As a non-native english speaker, I love that the conversation is both at high level and also very understandable for also non-medical people. Very interesting!
I am a Clincal Hypnotherapist based in New York. This is a great video. Hypnosis is used in so many different therapeutic ways. I have helped people quit smoking, drinking, resolve anxiety, lose weight, and uncover the cause of so many of their habits. Hypnosis as a treatment isn't talked about enough.
Have you experience from people who have gotten worse from hypnosis?? I wonder how common that is. I recieved hypnosis therapy to unlock repressed childhood memories where I discovered I went through SA. After hypnosis I got severe dicossiative seizures and I still struggle with dissociate disorder today. Years later
@@IDONTGIVEAF-ew6bw the person facilitating your hypnotherapy should not have left you with the memories unresolved. If they felt they couldn’t help you any further they should have referred you someone who could help you. Not doing so is very unethical and unprofessional. If have never had any of my clients deteriorate due to hypnotherapy. Also, I coordinate care with their mental health providers if they have one. This ensure that they is continuity of care. I’m sorry that you were left unresolved. If you aren’t seeing a therapist, please think about it. 🩵
It’s all in your own mind! Hypnosis is never anybody else interacting with you it’s just a technique to go further and deeper into yourself just like different meditation techniques so you still have to look deep inside yourself to find the answers why you feel like you do
I think the stigma around hypnosis stems from people's natural aversion to losing control, which they may associate with hypnosis, but after watching this video, the reality to me seems like hypnosis is actually a tool that can be used for self empowerment and self responsibility!
Tbh it almost feels like Hypnosis isnt even a good term here? Weve got this cultural idea of hypnosis being about tempory brainwashing, when in reality this seems closer to guided meditation.
"People would rather feel guilty than helpless." Such an important statement. And showing that accepting the truth is the path to healing. Thank you so much ❤
Hypnotherapy helped me so much! I had such a severe phobia of needles that I would lose sleep for days leading up to needing to get shots or bloodwork. I was procrastinating getting my tetanus shot, thinking the only person I was putting at risk was myself but a friend explained to me that particular vaccine is actually for multiple things, including whooping cough, which could present as mild in an adult but kill an infant. That’s when I went ahead and gave hypnosis a try. It’s not as simple as “now I have no phobia!” But it’s significantly easier to manage. I don’t lose sleep over upcoming appointments and I don’t faint anymore, although I still take precautions (like bringing juice and lying down) as if I might faint. I just got my flu shot and Covid booster two days ago! I’m very proud of myself! 😅
Anything that makes it easier for people to receive medical care is useful, doesn’t have to be on a large scale; but really happy for you, you deserve to be happy and healthy
I also have a severe needle phobia and have been contemplating hypnosis for awhile. Exposure therapy and anti anxiety medication did not help. I have a feeling that I will not be one of those people that is easy to hypnotize, unfortunately
I appreciated that he was willing to admit that people with great critical thinking abilities were generally unable to be hypnotized. Since critical thinking is really really important I was afraid he'd try to downplay that, to protect the dignity of dedicated hypnosis participants. People that believe every conspiracy they read on socials are the most easily hypnotized.
@@rustylee1836 Critical thinking is not incompatible with hypnosis. The hypnosis group I'm part of has a fair number of programmers and other critical thinking jobs, and none of them are particularly fond of conspiracy thinking. Overthinking can be an obstacle to hypnosis, especially when combined with skepticism and misconceptions about the nature of hypnosis, especially when it comes to one's first time. Generally once someone's had their first experience and understands the nature of hypnotic phenomena, that just means hypnosis is one more factor into critical thinking. I've had talks with my hypnotist after sessions and it is absolutely fascinating putting together what I experienced with the techniques they used to emphasize the desired effects. Funnily enough, it turns out learning more about hypnosis makes it more effective, not less. One of my funniest experiences early on was a hypnotist using a technique that I'd literally read about that morning. I was cataloguing all the techniques they were using and how they were using it, and then she cut off with 'And sleep' with a snap of her fingers and my chin dropped straight to my chest. I was internally laughing at myself with 'Well I guess knowing doesn't stop it from happening!'
