Sleep4Performance Podcast

In this episode, I chat with Dr Kathleen Reinhardt regarding her research into primates and how their sleep has evolved with their environment.  Dr Reinhardt grew up in New York, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology at Stony Brook University before moving to the United Kingdom for further study.  She completed a Master of Science in Primate Conservation and a PhD in Anthropology and Geography at Oxford Brookes University in Oxford before moving to Canada.  Dr Reinhardt is currently based at the University of Calgary where she is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Transdisciplinary Research with the Faculty of Arts.  Kathleen is also an accomplished scientific illustrator and wildlife artist.                                          In this episode, Kathleen and I discuss:  A new term for me, Torpor, and its meaning.  Torpor and primates, with a focus on strepsirrhines.  Another new term, cathermal.  The similarities between primate and human sleep behaviour.  The impact of humans on primate habitat and behaviours.  The impact of light on animals and humans.  Random thoughts and good wildlife documentaries.  Kathleen’s wildlife artwork.  Dreams in different environments.  The ups and downs of research.    Website: https://www.kathleenreinhardt.com/  Email: kathleen.reinhardt@ucalgary.ca  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theart_ofscience/ 

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Hannah Scott. We specifically discuss her recent work, “Are we getting enough sleep? Frequent irregular sleep was found in an analysis of over 11 million nights of objective in-home sleep data. In this study, data were analyzed from registered users of the Withings under-mattress Sleep Analyzer (predominantly located in Europe and North America) who had ≥28 nights of sleep recordings, averaging ≥4 per week. Sleep durations (the average and standard deviation) were assessed across a ∼9-month period. The sample consisted of 67,254 adults (52,523 males, 14,731 females; aged mean ± SD 50 ± 12 years). About 30% of adults demonstrated an average sleep duration outside the recommended 7-9 h/night. Even in participants with an average sleep duration within 7-9 hours, about 40% of nights were outside this range. Only 15% of participants slept between 7 and 9 hours for at least 5 nights per week. You can read the full paper here https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S235272182300253X We discuss Hannah’s background and interest in sleep The changing landscape of sleep research and the new integrated approach at Flinders We walk through the paper and the impact of such findings, including sex and age differences The Withings under mattress device and validation The data depiction and ease of understanding Sleep irregularity and other research findings such as irregular sleep and greater risk of hypertension Future research emerging from these findings Challenges with science communication and different spheres of expertise in sleep Sleep and dreams and the lack of knowledge in this space Any many more items Hannah’s Bio: Dr Hannah Scott (BPsyc(Hons), PhD) is a Research Fellow at the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI): Sleep Health investigating the use of digital technologies to better assess and manage sleep health and its disorders. At 3.5 years post-PhD, Dr Scott has authored 41 publications, 2 book chapters, and 9 successful research funding applications totalling over $2,000,000. Dr Scott is a co-inventor of THIM, the first wearable device that tracks and treats chronic insomnia.  Dr. Scott is co-chair and co-founder of the Early Career Researcher Council of the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA), Australia’s peak sleep advocacy body. She has received multiple awards, including the Flinders University Vice-Chancellor's Early Career Researcher Award, the ASA New Investigator Award, and the International Society of Behavioural Sleep Medicine Fellow Rising Star Award. She was also a Finalist in the Young Innovator Category of the Women in Innovation Awards. https://researchnow.flinders.edu.au/en/persons/hannah-scott Contact Hannah: hannah.scott@flinders.edu.au For further inquiries, contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au  or visit www.sleep4performance.com.au.

