This week we welcome Reg Blackwood

Adam interviews Reg Blackwood – Hypnosis in the news includes the hypo dog, Simon Cowell’s inability to stop smoking, and Adam reminisces about getting high using hypnosis – The professional discussion explores how to make hypnotherapy more accessible to all people regardless of class and questions whether hypnotherapy mainly serves the middle classes – The fact of the week examines which is more effective – direct or indirect suggestions? What does the evidence tell us?

References from this week’s episode:

The official website of Reg Blackwood: http://www.regblackwood.com/

YouTube Clip of the fascinating project Reg was involves in, as discussed in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqQF-eh_7cw

Hypnosis In The News References:

– BGT Hypno-dog owner Krystyna Lennon is trained hypnotherapist ‘offering sex therapy’ 

– Upon undergoing hypnotherapy, Simon Cowell can’t still give up smoking…

– We Hypnotised People To Make Them Feel High

This week we welcome Bob Burns

Adam has a funny new competition and discusses how to break wind in an Ericksonian style! – Hypnosis in the news includes a story that highlights the chasm that exists between public perception of hypnosis and what it actually is – The professional discussion explores Bob Burns’s successful work using his innovative ‘Swan’ technique in therapy – The fact of the week refers to claims made about efficacy rates for hypnosis and stopping smoking.

References from this week’s episode:

The official website of Bob Burns: http://lifelinehypnotherapy.com/index.htm

The Swan: http://lifelinehypnotherapy.com/The-Swan%282875521%29.htm

The Swan Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/237849123035690/?fref=ts

Bob Burns – Mind Reading on Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBllSoKyAhE

Hypnosis In The News References:

– Sex with hypnotized woman allegation leads to pharmacy assistant suspension

– State: Pharmacy assistant hypnotized woman, had sex with her

– ‘I came close to a sense of peace’: Marlon Brando stars in new Sundance documentary compiled from hours of his own audio tapes

This week we welcome Gemma Bailey

Adam responds to a flurry of letters regarding the same particular points! – Hypnosis in the news includes some sporting success stories – The professional discussion explores Gemma Bailey’s successful work using hypnotherapy and NLP with children – The fact of the week refers to the very famous Jean-Martin Charcot.

References from this week’s episode:

The official website of Gemma Bailey: http://gemmabailey.co.uk/

The website for NLP4Kids: http://nlp4kids.org/

Hypnosis In The News References:

– How Hypnotherapy Helped Hendra

– Darts champion Scott Mitchell: Hypnosis held the key to title triumph

This week we welcome Terence Watts

Adam interviews Terence Watts – Hypnosis in the news includes a controversial application of hypnosis causing a storm in hypnosis forums – The professional discussion explores Terence’s latest BWRT approach to  therapy – The fact of the week examines whether hypnotic behaviour is purposeful or non-volitional.

References from this week’s episode:

The official website of Terence Watts: www.terencewatts.com

The website for BWRT: http://www.brainworking-recursive-therapy.co.uk

Hypnosis In The News References:

– Woman brings boyfriend to justice after remembering attack with hypnosis

– Mother-of-two who lost her memory in boyfriend’s brutal eight-hour attack is HYPNOTISED to remember assault and bring him to justice

This week we welcome Dr Mike Mandel

Adam interviews Dr Mike Mandel – Hypnosis in the news includes a major successful application of hypnosis and an ongoing legal issue featuring in a number of cases across the world – The professional discussion explores Mike Mandel’s approach to hypnosis and therapy – The fact of the week refers to applying Occam’s Razor theory to hypnosis.

References from this week’s episode:

The official website of Mike Mandel: http://mikemandelhypnosis.com/

The podcast, Brain Software with Mike Mandel: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/brain-software-dr.-mike-mandel/id481703625

Hypnosis In The News References:

– Hypnosis ‘helps breast cancer patients’– Court eyes use of hypnosis in ’79 missing-boy case” 

This week we welcome The English Sisters

Adam interviews The English Sisters – Hypnosis in the news includes one of the most sensationalist hypnosis stories ever and some of the most incredible perpetuation of hypnosis misconception – The professional discussion explores The English Sisters’ work on stress management – The fact of the week refers to one of the most openly attacked theories of hypnosis.

