Renowned Hypnosis Expert Reveals the Secret to Overcoming Pain, Addiction, & Stress
Jan 16, 2024
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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.
Hypnosis can help individuals manage stress by dissociating from stressors and visualizing a comfortable state.
Changing perspectives can reduce the emotional impact of stressors and provide better ways to respond.
Hypnosis taps into the brain's capacity for change and allows individuals to explore new possibilities for healing and personal growth.
Hypnosis is a powerful tool for addressing addiction, depression, and trauma, enabling individuals to try out different perspectives and behaviors.
Deep dives
Separating Somatic Reactions from Psychological Experience of Stress
Managing stress involves separating the physical sensations (somatic reactions) from the psychological aspect of stress. By visualizing a comfortable state and dissociating from stressors, individuals can gain better control and find effective ways to cope with stress, preventing it from overwhelming them.
Changing Perspectives to Manage Stress and Difficult Situations
Changing perspectives can help in managing stress and challenging situations. For example, imagining a boss as a small figure in a big chair allows for a shift in perception, reducing the emotional impact of their words. By focusing on what is said rather than who is saying it, individuals can find better ways to respond and deal with stressors.
Hypnosis as a Tool for Mind-Body Interaction and Controlling Stress
Hypnosis offers a means to control the mind-body interaction and prevent stress from overwhelming individuals. By accessing a hypnotic state, people can reframe their thoughts, alter perception, and effectively manage pain, anxiety, and even addiction. Hypnosis provides an opportunity to tap into the brain's capacity for change and surprise oneself with new possibilities.
Demystifying Hypnosis and Expanding Possibilities for Change
Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention and dissociation, enabling individuals to try out different perspectives and behaviors. It is not about losing control, but gaining control by utilizing the brain's natural ability to modulate perception and change sensations. Hypnosis can be a powerful tool for addressing various issues, including addiction, depression, and trauma, allowing individuals to explore new pathways for healing and personal growth.
The Power of Self-Help in Integrative Care
Integrative health is driven by patient demand and personal decision-making, with patients paying more out-of-pocket for integrative care. Hypnosis can be a valuable tool, similar to mindfulness or yoga, that empowers individuals to take control of their own well-being.
The Benefits of Hypnosis in Serious Illness and Cancer
Hypnosis can help individuals facing serious illnesses, like cancer, manage stress, anxiety, and pain. By using hypnosis, patients can put their anxiety into perspective and gain better control over their psychological and physical well-being, ultimately improving their quality of life and potentially even extending their lifespan.
Harnessing the Power of Hypnosis for Stress Management
Hypnosis can be a powerful tool for managing stress by separating somatic reactions from psychological experiences. By focusing on the body's relaxation response and creating space for alternative perspectives, individuals can better cope with stress and enhance their ability to navigate difficult situations.
Dr. David Spiegel (Stanford University School of Medicine, Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine, Co-founder of Reveri self-hypnosis app) breaks down how hypnosis can ease your chronic pain, addictions, and help manage stress! He explains hypnotizability - who has it, who doesn’t, and can we increase it? - and clarifies whether or not the practice can actually be dangerous, PLUS he hypnotizes Jonathan who shares what it feels like in the body and mind! Dr. Spiegel reveals how stage hypnotism works and why it can be harmful, why dissociation is more valuable than we realize, and the benefits of seeing our stressors from another point of view through hypnosis. He also explains guilt as a trauma response, when he does and doesn’t turn to hypnosis as a healing modality, how we can surprise ourselves with our capacities for change, why social support is necessary to combat chronic illness, and the physiological description of acceptance. Dr. Spiegel demonstrates a breathwork session and explains why it works and Mayim considers the link between maternal stress and a child’s asthma.
