ‘Waterworks & Naughty bits’. The links between SEX and SLEEP

    Professor Walsh explains the detailed links between your sex life and your quality of sleep. Ian delves into our night time habits with Vinny & Cate to outline what can cause problems and how to rectify issues you may face. If you have any health issues, do contact your GP. If you would like directed to further help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producers were Jamie Taylor & Vinny Hurrell. The ACP was Rebecca Rowney.  Subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes are released. Sleep well x

    21 min

  5. Feb 4

    EXTENDED EPISODE . Dreams of Harrison Ford, hospital, and civil unrest. Dream Psychologist Ian Wallace explains.

    In this extra long episode, Vinny Hurrell and Cate Conway explore the possible meanings behind our dreams with our resident dream interpreter. For this session we discuss links between dreams and current news headlines. We also hear about dreams involving pregnancy, celebrities, and bereavement.

    36 min

  6. Jan 7

    Sundown Syndrome & Dementia. Plus Dream Translation

    GP Louise Robinson shares her expertise on sundowning and dementia care in the community. Dr Louise talks us through how it impacts sleep and what action you can take for yourself or a loved one. Our regular dream man Professor Ian Wallace also returns in this episode to translate the possible meanings of your dreams. Send your dream for a future episode to MeTime@bbc.co.uk. If you would like directed to further help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Vinny Hurrell. Subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes are released. Sleep well x

    39 min

  7. Jan 7

    Delve into LUCID DREAMING

    What is lucid dreaming and what role can it play in improving your waking life? Lucid dreaming teacher Charlie Morley joins Cate & Vinny. This episode also explores sleep and dream issues related to PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). If you would like directed to further help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producers were Jamie Taylor & Vinny Hurrell. Subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes are released. Sleep well x

    22 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    Terrorism, Sex & Death. Dream interpretation from our psychologist Ian Wallace

    Have a dream that left you with more questions than answers? Through this series we explore your slumber journeys with Professor Ian Wallace, who helps us understand what they might mean. In this episode we cover dreams about falling, death and bereavement, terrorism, and also surprising dreams about sex. If you have a dream you’d like interpreted in a future episode, email the team on MeTime@bbc.co.uk. If you would like directed to further help and support, please visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. This podcast series is presented by Cate Conway and Vinny Hurrell. The producer was Vinny Hurrell. Subscribe in BBC Sounds to be notified when new episodes are released. Sleep well x

    27 min
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Your sleep and dreams explored. Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway talk about all things slumber with the help of guests including sleep specialists and dream psychologists. We delve into insomnia, broken sleep, nightmares and so much more. Find out why we dream and what your dreams might actually mean. Have a dream or night-time problem you’d like to share? Email MeTime@bbc.co.uk. New episodes publish on the first Wednesday of the month.

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