Most people might think hypnosis is just stage tricks. But the science tells a different story. Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks with Stanford’s Dr. David Spiegel about how clinical hypnosis may help with pain, anxiety, and bad habits. He also explains why elite athletes use it to improve focus and performance, and how you might be able to use it yourself.

Producer: Kyra Dahring

Medical Writer: Andrea Kane

Showrunner: Amanda Sealy 

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom

Technical Director: Dan Dzula

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