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Fast-Track Your Way to Peak Health and Performance Using Hypnosis with Dr David Spiegel
Episode 327
Angela is joined by Dr. David Spiegel who delves into the fascinating world of hypnosis, breaking down the concept in a clear and engaging manner.
Through personal anecdotes and expert insights, Dr. Spiegel explains the fundamentals of hypnosis, its benefits, and how it can be used to address various issues such as pain management, stress relief, and overcoming phobias
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention, involving intense focus, dissociation, and cognitive flexibility.
- Hypnosis can be used to try out being different, control pain, manage stress, and improve sleep.
- Highly hypnotisable individuals can benefit from hypnosis to reprogram themselves and try out new versions of themselves.
- Hypnosis can help in controlling pain, reducing stress, managing anxiety, and overcoming phobias.
- Regular practice of self-hypnosis at different times of the day can be beneficial for relaxation and stress management.
BEST MOMENTS
"Hypnosis is just a state of highly focused attention."
"You can learn to deal with the things you're afraid of, the things that make you anxious."
"Breathing is really interesting because it's the one physical function that is right at the edge between consciousness and unconsciousness."
"We think that particularly at the beginning as you're getting used to it and doing it, it's good to pick at least once but hopefully maybe three times during the day."
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ABOUT THE GUEST
Dr. David Spiegel serves as the Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. He also holds the role of Director for both the Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine. With a remarkable body of work, Dr. Spiegel's contributions encompass thirteen published books, 425 scientific journal articles, and 175 book chapters spanning hypnosis, psychosocial oncology, stress physiology, trauma, and psychotherapy for stress, anxiety, and depression. His pioneering research has garnered support from esteemed institutions including the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, alongside various foundations. Beyond these credentials, Dr Spiegel is also the co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of revolutionary self-hypnosis app, Reveri.
ABOUT THE HOST
Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runn
Published on 1 year, 9 months ago