This is the story of a rare prion disease that deprives you of the ability to sleep. Eventually, the victim goes insane and dies. In this 2017 episode, we cover the story of Silvano- the man who bravely gave himself to science so that others might have a chance to live.
Read moreEp: 39 - Fatal Insomnia - The Psychology of Sleep
Fatal Insomnia is a rare disease that plagues a single family line for centuries. We dive into the Psychology of Sleep and REAL stories of people who suffered from Fatal Familial Insomnia. A guided, 60-second sleep meditation ends this podcast. Please tune in for the last three minutes of the show, ONLY if you are prepared to fall asleep.
Read moreEp: 31 - The Psychology of Dreams & Dream Analysis - With Kirk Honda
Michael Drane is joined by Dr. Kirk Honda of The Psychology In Seattle Podcast to answer a question from our listener on Twitter. What happens when we are dreaming? Does are dreams mean something? Can dreams predict the future? A psychotherapist and a marriage and family therapist sit down to discuss.
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