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

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 Watch this episode on YouTube Follow me, Sarah Ann Macklin on Instagram To give your wellbeing journey that extra boost, try my 30 day ‘Reset My Health’ course And sign up to my newsletter here Join my inner circle here!

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