John Caldwell is an experimental psychologist with over 30 years of experience conducting and directing stress, sleep, fatigue, pharmacological, and performance/safety research. He has presented an array of sleep-and-fatigue-management and related courses for organizations to include the National Sleep Foundation, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Swiss Aviation Safety Office, the Colombian Aviation Authority, and both Rio Tinto and Newmont Mining. John holds the US Air Force’s highest civilian award for research and development, he is a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association and a Fellow of the Aerospace Human Factors Society. He has worked with a variety of organizations to include the US Army’s Medical Research and Materiel Command, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the US Air Force Research Laboratory. He provides education on research issues as well as strategies to optimize performance in real-world contexts. Fatigue in Aviation: A Guide to Staying Awake at the Stick https://www.routledge.com/Fatigue-in-Aviation-A-Guide-to-Staying-Awake-at-the-Stick/Caldwell-Caldwell/p/book/9781472464590  Connect with John LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-caldwell-b95290147/ ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John-Caldwell-2  Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or www.sleep4performance.com.au You can also watch the video version of this podcast over at YouTube Sleep4Performance    

Rónán lectures at Letterkenny Institute of Technology and is also a member of the Sport Ireland Institute, Performance Nutrition team.  He currently works predominantly with Irish Sailing having previously worked across a range of national teams including Hockey, Rowing, Boxing, and Paralympics sports. Rónán was the Performance Nutritionist to Irish Olympic medalists Annalise Murphy (Sailing) and Gary and Paul O'Donovan (Rowing). He was also the lead Performance Nutritionist for Donegal GAA from 2015-2019. Rónán is in the final months of a PhD in sleep and athlete recovery at Northumbria University. The research team is made up of academics from Northumbria University (Professor Jason Ellis), the Sport Ireland Institute (Dr. Sharon Madigan) and the University of Limerick (Dr. Giles Warrington).  The research focuses on nutrition, sleep and athlete recovery.     Related publications Doherty, R., Madigan, S.M., Nevill, A., Warrington, G. and Ellis, J.G. (2021) The sleep and recovery practices of athletes. Nutrients, 13(4), p.1330. Link: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1330 Doherty, R., Madigan, S., Warrington, G. and Ellis, J. (2019) Sleep and nutrition interactions: Implications for athletes. Nutrients, 11(4), p.822. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6520871/ Twitter: @theronandoherty ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ronan-Doherty-3 Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au  www.sleep4performance.com.au  You can also watch the video version of this podcast over at YouTube Sleep4Performance   

Spencer is a Lecturer in Exercise and Sport Science at Deakin University. His research focuses on characterising the sleep of athletes and understanding the effects of sleep and circadian rhythms on performance and health. He has consulted with elite and professional sporting organisations on strategies for improving and monitoring athlete sleep. Go to Sleep4Performance playlist Friends of S4P Lectures and Talks on YouTube to see Spencer's great lecture on his work (~15 mins) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLRQE4OVCvku0xUCOmIiuA/playlists  Twitter @SSHRoberts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-roberts-01841292/?originalSubdomain=au  Deakin University link and his research outputs: https://www.deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/people/spencer-roberts#tab__1--2  Follow me at www.sleep4performance.com

Kendal Yonomoto is the author of "The Athletic Fundamentals of Golf" a golf instruction book based on my experience training with Olympic sprinters. The book describes a small number of universal terms (principles) for movement and technique, demonstrated with simple Med Ball exercises. Kendal is a coach and consultant to PGA Tour Players: Ryan Moore, David Duval, Stephen Ames, Paul Casey, Vijay Singh, Fred Funk. The objective with all these players was the same, improve their performance by improving their understanding and feel for movement - without disrupting their natural feels.  Contact Kendal or grab his book or enrol in his course at https://www.coachkendal.com  Follow us over at www.sleep4performance.com  Cheers Ian Dunican   

Patrick pioneered sleep and fatigue analysis and solutions in professional sports beginning in 2008. His systems have proven to increase performance for athletes, teams and workers, globally. Patrick has improved performance in teams in the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, AFL and Olympic and National Teams. His systems have also reduced accidents in the industry from the USA to Europe, Asia and Australia. With over 30 years of experience in health, safety and performance optimization, Patrick brings a unique and successful approach to fatigue management. Check us out at www.sleep4performance.com  Contact Pat at http://byrne-co.com/ Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter or better still, pick up a copy of his new book https://www.amazon.com.au/Inconvenient-Sleep-Why-Teams-Lose-ebook/dp/B08DMBJLDC 

