Dream Interpretation Station

In this episode, Leah explores the concept of visitation dreams, where individuals feel they are visited by deceased loved ones.  She shares her own experiences and discusses various theories, offering insight into the potential meanings and therapeutic benefits of these dreams.  Hear about the spiritual significance of such encounters and get tips for how you may encourage your own dream connections.The phenomenon of visitation dreams (00:00:00) Leah Bolen discusses the concept of visitation dreams and their significance for individuals who have lost loved ones.Personal experience with visitation dreams (00:01:15) Leah shares her personal experiences with visitation dreams, including a heartfelt encounter with her great grandmother and her uncle.Scientific perspective and spiritual beliefs (00:03:38) Leah explores the scientific and spiritual perspectives on visitation dreams, discussing the potential for continued connections with deceased loved ones.Therapeutic and healing aspects of visitation dreams (00:09:51) Leah delves into the therapeutic and healing nature of visitation dreams, discussing how they can aid in the grieving process and provide comfort.Famous individuals' experiences with visitation dreams (00:12:36) Leah shares accounts of famous individuals, including Martin Luther King, Jr.  and Paul McCartney, who have had meaningful visitation dreams.Encouraging visitation dreams (00:15:06) Leah provides tips for encouraging visitation dreams, including setting intentions, creating a peaceful environment, and practicing patience.Spiritual connections beyond human loved ones (00:16:22) Leah discusses the potential for connecting with deceased pets and spirit animals through visitation dreams.Reflections on the significance of visitation dreams (00:17:35) Leah reflects on the profound meaning and comfort that visitation dreams offer.REFERENCES:Barrett, D. (1992). "Through a Glass Darkly: Images of the Dead in Dreams." Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 24(2), 97-108. Hollan, D. (2003). "Dreams and the Dead: A Comparison of American and Indonesian Cultural Models." Ethos, 31(2), 173-195. Kübler-Ross, E., & Wessler, S. (1975). "On Death and Dying." In this seminal work, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross discusses various aspects of death and dying, including the role of visitation dreams in the grieving process.Streit-Horn, J. (2011). "A Quantitative Study of Grief Dreams in the Bereaved." Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 63(2), 161-179. Wright, J. (2016). "Visitation Dreams: An Exploration of Their Healing Potential for the Bereaved." Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 74(2), 148-175. Dreams and Premonitions | Chicken Soup for the SoulTo submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

Your dreams are seeking balance, harmony, wellbeing and success for your life.   What ideas, awareness, and inspiration might your dreams of the night be illustrating for you?In this episode, Leah shares examples for how you can look to your dreams of the night for inspired action for your waking life.To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

"One of the greatest gifts we get from dreamwork is a constant reminder that there is a great intelligence deep inside of us..."                                                                                            - Rubin Naiman, Phd, FAASMThis episode is rich with insights and inspirations from Dr. Rubin Naiman -- a leader in integrative sleep health.  Hear about some of Dr. Naiman's own dream experiences, and learn about the way our willingness to attend to our dreams can support healthy sleep and lead us to a greater happiness.To learn more about Dr. Naiman's work, visit his official website:DrNaiman.com/If you'd like to find out more about the International Association for the Study of Dreams annual dream conference, click on this link:https://iasdconferences.org/2023/To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

What if you had a dream that seemed to know the future?  Is that possible, and what would it say about the power of our dreams?In this episode, Leah shares some of her own examples of precognitive dreams, and provides insights about what researchers say about this dream phenomenon.Lectures, workshops & private consultations available at Miraval Resort & Spa:Wellness Resort in Tucson | Miraval Arizona Resort & SpaTo submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

This final episode of the first season is dedicated to the most simple and efficient way to work with dreams.  It's called "dream incubation," and dates back thousands of years -- having been used in ancient sleep sanctuaries and dream temples.It's incredible how many ideas and breakthroughs have been inspired by dreams.  Hear about some of histories biggies, as well as how dream incubation helped Leah to get a big job promotion.  Thomas Edison said, "Never go to sleep without a request to your subconscious." Listen now to learn how to send a request off to your dreams tonight.  Lectures, workshops & private consultations available at Miraval Resort & Spa:Wellness Resort in Tucson | Miraval Arizona Resort & SpaTo submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

