The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes

Hypnosis expert explains how hypnosis heals pain, boosts performance & rewires the brain. Dr. David Spiegel is a world-renowned psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and pioneering researcher in the field of hypnosis. With over four decades of clinical experience and more than 7,000 patients treated, he’s helped redefine how the mind can influence the body. Now, he exposes the science, myths, and mind-blowing potential of hypnosis to your body and performance. In this enlightening  conversation with Dr Kristen Holmes, he reveals: Why hypnosis is so misunderstood and what it actually does in your brain The difference between stage tricks and meaningful clinical hypnosis How hypnosis helped Rory McIlroy break his Masters’ Curse What every athlete needs to know about elevating their game through hypnosis The moment Dr. Spiegel was told his hypnosis was “illegal” How hypnosis can calm anxiety and control pain (even during childbirth!) The surprising factors that determine whether you can be hypnotized Why hypnosis is a game-changer for golfers, including Tiger Woods Whether you're an athlete, clinician, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode breaks down how you can use hypnosis to take back control of your health and performance. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Dr. Spiegel and his work here: https://www.youtube.com/@Reverihealth https://www.reveri.com/ https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/david-spiegel And a special opportunity for the Line community: Use the code LINE20 for a 20% discount on Reveri for their yearly and lifetime memberships: https://www.reveri.com/ (00:00) Introduction (02:42) What is Hypnosis Understanding the Basics (06:13) Why Hypnosis Has a Bad Reputation (06:54) The Key Differences Between Stage & Clinical Hypnosis (09:00) Why Everyone Can't Be Hypnotized, But Anyone Can Benefit From It (11:10) What It Says About You if You're Hypnotizable (16:52) The Super Power of the 21st Century The Ability to Control Your Body (19:12) Dr. Spiegel's "Illegal" First Hypnosis Patient (22:30) Hypnosis for Stress, Phobias, and Pain Management (24:24) WHOOP Ad (25:34) How Rory McIlroy Used Hypnosis to Break His Masters Curse (30:23) Using Hypnosis to Improve Athletic Focus (34:20) How Coaches and Athletes Can Get Started with Hypnosis (36:03) Unlock New Levels of Performance with Hypnosis (39:33) The Surprising Ways Hypnosis Can Create Real Physical Changes (41:32) How Tiger Woods Used Hypnosis to Elevate His Game (44:12) How Athletes Can Most Effectively Visualize (46:22) The Difference Between Hypnosis and Flow State (47:59) Using Hypnosis to Learn From Your Worst Moments (51:29) Hot Spring Spas Ad (52:30) How Dr. Spiegel is Bringing Hypnosis to More People with Reveri (01:00:07) The Most Unexpected Moment of Dr. Spiegel’s Career (01:07:01) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation Sponsored by:  WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  Hot Spring Spas - https://hotspring.com/kristen  SYNCH ID:  MB01PTTO2LG9OCV MB01WGR09LLH01Z MB01C5ZQKOX1NEA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Holder is not just a renowned fitness coach; he's a Nike Master Trainer, GQ Columnist, and a health innovator who’s redefined fitness for the modern world. With years of experience training iconic supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, and Romee Strijd, Joe blends athletic training with a deep focus on mental and emotional health, creating a holistic approach that’s changing lives. In this motivational conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Joe reveals the insider secrets that go beyond just working out: How anyone can program their training like a supermodel Why mental health and emotional well-being are essential to reach your fitness goals How to stop obsessing over the scale and measure success in new ways Why training for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show is like training for a marathon The unexpected habits that sabotage your fitness gains Why nutrition is the most important factor for performance How to achieve the perfect balance of high and low intensity workouts in your routine Why every person should run a marathon at least once in their life \Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a seasoned athlete, or someone looking for that extra boost of motivation, Joe's transformative philosophy will inspire you to elevate your fitness journey and leave you ready to take action. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes  Follow Joe here: https://www.instagram.com/joeholder https://www.youtube.com/c/JoeHolder (00:00) Introduction (02:46) How a Football Injury Led Joe to a Career Training Supermodels (09:12) Getting Runway Ready for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (10:34) Training Models for Peak Performance, Not Looks (15:48) How Anyone Can Program Their Training like a Model (21:19) Using Nutrition to Fuel Your Performance and Speed Recovery (24:01) Proven Techniques for Creating a Healthy Calorie Deficit (29:37) How to Train Without Obsessing Over Your Weight (33:00) Body Dysmorphia in Men and How It Affects Their Fitness (36:56) David Protein Ad (38:09) How to Avoid Overtraining and Achieve a Balanced Routine (40:57) Common Mistakes That Sabotage Fitness Progress (46: 51) Joe’s Baseline Fitness Assessment for New Clients (50:22) Why Running Is Critical in Joe’s Fitness Routine (55:06) WHOOP Ad (56:08) Shopify Ad (57:13) Why Training Should Focus on Elevating Your Weakest Areas (59:54) How to Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses in Fitness (01:04:45) Can MAHA Create Real Change in Public Health? (01:09: 37) The Role of Private Companies in Influencing Public Health (01:14:09) Joe’s Top 3 Tips for Fitness, Diet and Mindfulness (01:19:41) How Anyone Can Step Over The Line in Their Fitness Journey (01:22:13) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation Sponsored by: David Protein -  https://DavidProtein.com/LINE  WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  Shopify - https://shopify.com/kristen for your $1 trial SYNC ID: MB01JNV9QJSP1LI MB01PBCKTOAQDG1 MB01OP2H6RLL0II MB01EB3ECD1ISMN MB01MHZA6CEBHUI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Anna Lembke is a world-leading psychiatrist and addiction expert, known for her groundbreaking work on the relationship between dopamine, addiction, and modern society’s increasing obsession with instant gratification. She’s spent years studying how our brains are being rewired by new substances, social media, and technologies, while helping countless patients break free from their holds.   In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Dr. Lembke shares critical insights on how to live a healthier, more balanced life in an overstimulated world: How dopamine subtly drives your decisions, actions, and behaviors Why doomscrolling drowns your brain in dopamine and creates an addictive loop The science-backed method she uses to help patients rebalance their dopamine  Why the dopamine response curve is so different for social media and exercise The power of mindfulness and self-binding strategies to break addictive behaviors Why today’s society fuels addictive behaviors, leading to anxiety, depression, and isolation How to know if your bad habits are starting to becoming addictive The science behind addiction and the central role dopamine plays in it Whether you’re struggling with tech overload, trying to curb unhealthy habits, or just curious about dopamine’s underlying influence, this episode is a must-listen to take control of your life. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes  Follow Dr. Lembke here: https://www.annalembke.com/  https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/anna-lembke And learn more about her books: https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation  https://www.annalembke.com/drug-dealer-md  (00:00) Introduction (02:25) Understanding Addiction and Dopamine (04:46) Not All Dopamine Responses Are the Same (06:53) Dopamine in the Modern World (10:24) How Dopamine Influences Our Decisions (11:57) Resisting a Drugified World (16:02) How Dr. Lembke Approaches  Her Personal Technology Use (19:51) How to Know if a Behavior is Becoming Addictive (25:31) Are We Doomed to Stay Stuck on Our Phones? (28:46) ChatGPT's Potent Impact on Dopamine and Behavior (31:26) WHOOP Ad (32:29) Can Controlled Pain Help Treat Addictive Behavior? (36:01) The Prevalence of Addiction in Athletes (40:27) How to Stop Work From Becoming an Addiction (42:53) Dr. Lembke’s Method to Rebalance Dopamine in Her Patients (50:28) Using GLP-1s to Curb Addictions (56:34) The Power of Support Groups (1:00:03) The Role of Shame in Addiction (01:02:33) Using Radical Honesty to Break Addictive Patterns (01:08:20) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation Sponsored by: WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  SYNC ID: MB01XIHOWOOAC4N MB01V4JA7FFTP34 MB01D96VVBNMSCG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cécile Canqueteau-Landi is the world-renowned coach behind the greatest gymnast of all time: Simone Biles. A former Olympian herself, Cécile has spent over 40 years inside the intense, high-stakes world of elite gymnastics. After guiding stars like Biles and Jordan Chiles to international success, she’s now leading the University of Georgia’s program into a bold new chapter. In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Cécile pulls back the curtain on what it takes to coach gymnastics at the highest level and how the sport is finally evolving: How Simone Biles conquered the historic Yurchenko Double Pike Vault The hidden challenges of coaching the world’s most decorated gymnast What’s really behind the NCAA gymnastics boom  The exact moment she knew Simone couldn’t compete in Tokyo Why gymnastics coaching had to change and how it finally is The real story behind Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal controversy Why today’s gymnasts are competing longer, stronger, and freer The Olympic legacy that runs deep in Cécile’s own family But this episode isn’t just about gymnastics. It’s a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it takes to set your own bar—and keep raising it. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Cécile and the GymDogs here: https://www.instagram.com/cecilelandi https://www.instagram.com/ugagymnastics  (00:00) Introduction (02:25) Cécile's Career as an Elite Gymnast (04:54) Why Gymnasts Used to Be “Old” at 16 (07:30) Representing France in the 1996 Olympics (10:12) The Sacrifices Cécile Made for Gymnastics (11:43) Leaving France to Pursue a Coaching Dream (14:43) The Unexpected Phone Call to Become Simone Biles' Coach (18:36) The Coaching Approach Simone Needed (20:26) Building Trust With Your Athletes (22:47) How Simone Mastered the Yurchenko Double Pike Vault (26:26) Simone Biles, the 2020 Olympics, and the Twisties (36:16) Behind the Scenes of Simone's 2024 Comeback (42:09) Will Simone Biles Compete in the 2028 Olympics? (42:38) Hot Spring Spas Ad (43:39) Cécile’s Approach for a New Type of Gymnastics Coaching (47:53) The Challenge of Coaching the World's Best Gymnasts (52:33) A New Chapter: Coaching Gymnastics at the University of Georgia (56:09) Balancing Elite and NCAA Gymnasts (58:09) Is the NCAA Extending Gymnasts' Careers? (01:01:15) Jordan Chiles' Bronze Medal Controversy (01:05:19) Will This be Enough to Save Jordan Chiles' Bronze? (01:07:00) WHOOP Ad (01:08:02) Cécile’s Olympic Games Family Legacy (01:15:59) How Athletes Can Step Over Their Own Line (01:19:49) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation Sponsored by: Hot Spring Spas - https://hotspring.com/kristen  WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  SYNC ID: MB01OVDPOG3ZRS2 MB01WAR2DECFCPR MB01UG9IZ6BEZAE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned doctor, researcher, and bestselling author known for showing how everyday foods can powerfully influence health. His groundbreaking books Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet have transformed how thousands think about nutrition, gut health, and immunity. Now, in this empowering conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, he goes deeper than ever into the simple dietary shifts that can radically upgrade your body. He explains: Why most people are eating more protein than they need Why blueberries can be more effective than supplements The best foods to build a stronger immune system How to eat to reset your gut health Why you shouldn’t overlook when you eat your meals How to eat healthy on a tight budget, without sacrificing nutrition Whether supplements and probiotics are truly worth taking The surprising benefits of dark chocolate This episode is your practical guide to using food to become your best self. Whether you're an athlete, or just trying to feel better in your body, Dr. Li offers the tools to transform your health one meal at a time. Follow us here: https://www.instagram.com/theline.show   https://www.instagram.com/drkristenholmes Follow Dr. Li here: https://www.instagram.com/drwilliamli https://www.youtube.com/c/drwilliamli  For more on his books, look here: https://drwilliamli.com/book-li/ https://drwilliamli.com/etb-diet-book/ (00:00) Introduction   (02:23) Is Food the Key to Prevent Illness and Disease?   (07:37) The Best Foods to Boost Immune Health   (16:28) How Your Diet Can Activate Stem Cells Naturally   (19:37) The Unexpected Health Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate   (23:42) Top Myths About Inflammation Debunked   (27:41) Why It's Important to Time Your Meals Around Sleep   (31:04) How to Easily Fit Intermittent Fasting Into Your Life   (35:12) WHOOP Ad   (36:15) Rethinking Calories: Do They Matter?   (38:01) Affordable Ways to Eat Healthy and Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods   (42:51) What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?   (45:13) Dr. Li’s Personal Diet: The MediterAsian Approach   (48:56) How to Build Your Own Personalized Eating Plan   (54:03) How Gut Health Impacts Your Whole Body   (56:46) Using Food to Improve Gut Health and Ease Discomfort   (01:00:22) Are Bloating and Gas Normal?   (01:02:22) Bon Charge Ad   (01:03:25) Hot Spring Spas Ad   (01:04:26) Should You Take Supplements and Probiotics?   (01:06:34) The 2 Probiotics Dr. Li Recommends   (01:11:40) A Nutritionist's Take on Protein, Collagen, and Creatine   (01:18:54) Dr. Li's 3 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy New Year   (01:25:09) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation   Sponsored by: Hot Spring Spas - https://hotspring.com/kristen  WHOOP - https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/SCIENCE/  Bon Charge - http://BONCHARGE.COM/KRISTEN used code KRISTEN for 15% offSYNC ID: MB01DJUISW7LPJY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Rideout is a marathon champion, entrepreneur, and author who transformed his life after years of opioid addiction. He reveals the harsh realities of his dependency and how running became his lifeline. Ken shares his journey from a troubled childhood to finding purpose through endurance events like the Gobi March. He discusses the importance of daily 10-mile runs in his recovery and the emotional battles faced by his family, including his wife’s cancer diagnosis. His story is a powerful testament to resilience and the quest for a better self.

George Mumford, a renowned mindfulness and meditation coach for NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, shares his insights on peak performance and mental resilience. He discusses how addiction shaped his journey and the importance of mindfulness in elite sports. Discover the dynamics between Jordan and Pippen, the traits of championship players, and the secrets behind Kobe's historic 81-point game. Mumford also shares accessible mindfulness practices that can help anyone cultivate focus and adaptability, turning stress into a challenge.

Jess Carter, a resilient defender for Chelsea FC Women and the England Lionesses, shares her inspiring journey in professional football. She tackles the harsh realities of racism she faced during the Euros and explains her decision to transfer to Gotham FC. Jess discusses the impact of COVID on her fitness and how critical nutrition and recovery are for success. With insights on the importance of kindness amidst online criticism and the strong team culture, she advocates for aspiring athletes to embrace their true selves while navigating the challenges of the sport.

Jason Stacy, a high-performance coach renowned for guiding Aryna Sabalenka to the top of tennis, shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to elite coaching. He discusses the vital role of emotional regulation in sports and how it can be harnessed for success. Jason emphasizes the importance of making training fun and unique, while also revealing insights from Aryna’s toughest moments. Learn how shifting mindsets from 'fighting' to 'winning' transformed her game, alongside practical tips for athletes and coaches alike to achieve peak performance.

Dr. Tara Swart is a leading neuroscientist and author known for her expertise in intuition and neuroplasticity. In this engaging discussion, she unpacks the fascinating relationship between intuition and creativity, revealing that intuition is deeply connected to the body. Swart shares actionable insights on using microhabits for behavioral change and explains how neuroplasticity empowers us to reinvent our brains. She also highlights the importance of mindfulness, visualization, and even the power of vision boards, making neuroscience accessible and practical for personal growth.