The Surprising Neuroscience of Hypnosis: Myths, Truths & Use Cases w/ Dr. David Spiegel MD

This is a conversation about the neurobiology of and use cases for clinical hypnosis with the world’s leading researcher and clinician in the field: Dr. David Spiegel. The associate chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Spiegel is also the director of the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and has published 13 books, over 480 journal articles, and170 book chapters on the subject of hypnosis. To read more about Dr. Spiegel and peruse the full show notes,👉🏾bit.ly/richroll711
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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:12 - Not the David Spiegel that Testified During the Depp - Heard Trial
00:06:56 - Defining Hypnosis
00:09:52 - Clinical vs Stage Hypnosis
00:20:00 - "Mind-Body Connection
Good Quotes about the brain"
00:20:40 - brain quote
00:22:39 - “The brain can control what’s going on in the body" quote
00:24:07 - The impact of Breathwork
00:28:16 - Neurochemical Process during Hypnosis State
00:32:25 - Determing How Receptive People Are to Hypnosis
00:37:28 - The Spiegel Test
00:41:44 - How Do Other Senses Affect Perception?
00:44:18 - Ad Break
00:46:10 - "Could You Weaponize Hypnosis?
Mass Hypnosis"
00:47:54 - “I believe that anything that has the power to help has the power to hurt.”
00:47:58 - Can You Remain Hypnotized Indefinitely?
00:49:33 - Does Hypnosis Need a Rebrand?
00:51:04 - Use Cases for Hypnosis
01:01:28 - “People think being hypnotized means losing control, it’s not. It means gaining control.”
01:02:24 - Are "Trigger Warnings" Misguided?
01:03:54 - “We have to face our vulnerabilities.”
01:05:20 - Amnesia
01:09:13 - 'People vs Shirley' Case
01:12:36 - Performing Under Duress
01:17:50 - Hypnotic State during Endurance Training
01:21:16 - Mindfulness as a Practice
01:25:58 - Self Hypnosis / REVERI App
01:36:27 - David's Current Studies
01:41:37 - "David's Work with Cancer Patients
Facing Death"
01:48:28 - Psychedelic Drugs & Therapy
01:50:10 - "Practical Advice on Hypnosis
Closing Thoughts"
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[@hubermanlab]

David Spiegel is an amazing scientist, clinician and human being. Thank you for holding and recording this conversation! Hypnosis is incredible (say the data!).

[@richroll]

Thank you for the introduction Andrew -- and your trust in me to bring out the best in David for the benefit of all of us!

[@AceofBase2024]

I like this connection between two intelligent people. Love both your podcasts and also enjoy seeing the dynamics when you engage with each other.

[@c0rvidae]

Your Instagram Live you did under hypnosis was awesome, incidentally 😅

[@coppersense999]

@@c0rvidae whoa, who? Rich? Link? Sounds fascinating. Publish here on YT? I don't have IG.

[@c0rvidae]

@@coppersense999 Andrew did, and he didn’t post it. Had to be there. He only told us at the end. It was cool! 🤘🏻

[@Shamrock777-oy9vv]

I had 8 therapeutic hypnosis sessions with a consultant psychiatrist in my 20s for a severe trauma related phobia. Totally cured. Life altering, in fact I’d go so far as to say lifesaving! If you can get the right therapist, I’m testament to it working. Wishing everyone a positive outcome.

[@Hawkes711]

That’s amazing! You wouldn’t happen to have this Psychiatrists info still would you?

[@Shamrock777-oy9vv]

@@Hawkes711 It was a LONG time ago and the psychiatrist is retired but if you check out someone with robust QUALIFICATIONS (not someone with a 6weeks’ certificate) and then check out their REVIEWS, I’m sure you’ll find. Go with your gut; don’t pay for a whole course in advance; if you’re not a match on the first session, move on, till you find. Wishing you luck.

[@emilschaffroth6247]

I think I’m being hypnotized just by his voice.

