What if life isn’t happening to you... it’s happening through you? In this episode, Melissa speaks with writer, musician, and metaphysical teacher Alicen Grey, creator of SymbolSpeak and author of Synchronicities: The Signs All Point to You. Together they explore the idea that we are quite literally living inside a dream, where every event, emotion, and encounter mirrors the inner world.

Alicen shares her story of awakening from trauma, chronic illness, and disconnection through decoding the symbols of her own life. From pain in the body to patterns in relationships and even changes in the weather. Through SymbolSpeak, she teaches how to read the world like a dream journal - translating synchronicities, signs, and sensations into guidance from the subconscious.

Inside the episode:

The mechanics of SymbolSpeak and how to practise lucid living

Understanding the link between your thoughts and external events

How emotions and symptoms act as symbolic communication

The freedom that comes with recognising you’re the dreamer, not the victim

It’s a conversation about remembering that reality is responsive, consciousness is creative, and the dream of life is always trying to wake us up.

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Halloween is the perfect night to stop running from the shadows and learn from them. In this special episode, Melissa sits down with dream researcher and Dream Studies Press founder Ryan Hurd to explore the unnerving—and surprisingly transformative—territory of sleep paralysis, lucid nightmares, and visitation dreams. We unpack what’s happening in the brain (awareness of REM atonia, heightened emotionality, the “sensed presence”), why fear spikes, and practical ways to respond—curiosity over panic, the “sacred no,” and when to hit the eject button.

You’ll hear Ryan’s early lucid nightmare, Melissa’s door-lock dream, and a rare healing encounter that reframed what’s possible at night. We also talk dream calibration: simple habits that align intention with recall, amulets/liminal objects, and waking gently so the story of the night can land in the body. Expect science and soul in equal measure—clear language, grounded practice, and space for the numinous.

Links:

Offer: Ryan’s new course, Dream Calibration, begins 23 October at the Dream Portal. Dream Hub listeners get 20% off any subscription or course with code DREAMHUB. If this conversation stirred something—a memory, a presence, a nudge—sit with it. Sometimes the “scariest” dreams are simply the ones asking us to wake up.

What if your dreams are more than dreams—what if they’re journeys beyond the body, glimpses of the afterlife, and living proof that consciousness never dies?

In this powerful episode of the Dream Hub Podcast, I sit down with Admir Serrano—a Brazilian-American researcher, lecturer, and author who has spent over 25 years exploring the mysteries of out-of-body experiences, near-death encounters, reincarnation, and the afterlife. Admir has travelled further than most into these unseen landscapes, returning with stories that defy materialist views of the mind and affirm the immortality of the soul.

Together we explore:

The surprising connection between dreams and out-of-body states

Admir’s first life-changing experience of leaving his body in the year 2000

The silver cord, lucidity scales, and practical techniques you can use to deepen your own dream and OBEs

Encounters with loved ones beyond the veil—and the extraordinary verifiable details that challenge sceptics

Why death is not an end but a passage, and how our loved ones remain present, loving, and aware

This conversation is both scientific and spiritual, personal and universal. Admir’s mission is clear: to remind us that we are not our bodies—we are immortal beings having a temporary human experience.

Whether you’re a dreamer, a seeker, or someone grieving the loss of a loved one, this episode will expand your perspective of life, death, and everything in between.

✨ Listen in, and may it awaken your sense of wonder about the miraculous existence we share.

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What if your dreams aren’t random at all—but vital messages guiding your waking life?

In this episode of the Dream Hub Podcast, Melissa sits down with Jaxon Peterson, a certified Jungian Coach and Dreamwork Professional, to explore the mysterious terrain between religion, psychology, and dreaming.

They talk about:

Jaxon also shares powerful personal stories, including a dream that changed the course of someone’s life forever. This is a conversation that blends humour, spirituality, and deep insight into why dreams matter more than most people realise.

🌙 Connect with Jaxon

Website: innerechoescoaching.com

Instagram: @jaxon_jungiancoaching

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Want to explore your dreams in real time? Come along to Melissa's free monthly Dream Hub Circle—Dream Hub Club Online Chats

Until next time, remember: your dreams are not nonsense, they are guiding whispers from your deeper self.

The Dream Hub Podcast is back with a brand-new season! And to open, Melissa is joined once again by bestselling author, lucid dream teacher, and psychologist Athena Laz — whose work has inspired dreamers around the globe through The Alchemy of Your Dreams, Women Who Dance in the Dark, and the Sisterhood of Seers Oracle Deck.

In this episode, Melissa and Athena explore the Medial Archetype — a powerful inner guide that bridges the waking and dreaming worlds, the seen and unseen. Athena shares insights from her upcoming book, stories of her own dreams, and how this archetype can appear as messengers, guides, or symbols in our dreamscapes.

Together they discuss:

Who the Medial Archetype is and why it matters

How this archetype shows up in both personal and collective dreams

Ways to work with it during life transitions and liminal spaces

The importance of play, lightness, and not getting rigid in dreamwork

Practical tips for recognising symbols in waking life and weaving them back into dream practice

This is a rich, soulful conversation about how dreams connect us to psyche, spirit, and the collective.

✨ Explore more of Athena’s work at athenalaz.com.

What if dreams could help us grieve? In this powerful episode of the Dream Hub Podcast, Melissa is joined by grief and bereavement researcher Dr. Joshua Black, host of the Grief Dreams Podcast and keynote speaker at the IASD 2025 Online Conference. Together, they explore the phenomenon of dreaming about those we’ve lost—what these dreams mean, how they support emotional healing, and why they’re more common (and transformative) than most of us realise.

