The Dream Expert: Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Dreams | Karen van Kampen
How dreams process experience, inspire creativity and keep the brain working overnight.
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The Dream Expert: Why You Should Pay Attention to Your Dreams | Karen van Kampen
How dreams process experience, inspire creativity and keep the brain working overnight.
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Nov 01, 2026
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Why do we dream and what is the brain doing while we sleep?
In this episode, Karen van Kampen, author of
The Brain Never Sleeps
, joins me to explore the fascinating science of dreaming and the hidden work our minds continue to do overnight.
We discuss why dreams matter, their relationship with creativity, and what they can reveal about the brain that never truly switches off. If you’ve ever woken up puzzled by a dream or wondered why your best ideas arrive after a night’s sleep, this conversation will change how you think about your sleeping mind.
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