[@marya6445]

As a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist I absolutely love this podcast. Thank you for bringing credibility to an often misunderstood technique that can help millions of people. I remember when people used to make fun of me for meditating and practicing Yoga. Now it seems everyone is a Yogi. 🧘‍♀Hopefully re-educating the public in what Hypnotherapy can do for them will be enough to quell the fears and jokes. 🙏

[@yosoftballgirl4ever]

The hypnotherapist I go to said that most people think of hypnosis as brainwashing, I lol’d at that & have had wonderful experiences with hypnosis. Thanks for practicing such a wonderful art and for your trust in it even most didn’t. People like you are the reason awareness is being brought forward.

[@Joemurphy123]

Are you in the UK or USA?

[@MarleneMeier]

As someone who sings opera and has studied the anatomy of breath, I can tell you that I trained to measure inhalation and exhalation. This mastery of breath is an amazing tool for self soothing which I have taught to my child who is now 5 and when he is upset, now does the breath exercises with me and becomes automatically calm within 5 seconds. I also taught him through speaking to himself that he won't throw up when he gets a gag reflex when he's congested etc. The idea of "psyching" someone up with thoughts seems similar to hypnosis.

[@tumbleweeduk7479]

It is wonderful for your child to learn how to stay calm but be very careful about teaching a child not to be sick. I was very seriously sexually abused as a child and I was hypnotised not to vomit and as a result if I get food poisoning I nearly die and at the age of 75 I have still been unable to deprogram my mind, And have to be very careful what I eat and keep homeopathy handy! Namaste 💜🙏💜

[@jphipnose]

The power of suggestion. The world works on direct suggestions and indirect suggestions.

[@anthonyarmstrong7313]

Are you familiar with the Alexander technique

[@babakbandpey]

Create a video please ❤

[@heatherxlotus]

Felt compelled to say that I was hypnotized and quit smoking in 2018, I haven’t craved a cigarette since and find them disgusting! I tell people my success story and do notice a negative stigma, but it really is effective. I am currently working toward becoming a clinical psychologist and plan to use hypnotherapy, as I have experience in teaching yoga and meditation, which uses the same technique to speak to individuals on a very deep level to administer healing and belief reframe toward compassion. This conversation was fantastic, great work being done here!

[@petronipov]

Was it just one session you did?

[@heatherxlotus]

@@petronipov yes, just one. Did a visualization technique, took my last drag and found t it disgusting because we had linked it mentally with all its negative attributes. Never craved one ever again.

[@joyceputman7628]

I was able to quit smoking after one hypnosis session-this was 30 years ago

[@Mmmmkaaay]

My ex also quit with just with one session. Miraculous!

[@mobrien7128]

I had the same experience! Over 25 years! One 20 minute session and never had another cig!

[@Higherlovemeditations]

I am a clinical Hypnotherapist- CCht. This interview was Amazing and I am so glad Dr Spiegel is working to help bring more awareness to the success of Hypnotherapy for mental health and trance-formation!!! Thankyou both!!!

[@Mindbodymistique]

So true 😊

[@loveofinquiry8067]

I just wanted to say finding a licensed hypnotherapist does not guarantee a well trained hypnotherapist, many times a certified hypnotherapist is more qualified, than a licensed one, particularly since that’s all they do. People should do their own research and trust their own judgement when finding a qualified hypnotherapist, in my opinion. Love the content, thank you both💕

[@davidm.crispjr.9683]

I'm really glad you made this point. In most states hypnosis is not a regulated profession. In my state you can become a certified clinical hypnotherapist by attending a school state licensed in the subject matter and you do not need a license. In fact, you can't get one because they aren't available. I understand what the doctor is trying to do in offering a cautious recommendation in finding a credible hypnotist or hypnotherapist, but his comment results in damage that's twofold: 1. He throws very talented and effective hypnotists/hypnotherapists (who are not licensed) under the bus by saying you should only consult with someone who is a licensed healthcare provider and 2. by limiting access to hypnotherapists that are "qualified" by his standards/definition, he tremendously limits access and exposure to the wonderful benefits of hypnosis, the modality he so dearly wants to promote. Should we only see doctors, dentists and licensed therapists who also have experience in massage, breathwork, yoga (to name a few)?? I would hope not....

