Hypnosis Versus Flow State

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.

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(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

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(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

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