The Stuff of Dreams

14: Male and Female Dream Characters Often Describe Inner Conflict

August 16th, 2020  |  56 mins 40 secs

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Because we all have some feminine and some masculine parts of our psyches, of our personalities, our dreams often use male and female characters or images to describe our inner dynamics and whether these parts of our psyche are working together or working against each other. From dreams of dead deer to snakes in the sand, crystal wishbones to bus journeys, I’ll show you how to make sense of the language of dreams.

11: Let’s Talk About Sex…In Dreams

July 10th, 2020  |  43 mins 41 secs

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Warning: This week’s episode contains images of a graphic nature, including sex, rape, and sex toys. Listener discretion is advised if that’s not your thing.

Why do we dream about sex? Is it just wish-fulfillment of our current desires? Does it mean we secretly have a crush on someone? How horrified should you be if you rape someone in a dream? This week’s episode illustrates how sex in dreams is rarely to be taken literally. From dreams of sex with obese women to rape, a leaking vibrator to sex with someone new, I’ll show you how to make sense of the language of dreams.

4: Masculine and Feminine Imagery in Dreams

May 22nd, 2020  |  47 mins 24 secs

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Dreams often use images of opposites, and one of the most basic pairs of opposites is masculine and feminine. In this episode we will look at how male and female imagery adds meaning to the messages from our unconscious. From dreams of protective swords to menacing deer, elephant jewelry to stealing gold, I’ll show you how to make sense of the language of dreams.