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.

Dr. David Spiegel, a leading expert in clinical hypnosis from Stanford University, delves into the transformative power of hypnosis for mental and physical health. He discusses its applications in treating trauma, chronic pain, and anxiety, and shares fascinating case studies. Dr. Spiegel explains how self-hypnosis can enhance sleep and reduce stress, and he highlights its neurological benefits for cognitive flexibility. Listeners also learn how to identify their hypnotizability and why focused attention can reshape bodily functions and emotional responses.

Dr. David Spiegel is a leading expert in clinical hypnosis, serving as the associate chair at Stanford University. He discusses how hypnosis can be a powerful tool for healing, addressing issues from anxiety to addiction. Listeners learn about the difference between clinical and stage hypnosis, the scientific basis of hypnotizability, and techniques for self-hypnosis. Dr. Spiegel also shares transformative applications of hypnosis in pain management and performance enhancement, highlighting its potential to reshape perception and foster agency in recovery.

"Breathfluencers" claim breathwork can cure depression and improve brain function. Psychiatrists Professor David Spiegel and Dr. Patricia Gerbarg discuss the benefits of breathwork for stress reduction, depression, and PTSD. They explain how breathing works, the negative effects of mouth breathing on memory, and the benefits of nose breathing. The podcast explores the scientific understanding of breathwork and its potential impact on well-being and anxiety levels. It also explores the connection between smells and memory and the surprising effectiveness of cyclic breathing techniques.

David Spiegel, a clinical psychiatrist from Stanford, joins the discussion to demystify hypnosis. He explores whether it's about losing or gaining control and its therapeutic potential beyond the stage. Spiegel highlights the brain's salience network's role in hypnosis and how self-hypnosis can aid stress relief, addiction recovery, and even pain management. The conversation also covers the delicate balance of hypnosis in memory recall, its challenges in medicine, and success stories of self-hypnosis aiding smoking cessation, showcasing its transformative power.

Dr. David Spiegel, a leading psychiatrist and Stanford professor, delves into the world of hypnosis as a powerful tool for stress reduction and emotional healing. He uncovers the science behind hypnosis, dispelling myths and revealing its ability to reshape thoughts and manage pain. Listeners learn how to enhance focus, process trauma, and utilize visualization techniques for stress relief. With compelling success stories, including a war veteran's journey to peace, the conversation highlights the transformative potential of self-hypnosis in everyday life.

Dr. David Spiegel, a Stanford professor and expert in hypnotherapy, shares groundbreaking insights on how hypnosis can boost cognitive function and emotional resilience. He explains how it influences brain networks, enhances focus, and even helps manage pain and PTSD. With engaging anecdotes, Spiegel discusses the transformation of chronic pain through self-hypnosis and the powerful mental shifts achieved via techniques like theta brainwave induction. Listeners learn practical self-hypnosis methods to enhance sleep and mental performance, revealing the incredible potential of their minds.

Dr. David Spiegel, a leading psychiatrist from Stanford, dives into the world of hypnosis, demystifying its legitimacy as a therapeutic tool. He contrasts clinical hypnosis with its entertainment counterpart, discussing ethical implications and its real-world applications. The conversation covers hypnosis for stress reduction, smoking cessation, and mental health challenges. Spiegel also highlights the brain-body connection, revealing how visualization techniques enhance performance. He clarifies misconceptions and advocates for hypnosis in contemporary healing.

Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford psychiatrist with expertise on the therapeutic potential of hypnosis, joins the How To Academy to reveal what self-hypnosis can do for you. They discuss the concept of hypnosis, its relationship with sleep and meditation, managing anxiety and stress, quitting smoking, incorporating hypnosis in psychotherapy, and the true nature and benefits of hypnosis.

This episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth and ButcherBoxToday on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. David Spiegel, a psychiatrist with more than 40 years of clinical and research experience with hypnosis and psychotherapy. Dhru and Dr. Spiegel discuss the many misconceptions about hypnotherapy and how it can be used as a tool to gain control over the mind and body to help people overcome trauma, heal from disease, and rewire the neurocircuitry of their brains to align with their goals and ambitions. Dr. Spiegel is a professor and the Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. In addition, he directs the Center on Stress and Health at Stanford, where he is also the Medical Director of its Center for Integrative Medicine. Dr. Spiegel has been a pioneer in integrating the principles of psychiatry with hypnosis and applying them to cancer therapies, chronic stress, pain control, trauma, and sleep disorders. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Spiegel dive into:-The categories of life that hypnosis can help improve (2:22)-A summary of what hypnosis is and what it isn’t (10:32)-What’s happening in the brain when it undergoes a state of hypnosis (24:27)-The history of hypnosis and how it plays into our evolution (35:10)-Common examples of how we tap into the power of hypnosis (39:59)-What makes some people more hypnotizable than others (49:00)-How Dr. Spiegel has used hypnosis to benefit his own life (1:00:45)-The difference between hypnosis and meditation (1:04:21)-Some of the limitations of hypnosis (1:24:42)-Using hypnotherapy to help you pursue a goal or dream (1:34:08)-Other areas where people have benefited from hypnotherapy (1:37:24)Also mentioned in this episode:-Dr. Spiegel’s app, Reveri-Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis -American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Division 30: Society of Psychological Hypnosis-Psychology Today’s Find a Hypnotherapist databaseFor more on Dr. David Spiegel’s app, Reveri, check it out on Instagram @reveri and Facebook @tryreveri or head on over to reveri.com. Cozy Earth are the most comfortable, temperature-regulating, and nontoxic bed sheets on the market. Right now, get 40% off your Cozy Earth sheets. Just head over to https://www.cozyearth.com and use code DHRU.ButcherBox has a variety of different boxes, and you can choose your box and frequency. For a limited time, you can sign up today and get two pounds of ground beef free for a whole year PLUS $20 off by going to https://www.butcherbox.com/dhruHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices