Huberman Lab Using Hypnosis to Enhance Mental & Physical Health & Performance | Dr. David Spiegel
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Feb 21, 2022 
Dr. David Spiegel, a leading expert in clinical hypnosis from Stanford University, delves into the transformative power of hypnosis for mental and physical health. He discusses its applications in treating trauma, chronic pain, and anxiety, and shares fascinating case studies. Dr. Spiegel explains how self-hypnosis can enhance sleep and reduce stress, and he highlights its neurological benefits for cognitive flexibility. Listeners also learn how to identify their hypnotizability and why focused attention can reshape bodily functions and emotional responses.
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Hypnosis and OCD
- Obsessive-compulsive individuals may have less hypnotic susceptibility due to their over-controlling nature.
- Self-hypnosis can help manage obsessive thoughts, but it varies.
Hypnotizability and the Eye-Roll Test
- Hypnotizability is stable throughout adulthood, and a third of adults aren't hypnotizable.
- The Spiegel eye-roll test can roughly estimate hypnotizability.
EMDR and Hypnosis
- EMDR likely incorporates hypnotic elements and exposure therapy, but eye movements may not be crucial.
- Dismantling studies suggest the eye movements don't add much therapeutic value.