Episode 92 – Professor Irving Kirsch

Adam is celebrating his 21st anniversary of his hypnotherapy business and offers up some guidance for longevity of career as a hypnotherapist

Adam interviews this week’s guest, Professor Irving Kirsch, one of the most prolific researchers in the field of hypnosis – Irving Kirsch talks about the relationship between hypnosis and placebo, what his current thoughts are on what hypnosis is, and more besides –

This week’s hypnosis in the news covers a very unusual use of hypnosis by the Amnesty International Organisation.

The Factoid of the week has created a LOT of discussion about the most effective number of hypnotherapy sessions is best for smoking cessation.

References from this week’s episode:

Hypnosis in the News Stories:

1. Amnesty International highlights plight of refugees by having hypnotized people live a refugee’s journey:

 References from this week:

1. More Tea Vicar? Bertrand Russell’s Teapot Theory & That Big Hypnosis Field Discussion:

2. Photos of Adam’s Meeting with Irving Kirsch:

Books of Irving Kirsch’s that he mentioned in the show:

1. Essentials of Clinical Hypnosis: An Evidence-Based Approach (2006) by Steven Jay Lynn & Irving Kirsch

2. Handbook of Clinical Hypnosis (2010) Edited by Steven Jay Lynn, Judith Rhue and Irving Kirsch

Evidence Based Fact of Week reference:

Hypnosis and suggestion-based approaches to smoking cessation: An examination of the evidence:

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Episode 91 – Special CNHC Edition

Adam interviews this week’s guest, Sheila Inglis about the CNHC (the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council) about who they are, what they do and how they function, all in regard to the field of hypnotherapy.

Adam then interviews and welcomes back former guests Kate Beaven-Marks and Garry Coles about their roles on the Hypnotherapy PSB (Profession Specific Board) of the CNHC, what they do, and why they applied to be involved. 

That’s it for this special focused edition all about the CNHC.

References from this week’s episode:

The Website of the CNHC: https://www.cnhc.org.uk/

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Special Edition – Featuring Alberto Dell’isola

Adam interviews this week’s guest, Alberto Dell’isola

This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section sees Adam talk in depth and detail about the importance of evidence based practice in the field of hypnosis and the reasons why it is so important to him and his work!

This week’s professional discussion with Alberto Dell’isola discusses social media and Alberto shares the tactics that have made his channel one of the most popular hypnosis channels on the planet with over 300,000 subscribers.

The fact of the week refers to a fascinating study that explored the use of hypnosis across a pool of 14 general medical practices with fascinating findings.

References from this week’s episode:

The Website of Alberto Dell’isolia: https://albertodellisola.com.br/

Alberto on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/supermemoria

Hypnosis in the News Stories, Adam Talking about evidence base: :

This is the list of studies Adam referred to today…

1. Hypnotherapy As Empirically Supported Treatment

Evidence Based Fact of Week reference:

Impact on health status of a hypnosis clinic in general practice

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Special Edition – Featuring Sarah Wall

Adam interviews this week’s guest, Sarah Wall

This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section examines some recent weight loss success stories and a woman who overcame her fear of Turkeys in time to eat one at Christmas!

This week’s professional discussion with Sarah Wall is talking all things FitMind and we speak about Sarah’s successful approach to weight reduction.

The fact of the week refers to a fascinating study that explored the use of hypnosis combine with covert modelling with obese individuals.

References from this week’s episode:

The Website of Sarah Wall: http://www.thefitmindtrainer.com/

Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitmindtrainer/

Sarah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahwallfit/

Hypnosis in the News Stories:

1. Irish bus driver loses 4 STONE in 12 weeks thanks to using smaller blue plate for meals

2. A Stockport mum who was terrified of turkey has been cured by hypnosis – just in time for Christmas

Evidence Based Fact of Week reference:

Covert modeling-hypnosis in the treatment of obesity

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Special Edition – Featuring Daniel Ryan

Adam interviews this week’s guest, Daniel Ryan

This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section asks why hypnotherapists seek out media coverage and examines whether it actually does much good for a hypnotherapy career.

This week’s professional discussion with Daniel Ryan is talking all things regression and past life-regression.

The fact of the week refers to a fascinating study that explored the use of self-hypnosis not just with regards to a specific application but also the study has major implications for the way self-hypnosis is applied and how to derive the most benefit.