"You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger darlene."- 'Inception' Movie QuoteIn this episode Leah shares a few of her favorite lucid dreaming experiences.   Flying, thrill rides, sampling chocolates, and seeking spirit guides are all on the docket.If you're curious about why someone might want to become lucid in their dreams or if you're seeking inspiration for things you can do in lucid land, then this episode's for you.Looking for support to help you learn to lucid?Schedule a free  intro call with Leah and ask about the "Learn to Lucid" package.Click Here to learn more.To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

"For those who venture into their own lucid dreaming adventure, there're all kinds of remarkable experiences that await."This episode's all about the incredible world of lucid dreaming.   Is it real?  What's the science behind it?  How can you do it?Answers to these questions and Leah's 4 top tips for getting lucid.To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

There's a particular type of dream that's important to unpack and work with, but it's not the kind we generally want to spend any time with... it's the dreaded experience we call a nightmare.  These are those dreams that we just want to go away!  In this episode, Leah shares nightmare relief techniques.  Learn about the most trusted therapies and strategies for working with nightmares.   Plus, discover how these are not "bad" dreams, and how they hold within them gifts for transformation and change.Episode Source Material:Best Practice Guide for the Treatment of Nightmare Disorder in Adults, Journal of Clinical Sleep MedicineImagery Rehearsal Based Art Therapy: Treatment of Post-traumatic Nightmares in Art Therapy, frontiers in PsychologyNightmares , Mindfulness and Lucid Dreaming, Research SquareTo submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

Could your recurring dreams have something important to show you?  In this episode, Leah offers insights and tips for working with these dreams, sharing the example of her own "naked dream" episodes.To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

This episode's dedicated to the topic of symbols in your dreams -- all those fascinating people, places and things that surface, as if to say, "Look at me!"Get ready to play some Dream Pictionary, and learn the practice that'll help you better understanding the symbology that surfaces in your dreams of the night.To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

In this episode, Leah shares how her love of movies inspired a dreamwork technique that makes it easier to see the storyline or theme in dreams.  Learn how to better see the big picture your dream's illustrating.  To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

In this episode, Leah helps you start to discover, "Why'd I Dream That?!?"   Get your dream journal ready, so you can practice the best technique to begin exploring your dream.  Learn the #1 clue, why you had your dream.To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

Why don't I remember my dreams, and how can I improve my dream recall?In this episode, Leah explains why our dreams of the night are so fleeting, and she shares the techniques that'll help you remember more of your dreams.  "Afterall, it's hard to tune-in to the power of your dreams, when you have no dream memories to play with!"To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

In this premier episode of the Dream Interpretation Station, Sleep & Dream Specialist Leah Bolen shares the catalyst for what drew her attention toward dreaming, and how she went from corporate executive to dreamworker.   She also shares DREAM TIP #1 -- Ditch the Dream Dictionary.  To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.

Your Invitation to tune in to the power and meaning of your nighttime dreams.  New episodes on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month.  Premiers June 7th.  To submit your comments, questions, or topic requests, email Leah at: LeahAnnBolen@comcast.netWishing you had an expert along for the ride?Book a DreamDiscovery session with Leah -- Click Here to learn more.Visit Leah online at: www.leahannbolen.comLeah Bolen helps people improve their sleep and connect with the power of dreams, to enhance their waking lives. Within her private practice and as the Sleep & Dream Specialist for Miraval Resort & Spa, Leah provides workshops, lectures, and private consultations. She's a certified dreamwork practitioner, and an active member of The International Association for the Study of Dreams. Leah's work has been seen in Forbes.com, Women's World Magazine, The Suitest Magazine, and WellSpa360.com.