The Science of Hypnosis: Anxiety, Rapid Change, and Clinical Evidence with Dr. G. Fredric Mau

In this episode of Awaken with Ryan DeYoung, Ryan sits down with Dr. G. Fredric Mau, an award-winning clinical hypnotherapist, licensed professional counselor supervisor, educator, and internationally recognized speaker, for a wide-ranging and grounded conversation on the science, research, and real-world application of clinical hypnosis.

Dr. Mau is the 2025 Hypnotist of the Year, awarded by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, and has been in private practice in Columbia, South Carolina since 2004. He is board certified as a National Certified Counselor (BC-NCC) and Board Certified Hypnotherapist (BC-H), and is approved to provide continuing education to licensed counselors and social workers.

Together, Ryan and Dr. Mau explore how hypnosis works from a neuroscience and evidence-based perspective, why it can create meaningful change more quickly than traditional talk-based approaches, and why individuals with anxiety often respond exceptionally well to hypnotic work due to heightened attentional systems.

The conversation moves fluidly between:

• Clinical research and peer-reviewed findings
• Real-world outcomes from decades of practice
• Misconceptions about hypnosis and suggestibility
• The role of belief, expectation, and meaning in change
• Thoughtful discussions touching on faith, miracles, and spirituality—approached with curiosity rather than doctrine

Dr. Mau also discusses:

• His recent professional recognition and awards
• His work as an instructor and keynote speaker at international hypnosis and counseling conferences
• An upcoming hypnosis training program for professionals

The episode concludes with a guided experiential hypnosis segment, offering listeners a direct, felt sense of the principles discussed throughout the conversation.

This episode is ideal for clinicians, coaches, therapists, and curious listeners who want a clear, grounded, and intellectually honest exploration of hypnosis—without hype, fear, or exaggeration.

🔗 Guest Links

• Learn more about Dr. Mau & professional training:
   https://watermarkcolumbia.com/
  
  
• Hypnosis training & education:
   https://watermarkcolumbia.com/learnhypnosis/