

How To Use Hypnosis for Sleep, Pain, Stress, Anxiety, Phobias, Trauma and MORE. With Dr. David Spiegel.
9 snips Nov 28, 2023
Today's guest is Dr. David Spiegel, Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. In this podcast, he discusses hypnosis and its uses for sleep, stress, anxiety, depression, phobias, pain, and trauma. Dr. Spiegel explains that hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention, and he shares insights and tools for utilizing hypnosis. He also talks about the benefits of hypnosis as a safe alternative to opioid drugs for pain relief and the power of the mind in controlling the body. The podcast includes a step-by-step guide for using self-hypnosis and introduces the Reverie app for integrating hypnosis into daily life.
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Hypnosis as Focused Attention
- Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention, like a camera's telephoto lens.
- It allows detailed focus while reducing awareness of the surrounding context.
First Hypnosis Patient
- Dr. Spiegel's first hypnosis patient was a 15-year-old girl with an asthma attack.
- He used hypnosis and breathwork which quickly relieved her asthma, sparking his interest in the field.
Hypnosis for Asthma
- Asthma attacks create a cycle of tension and fear, worsening breathing difficulties.
- Hypnosis helps break this cycle by shifting focus from struggle to potential improvement.