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
Jan 28
When your “mind’s eye” is blank: Understanding aphantasia, with Joel Pearson, PhD
People with aphantasia can’t visualize images in their mind’s eye. Ask them to picture an apple and they see a blank screen. Aphantasia researcher Joel Pearson, PhD, discusses how scientists are developing new methods to measure aphantasia beyond self-reports; how aphantasia may ... Show More
40m 11s
Jan 21
Inside the social minds -- and amazing memories -- of chimps and bonobos, with Laura Simone Lewis, PhD
Most of us could look at a decades-old yearbook and recognize many of the faces of our former classmates -- but humans aren't the only ones with this remarkable ability. Laura Simone Lewis, PhD, of the University of California, Santa Barbara, discusses her research on the long-te ... Show More
39m 36s
Jan 14
Precision mental health and personalized treatment, with Leanne Williams, PhD, and Zachary Cohen, PhD
Depression and anxiety look very different from one person to the next, and finding the right treatment can be a trial-and-error process. But researchers are working to change that. Leanne Williams, PhD, and Zachary Cohen, PhD, discuss the emerging field of precision or personali ... Show More
42m 9s
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