Don't Go to Sleep

This Haunted Life

Host: Adam Berry

Introduction

What happens when the comfort of bedtime turns into a place of terror? Adam introduces the world of nightmares—dreams that linger into waking life and sometimes even seem to come true.

Act 1: Where the Nightmares Begin

We explore the science of nightmares: why we dream, how they affect children and adults differently, and what happens when bad dreams become a chronic disorder. Adam also looks at how therapy and treatment can help reclaim peaceful sleep.

Act 2: Real Nightmares from Real Listeners

Listeners share chilling stories of nightmares that eerily echoed real-life events. Were they warnings, coincidences, or something stranger? These stories highlight the mysterious boundary between dreams and reality.

Act 3: In Sleep, Something Wicked This Way Comes

Adam examines reports of shadowy figures, ghostly presences, and other terrors experienced at night. Could these be paranormal visitors, or are they terrifying hallucinations brought on by sleep paralysis? Folklore and science offer different answers.

Act 4: The Waking Nightmare She Saw in a Dream

One listener recounts a disturbing nightmare on the eve of a historic tragedy. Adam reflects on her story and connects it with his own memories, showing how nightmares can intertwine with moments that change the world.

Act 5: Dream a Little Dream

Adam shares a personal nightmare from childhood that haunted him for years. In confronting this dream, he reflects on how sharing our fears can sometimes take away their power.

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Production Credits:

• Host/Producer/Writer: Adam Berry
• Co-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording Studio
• Writer and Co- Producer: Julie Tremaine
• Artwork: Laura Lineberry