hypnotized

Are we simply lean, mean conditioned response machines programmed to respond automatically to specific triggers? 

The field of Cybernetics explores communication and control in living organisms and machines, raising many provocative questions about the nature of human behavior. One theory being that we might be akin to sophisticated robots, meticulously conditioned to respond in predetermined ways. This perspective challenges traditional ideas of free will and autonomy, suggesting that our actions and reactions are governed by a complex interplay of stimuli and responses, much like a programmed machine. 

In this podcast I will delving into the unsettling idea of mass programming and the idea of humans as programmable entities that have been manipulated and controlled.  What I can guarantee is that it will prompt reflection on the intricate dance between external influences and the intricacies of your consciousness.

Show Summary: 

“Our brains are a powerful evolutionary advantage, yet we lack a manual to fully utilize them. Just as athletes train their bodies, we can train our brains through self-hypnosis—a tool that can help intensify focus, manage pain and stress, break bad habits, improve attention, and achieve better sleep.”

If you're seeking a natural and scientifically-backed solution to alleviate pain, reduce stress, and break free from harmful habits, self-hypnosis holds the key. Contrary to popular belief that hypnosis is just a show or intimidating, it is actually a gentle and natural practice that offers practical benefits, even in the field of medicine.

Today, we have the privilege of being joined by the esteemed psychiatrist and hypnosis expert, Dr. David Spiegel. In this episode, he unravels the science behind hypnosis and shares invaluable insights on how we can harness the power of self-hypnosis to enhance our mental and physical well-being. Prepare to be amazed as he demonstrates the extraordinary capabilities of our own minds.

It's time to dispel the myths and embrace the truth about hypnosis. Tune in to Episode 70 of the Gutsy Health Podcast!

Exceptional Highlights:

• Hypnosis is a powerful tool that allows individuals to enter a focused state while staying in control, debunking myths about the loss of control or supernatural experiences.
• Scientific studies reveal that our brain plays a significant role in regulating sensory input, which can either dampen or intensify the experience of pain.
• Hypnosis has shown promising results in alleviating pain through visualization and is considered a valuable addition to healthcare practices.

Show Highlights: 

02:44 - Dr. Spiegel recounts his first experience using hypnosis on a patient

08:41 - Benefits of hypnosis on combat veterans suffering post-traumatic stress disorder

13:37 - What do people actually experience when they enter a hypnotic state?

15:33 - The astonishing ability of hypnosis to alleviate debilitating pain

17:20 -  How the brain can modify pain perception

20:45 - Hypnobirthing, personal stories of how hypnosis has facilitated pain reduction during childbirth

23:53 - How the REVERI app bridges the gap for those lacking access to professional hypnotherapy

30:11 - Misconceptions surrounding hypnosis and why many are resistant to embracing this therapeutic technique

37:09 - Utilizing hypnosis to aid individuals facing the challenges of cancer

45:31 - Can the REVERI be applicable to children?

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Memorable Moments: 

02:51 - Hypnosis is just a state of highly focused attention. It's like when you get so caught up in a good movie that you forget you're watching the movie and you enter the imagined world… It's the ability to narrow the focus of attention and put outside of conscious awareness things that would ordinarily be in consciousness.

03:44 - Shifting mental states has great power. And it's something that we can learn to use better to help us live better.

04:24 - You can start out dealing with stressors on the outside by dealing with the way they affect your body on the inside. That's the way you start to gain control.

06:32 - This is better because [for example] you're trying to get to sleep at three in the morning. I'm not going to be there to hypnotize you back to sleep. But the app is. 

07:24 - Hypnosis is the oldest Western conception of Psychotherapy. It started 250 years ago—the first time that talking interaction between the doctor and the patient was thought to have therapeutic value. 

10:05 - Just by shifting your focus to how your body feels, you're changing the relationship between external stressors and our normal reaction.

10:43 - Learn to approach stress by first handling the thing you can best handle, which is how your body reacts to it, and then approach the problem and figure out what to do about it.

11:42 - Hypnosis is Western. It's meant to solve a problem… And it's more focused on changing a given problem. You do it not just to be open and to lose yourself but rather to deal with your pain or your stress.  

16:05 - We're born with this big brain and a great imagination, but not with a user's manual. We don't use it very well.  