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to the great Mr Nicholas Buc. Nic is a composer, conductor, arranger, violinist and pianist. He studied Composition with Brenton Broadstock and Dr. Stuart Greenbaum at the University of Melbourne, where he received the inaugural Fellowship of Australian Composers Award. As the recipient of the Brian May Scholarship for Australian film composers, he completed a Master's degree in Scoring for Film and Multimedia at New York University, studying with Ira Newborn and Paul Chihara as well as receiving the Elmer Bernstein Award for Film Scoring. Continuing his passion for music and film, he conducted the live-in-concert world premieres of John Williams' Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Hans Zimmer’s The Lion King (2019), Alan Menken's Beauty and the Beast (2017), Nicholas Hooper's Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Alexandre Desplat’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, as well as the North American premiere of John Powell’s How To Train Your Dragon. Other live film concerts he has conducted include Pixar In Concert, Star Trek, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, Casino Royale, Skyfall, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Psycho, The Godfather, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Little Mermaid, Star Wars: Episodes IV, V, VI and VII and all eight Harry Potter films. He has conducted all of the major Australian symphony orchestras as well as the Minnesota Orchestra, Houston, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, Austin, Grand Rapids and Madison symphony orchestras in the US. He also makes regular appearances in Asia, conducting the Tokyo, Hong Kong, Malaysian, Osaka and Taipei Philharmonic orchestras.  Nicholas has worked with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Chris Botti, Amanda Palmer, Ben Folds and was conductor/arranger for Tina Arena on six Australian tours. He has also written arrangements for the Birds of Tokyo, Missy Higgins, Passenger, Eskimo Joe, Vera Blue and The Whitlams, as well as working on five seasons of The Voice Australia. In 2019 he teamed up with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, arranging their film music for a new show with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival. Nicholas is regularly commissioned and some of his works have been premiered by the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, The Australian Voices, the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, the Benaud Trio and Concordis Chamber Choir. He has also written for film and television, with some of his work being screened at festivals and theatres around Australia, Asia and the US. In 2007 he was nominated for "Best Original Song Composed for the Screen" in the APRA-AGSC Screen Music Awards, and in 2015 was a winning finalist of the NYU Film Scoring Competition. https://www.nicholasbuc.com/  

With over 20-years experience in the performance enhancement industry, Brandon Marcello, PhD brings innovation, education, and proven application to the worlds of sports performance, health, fitness, and wellness. Originally from Sarasota, FL, Marcello has worked in the professional, Olympic and top collegiate settings.  He has also served as a consultant to various organizations and media groups. Having extensive involvement in both the applied and research worlds, he has implemented successful, high-performance training programs for professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes. For the last 22 years, Dr Marcello has taken individuals and organizations to the next level through multi-year and time-limited human performance consulting projects in the United States and abroad. His work in conjunction with Draper Laboratories for the U.S. Special Forces has provided a deep, multivariate understanding of the drivers of performance in the battlefield, while projects for professional teams and elite athletes include performance solutions for nutrition, training, recovery, and high-performance team development. Check out his work and get in contact via his website https://www.brandonmarcellophd.com/ Contact me at ian.dunican@meliusconsulting.com.au  Instagram @sleep4perform or @meliusperform Twitter @meliusperform LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/melius-consulting-health-safety-improvement/ and at www.meliusconsulting.com.au   

Director/Principal Consultant Ross Di Corleto is an occupational health professional and a certified occupational hygienist with a diverse international and professional background across Africa, Europe, Canada, US and Australia. He has provided companies with advice and expertise on occupational health risk management systems and processes including problem-solving in existing & potential occupational exposure situations.  Recognised by the professional community for his ability to review and identify key issues in occupational health systems both globally & regionally. He is an expert in various health-related fields including heat stress, exposures in the mining, refining and smelting industries with extensive experience in the management of airborne contaminants. Ross’s professional career spans 40 years, with 15 years in the power industry sector and more than 25 years in mining, refining and smelting. This has equipped him with a unique understanding of occupational exposure risks and issues associated with the industrial activities across the full spectrum of the resources sector.  Check out Ross and his work at the following websites http://www.thethermalenvironment.com https://monitorcs.com.au/ Contact me at ian.dunican@meliusconsulting.com.au  Instagram @sleep4perform or @meliusperform Twitter @meliusperform LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/melius-consulting-health-safety-improvement/ and at www.meliusconsulting.com.au   

