Dreams fuel the body and the mind. Yet many of us don’t give our dreams a second thought. Take a tour of dreamland with me and discover the many benefits of dreaming. Learn the art of lucid dreaming, uncover what dreams reveal about your current state of mind, and practice guiding your dreams.
The Brain Never Sleeps will be published by Simon & Schuster Canada in February 2026.
When it comes to dreams, what do you want to know more about? Connect on Instagram @scienceofyouandme where I’m sharing some fascinating research I’ve learned along the way.
An exploration of innovations and breakthroughs in regenerative medicine told through the stories of physicians, scientists, and patients.
“Assiduously researched … an excellent primer on the fascinating science … a compelling study of the personalities and debates.” —Quill & Quire
"Van Kampen uses her journalistic voice … to dazzling effect. It is van Kampen's combination of excellent science writing and her probing analysis of the ethical and business issues…that convinced me every biology professor should be assigning The Golden Cell to their students." —Edmonton Journal
"A fast-paced tour of the supercharged world of biomedical research. [van Kampen] translates complex biology into readable prose." —Winnipeg Free Press