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 It only takes 12 minutes

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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Only 12 Minutes to Remove Stress & Pain! Professor David Spiegel Unveils The Science Of Hypnosis

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