References from this week’s episode:

The English Sisters:

Hypnotherapy For Stress Management: http://www.hypnoramblings.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@englishsisters

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/englishsisterszuggo

Official Website: http://www.englishsisters.com/

Hypnosis In The News References:

– Look into my eyes: Incredible moment thief appears to HYPNOTISE shopkeeper before rifling through his pockets while he is in a trance

– Hypnotist thief puts shopkeeper in trance before robbing him

This week we welcome Felix Economakis

Adam interviews Felix Economakis- Hypnosis in the news includes one of the most controversial applications of hypnosis and marvellous success stories – The professional discussion explores Felix Economakis’ major work treating sufferers of Selective Eating Disorder – The fact of the week refers to a Royal Commission by King Louis XVI.

References from this week’s episode:

One of Several Videos of Felix working with clients who suffer from SED (You can take the link to Felix’s YouTube channel which has many other such clips): Felix Economakis YouTube Channel

Hypnosis in the news:

– The Hypno Boob Job: I went up three cup sizes after seeing a hypnotist

– Teenager addicted to ready salted CRISPS manages to kick the habit

– Woman who eats nothing but CHIPS finally enjoys her first proper meal after hypnosis

This week we welcome Steve Baxter

Adam interviews Steve baxter- Hypnosis in the news includes some unusual applications of hypnosis and marvellous success stories – The professional discussion explores Steve baxter’s work with musicians who suffer from performance anxiety, and Steve and Adam are join by Rebecca Gilliver, Principal Cellist for the London Symphony Orchestra – The fact of the week seems to have slipped my mind…. Something to do with spontaneous amnesia.

References from this week’s episode:

Website of Steve Baxter:

http://www.steve-baxter.co.uk/

Website of the Anglo European College Of Therapeutic Hypnosis, where Steve is Senior Lecturer:

www.aecollegeofhypnosis.uk

Hypnosis in the news:

– Bill Murray used hypnosis to treat cat allergy

– Hypnosis therapy can affect childhood asthma

– Helen Lederer: Stand-up terrifies me

This week we welcome Lindsay Shepherd

Adam interviews Lindsay Shepherd – Hypnosis in the news includes some incredible success stories, but then Adam uses a naughty word for the first time on Hypnosis Weekly when responding to a science blogger – The professional discussion explores Lindsay Shepherd’s work with the super morbidly obese – The fact of the week, could be entitled the fact of the weak, you’ll see why.

References from this week’s episode:

Website of Lindsay Shepherd: http://www.lindsayshepherd.couk/

Lindsay on Twitter: @dorsethypnosis

The quote Lindsay shared from Clark L Hull was from ‘Hypnosis and Suggestibilty, An Experimental Approach’:

Chapter 12  Page 334 – Hypnosis Regarded as a Habit

“Clearly, Hypnotic susceptibility is greatly facilitated by practice. It is a remarkable and an interesting commentary on the tardy scientific development of hypnotism, that this striking and well know phenomenon aroused the experimental curiosity of no-one for at least 100 years”

Hypnosis in the news:

– ‘I loved the feeling’: Hypnobirthing mum says her pain-free labour experience was easy

– The virtual gastric band: Supermarket worker loses six stone after £25 hypnosis made her believe her stomach had shrunk

– Should First Responders Use Acupuncture And Hypnosis During Disasters?

This week we welcome Dr Brian Roet

Adam interviews Dr Brian Roet – Hypnosis in the news includes football teams employing hypnosis and Adam makes a heartfelt plea to a lovely actress – This week’s discussion is about the use of metaphor, symbolism and parts therapy with Dr Brian Roet – The fact of the week includes one of the field’s most important contributors and one of the world’s most famous novels of all time.

References from this week’s episode:

Website of Dr Brian Roet: http://www.brianroet.co.uk/

Title of Dr Brian Roet’s books:

Hypnosis: A Gateway to Better Health 

Understanding Hypnosis

The Confidence To Be Yourself: How to boost your self-esteem

* Feelings: Exploring your inner emotions

* A Safer Place To Cry

Hypnosis in the news:

– Hypnotherapy works for bowel pain

– Exclusive: Millwall bring in hypnotherapist to help players

and another football story:

– Brazilian team tries to improve through hypnosis

– Sofia Vergara Is Seeking Hypnotherapy To Cure Her Sweet Tooth