[@lisalawn1111]

You’re so right on- thanks for adding this comment! Signed, certified hypnotherapist since 2006

[@berylcomar]

Why go to a doctor who may use hypnosis once a week when you could come to me seeing 5-6 people per day using techniques like Parts Therapy, Regression work, inner child, certified also in Forensic Hypnosis working internationally with sports teams, police and corporates? Most doctors can not use these Elman techniques, but only read scripts. Yes check on your practitioners credentials, training and what other Hypnotherapists say about them

[@siobhancleary3018]

@@davidm.crispjr.9683 l loved his talk till he said about how people still believe the election lost sorry Dr but the fact that the media and government has loads of people brainwashed to the point they need to be deprogrammed by hypnotism sad times he should never have said that unless he’d address it all and most Dr prefer to keep people sick just to keep writing Prescriptions

[@deniseward002]

@@davidm.crispjr.9683 I love what you wrote. Yes this is so rife today with people holding credentials as the only criteria for choosing someone. There are so many geniuses who hold no credentials because they don't suit the linear educational systems at all. People are different and with holding credentials as paramount, it leaves no room for differences. Formal credentials actually "tunnel" expertise because it's not about knowing and experience, it's about passing exams. And many geniuses are not good at exams but great with their talent in whatever field they expess this genius in.

[@Rovingkiwi0516]

What an impressive,passionate and yet humble man. Thank you, Rich for introducing us to Dr Spiegel.

[@HandsomeKingKhi]

I start hypnosis tomorrow to treat social anxiety that I’ve been dealing with for YEARS. Excited to start this journey and unlock my better self. 😊

[@jahana81]

How is it going?

[@chrisnam1603]

Amazing man, he is also modest in all his wisdom and knowlegde, he does not act like 'i know a lot' and what a priviledge it must be to be able to go see him, and his voice♥, imagine his voice being a narrator for amazing audiobooks! love from Belgium

[@alejandroacosta5913]

This podcast has been one of the best things that have happened to me in the recent years of my life. The knowledge and therapeutic benefits i have gotten and continue to get from it are absolutely wonderful and one of the best surprises I have ever encountered. Thank you so much Rich for your work and dedication to this project and to really helping people.

[@sheilalopez3983]

I had hypnosis, dumped a lot of childhood trauma. It is not what people think it is and the only time you cluck like a chicken is if you had the propensity to do so in the first place. I cured a lot of chronic illnesses. You would be amazed how much we want to punish ourselves with chronic pain.

[@Harmony7771]

I believe Louise Hay says that pain is caused from guilt and wanting to punish yourself

[@sheilalopez3983]

@@Harmony7771, I'm sorry, I don't know who Louise hays is, I was just going by my experience and others I've seen. If she is published I'll look her up, she sounds interesting. Stay well stay strong stay cool 😎😎😎.

[@SuraDoes]

Hi! I am happy to hear hypnosis worked for you!!! Can I ask who your hypnotist is? I am looking to release trauma and stop my inappropriate anxiety response. Thanks so much!

[@sheilalopez3983]

@@SuraDoes I'm sorry, I had a card but I lost it when I moved and it was quite a few years ago. Maybe I should have had her hypnotize me to remember things. But look up Maressa peers website she's a leading expert on the subject and I believe there is a list of people she's trained.

[@alexandraalbertz1442]

@@sheilalopez3983 Louise Hay is amazing. You find a lot of her teaching and books. on youtube

[@angelinasouren]

Wow! This has been sitting in my watch later list for like forever. I just started watching because KZbin reminded me of it and within the first minute, I got really excited. This is cool! BUT as it's about two hours, I think, I'm going to get some food and water first. I haven't been this excited about anything in a long time! The brain is so freaking amazing. It's like a guardian angel sitting on your shoulder all the time, sometimes whispering things at you.

