Do you often have vivid dreams? Are other people’s dreams fascinating to you? Do you keep a dream journal, or wonder if your dreams have hidden messages? In this episode, we explore the mysterious world of dreams with Kiki, a newly minted art therapist who brings a rich background as a speech therapist into her creative and therapeutic practice.Kiki shares her personal experiences with dreams and how she approaches them with curiosity rather than fear or dismissal. Instead of treating dreams as random fragments of the subconscious, she encourages listeners to slow down, pay attention, and ask what our late-night psyche might be trying to say. She describes how intentional dreaming practices can shift our relationship with sleep, opening a space for insight, creativity, and even healing.Nightmares inevitably enter the picture when talking about dreams. Kiki offers practical and compassionate strategies for shaking off unsettling dreams and reframing them as invitations to explore deeper feelings. Rather than letting nightmares linger or define the tone of our waking hours, she shows us how to ground ourselves, regain balance, and even find meaning within the darker corners of our dreamscapes.Together, we discuss the idea of dream “messages.” What do they mean? Where do they come from? Kiki shares her perspective on how dreams can act as messengers—sometimes reflecting our daily habits and stressors, and other times offering symbolic insights that encourage us to reflect on our choices, relationships, or emotions. Our conversation also touches on how behaviours in waking life influence what unfolds in dreams, and how dream experiences can, in turn, shape the way we move through our days.As an artist, Kiki doesn’t stop at simply analyzing or remembering her dreams—she also transforms them into creative work. She talks about her art-making process, how intention guides her, and how creating from dream imagery allows her to deepen her understanding of herself and others. Her reflections highlight how art can serve as a bridge between dream and waking life, helping us process experiences that are difficult to put into words.This episode is a gentle invitation to rethink the role of dreams in your life. Whether you see them as random, symbolic, spiritual, or simply curious nighttime wanderings, there’s something powerful in choosing to pay attention. By listening to Kiki’s insights, you may discover new ways to honour your dreams, tend to nightmares with care, and experiment with practices that make your sleep more meaningful.So, grab a cup of tea, settle in, and join us as we journey into the world of dreams. Who knows—you may walk away inspired to start your own dream journal, revisit an old dream that has stayed with you, or turn your nocturnal adventures into art.

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