#1 Brain Surgeon: What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You About Yourself
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<p>Today’s episode will change how you think about your dreams and your entire life.</p> <p>Do you ever wake up from a dream and wonder: What did that mean?</p> <p>Or maybe you’ve had a nightmare and asked yourself: Why did I dream that? Could I stop it? Is my brain trying to tell me something?</p> <p>Maybe you keep having the same dream over and over again.</p> <p>Or maybe you’re the person who says, “I don’t dream.”</p> <p>According to today’s expert, you’re wrong. We all dream.</p> <p>And once you understand what your brain is doing while you’re dreaming, you’ll never think about sleep, your mind, or what’s possible in the same way again.</p> <p>Today, for the very first time on the show, Mel is diving deep into the science of dreaming, nightmares, what your dreams mean, what they’re trying to tell you, and more importantly, how to harness your dreams to unlock the full power of your mind.</p> <p>You’re meeting Dr. Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD - one of the most highly regarded, cited, and distinguished doctors in the world. He is a world-renowned pioneering neurosurgeon, cancer surgeon, and neuroscientist, who is here to teach you what your brain is doing when you dream.</p> <p>You’ll also learn how to tap into the power of your dreams to create deeper connections, solve problems, unlock more creativity, and better understand yourself.</p> <p>In this episode, Dr. Jandial will show you that dreaming is not random. It is not meaningless. And it is not something to ignore.</p> <p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p> <p>- What your dreams are really trying to tell you</p> <p>- How to know which dreams are worth paying attention to</p> <p>- What recurring dreams and nightmares may reveal about your emotional life</p> <p>- Why nightmares can be an early warning sign that something deeper needs your attention</p> <p>- How dreams can help you solve problems, process stress, and unlock creativity</p> <p>- The simple way to train yourself to remember your dreams</p> <p>- How to use the first 10 minutes after waking up to access fresh ideas and insight</p> <p>- What lucid dreaming is and the exact steps to try it</p> <p>This conversation will change how you think about your life - both the one you’re living while you’re awake and the one you’re living while you’re dreaming.</p> <p>And once you hear it, you will never look at what’s possible the same way again.</p> <p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-409/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p> <p>If you liked the episode, check out Dr. Rahul Jandial’s first appearance on The Mel RObbins podcast: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-379/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">This One Episode Will Change How You Think About the World & Your Life (From #1 Cancer Surgeon)</a></p> <p>Connect with Mel: </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mel's TikTok </a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disclaimer</a></li> </ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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