[@Bushcraft242]

As a certified hypnotist when I feel down immediately I can change that and feel better

[@nikolaandonov6766]

The Flow according to me is that state in which you are narrowly focused on your activity, but acting from a prospective of pure enjoyment and curiosity. You are competent in your ability to perform, and you disassociate from your judgement or opinion of yourself and others about the end result of your activity. You are purely performing in the state of care (from the heart) curious and alert about your surroundings, but not in the state of worry (from the head) expecting results or comparing with past events. You are collapsing TIME by being in the present and purely experiencing your activity without the filter of the self.

[@nigelcharlson2992]

Kinesthetic hypnotic inductions work on everyone. Just because one induction isn’t working for someone doesn’t mean you can’t be hypnotized. Trance states are intrinsic to the human neurology, meaning we literally can’t function without going through trances. It just takes the right induction (kinesthetic work best) and a deepener.

[@berylcomar]

Absolutely

[@berylcomar]

The Elman induction has a high response rate, but depends on the practitioner skill and confidence also

[@deja-view1017]

Totally agree that one induction style doesn't work for everyone, though kinaesthetic isn't always best (e.g. confusion works best for some). Whilst there are some people who are very easy to hypnotise, after nearly 20yrs doing hypnotherapy I think there is almost nobody that can't be if you use the right method for them. This is the main issue with scientific experimentation - the need for exact repetition/replication of methodology.

[@RyanFowlerSOS]

0:49 with all due respect, hypnosis doesn't ameliorate symptoms of trauma and anxiety. When use correctly, it CURES the underlying cause. BIG difference, but THANK YOU for shedding more light on this most efficacious and misunderstood methodology.

[@dreamervanroom]

Around 35 minutes was a good place to make a note of the idea that children are doing The Great Work and to honor their concentration are basic attributes of The Montessori Schools which are a method of education. (see Dr Marie Montessori, Italian)

[@user-qs3uv9sy6f]

Divine timing! I just started reading José Silva last night, and stumble upon this talk. Thankyou ❤️

[@emilianom3443]

Who's Jose Silva ?

[@jesuisravi]

I stumbled on something like this a while back that helps with insomnia; I lie in bed in a sleeping posture and keep mentally repeating to myself "Relax...relax....relax" Seems to definitely help.

[@ilianezajic6071]

WOW! That will be a GREAT one! Looking forward to see this episode... His voice is incredible!!!

[@sheilasweeney1479]

Dr has beautiful voice. Should read books on tape and meditations too.

[@kriswalker3275]

From what I understand from other hypnotists methods is that everyone can be hypnotized some people just take a little more work to get them there. Just a thought on that. The human brain is more flexible then we think, we just learn ways of trying to control things more then we should.

[@sheilalopez3983]

It helps you become what you were meant to be. If you want to become an entire other person that brings in a whole lot of other psychological issues. But I recommend hypnosis for removing issues "others" put in you or on you.

[@moanamason2454]

I'm about to be hypnotized tomorrow for treatment for PTSD. I just finished watching Andrw Hubermans podcast with Dr. Spiegel and I found it to be a really eye opening experience that challenged my preconceived notions about what the process entails and its true nature. I associated it with stage hypnosis and thought it was only somthing that people with weak minds would be susceptible to. That perception was very quickly corrected by both Dr. Spiegel and upon finding out Andrew himself had been hypnotized. I'm sure no one here would accuse Andrew Huberman of being weak of mind. Now with my newfound knowledge of what hypnosis truly is, a highly focused mindset, I am excited to see what this experience can reveal about myself and how it might help with my ongoing struggle. Thanks to both, Dr. Spiegel and Andrew Huberman. And thank you as well, Rich Roll.

[@myrootsgraspNewsoil]

Just curious-did the hypnosis work on your ptsd? I’m in therapy for it too. Ty

[@ThaTurdBurglar]

How'd it go???

[@HandsomeKingKhi]

Very curious how did it turn out for you?

[@violetviolet888]

@moanamason2454: How did it go?