References from this week’s episode:

The Website of Daniel Ryan: https://www.danielryancrt.com/

Hypnosis in the News Stories:

1. Why Do Hypnotherapists Seek Media Coverage? Does It Really Boost A Hypnotherapy Business?

2. I had to undergo hypnotherapy to see my baby born

Evidence Based Fact of Week reference:

Self-hypnosis and exam stress: comparing immune and relaxation-related imagery for influences on immunity, health and mood

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Special Edition – Heroes of Hypnosis – Milton Erickson

Special Edition – Heroes of Hypnosis – Milton Erickson

Third in a series of special edition episodes where former guests discuss their “Heroes of Hypnosis“. Fredric Mau joins Adam and discusses the life’s work and enduring legacy of Erickson. His background is explained, and Fredric offers insight into areas of Erickson’s applications of therapy that are not typically cited by hypnotherapists and talks about key features and themes of Erickson’s approach. Fredric then discusses how the work of Erickson has influenced his own work and in what ways it still influences what he does today.

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Special Edition – 2017 UK Hypnosis Convention

Special Edition!!

This is the live audio of the Friday night live panel edition recorded on the opening eve of the 2017 UK Hypnosis Convention

Featuring guests: Anthony Jacquin, Melissa Tiers, Gary Turner, James Tripp and Tim Cummins. 

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Adam interviews Camilla Sacre-Dallerup

This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section addresses two major stories to hit the media this week, one whereby Adam delivers a critique of a very brave hypnotherapist, and another whereby Virtual Reality Therapy is explored.

This week’s discussion with Camilla Sacre-Dallerup examines how she reinvented herself and her career and explores some of the processes in her latest book ‘Reinvent Me’ and how they are applicable to hypnotherapists.

The fact of the week refers to a fascinating study that explored the use of self-hypnosis with children experiencing recurrent headaches.

References from this week’s episode:

The Website of Camilla Sacre-Dallerup: https://www.zenme.tv/

Hypnosis in the News Stories:

1. ‘How Virtual Reality Therapy helped me face my fear of being trapped’ – we talk anxiety and cleithrophobia on mental health podcast Mentally Yours

2. Hypnotherapist’s Call To Bipolar Presenter Ian Payne Left Listeners Amazed

Evidence Based Fact of Week reference:

Self-Hypnosis Training for Headaches in Children and Adolescents

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Adam interviews Craig Sigl

This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section addresses several stories whereby it has been claimed that hypnosis was used to rob individuals, Adam has plenty to say on this as you regular listeners are likely to expect.

This week’s discussion with Craig Sigl examines the topic of sports hypnosis and Craig shares elements of his own approach as well as being generous with advice for hypnotherapists looking to work in the sports hypnosis field.

The fact of the week refers to a fascinating study that explored the use of self-hypnosis in radiological procedures.

References from this week’s episode:

The Website of Craig Sigl: http://mentaltoughnesstrainer.biz/

Hypnosis in the News Stories:

1. Scammers use hypnosis to rob victims

2. ‘Hypnotist’ thief hunted in Italy

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

Evidence Based Fact of Week reference:

Self-hypnotic relaxation during interventional radiological procedures: Effects 012 pain perception and intravenous drug use (lang et al., 1996): http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00207149608416074

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Adam interviews Dipti Tait

This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section includes stories about “Extreme” hypnosis (whoa, awesome dudes!), as well as a slightly different application of hypnosis being lauded in the media for a change.

This week’s discussion with Dipti Tait examines the topic of grief and explores ways hypnotherapy can be used to help those people who are dealing with grief of differing kinds.

The fact of the week refers to a fascinating study that explored the use of self-hypnosis in alleviating the symptoms of asthma.

References from this week’s episode:

The Website of Dipti Tait: http://diptitait.com

The website of Dipti’s clinic: http://thecotswoldpractice.com/

Hypnosis in the News Stories:

1. From Burning Man trips to hypnotherapy: here are 4 brainstorming techniques you can learn from the ad world

2. Angus Brayshaw’s mother has revealed she turned to hypnotherapy to cope with her son’s concussions

3. Hypnosis and cancer: How hypnotherapy can help patients through chemo

Evidence Based Fact of Week reference:

The effects of self-hypnosis on quality of life following coronary artery bypass surgery: preliminary results of a prospective, randomized trialSelf-hypnosis in attenuation of asthma symptoms severity, Journal of Applied Sciences, Zobeiri, M.a, Moghimi, A.a, Ataran, D.b, Fathi, M.c, Ashari, A.A.b (2009)

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