Jason van Schie is a registered psychologist (MApp Occupational Psychology) and managing Director of health technology business People Diagnostix. Over the past decade, Jason has focused his attention on preventative health initiatives for the purpose of increasing wellbeing, productivity, safety, and academic outcomes. In recent years, he has turned to developing technological solutions with the intent to make psychological health, safety, and wellbeing accessible at scale and globally. He is the lead developer of innovative psychological health/wellbeing products including FlourishDx (www.flourishdx.com), and Flourishing at School (www.flourishingatschool.com). Jason is also the co-host of the Psych Health and Safety podcast - where the goal is to rapidly progress the capabilities of OHS professionals globally. Check out the podcast wherever you get your podcasts or at https://www.psychhealthandsafety.com/  Contact me at ian.dunican@meliusconsulting.com.au  Instagram @sleep4perform or @meliusperform Twitter @meliusperform LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/melius-consulting-health-safety-improvement/ and at www.meliusconsulting.com.au 

Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition https://sigmanutrition.com/ and head of content creation for the company. Known for hosting the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio https://sigmanutrition.com/podcasts/ with over 360 episodes. Danny is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia. Danny has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. Previous to this Danny also completed a BSc. Degree in Biology and Physics Education and spent a year teaching these subjects. In the past, Danny has worked as a nutrition practitioner with a wide variety of clients. He became well known for his role as a performance nutritionist to professional mixed martial artists & boxers. Outside of the nutrition world, Danny has competed as a powerlifter, is a BJJ blue belt and is a life-long Arsenal fan. Go to Sigma Nutrition to avail of many free resources such as sigma statements, podcasts, free downloads and lots more. If you are interested in nutrition and dietetics this is the place to start. Contact me at ian.dunican@meliusconsulting.com.au  Instagram @sleep4perform or @meliusperform Twitter @meliusperform LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/melius-consulting-health-safety-improvement/ and at www.meliusconsulting.com.au 

In this episode, Ben and I discuss his PhD thesis and his vast work experience in this area. Ben's PhD is focussed on seeking to understand how, in high-risk environments, we build up false assurance and false senses of confidence (fantasy planning) in our safety systems, plans, controls and practices which are not aligned to the actual or likely degree of harm/vulnerability. Download: Fantasy planning: the gap between systems of safety and safety of systems https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325395758_Fantasy_planning_the_gap_between_systems_of_safety_and_safety_of_systems  Contact/Connect with Ben on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhutchinson2/ Contact me at ian.dunican@meliusconsulting.com.au  Instagram @sleep4perform or @meliusperform Twitter @meliusperform LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/melius-consulting-health-safety-improvement/ and at www.meliusconsulting.com.au 

Arthur Lynch is an exercise physiology researcher who recently completed his Ph.D. at the University of Limerick.  Arthur is an accomplished drug-free powerlifter, representing Ireland at the last two IPF World Championships and heading there again this year. He is the current Irish Powerlifting Federation national champion in the -93kg class. Arthur coaches at Sigma Nutrition, working with powerlifters of all levels, and hosts the NO LIFT podcast, a light-hearted take on many topics loosely related to Powerlifting. We cover training advice, coaching, nutrition, injury management, performance-enhancing drugs, psychology, general sports science as well as featuring some of the finest strength athletes in Ireland and the world. Subscribe to the podcast here https://open.spotify.com/show/1G4op8xrLaBJuI4Hd4GK6L?si=PcSrVqSKRea6nA1g5mhDLw   

