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The Surprising Science of Hypnosis, Pain & Habit Change | Dr. David Spiegel
Dec 10, 2023
01:02:05
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Dr. David Spiegel, renowned psychiatrist & director of Stanford's Center on Stress and Health, discusses the science of hypnosis and its potential to treat pain, anxiety, and addiction. He challenges misconceptions and introduces his app, Reveri, for self-hypnosis. The podcast explores the history and perception of hypnosis, the therapeutic benefits of suggestibility, and the surprising science of hypnosis in managing chronic pain. It also delves into the role of attention in pain, the efficacy of self-hypnosis for pain control, and the importance of human connection in living a good life.
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- Hypnosis has the potential to transform lives by unlocking the mind's untapped abilities and can be an effective tool for managing anxiety, depression, and pain.
- The efficacy of hypnosis can be sustained through teaching individuals to practice self-hypnosis, enabling them to take control of their own mental well-being.
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Unlocking the Power of Therapeutic Hypnosis
Therapeutic hypnosis, often dismissed as a carnival act, holds transformative potential to heal various conditions. Psychiatrist and hypnotherapist, Dr. David Spiegel, shares his research on hypnosis as a treatment for pain, depression, anxiety, and more. Through hypnosis, individuals can change their brain processing and tap into hidden abilities. Hypnosis involves highly focused attention, dissociation, and cognitive flexibility. It can help control pain, anxiety, and depression by interrupting negative cycles and allowing individuals to imagine and try out new perspectives. The efficacy of hypnosis can be sustained through teaching individuals to practice self-hypnosis.
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