333: An Exploration of Why We Dream and the Neuroscience Behind the Phenomenon with Brain Surgeon Dr. Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D

Dr. Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D., is a dual-trained brain surgeon and neuroscientist at City of Hope in Los Angeles, California, and international bestselling author with his books translated into over twenty languages. He joins the show for a second time to discuss his latest book, This is Why You Dream, and his fascinating insights into dreaming, informed by his research and experience as a brain, spine and spinal cord cancer surgeon. We explore the science and neuroscience of dreams, what meaning dreams have in our waking lives, how to think about our dreams, the difference between a dream state and meditative or psychedelic state and the intersection of religion and science. He explains why dreaming is like high intensity interval training for the brain, why our bodies actually need sleep, how our bodies and brains are governed by the earth’s rotation and so much more. Subscribe to Patreon for exclusive weekly content: patreon.com/ArielleLorre Read Dr. Jandial’s books: https://amzn.to/3VZ0ZUL This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Visit Cora.Life/BLONDE and use BLONDE for 20% off Go to koraorganics.com and use code BLONDE for 20% off your first purchase. Visit article.com/BLONDE for $50 off your first purchase of $100 or more. Sign up at ro.co/BLONDE to pay $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .