Psychologist Westley Youngren explains why we dream, why nightmares are so important to study, and lucid dreaming is overrated.

Critics inhabit our outer world and inner world. Some critics have useful feedback for us, teaching us to sharpen our skills, open our eyes, or awaken our hearts. However, many are neither benign nor ...

In Nightmare Obscura, the sleep scientist explores how dreams impact waking life and the growing research into techniques to control them. How do dreams affect our lives? Researchers are taking dream ...

Bad dreams can leave us shaken, anxious, or even fearful long after we wake up. Whether it’s a disturbing nightmare or a spiritual attack during sleep, the Psalms offer comforting words to quiet your ...