253 — How Hypnosis Could Help You Break Bad Habits, Reduce Anxiety, and Relieve Your Pain with Dr. David Spiegel

06/10/2025 42 min Episodio 253
253 — How Hypnosis Could Help You Break Bad Habits, Reduce Anxiety, and Relieve Your Pain with Dr. David Spiegel

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Episode Synopsis

What if hypnosis could change your life? Hypnosis is one of the oldest forms of psychotherapy, yet it’s often misunderstood and underutilized. Whether you want to overcome anxiety, reduce your pain, or break bad habits, hypnosis is a science-backed strategy that could help you change.

Today's guest is Dr. David Spiegel, a clinical psychiatrist and world-renowned expert in hypnosis, joins me to discuss the science behind hypnosis. Some of the things we discuss are:



Why hypnosis is misunderstood—and why it works




How hypnosis can help with pain, anxiety, and insomnia




The difference between hypnosis and meditation




How hypnosis changes your brain and body




How to apply self-hypnosis




How to find a qualified hypnotherapist




The surprising ways hypnosis can make you mentally stronger




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