FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training

The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology

FitMind: Neuroscience, Meditation & Mental Fitness Training

  • #82: Sleep & Dreams - Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD

#82: Sleep & Dreams - Sidarta Ribeiro, PhD

Tuesday 23rd November 2021

Join Dr. Sidarta Ribeiro on The FitMind Podcast as he explores the impact of dreams on human evolution and shares tips for better sleep.
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Sleep and Dreams with Sidarta Ribeiro

So, in many ways, the contemporary person is not a person that experiences a dream life. Very often, most people don't even remember they have dreams regularly. The way that we got out of the caves and into this very technological world was a way in which people had dreams and shared dreams and created a cohesion in the group by making shared dreams a reality, and this is something that we need to consider.
Imagine if the key to understanding human evolution lay in our dreams. That's what Dr. Sidarta Ribeiro, a renowned neuroscientist and author, explores in this episode of The FitMind Podcast. As the Founder of the Brain Institute at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil, Ribeiro brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.
He dives into how dreams have shaped human history, the crucial link between sleep and learning, and offers practical tips for improving your sleep quality. Curious about how to cultivate a rich dream life? Or why sharing your dreams might be more important than you think? Ribeiro has got you covered. He even tackles the big questions: Are naps beneficial? Can you sleep too much? And what's the deal with lucid dreaming?
If you're fascinated by the science of sleep or just want to catch some better Z's, this episode is a must-listen. So, grab your pillow and tune in for an enlightening conversation that could change the way you think about sleep and dreams.