[@JeanMcCormack]

Wow! So glad Dr Huberman introduced you both, so thankful that you invited Dr Spiegel on your show, his stories brought tears to my eyes. Just another "trance"formative Rich Roll Podcast

[@mannyeli9911]

I do guided meditation hypnosis like audio to sleep every night. I have a lot issues from PTSD to chronic pain to insomnia and it makes me feel so much at ease and relax mentally

[@christinepadua593]

Thank you Rich for enriching our lives by educating us! And thank you Dr. Spiegel for further educating us. You both are amazing!!

[@dauglove7835]

I’m a hypnotherapist and love this reference. I’ve been hearing about this man and meaning to learn more about his work. Thank you.

[@prgirl60]

I must say, Dr. Spiegel has such a rich and resonant voice. I’m enjoying the content but I’m loving the “listen .”

[@robertp.wainman4094]

I agree - he has a wonderful voice for hypnosis.....or anything else! Whenever I've tried hypnosis I've found myself 'analysing' the voice of the therapist - rather than listening to what's being said. I must find a Dr. Spiegel hypnosis induction video.

[@user-lq3dj3eo8k]

This was such a great interview. Thanks to both Rich and Dr. Spiegel. I wish hypnosis were more affordable and that this interview could have included a little more instruction on self hypnosis.

[@quor5103]

Affordable? You can find some offering their services online for less than 30$ an hour.. but then how do you expect Hypnotist to pay their bills?

[@user-lq3dj3eo8k]

@@quor5103 I had never seen anyone offering hypnosis for under $100 thanks for the information. By the way everyone wants to pay their bills.

[@breeevian7015]

Thank you for chapters ❤

[@Victoria-Monique]

The teachings of Seth (channeled via Jane Roberts) say the same. For some people when this knowledge via a physical human it's acceptable and believable. Happy it gets out there though 💖👌🏾

[@mccartyzoe]

I would love to hear more yet …. Thank you both.

[@BATgirl57]

Been looking forward to this interview! Feeling better already!! Good work all!!!🙏

[@jorgeromera3861]

What an enthralling conversation!

[@Ryan-po2ss]

This podcast brings such amazing value

[@GreenTurtle181]

Have this guy on again!! Fascinating. Thanks.

[@ritajhorn3585]

Enjoyed this so much, thank you

[@joanowens7941]

Excellent, outstanding interview!! Thank you so much Rich and Dr. Spiegel.

[@eugeniebreida1583]

As usual, your interviews are transformative in and of themselves. This no exception. I think the biggest test for one in this interpersonal space is voice tone/cadence/mesmerizability ; ). Dr. Spiegel for the win. Mind opening, I’m ready! And I’ve lived these 63 yrs as a skeptic of this H word.

[@maridebeermeyer7954]

Brilliant and fascinating interview! Thank you both.

[@georgepalavi5060]

Wow, I listened to this interview in chunks over a few weeks, as I needed some relaxation down time. Just mere listening was actually therapeutic. But Wow!!, what Utterly fascinating, educational, and inspiring information. Ioved learning about hypnosis the so many areas touched upon, especially re change in consciousness. Thank you both Dr Spiegel and Rich

[@helenbarrett6451]

Separated dad. Sons birthday coming up. Called the mother saturday morning, no answer. I was catatonic for about half an hour. Totally despondent all weekend. Was very excited and motivated to do lots of things before attempted that phone call.

[@TheRm65]

Absolutely fascinating.

[@leighmartin3223]

wow thanks for this amazing conversation rock on Rich Leigh Martin

[@trudymullally9760]

Thank you soooo much that was an awesome interview help clarify hypnosis and the depths and benefits. Thank you Rich Roll and David Spiegel.😇

[@regenmeister4444]

Thank you

[@jamiebennett8846]

I REALLY loved this. I have so much to go chew on. Thank you :)

[@amojojo4642]

Great interview.

[@yelena3285]

Found it broad, important conversation. Thank you.

