Full Moon Madness: Myths, Rituals & the Lunar Pull on the Human Mind | Dusk and Dreams: Ep. 20 - Sleep Science, Folklore & Mythology after Dark

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Dusk and Dreams - Sleep Science, Folklore, and Mythology After Dark

Yarrow Diamond

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Explore the mysteries of the night through sleep science, dream psychology, and folklore. Hosted by Yarrow—executive coach, neuroscience explorer, vivid dreamer, and lifelong learner—the show moves between two realms: 🌙 Tuesdays: Applied Science – Unwind with neuroscience insights, dream interpretation & gentle rituals rooted in sleep science and psychology. Includes how to design restorative rituals, how ancient practices align with modern sleep research, and more. 🌌 Fridays: Step into folklore, mythology, & haunted history with Yarrow's alter ego: YLDragons. Venture into the wilder side.

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Full Moon Madness: Myths, Rituals & the Lunar Pull on the Human Mind | Dusk and Dreams: Ep. 20 - Sleep Science, Folklore & Mythology after Dark

Dusk and Dreams - Sleep Science, Folklore, and Mythology After Dark

39 minutes

1 month ago

Full Moon Madness: Myths, Rituals & the Lunar Pull on the Human Mind | Dusk and Dreams: Ep. 20 - Sleep Science, Folklore & Mythology after Dark

Silver light, strange behavior, and timeless rituals—what is it about the full moon that stirs something wild inside us?Tonight on Dusk and Dreams, YLDragons steps in for a Mythical Night episode under the full moon’s glow. We’ll wander through ancient myths, global ceremonies, and modern neuroscience to uncover why the lunar cycle still captures our imagination.

Full Moon Madness — Myths of the Moon and the Human Mind, DnD Ep. 20
(Lunacy, rituals, transformations, and neuroscience under the moon’s silver glow.)Inside This Episode:

🌕 From “Lunatic” to Lunar Lore: Discover how Romans, medieval healers, and early scientists linked moonlight to madness, seizures, crime, and sleep changes—and why the myth still lingers.

🌕 Full Moon Rituals Across Cultures: Step inside Pagan Esbats, Hindu Karva Chauth, Bali’s Purnama ceremonies, African moon dances, Native American lunar naming traditions, and more—rich, living rituals that amplify devotion, healing, and transformation.

🌕 Moonlit Myths of Transformation: Beyond werewolves—meet Norse Ulfhednar, the shapeshifting Nahual, China’s goddess Chang’e (my apologies for any mispronunciations), Japan’s Tsukuyomi, Selene and Endymion, Polynesian’s Hina, Yoruba’s moon Orisha, and the cosmic rabbit myths of the Aztec and Maya.

🌕 Science of the Full Moon: Explore how lunar light might subtly influence our circadian rhythms, melatonin production, and emotional states. Learn why expectation, culture, and biology all converge under the moon’s gaze—and why your brain is a lunar timekeeper whether you know it or not.

🌕 Guided Moon Meditation: End with a cinematic, immersive meditation to let moonlight reveal your hidden self, release what no longer serves you, and reconnect with the primal cycles of nature.Tonight’s Immersive Soundscape:

🎧 Wind stirring across a darkened landscape, soft lapping lake waves, and faint silver chimes with a gentle rain storm and the echo of a distant wolf howl in the background. Crafted to feel like you’re standing at the edge of the lake under the moon with me.Coming Up Next:

✨ Next Tuesday (Episode 21): Sleep Hygiene – The Science of a Better Night’s Rest. We’ll explore circadian rhythms, light, and rituals to transform your sleep.✨ Next Friday (Episode 22): Zombies and the Night: Legends of the Walking Dead—a global dive into nocturnal undead lore.Subscribe and Connect with me and the Dusk and Dreams' Team:

🎙️You can find Dusk and Dreams on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you love to listen.🌐Visit www.breakgrid.com or📱 Follow @yarrowdiamond on Instagram to connect with our community of night-minded souls.#FullMoonMadness, #DuskAndDreamsPodcast #MoonMyths #LunarLegends #FullMoonEnergy #MoonlightMysteries #MythicalNights #AncientMyths #FolkloreFriday #TransformationMyths #SleepScience