Dr. Black shares his personal story of loss, the dream that brought colour back into his life, and the science behind “continuing bonds” — the ways we stay connected to loved ones who have passed. Whether you've experienced a comforting dream visitation or a difficult dream that left you unsettled, this episode offers deep insight, compassion, and guidance.

You'll also hear why grief dreams aren’t just random—they’re a form of inner intelligence. From love as medicine to attachment styles and dream recall tips, this is a soul-nourishing, research-informed conversation for anyone navigating loss.

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What if your dreams held the key to transforming your waking life? In this episode of the Dream Hub Podcast, I sit down with Kelly Sullivan Walden, also known as Dr. Dream, to explore the power of dreamifesting—her revolutionary approach to using dreams as a direct path to manifestation, healing, and personal transformation.

Kelly is a bestselling author, dream expert, and TV personality who has spent decades decoding the profound messages within our dreams and teaching people how to use them for real-world success. She has been a featured guest on Dr. Oz, Coast to Coast AM, The Today Show, CNN, E! Entertainment, Access Hollywood, and Gaia TV, and has even been the go-to dream expert for The Real Housewives of New York and Orange County. Her insights have guided celebrities, CEOs, and everyday dreamers toward unlocking life-changing breakthroughs while they sleep.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

If you've ever felt stuck trying to manifest the life you desire, this episode will show you how to dreamifest it instead—by tapping into the limitless intelligence of your own subconscious.

Connect with Kelly Sullivan Walden:

Website: www.KellySullivanWalden.com

Pre-order her new book, Dreamifesting: www.dreamifesting.com

Watch her on Gaia TV, The Today Show, Dr. Oz, CNN, Coast to Coast AM, The Real Housewives of New York & Orange County, E! Entertainment, and Access Hollywood

Follow her on Instagram: @kellywalden

If you love this episode, don’t forget to leave a review and share it with a friend!

"What if the person you thought you were in a dream… wasn’t you at all?"

In this episode of Dream Hub, I sit down with the brilliant Hawa Bah, the creator of It’s Just a Dream Podcast, to explore the power of dreams, storytelling, and cultural wisdom. Hawa shares one of her most mind-bending dreams—The Devil Within—where reality, identity, and subconscious forces collide in a chilling way.

We dive into:

This is a deep, fascinating, and sometimes eerie conversation about what it really means to be in a dream.

Tune in, explore, and ask yourself: Who are you in your own dreams?

🎧 Listen now! And don’t forget to check out Hawa’s podcast It’s Just a Dream for more incredible dream stories.

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In this episode of the Dream Hub Podcast, host Melissa Johnson welcomes the incredible Toni Porello, founder of Dream Revolution, to explore her groundbreaking approach to lucid dreaming, mindfulness, and conscious living. Toni is a mind-body expert with over 2,000 hours of training in disciplines like Pilates, yoga, and hypnotherapy. She’s also a creative powerhouse—a musician featured on a Grammy-winning album, a published writer, and a university professor.

Together, Melissa and Toni dive deep into Toni’s journey: how her love for dreams, yoga, and creativity led to the creation of Dream Revolution. Toni shares her signature practices, including “Lucid Bubble Baths” and “Lucid Dog Walks,” and discusses how mindfulness in daily life can enhance dream awareness.

Toni also opens up about her most powerful lucid dream experiences, her unique parenting approach to teaching lucid dreaming to her teenage daughter, and how creativity, music, and mindfulness connect in her life.

Whether you're new to lucid dreaming or a seasoned dreamer, this episode is packed with wisdom, relatable stories, and practical techniques to help you embrace your dreams as a tool for healing, creativity, and personal growth.

🔹 Discover how to bring mindfulness into everyday moments

Join us for this inspiring conversation that blends ancient wisdom, modern neuroscience, and personal transformation.

Don’t miss this episode—it’s one for the dreamers and rebels alike!

Listen now on Dream Hub Podcast, and check the show notes for links to connect with Toni and her amazing work! 🌙

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Have you ever wondered if your dreams hold hidden insights into your life’s path? In this captivating episode, I sit down with Susanne van Doorn MSc, a Dutch dream therapist, author, and the mind behind Mindfunda, to explore the Holy Nights Journey—a 12-day dream exploration steeped in mythology and Jungian archetypes.

Susanne shares the origins of this sacred tradition, inspired by ancient midwinter practices, and explains how the veil between worlds is said to thin during these nights, allowing for deeper dream insights. From the nurturing archetype of Mother Mary to the guiding Star of Bethlehem, we unpack the symbolic language of dreams and their power to illuminate our inner worlds.

With dream incubation exercises, participants are invited to journey inward, connecting with themes like light and shadow, death and rebirth, and synchronicity. Susanne also discusses how this communal dream practice fosters profound connections and personal transformation in today’s fast-paced world.

Whether you're new to dreamwork or a seasoned explorer of the unconscious, this episode will leave you inspired to reflect, dream, and grow. Plus, Susanne shares practical tips for beginners and one of her own most profound dreams!

To connect with Susanne and learn more about the Holy Nights Journey, visit:

You can also explore her books, including A Dreamer’s Guide through the Land of the Deceased and Mutual Dreaming: A Psiber Experiment, to dive even deeper into her work.