

Brain Software with Mike Mandel
Chris Thompson
For the complete newbie or the experienced hypnotist, Brain Software with Mike Mandel is the world's most interesting, educational and fun podcast discussing hypnosis, NLP and strategies for peak performance and self improvement.
Mike Mandel is a 6-time award winning hypnotist, immensely popular keynote speaker, stage performer, psychotherapist and NLP trainer. He has been doing hypnosis since he was 12 years old.
Mike has an amazing ability to demystify hypnosis, teach core concepts, and tell highly entertaining and engaging stories from his decades of professional experience.
Nothing is held back.
Mike Mandel is a 6-time award winning hypnotist, immensely popular keynote speaker, stage performer, psychotherapist and NLP trainer. He has been doing hypnosis since he was 12 years old.
Mike has an amazing ability to demystify hypnosis, teach core concepts, and tell highly entertaining and engaging stories from his decades of professional experience.
Nothing is held back.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 26, 2024 • 53min
Session 246: Staying Safe in this Crazy World
For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/246

Jan 12, 2024 • 56min
Session 245: NLP Classic vs NLP New Code
Delving into the world of NLP, contrasting traditional and modern approaches. Exploring the Stockdale paradox and the role of hope in adversity. Unpacking communication complexity, rapport, and emotional influence. Understanding eye accessing cues, phobia cures, and lie detection. Shifting perspectives with dissociation NLP exercises. Exploring timelines, psychological techniques, and mental state mastery. Transitioning from classic NLP to new code and empowering behavioral change interventions.

Dec 29, 2023 • 43min
Session 244: Hypnosis, Imagination and Guided Imagery
The podcast discusses brain spotting for processing trauma, finding joy through guided imagery, exploring metaphorical meanings in words, revivification and guided imagery in hypnosis, the power of flexibility in hypnosis techniques, dissociation and association in hypnosis, and enhancing hypnosis techniques with guided imagery.

Dec 15, 2023 • 43min
Session 243: The Rise of Top-Down Therapy
For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/243

Dec 1, 2023 • 53min
Session 242: Get out there, and wreck those relationships, while there’s still time!
In this podcast, the hosts discuss enhancing and sabotaging relationships using hypnosis techniques. They explore inductions in hypnosis, share success stories of overcoming phobias, and reflect on the launch of a hypnosis academy. The importance of maintaining relationships, balancing communication, and navigating friendship dynamics is humorously emphasized throughout the episode.

Nov 17, 2023 • 38min
Session 241: Calibration, Conversation and Hypnotizability
For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/241

Nov 6, 2023 • 40min
Session 240: Presentation Skills, for Stage and Life!
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the secrets of dynamic presentation skills, including mastering confidence, congruence, and conviction. They also share keys to effective communication skills such as clear speaking, eye contact, and using humor. Tips for using PowerPoint effectively and avoiding bizarre presentation patterns are given. They talk about personal experiences with food and offer advice on improving presentation skills through recording and reviewing presentations.

Oct 20, 2023 • 36min
Session 239: Reframing, Systems, and Mailbag…
The podcast covers topics such as reframing, building effective systems, investment, attention, and assistance. They also discuss the limitations of hypnosis, implementing systems for success, and eccentricities and unusual behaviors.

Oct 6, 2023 • 36min
Session 238: All about FEAR!
For show notes visit https://mikemandelhypnosis.com/podcast/238

6 snips
Sep 23, 2023 • 56min
Scott Adams on Reframing – Brain Software Podcast (in-betweener episode 02)
In this podcast, the hosts interview Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert, who shares his unique perspective on reframing. They discuss the power of vagueness and hypnosis, the importance of reframing in transformation, and the benefits of having systems instead of goals. They also explore the captivating speaking style of Jordan Peterson and share techniques for pattern interrupts. The episode concludes with a discussion on the power of reframing in various situations.