In this episode, I address a common question "Why can't I sleep before a competition?". In this episode, I discuss what we know, what we can do and if it really affects our performance. Contact me at ian.dunican@meliusconsulting.com.au  Instgram @sleep4perform or @meliusperform Twitter @meliusperform LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/melius-consulting-health-safety-improvement/ and at www.meliusconsulting.com.au 

In this opening episode of Season 3, I speak with Dr John P. Sullivan. John is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sports Psychologist. He has over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience, including his work with the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL) for sixteen years assisting with the coordination of sport science and clinical care. Dr Sullivan’s experience also includes such work within the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, British Premier Football League, Premier Rugby League, Australian Football League and Olympic national teams. He is an expert consultant for the elite military of the Department of the Navy and law enforcement in regard to performance and welfare needs. As the Clinical Sport Psychologist/Sport Scientist for Providence College and the University of Rhode Island, he maintains positions in Sports Medicine and Sport Science. He is also the Assistant Director of the South County Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Dr Sullivan is a visiting scholar/sport scientist at the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS)/Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). Dr. Sullivan also serves as an Instructor/Supervisor for Brown University Medical School Sports Medicine Fellowship. He provides consultation to the NFL office on issues related to well-being and performance and is a member of the mental/behavioural health advisement group. Dr Sullivan was one of five national experts identified by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to provide expert contribution to new guidelines for the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook, and he is the co-lead author for the interdisciplinary consensus statement regarding the treatment of mental health issues with student-athletes, which is sponsored by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the NCAA. Dr Sullivan also serves as a Scientific Advisory for five sport technology companies providing support and oversight throughout the development process. He has co-authored three recent chapters; the first on the merging of technology, neuroscience, biofeedback, and sport/performance psychology in Sport psychology: On the way to the Olympic Games; and the second chapter focusing on well-being and mental health issues in athletes within fundamental concepts in sport and exercise psychology; A project sponsored by the International Society of Sport Psychology, and the third chapter for the American Psychological Association (APA) book - Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You 3rd edition - focusing on working in sport and the role of Sport Psychologists and properly defining the title, role, and credentials. Web and Social Media Links: www.TheBrainAlwaysWins.com www.PerformanceDocs.com LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sportpsychologist Instagram @TheBrainAlwaysWins Twitter @BrainAlwaysWins Contact me Dr Ian Dunican iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au www.sleep4performance.com.au Twitter: @sleep4perform

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Spencer Roberts, a researcher at Deakin University, to dive deep into his recent paper: “A systematic review and meta-analysis of sleep following mild traumatic brain injury: A synthesis of the literature according to age and time since injury.” Together, we unpack the complexities of sleep disruption after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and what the latest science is telling us.   Episode Highlights – What We Discuss What the systematic review investigates and the range of populations it covers. Who is at risk of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and the difficulties in identifying these individuals. What defines a mild traumatic brain injury and how mTBI is diagnosed. The role of instrumented mouthguards in improving concussion detection and data collection. The difference between objective and subjective sleep measures and why objective data is difficult to collect. Whether sleep is impacted by mTBI – the central question addressed in the review. How the data was categorised for the review. Key findings from the meta-analysis, and how the team handled the complexity of synthesising multiple studies. The challenges in identifying the cause of sleep disturbances post-mTBI and measuring them accurately. Reflections on the scientific process – the ups, downs, and unexpected joys of research. Major takeaways for researchers and clinicians, including opportunities for future work in concussion and sleep research.   This episode is a must for those with an interest in concussion, sleep, and recovery outcomes. Dr. Spencer Roberts is focused on characterising athletes' sleep behaviours, and examining the value of sleep for mitigating the risks and consequences of sport-related concussion.   Research Paper: A systematic review and meta-analysis of sleep following mild traumatic brain injury: A synthesis of the literature according to age and time-since-injury - PubMed Deakin Profile: Spencer Roberts Profile | Deakin University LinkedIn: Dr. Spencer Roberts

