Why You Are Not Dreaming

White Coat Black Sheep · Feb 25, 2026 · 54m · transcript

White Coat Black Sheep with Dr Civelli

In this episode, Dr Civelli breaks down why you can sleep eight hours and still wake up exhausted.

If you are not dreaming, waking up multiple times a night, or living in light sleep without realizing it, this conversation will change how you think about recovery.

From circadian rhythm to cortisol physiology, we unpack:

• Deep sleep vs REM and why dreaming matters

• Why checking your phone at night resets melatonin

• The difference between light sleep and restorative sleep

• Snoring, oxygen drops, and hidden sleep apnea

• When to use wearables vs formal…