Dr. Olivier Benarroche: Rapid Change and the "OB1" Method

In this episode of AWAKEN, Ryan DeJonghe sits down with Dr. Olivier Benarroche, the founder of OB1 Formations and a leader in the French hypnosis movement. Dr. Benarroche discusses his evolution from a traditional medical doctor to a specialist in rapid hypnotic interventions, focusing on how to break the "trance of suffering" that many clients carry into the therapy room.

Key Discussion Points

• The Dental Origins: Olivier shares how his journey into hypnosis was catalyzed by witnessing the power of hypnotic anesthesia for dental pain, realizing that if the mind can turn off physical pain, it can certainly resolve psychological distress.
• Leaving Traditional Medicine: Why Olivier chose to move away from a general medical practice to focus entirely on hypnosis, seeking a "human" way to help patients achieve fast, lasting results.
• The OB1 Method & "De-hypnosis": A deep dive into Olivier's philosophy that clients are already "hypnotized" by their symptoms, and the therapist's role is to "de-hypnotize" them back into a resourceful reality.
• Intuition Over Scripts: Why the OB1 method prioritizes the therapist's presence and intuition over rigid, pre-written protocols.
• Rapid Inductions and Shock: The use of sudden, impactful movements and language to bypass conscious resistance and facilitate immediate neurological shifts.

Memorable Quotes

"I saw what was possible with dental pain—total anesthesia without drugs—and I knew then that the subconscious was the key to everything." 

"We aren't putting people into a trance to fix them; we are waking them up from the trance of their problems." 

Special Segment: Hypnotic Gift

Be sure to listen until the end of the episode for a special hypnotic gift. Dr. Benarroche leads a short, high-impact session designed to help you disconnect from stress and reconnect with your inner strength.

Episode Timestamps

• 00:00:10 – Introduction of Dr. Olivier Benarroche 
• 00:05:30 – The Dental Connection: Discovering hypnosis through pain management 
• 00:12:45 – Transitioning from General Practitioner to Full-Time Hypnotist 
• 00:22:15 – Explaining "De-hypnosis": Waking up from the problem 
• 00:35:40 – The OB1 Training Philosophy: Intuition, speed, and results 
• 00:48:20 – The mechanics of rapid inductions and the "Shock" factor 
• 01:03:45 – Hypnotic Gift: A Rapid Resource Reset 
• 01:09:10 – Final thoughts and where to find Olivier’s books 

Connect with Dr. Olivier Benarroche

• Website: ob1formations.com 
• Books: Dr. Benarroche on Amazon

Connect with Ryan DeJonghe

If you are ready to explore your own capacity for change and want to work with me for a session, you can reach out here:

• Website: trancewell.help
• Email: ryan@trancewell.help