Does Hypnosis Really Work? | Dr. David Spiegel

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00:00 Intro
01:15 What is Hypnosis
12:33 Hypnosis vs. Psychology
21:17 Differences Between Practitioners
24:15 Who Is Hypnosis For?
29:27 Controversies
34:11 Does It Really Work?
41:00 Is Hypnosis Just Gaslighting?
49:26 Hypnosis For Smoking
54:17 Why Are We So Susceptible?
1:02:13 Integrative Medicine
1:06:27 My Acupuncture Story
1:11:01 Why Wouldn't It Work?
1:13:09 How He Discovered It / Asthma
1:19:28 How Hypnosis Has Changed / The Future
1:27:43 His Critics

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[HeyLetsTalkAboutIt]

I am a Clincal Hypnotherapist based in New York. This is a great video. Hypnosis is used in so many different therapeutic ways. I have helped people quit smoking, drinking, resolve anxiety, lose weight, and uncover the cause of so many of their habits. Hypnosis as a treatment isn't talked about enough.

[ChelseaATea]

I think the stigma around hypnosis stems from people's natural aversion to losing control, which they may associate with hypnosis, but after watching this video, the reality to me seems like hypnosis is actually a tool that can be used for self empowerment and self responsibility!

[kalinanikolaeva]

As a non-native english speaker, I love that the conversation is both at high level and also very understandable for also non-medical people. Very interesting!

[elvatotoro]

“How flawed is human memory?” “I can’t remember” 😂

[koellekind]

"People would rather feel guilty than helpless." Such an important statement. And showing that accepting the truth is the path to healing. Thank you so much ❤

[Kim-iqge]

Hypnotherapy helped me so much! I had such a severe phobia of needles that I would lose sleep for days leading up to needing to get shots or bloodwork. I was procrastinating getting my tetanus shot, thinking the only person I was putting at risk was myself but a friend explained to me that particular vaccine is actually for multiple things, including whooping cough, which could present as mild in an adult but kill an infant. That’s when I went ahead and gave hypnosis a try. It’s not as simple as “now I have no phobia!” But it’s significantly easier to manage. I don’t lose sleep over upcoming appointments and I don’t faint anymore, although I still take precautions (like bringing juice and lying down) as if I might faint. I just got my flu shot and Covid booster two days ago! I’m very proud of myself! 😅

[nancyreid]

I had insomnia years ago, and a hypnotist fixed it very quickly for me. I think it’s time I went back to treat the anxiety! Thanks for the push.

[aleksandranakonieczna]

Love this episode and the topic! Dr Spiegel was astonishingly easy to listen to. The humor, the intelligence and the asmr voice were 👌🏻

[Kim-iqge]

“The strain in pain lies mainly in the brain”
It’s giving “The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain”

[BxCreative]

Enjoyed this podcast. Dr. Spiegel has a very soothing voice no wonder he is a hypnotist

[LoveLink]

Never heard hypnosis described/explained this way. Appreciate the video, as always!! 🙌🏼

[asabizarre]

my mother used hypnosis for smoking cessation around 2012, and she hasn't wanted to smoke anything since

[stephenmcmurray]

I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a great interview about hypnosis.

[bokchoiman]

Dr. Spiegel has an amazingly calming voice. Perfectly suited for hypnosis.

[DustyGus]

I was hypnotized by a therapist years ago. It wasnt at all what I was expecting, but it was really helpful. The field REALLY needs a rebrand/better PR so more people will take it seriously.

[dash]

This is what I appreciate about Dr. Mike. He is open to new information when presented with the evidence. How many people can say the same?

[z_wulf]

This was on of the best interviews yet. I absolutely loved the questions, the back and forth conversation, everything. Thank you for this

[lmarti]

“They’d rather feel guilty than helpless.” Thank you for putting this into words so profoundly.

[karynstouffer]

I do believe he explained a method of self-hypnosis I was taught as a child. It does work, and it's amazing.

[Andrew-H]

What a fantastic guest. Genuine, funny, studied, well thought out. Great listen.