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Next Level Healing·January 14, 2026·51 min·1 min read

Why Dreams Heal More Than Talk with Dr. Bonnie Buckner

With Dr. Bonnie Buckner

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In this episode

Ever wonder what your dreams are trying to tell you? Dr. Tara Perry and dream expert Dr. Bonnie Buckner explore why dreams can heal us more deeply than talk therapy, offering a path to inner development and transformation.

Featured book

  • The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Dreams to Transform Your Life

    by Dr. Bonnie Buckner

Show notes

In this episode of "Next Level Healing," host Dr. Tara Perry interviews Dr. Bonnie Buckner, the Founder and CEO of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery, where she teaches individuals and organizations how to use dreaming and imagery for inner development, problem-solving, and creativity.  She is a Senior Fellow and program lead at George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership, supporting leadership coaching and development.  With a doctorate in psychology and ICF PCC coaching credentials, she has also taught at Fielding Graduate University and speaks internationally on dreaming, cognition, and the role of imagination in transformation.  She’s the author of The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Dreams to Transform Your Life.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the power dreams have on our minds and in our lives!

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Key takeaways

  • [International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery](https://institutefordreamingandimagery.com/)
  • [Dr. Bonnie Buckner's Bio](https://institutefordreamingandimagery.com/bonnie-buckner)
  • Book: *The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Dreams to Transform Your Life*
  • [Work with Dr. Tara Perry](https://consulttara.com/)

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