Why do we dream? What’s going on in your brain when you’re chasing flying jellyfish through a maze made of childhood trauma and IKEA furniture?

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of dream science. From brain activity during REM sleep to the top theories behind why we dream in the first place. You’ll learn how dreams may help us process emotions, store memories, or just run mental fire drills. We’ll also bust some common myths (no, dying in a dream won’t kill you) and explore how dreams have influenced everything from Frankenstein to the periodic table.

Plus: ancient beliefs, cultural perspectives, dream mysteries, and the out-there theories people still swear by today. Whether you lucid dream, sleepwalk, or barely remember your pillow hit, this is your crash course in what your brain’s really up to while you sleep.