Well, I Laughed 127: Hypnotic pt.1: Who Rons the World
Oct 15, 2025
Discover the fascinating and outrageous life of Ronald Dante, a man of many aliases and a master of deception. The hosts dive into his hypnotic schemes, from running dubious hypnotherapy clinics to creating a sham university. Hear the wild stories of his nightclub rivalries and an attempted murder charge tied to his chaotic life. Learn how he expertly marketed seminars and even ventured into a questionable beauty empire. It's a rollercoaster of manipulation, ambition, and the legacy of a con man.
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Lana Turner’s Whirlwind Marriage To Ron Dante
- Maia recounts Lana Turner meeting Ronald Dante at a Hollywood nightclub and quickly marrying him within months.
- Their whirlwind romance led to theft accusations and a bitter, short-lived marriage that Lana later regretted.
Hypnosis As Focused Imaginative State
- Maia explains hypnosis as a waking state of focused inner attention that increases suggestibility.
- Hypnosis leverages imagination and trust to create a therapeutic 'hypnotic reality' rather than magical control.
Quick Tests To Gauge Hypnotic Suggestibility
- Maia guides quick susceptibility tests like the magnet/rubber-band hand pull and Siegel eye test to check suggestibility.
- Use simple physical paradoxes and upward gaze with eyes closed to gauge hypnotic responsiveness.