[@majak.t.135]

Very nice interview :). This is my first intorduction to dr David Spiegel . I love the way he talks and it shows that he is taking his work very seriously and loveingly . There are couple of things I did not understand : When we talk about hypnotizable persons , wouldnt be more correct to say that there are people who are more alowing and people who are less alowing into the state of particular brain waves ; or the ones who have more freedeom of exploring it in their every day life and those who are not practicing it offten. Cause we all go trough all brainwave states all the time, right ? From deep sleep - delta, to alert conscious state - beta and sometimes gamma hi performance waves. So, its not about person being able or not to enter the certain brain wave , its just that he/ she is not so familiar how it is done ( and lets not skipp the first ingrediance which is Trust ). I would say that it just takes a bit more time and practice with some than the others :) . The other thing is : since you have withnessed imidiate change in phisiology when mind was instructed what to do and it has done it without obstructions , why do you still say that genes control ability to enter certain brainwave ?But, we all are experiencing all the brainwaves trough out the day . Isnt it obvious that mind is above the matter ? ( Not to mention multypersonality 'disorder' where one personality can have diabetes, while the other one does not ) . Just saying , cause we are still reluctant to really embrace the power of our own mind and that is not helping us in taking responsibility for our creations : for the better or for the worse . I appologize for my poor English , but I hope you have managed to understand what I wrote . Thank you again for this interview and I hope no one minds if questions are asked :) . All the best :)

[@balancedbodyyoga]

I stumbled onto this and can’t get enough of it. I’m a meditator behind Dr Joe and a multitude of others things and this is just more pieces. Thank you! Fascinating. Just downloaded Reveri and excited to turn my coaching clients this direction.

[@morettiigormuheto4570]

Thank you so much Dr David Spiegel for taking this time to educate us about Hypnosis. I appreciate you Sir Thank you 🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@deeptimnm]

Thank you. Peace

[@emilyzena7070]

This was such a great interview - and such a fascinating speaker. Thank you very much.

[@AlexHop1]

Thank you!

[@1111KO]

Fantastic interview

[@krzysztofmathews738]

I am really appreciating these podcasts. A level of meaningful discussion and investigation that brings a sense of clarity in a chaotic time. Thank you.

[@piccadelly9360]

This video strengthen my idea on what we are experiencing are only information

[@user-ey5mc1tl3z]

Yes that's what I m talking about

[@DirkMays]

May god be with you Dr. David Spiegel You and your fathers work (May peace embrace his soul forever) are connecting the Mind Body to reality.

[@Ms.Irod2024]

He's has such an asmr voice im already hypnotized, as per usual great interview Rich

[@sherapontaoe3214]

I found you through Andrew Huberman and am so glad I did. Thanks for your work. Also, thanks to Dr Spiegel for the offer of your app!

[@DADTHEFATHER]

Great interview👏🏾

[@mapoony]

Awesom information Thaks!!!

[@elizabethwebster3461]

Great voice reminds me of the late great Dr Wayne Dwyer

[@paulvalentine4451]

Great chat, Mr Roll. I use Hypnotism principles with my self and in helping clients achieve their goals over the last 3 decades Thank you Cheers from Sydney, Australia!

[@ThriveWithLouise]

I read a book on self hypnosis by Dr Alman, and he claims that everyone is hypnotisable but not everyone responds to the same technique, just because you dont respond to a technique it doesnt mean you cant be hypnotised, and that makes sense to me

[@albertomarroquin9432]

I enjoyed this show, I wish his book was on Audible!

[@berylcomar]

I had all my dental work done whilst in self hypnosis, and a colonoscopy. I get discount from the doctor because he saves drugs and time working with me, 😊

[@MrMawnster]

Hypnosis*** self hypnosis is a misnomer

[@keld71]

@@MrMawnster All Hypnosis is self hypnosis

[@kathleen9456]

@@MrMawnsterI did it for labor and nurses couldn’t believe I wasn’t feeling pain

[@reinoudvanrooij3842]

Thank you both. This was an extremely inspiring podcast for me. About hypnosis and hypnotherapy. I am working on self-hypnosis and with a hypnotherapist and you provide me with very thorough background information about what I am actually doing. I'm going full throttle now, while I was still a bit hesitant before. Thank you again for taking the time for this and sharing this. greetings from the Netherlands. Reinoud

[@dianaanthony2981]

Hey gentlemen! Descartes was the MIND/BODY SPLIT guy. Dr. Guillotine was HEAD/BODY SPLIT man.

