Join Ailey Jolie and Dr Leslie Ellis, a leading expert in the use of experiential and somatic approaches in psychotherapy, for this episode of In This Body. In this episode, Ailey and Dr Ellis discuss the intricate connections between nightmares, embodiment, and trauma. The conversation covers the significance of nightmares, their impact on mental health, including their link to suicide risk, and ways to therapeutically engage with and heal from recurring nightmares. Dr. Ellis shares insights from her extensive research, her therapeutic methods, and the broader implications of dreams on individual and collective well-being. This episode provides valuable information and practical techniques for anyone interested in understanding and working with both idiopathic and trauma-related nightmares. We hope you enjoy the episode. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast01:01 Meet Dr. Leslie Ellis: Expert in Somatic Therapy and Dreamwork02:19 Exploring Nightmares: Definitions and Significance03:06 The Link Between Nightmares and Nervous System Activation06:06 Common Themes in Nightmares and Their Meanings07:52 Recurring Nightmares and Nervous System Responses14:31 Nightmares and Suicide Risk: Understanding the Connection18:35 Types of Nightmares: Trauma-Related vs. Idiopathic24:29 Intergenerational Trauma and Nightmares28:36 Exploring Dreaming and Collective Consciousness29:10 Dreams as Messages from the World29:33 Personal and Collective Unconscious in Dreams30:43 Animal Dreams and Visitations31:21 The Infinite Possibilities of Dreaming31:53 Precognitive Dreams and Their Explanations33:45 Indigenous Cultures and Shamanism in Dreaming41:02 Dreams Influenced by Geographical Locations43:15 Healing Nightmares: Methods and Approaches52:16 Using Dreams for Deeper Embodiment55:05 Nightmares as Indicators of Suicide Risk56:39 Conclusion and Final ThoughYou can read the show transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/geIA8q8wVj0 To find out more about Dr Leslie Ellis:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: The Spirit Transmissions and NY Times ArticleExperience: Solving the Nightmare Mystery Learn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Online CourseEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: Instagram Find: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]

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