Hypnosis is more than just a stage trick. Psychologists and other researchers have found that it can be useful in treating pain, anxiety, and a range of other physical and mental health problems. David Patterson, PhD, of the University of Washington, talks about what’s happening in people’s bodies and brains when they’re hypnotized, whether anyone can be hyp ... Show More
Yesterday
Understanding Tourette disorder and other tic disorders, with John Piacentini, PhD
Tourette disorder and other tic disorders affect millions of people yet remain widely misunderstood. John Piacentini, PhD, director of the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Clinic, explains the brain basis of Tourette disorder; talks about why tics are very common in you ... Show More
35m 11s
Mar 11
How to become more patient, with Sarah Schnitker, PhD
Life is full of situations -- and people -- that try our patience, from a standstill traffic jam to an obstinate preschooler who won’t put on her shoes. Sarah Schnitker, PhD, talks about why patience can be so hard to come by; whether modern life and modern technology have made u ... Show More
35m 13s
Mar 4
Incentivizing recovery: Why contingency management works to treat addiction, with Lara Coughlin, PhD, and Michael McDonell, PhD
More than half of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. involve stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine. There are no medications to treat stimulant addiction, but there is a behavioral treatment that works: contingency management, which involves offering tangible, immediate rewar ... Show More
45m 29s
Mar 2024
Can Hypnosis Help Control Anxiety and Trauma?
Hey gang! In the latest episode of my podcast, I had the delightful opportunity to engage in an enlightening conversation with none other than Dr. David Spiegel, a true virtuoso in the realm of hypnosis.
Dr. Spiegel, a Wilson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry and Behav ... Show More
56m 41s
Dec 2023
The Surprising Science of Hypnosis, Pain & Habit Change | Dr. David Spiegel
<p>What if you could rewrite the subconscious scripts controlling your life? Harness untapped mental powers to conquer pain, anxiety, and addictions? </p><br><p>My guest Dr. David Spiegel, renowned psychiatrist & director of Stanford's Center on Stress and Health, pulls back ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2024
Renowned Hypnosis Expert Reveals the Secret to Overcoming Pain, Addiction, & Stress
Dr. David Spiegel (Stanford University School of Medicine, Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine, Co-founder of Reveri self-hypnosis app) breaks down how hypnosis can ease your chronic pain, addictions, and help manage stress! He explains hypnotizabi ... Show More
1h 40m
Jun 2024
Ep. 306 - How to use Hypnosis to Unblock & Heal with Dr. David Spiegel
<p>Imagine unlocking a superpower hidden within your mind. Imagine feeling in control of how you engage with the world, how you heal and grow, and how you manage stress. If you’re a TBMer, you already know how powerful hypnosis can be, but today we’re giving you a fascinating con ... Show More
1h 7m