Aubrey Marcus Podcast Using Self-Hypnosis To Change Your Thoughts & Behavior Forever w/ Dr. David Spiegel #476
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Nov 7, 2024 
Dr. David Spiegel, a Stanford professor and hypnosis expert, shares his insights on the transformative power of the mind. They discuss how self-hypnosis can help alter thoughts and behaviors, improve mental well-being, and even manage pain effectively. Dr. Spiegel highlights the role of psychedelics like psilocybin in therapy, and he reveals the innovative practice of hypnosurgery. Aubrey also volunteers for a live hypnosis session, offering a firsthand look at this intriguing practice, while touching on the potential future of hypnosis technology with the Reverie app.
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Hypnotizability as a Trait
- Adult hypnotizability is a stable trait, much like IQ.
- About 20% of people are not hypnotizable, 60% are moderately so, and 20% are highly hypnotizable.
Hypnosis Defined
- Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention, like being engrossed in a movie.
- It involves absorption, dissociation (filtering out irrelevant information), and cognitive flexibility.
Aubrey's Ecstatic Audition
- Aubrey Marcus describes an ecstatic audition experience where he surrendered to the moment.
- He achieved a state of liberation from his judging mind, similar to a flow state.