[@MeditationwithNidhi]

As a hypnotherapist, this talk is so valuable. Thank You Dr. Spiegal! Rich asked all the right questions. Thanks for this excellent conversation.

[@judyvispi]

This interview is wonderful, I had always wondered if clinical hypnosis, would be beneficial for certain addictions, gambling, eating disorders. Also, beneficial for trauma. So happy and interested in this treatment, without heavy medications. Please keep making this awareness of treatment. God Bless!🙏😇

[@juliaschlegel7175]

It can profoundly help. And much safer than psych drugs.

[@227kacable]

Dr., It is hurtful when politics enter this exciting conversation when it doesn't need to be. However, thank you so much for this beautiful information.

[@lindastevenson6642]

god bless you guys

[@itsjustme9354]

I suffer from alcoholism. I'm gonna look into this more. I heard it works. Ps the real talk starts at 6:35

[@sowmindful1501]

You’ve got this my friend, one day at a time, and remembering what side of history we want to be on. You’ve got many people routing for you.

[@suzanbak1]

Pls report back .. best wishes it helps you & many

[@mahagabri]

You are aware of your problem and this is courageous. Andrew Huberman made a podcast about alcohol. You might like to listen to it? Keep going! Give us an update from time to time. Blessings!

[@julies570]

@Phoenix really no free will? Then where is the agency of the human being and where does motivation enter without it?

[@CedricAbeck]

I am a hypnotist. Thank You Rich, one of the best interview I ve watched on the subject !

[@jamesdurstine8892]

Check my comment out can u give me any Theory about my problems

[@jayjohnson5016]

I am gay. Thanks Cedric

[@xquantex]

Spiegel and Huberman represent the continuation of the old way of looking at hypnosis.

[@Shalien333]

How about the Mass Hypnosis of Media and Marketing..

[@kylabretherton1483]

One nuance point about trigger warnings and a common misconception about why they are used. It gives control back to the person who is traumatised as in they know that something which has traumatised them is going to come up so they can regulate their nervous system and experience it or they can go actually no I'm in a bad headspace and this will make me spiral this second. They are used by accounts or in spaces which foster a sense of care and if out of nowhere they were to expose something traumatic then it would end up in a dissolution of trust

[@RogerBranch]

Great interview, but I wish you had asked him about Dr. Milton Erickson!!

[@berylcomar]

And about Dave Elman

[@lisaboramlaw5587]

Dr.Spiegel needs to open something in NY!

[@thoughtfulpro371]

Awesome! 💜❤️🧡💛💚💙

[@andrewzsoler]

I am a hypnotist and it is real it helped me help a lot of people

[@claudrebille178]

A quick Q DEAR FELLOW HYPNOTIST RE THE EYE LOCK INDUCTION .... PRETEND , DO AS IF YOU CAN T OPEN YOUR EYES....20 csecond induction) MY Q HOW CAN THE HYPNOTEE BE CONVINCED HE CAN T OPEN HIS EYES? After 20 seconds ? Is it something yo do with COMPLIANCE A la MILGRAM? Thanx for ur help CLAUDE MAISONNEUVE MONTREAL

[@andrewzsoler]

@@claudrebille178 The Eye Lock method is one of the best hypnotic inductions, ever devised it can be done easily with the power of suggestion. I shall do a video for you and anyone interested in a tutorial on such an induction on my channel. Thank you Claude have a great day , keep an eye for the video on my channel

[@narayanmenon3900]

Could you please tell me if hypnosis is safe for someone who used to suffer from epileptic seizures?

[@andrewzsoler]

@@narayanmenon3900 be careful of flashing lights and rapid stage Hypnosis induction, a gentle hypnotic or self hypnosis practice should not hurt you , consult your doctor and work with an experienced hypnotist online or in person to get proper instructions.

