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S2 E6 How Lucid Dreaming Heals Trauma & Anxiety with Clare Johnson


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In this episode of Pay Attention, Holly sits down with Clare Johnson, PhD, one of the world's leading voices in lucid dreaming, for a deep conversation about the dream world.

Discover how conscious dreaming can be a powerful gateway to healing, insight, and awareness.

Key Topics Discussed in This Video: Healing Through Dreams: How the dream world serves as a powerful space for emotional healing and self-discovery.

Overcoming Trauma: Dr. Clare shares how lucid dreaming helps resolve nightmares, grief, anxiety, and long-held emotional patterns.

Conscious Engagement: Learning to work with the subconscious mind rather than trying to control it forcefully.

The Science of Sleep: A deep dive into REM sleep, hypnagogic states, and why awareness persists even in deep rest.

Fear & Intention: Understanding how dreams respond to our fears and how to set positive intentions. Personal Journey: Holly reflects on her own experiences with altered states of awareness and their role in personal growth. Bridge to Awareness: Viewing sleep not as an unconscious void, but as a bridge between science and lived experience. This conversation invites you to see your sleep as a living, intelligent landscape that guides you toward a deeper understanding of yourself.

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Pay AttentionBy Holly McNeill