Dreams: Your Brain's Nightly Surgery and Hidden Problem-Solver
11 minDiscover how your dreams aren't random noise but sophisticated neural maintenance-rewiring emotions and consolidating memories. Drawing from Matthew Walker's research, Rosalind Cartwright's pioneering work, and breakthrough studies on lucid dreaming, learn how your sleeping brain might solve problems your waking mind cannot.
How This Personalized Podcast Was Made
This podcast was created using BeFreed’s AI, based on selected books, the creator’s learning goals, and their preferred tone.
How do dreams help our brains solve problems while we sleep?
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
20116"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
37483"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
12117"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
12108"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
25417"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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