The Surprising Science of Hypnosis: Overcome Anxiety, Stress & Reduce Physical Pain | Dr David Spiegel
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Show Notes:
What does hypnosis bring to mind for you? Perhaps it’s a swinging pendulum, a zen-like state of focus, or Derren Brown tricking people on stage. Whichever misconception comes up, this conversation will change your mind. Dr David Spiegel is a Stanford professor, and world-leading expert on hypnosis who teaches us how we can deploy it in daily life to overcome mental and physical pain.
If you’re looking to try hypnosis for weight loss or have heard about Paul McKenna’s book ‘Hypnosis Gastric Band’, this conversation will provide step by step explanation of how to try it If it’s mental rather than physical barriers you wish to overcome, you can for hypnosis for smoking, or even hypnosis for anxiety. It’s a tool, not dissimilar from meditation and mindfulness, that can change your life.
Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
01:36 The Biggest Myths Surrounding Hypnosis
02:26 The Three Components of Hypnosis
04:19 Are You Hypnotizable?
06:11 Percentages of People Susceptible to Hypnosis
07:14 Hypnosis is the Oldest Form of Psychotherapy
13:13 Hypnosis is a State of Highly Focused Attention
15:26 Hypnosis for Pain (Migraines etc)
16:38 Hypnosis for Weight Loss
18:16 Hypnosis for Anxiety
20:19 Hypnosis for Anxiety - The Fear of Fear
22:25 Hypnosis and Mindfulness - A Twelve Minute Therapy
24:41 Does One Remember What Happens in the Hypnosis Session?
27:41 Hypnosis for Stress and Stress Management
30:07 Hypnosis for Sleep
30:31 Hypnosis for Smoking and Controlling Habits
32:02 Hypnosis for Grieving Losses (Cancer Patients)
35:51 Find Your Focus - Hypnosis for Concentration and Dealing with Distractions
38:34 ADHD - Hypnosis Studies on ADHD
40:34 The Mind/Body Connection
41:32 Hypnosis and the Gastric Band - Controlling Hunger
45:08 Hypnosis vs Weight Loss Treatment Medications
49:09 Compassion for One’s Self and Compassion for One’s Body
51:15: Are There Risks Associated with Clinical Hypnosis?
53:49 How Dr David Spiegel Became The Leading Hypnosis Practitioner
59:40 The Shocking Results of Hypnosis in Pain Therapy
01:04:28 How to Know You’re Working with a Certified Hypno-Therapist
01:06:02 Reveri: Self-hypnosis App
01:06:49 What Does Live Well Be Well Mean to You?
01:07:58 Thank You
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