October 29, 2025

Pro Clinic: Dr. David Spiegel on Self-Hypnosis to Access Flow, Manage Fear, and Improve Performance (FREE)

40 minutes

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In this Pro Clinic, Dr. David Spiegel of Stanford University School of Medicine and founder of Reveri discusses:

What hypnosis is and isn't

How to access flow state more often

Using self-hypnosis to manage fear of falling

How to reduce the pain response on and off route

Breaking bad habits in as little as one session

Using a 10-min protocol to improve focus and productivity

How to manage the stress of climbing and beyond

Getting to sleep faster, and back to sleep after waking in the night

Controlling HRV using self-hypnosis

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Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right)

00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Mental Challenges in Climbing

01:14 Meet Dr. David Spiegel: Expert in Psychiatry and Hypnosis

01:46 Understanding Hypnosis and Its Applications

02:52 Personal Experiences and Misconceptions About Hypnosis

06:47 The Science Behind Hypnosis

11:35 Hypnosis for Pain Management and Performance Enhancement

20:24 Practical Applications of Hypnosis in Climbing

32:40 Exploring the Reveri App for Self-Hypnosis

35:52 Conclusion and How to Access More Content

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October 29, 2025

Pro Clinic: Dr. David Spiegel on Self-Hypnosis to Access Flow, Manage Fear, and Improve Performance (FREE)

40 minutes

Join The Struggle’s Patreon community to get 100+ hours of Bonus Episodes, Pro Clinics, Uncut Videos, and Submit Questions for Future Guests. FREE TRIAL available!

https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow

In this Pro Clinic, Dr. David Spiegel of Stanford University School of Medicine and founder of Reveri discusses:

What hypnosis is and isn't

How to access flow state more often

Using self-hypnosis to manage fear of falling

How to reduce the pain response on and off route

Breaking bad habits in as little as one session

Using a 10-min protocol to improve focus and productivity

How to manage the stress of climbing and beyond

Getting to sleep faster, and back to sleep after waking in the night

Controlling HRV using self-hypnosis

Score a 7-day free trial and 20% off your subscription to the Reveri app using code STRUGGLE at reveri.com