The Tim Ferriss Show

#731: Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford U. — Practical Hypnosis, Meditation vs. Hypnosis, Pain Management Without Drugs, The Neurobiology of Trance, and More

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Apr 10, 2024
Dr. David Spiegel, a Stanford University psychiatrist and expert in hypnosis, shares fascinating insights into the power of hypnosis for therapeutic purposes. He differentiates hypnosis from meditation and explains how it can manage pain and stress effectively. The conversation touches on the neurobiology of trance, how suggestibility varies among individuals, and even explores emerging fields like therapeutic psychedelics. Listeners will learn about the groundbreaking self-hypnosis app, Reveri, designed to enhance mental well-being.
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ANECDOTE

Hypnosis in WWII

  • Dr. Spiegel's father used hypnosis in WWII to treat soldiers with combat stress and pain.
  • One soldier with hysterical paralysis regained his ability to walk after hypnosis relieved his guilt.
ANECDOTE

Hypnosis for Seizures

  • Dr. Spiegel's father treated a woman with non-epileptic seizures using hypnosis.
  • He had her trigger the seizures in hypnosis, then practice reducing their intensity, ultimately curing her.
INSIGHT

Hypnosis Components

  • Hypnosis involves focused attention, dissociation, and increased cognitive flexibility.
  • Highly hypnotizable people adapt better to changing problem-solving rules.
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