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In this week’s SkeleTalk Britt and Alissa pick the brain of Lara Lenore. She is a hypnotist, photographer, improviser and host of the new podcast, Good Enough & Getting Better.

Lara practices hypnotherapy in East Portland at the Portland Therapy Center. She is trained in the latest client-centered hypnosis techniques, from some of the best and most innovative trainers in the field. Her work is based on both solid principles and flexible approaches, allowing each session to be targeted towards clients specific needs and experiences in order to give the most effective results. She uses an integrative approach, incorporating various effective change work tools as needed, such as NLP and EFT, as well as techniques centered around the latest research into self-directed neuroplacticity. Her core mission is not only to help people create change in their lives, but also to teach skills that empower them to have greater control of their lives beyond their sessions.

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CAN PRINCESS THE HYPNODOG REALLY HYPNOTISE YOU WITH HER SUPERPOWERS???

No.  

Not without the help of my guest, Krystina Lennon (labelled the world’s best hypnotist by CBS).  

You might remember the pair from Britain’s Got Talent, when she hypnotised nine members of the talent show’s audience, including Ant and Dec and Simon Cowell.  

With Princess ready to hang up her collar and retire, Krystina asked if she could come and talk to me about the truth behind Hypnodog, and some of the new projects she’s working on.  

I did have a list of questions, but that went out of the window pretty quickly, instead we talk about things like:

Are we all victims of covert hypnosis?

Can anyone be hypnotised?  

What really happened on Britain’s Got Talent?

Has she ever used hypnosis to do something bad?  

Is the Queen a lizard?

Plus, Krystyna attempts to hypnotise me and the team in the studio.  This might sound a bit odd. You'd be better going over to YouTube to watch it www.youtube.com/mikewinnet

Not wanting to be left out, Hypno dog makes a brief cameo by biting our sound engineer, Latch.

Nothing too serious in this one. Just a fun way to wrap up series 1 of the podcast.  

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or go to her website - https://krystynalennon.co.uk/

This podcast episode was sponsored by Josh Gudgeon at Get Your Media: https://getyourmedia.co.uk/  

Who offer a wide range of creative services such as Video Production, Podcasting, Branding, Consultancy, Training, Photography, Web & App Design.

Warning: I get hypnotized in this podcast and it may make you sleepy when you listen, so please don't do things like drive in your car, operate heavy machinery, ride a bicycle, etc. during this episode. If you do, you may end up in your local newspaper in a way you don't particularly like. A couple weeks ago, I sat across from my friend Mark Dhamma at SoHo House in West Hollywood, LA, leaned in over my roasted chicken and Moscow Mule drink and asked him my burning question. "So could you hypnotize me?" He confidently nodded. "On a podcast?" He nodded again. And so, what you are about to hear came to life. Mark Dhamma is a High Performance Health & Mindset Coach on primarily Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and private sessions like those you're going to hear in this podcast, Mark shares advice on how to look, feel and perform at your best with 32,000 people in over 20 countries. Mark has 17 years of experience in the health industry, including being a Men’s Fitness model and health coach. With his Masters Degree in Positive Psychology under the famous, "Flow" Professor, Dr. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, he teaches science backed proven techniques to be happier, more confident, motivated and productive. Mark gained executive coaching skills from the Royally Knighted Sir John Whitmore "The Founder Of Modern Day Coaching", as well as using NLP and Hypnosis to literally re-program his clients to be successful.'

During our discussion, in which I am hypnotized while lying shirtless on the floor of my office, you'll discover:

-What exactly happens to your body and brain when you get hypnotized...[12:50]

-Why your brain is like a "rider" and your body is like an "elephant"...[13:35]

-Three slightly embarrassing personal "issues" I have that I want to fix in my life, and how hypnosis can be used to address those issues...[18:40]

-What changes when a hypnotist is in the same physical place as you vs. working with you digitally or via Skype...[62:35]

-How you can learn hypnosis for yourself...[65:45]

-And much more!

Resources from this episode -Hypnosis Practitioner: Pam Castillo -Book: Patterns of Hypnotic Techniques  -Podcast on NLP: "How To Get To Sleep At Night Before A Big Race." -Click here to get your own hypnosis session and get $200 off when you use the code BEN10.

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