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Samantha Bramich to delve into the science of sleep, dreams, and brain health. Samantha, originally from the New South Wales Central Coast and now based in Tasmania, brings a wealth of expertise in sleep medicine, psychological science, and neurodegenerative diseases. We unpack her recently published paper: “Dream Characteristics are Sex-Specific in REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder and Healthy Older Adults”, exploring how our dreams can reveal deeper insights into brain function and even early signs of disorders like Parkinson’s and dementia. In this episode, we discuss: How Samantha developed her passion for sleep science. The connection between REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD), Parkinson’s Disease, and dementia. Key risk factors for neurodegenerative conditions, including shift work. The powerful role of exercise, diet, sleep, and even learning new skills in protecting brain health. What RBD is, how it differs from sleepwalking, and the early warning signs to look out for. Treatment options and preventative strategies. Gender differences in dreaming, especially in the context of RBD. Insights into memory consolidation, trauma, and how sleep processes emotional experiences. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of sleep, neurology, and mental well-being. Whether you're a health professional or simply passionate about improving your brain health, Samantha’s insights offer practical knowledge and compelling research findings. Linked In: (26) Samantha Bramich | LinkedIn X: @SleepSamB Email: Samantha.bramich@utas.com.au University of Tasmania: Samantha Bramich | About | University of Tasmania Research Paper: P027 Dream characteristics are sex-specific in REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder and healthy older adults | SLEEP Advances | Oxford Academic

In this episode, I chat with Dr Michael Grandner regarding his book, “Sleep and Sport – Physical performance, mental performance, injury prevention and competitive advantage for athletes, coaches and trainers.”  Dr. Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Director of the Behavioural Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Centre in Tucson, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine.  Michael is a regular on the podcast, and his research focuses on how sleep and sleep-related behaviours are related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, neurocognitive functioning, mental health, and longevity.   Michael has published over 200 articles and chapters on issues relating to sleep and health and his work has been cited over 9000 times.  In this episode, Michael and I discuss:  The idea behind writing a book on sleep and sport.  Sleep in the sport industry.  How to herd cats?  How the book is structured and how it suits a wide range of audiences.  The highs and lows of writing a book or chapter and how do you handpick the right authors?  Sport, sleep and teenagers.  Sleep and Mental Health.  How to pack for Singapore?  Useful Links:  Website – michaelgrander.com  Book - Dr. Michael Grandner  University of Arizona - Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM | The Department of Psychiatry, University of Arizona Health Sciences  Sleep & Health Research Program  Google Scholar - ‪Michael Grandner‬ - ‪Google Scholar‬  Research Gate - Michael GRANDNER | Assistant Professor | PhD MTR | University of Arizona, Tucson | UA | Department of Psychiatry | Research profile  Email - grandner@email.arizona.edu 

In this episode, I chat with Dr Nicole Lindsay regarding her research paper titled “Trauma or Transcendence. The relationship between near death experiences and dreaming.”    Dr Nicole Lindsay is a senior lecturer and researcher based within the School of Psychology at Massey University, New Zealand.  Her research is primarily focused on near-death experiences, end-of-life phenomena, exceptional human experiences, consciousness, spirituality and Indigenous psychologies. She completed a PhD on the topic of near-death experiences, holds national and international research grants and publishes regularly on these topics.    In this episode we chat about:  The definition of Near-Death Experiences (NDE) and what are common NDE’s?  What factors does cultural background play in NDE’s?  How do NDE’s effect people’s thoughts and belief’s post the experience?  Life Reviews, Past life experiences and reincarnation.  The two different ways of “getting to the top of the mountain”  Paper and research involved – Trauma or Transcendence. The relationship between near death experiences and dreaming.  We touch on religion, hippies and woo woo!  What are the benefits of this type of research? The children are the future.    Useful Links:  Massey University - Dr Nicole Lindsay - Senior Lecturer - Massey University  Paper - (PDF) Trauma or Transcendence? The Relationship Between Near-Death Experiences and Dreaming  Research Gate - Nicole LINDSAY | Senior Lecturer | Doctor of Philosophy | Massey University, Palmerston North | School of Psychology | Research profile  Email – n.lindsay1@massey.ac.nz