[@dreamervanroom]

I have had this understanding about hypnosis as a state of suspended belief. (my words) Every time I talk to a hypnotist they dont get it, at all and to begin with. The two people I have hired were total failures at paying attention to my state. I recede from psychotherapy as a method of thought. It;s difficult for me to pin down what that means but I am sure it has to do with a set of assumptions that go with the word "only".

[@PenelopeRyder]

Am so happy to have found this for me it's a sign of synchronicity as I am doing a diploma in clinical hypnosis I started a few months ago. Such wonderful information and learning.

[@juliaobregon3842]

Hello, I am wondering what clinical hypnosis program you are doing and where. I live in San Francisco and looking for a prominent certification program. I would appreciate any info you can give me. Thank you for your time.

[@PenelopeRyder]

@@juliaobregon3842 London College of Clinical Hypnotherapy International best to use google as I think it's against the rules to post links here.

[@emilianom3443]

Hello, Do you recommend Hypnotherapy for trying to get better professionally ?

[@PenelopeRyder]

@@emilianom3443 I think to listen to their video and see what you think.

[@berylcomar]

I hope you choose a college that teaches Elman hypnosis

[@AidaMemisevicTV]

I adore Dr. Spiegel ! We were in contact when looking at feedback for his app. He was generous with his time, and I hope to work with him at Stanford one day! Thank you for the interview! Much love!

[@alexanderwindh4830]

I don't feel I can get into a hypnotic state with my adhd. My mind is storming with thoughts

[@KelleyKat]

The interesting thing is that people with attention problems are often quite responsive to hypnosis. Having a qualified practitioner assist you makes it much easier - we know how to utilize that busy mind storm.

[@berylcomar]

A good Hypnotherapist can help you a lot with ADHD

[@muhammadomer5301]

Kindly do a podcast on Silva mind program

[@marilyn48ful]

Loved the discussion. What type of water do you drink? I like the bottle.

[@benjaminstamper5047]

I love the suggestion to call hypnosis Neuro-Absorption Protocol (NAP)

[@angelinasouren]

1:17:57 It's a judgement thing. It's thinking that 8, 9 hours is long versus getting used to it and considering it normal. There was a time when I was using Freecycle and something was offered that I liked but at a distance and my only way to get there was by walking. I figured it might take 3, 4 hours and then I asked myself what would be wrong with that? So it becomes just something that you do.

[@teschchr122]

How do you find a good hypnotist? I went to one that was highly rated but she insisted I was hypnotized when I clearly wasn’t. Turned me off from hypnosis for quite a while.

[@robertp.wainman4094]

Yes, I've had the same experience......it no doubt makes the hypnotist feel better if they can convince the client that they've actually been in a trance! It strikes me that the really 'good' hypnotists are the stage performers who can put - at least some - of the audience in the deepest of trance. However, David Spiegel really is a world renowned expert on hypnosis, as was his father.

[@chairmansservices2645]

Enjoyed this. Did I miss the other clues to see if you are susceptible?

[@silviavanderheiden5123]

superb! puts in one talk all i learned since somewhere early 90s up til now... Must be the generation, lol.. Anyway , short comment on what was said about mindfulness. Yes it is that but so much more. I am using nlp , self-hypnosis, trance states, meditation , mindfulness, and the Zone/Flow -state, all learned from great teachers through mostly books, and a lot of experimenting and practising in experience. No formal training, because practising it was enough to learn all that from the inside . I think this is what they call Mindscience now. And interestingly enough it blends perfectly with the religious/spiritual teachings, too, although people prefer to ignore that . Stuff of future evolution of human kind, here now. Finally ! And i am so happy here is this talk. But kinda hard to understand some of the language maybe for some people, which matters to get word out, on all these kinds of subjects . That said a Dr. Joe Dispenza is doing a pretty good job on that one, overall . Thanks a lot for this food for my soul!

[@traviss5100]

Will you add timestamps/chapters to the video for more comfortable listening? Thanks!

[@pradeep1563]

thank you for saying it

[@manumitx]

That comb over thing is my focal point. 🥨