On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Dr. David Spiegel: 10-MINUTE Hypnosis Hack to Rewire Your Brain & Reduce Stress 80% Faster
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
How do you usually handle stress?
Have you tried hypnosis for stress?
Today, Jay with Dr. David Spiegel, a leading expert in psychiatry and behavioral sciences, to explore the transformative power of hypnotherapy. Dr. Spiegel, with over 45 years of experience in clinical and research fields, shares profound insights into the science behind hypnosis, dispelling myths and misconceptions. He explains how hypnosis is a natural, self-directed process that allows individuals to tap into heightened focus, manage pain, reduce stress, and address deep-seated traumas.
The conversation begins with Dr. Spiegel explaining the foundations of hypnosis, highlighting its ability to narrow one’s focus, similar to a telephoto lens, and create a dissociative state where one can temporarily suspend self-limiting beliefs. This unique focus enables users to challenge habitual thoughts and reframe experiences. Dr. Spiegel shares real-life success stories, such as a war veteran who found peace with traumatic memories and individuals overcoming chronic pain and stress using hypnosis.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How to Sleep Better Using Hypnosis
How to Improve Focus by Narrowing Attention
How to Process Trauma Safely with Hypnosis
How to Use Visualization to Relieve Stress
How to Focus Your Attention Deeply
How to Filter Out Pain with Hypnosis
By learning how to access a focused, relaxed state, you can reshape your response to pain, manage stress more effectively, and explore emotions or memories that might otherwise feel overwhelming.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:17 What is Hypnosis
- 05:08 How Beneficial Hypnosis is For You?
- 09:14 What Happens to Your Brain During Hypnosis
- 14:40 Can You Control Other People with Hypnosis?
- 16:13 Is It Possible to Hypnotize Anyone?
- 26:14 You’re Still in Control of Your Body
- 31:28 How Can Hypnotherapy After Memory Recall?
- 38:29 Guided Hypnotherapy at Home is Possible
- 40:59 Let Your Brain Heal Your Body
- 43:34 The Worst Mental Case Under Hypnosis
- 50:26 We Lose the Hypnotic Ability as We Age
- 55:39 How Hypnosis Can Help You Focus More
- 57:38 David on Final Five
Episode Resources:
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Great Podcasts:
Podcast Playground Live