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Renowned Hypnosis Expert Reveals the Secret to Overcoming Pain, Addiction, & Stress

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Jan 16, 2024
Renowned hypnosis expert, Dr. David Spiegel, explains how hypnosis can ease chronic pain, addictions, and manage stress. He discusses hypnotizability, the dangers of stage hypnotism, and the benefits of seeing stressors from another perspective. Dr. Spiegel also explores guilt as a trauma response and the physiological description of acceptance. The podcast covers breathwork sessions, the link between maternal stress and child's asthma, and the importance of social support for chronic illness.
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ANECDOTE

Early Asthma Hypnosis Success

  • Dr. David Spiegel hypnotized a 15-year-old asthmatic girl who quickly recovered after hypnosis.
  • Despite initial complaints, he persisted in using hypnosis, helping thousands since then.
INSIGHT

What Is Hypnosis?

  • Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention combined with dissociation and cognitive flexibility.
  • It allows trying new behaviors by suspending usual self-reflective thoughts before deciding to change.
ANECDOTE

Different Paths in Hair-Pulling Treatment

  • Dr. Spiegel treated two women with hair-pulling issues differently based on their hypnotizability.
  • One quickly changed with hypnosis, the other took longer but both overcame the behavior.
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