With the way he describes hypnosis, then would the use of music therapy be sort of like hypnosis? We provide service to patients in burn units, oncology, hospice, etc.... in many of these cases, it's for the purpose of pain reduction...
I was hypnotized by a therapist years ago. It wasnt at all what I was expecting, but it was really helpful. The field REALLY needs a rebrand/better PR so more people will take it seriously.
My nan had one session in the 70’s and never smoked again. Apparently smoking and some other habits are easy to stop with hypnosis. Other things like anxiety are trickier and require much more sessions.
My mom and dad both went fir smoking cessation hypnosis in the 70’s. They came back saying they both believed only my dad was successfully hypnotized. However, my mom never smoked again; the desire to smoke was gone. But my dad pretended to quit, but would “sneak-smoke!”
I used a self hypnosis program for both births ofmy daughters. Thanks to that I was able to go through without much medication and i felt so safe and sure my body was made to give birth safely. The doctor and the midwife were very happy to help but not intervene much. I apply the technique to handle pain now.
"they'd rather feel guilty than helpless". Powerful, and so true. Feels like my whole childhood/youth, and still feeling guilty and like the fault at 37.
I'm a very sensitive person. ETT (Emotional Transformation Therapy) really helped me get through emotions in dealing with my extreme heat sensitivity. It's amazing. I don't feel embarrassed or as fearful. The fear is still really hard, but I'm learning to breathe better.
Dear Dr. Mike, Dear Dr. Spiegel and Checkup Podcast Team, Thank you so much for this incredible episode. I had my prejudice for hypnosis but from today on I will have a different view on it. I really wish Dr. Spiegel that this treatment will be used in future. Thanks for this highly educational content. I learned again something for my life! Again a big thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many greetings from a scientist.
I do work in research in biofeedback, with a great psychiatrist (I am a mathematician) who is an expert in neurofeedback (also use hypnosis as well). I really interested in the reveri app because we also plan to make a neurofeedback app which is not so much self-hypnosis but similar in some terms. Thank you all for the intriguing conversation, it was fascinating for sure!
I have always thought of hypnosis as a parlor trick. After watching this I’m considering looking into the treatment 🤔 These are by far my favorite Dr Mike videos!
Really enjoyed this video. I have been thinking about hypnotherapy for a year to help with some behavior changes I've been trying to make. I feel so much more informed.
The food intake it should stay but there is a big issue: you need to do something also and that is to quit sugar and gluten in your food so why not try for some months and then come back to report about your journey
@@Chr.2024you shouldn’t recommend quitting gluten to someone without celiac disease, that’s why they need a doctor or nutritionist, if they believe it can be related then sure they can try reducing it from their diet, but restricting an entire food group because some people have allergies to it doesn’t make sense Even low fodmap diet doesn’t work the same for everyone there’s a process of selection and elimination
@@tearsintherain6311 yes you’re right , go to the doctor first . We don’t have that many doctors here in Sweden and they usually ask if we have done some something first to find out what’s the problem, especially when it’s about that you don’t feel well when eating a special food but I guess it’s different in USA
Thanks for always bringing a new perspective to Medicine Dr. Mikhail! Currently there is so much Medicine History that we can edit with a better perspective over all.
I think the two main reasons people don't use hypnosis more (once you get past myths, misinformed ideas that it's unproven woo-woo, and lack of profit) is that they are afraid to trust themselves because they lack confidence for whatever reason or they simply don't want or can't afford to put in the mental effort. Great episode!
I find it very odd that early this morning I randomly decided to pick up a book to start reading called “Exploring Hypnosis with Dr Herbert Spiegel” and then as I’m still reading it I get the notification for this video with his son 🙃
I must say that this video was very informative and enlightening. It touched on so many areas that many people are not aware of. As an aspiring clinical psychologist, I made sure not to miss this one as it may include something rare. I may include this in one of my treatments in the future as I have always been fascinated with hypnosis and how many people are susceptible to it. In truth, the human brain is astonishing. Thanks, Dr. Mike for this awesome interview.
Many years ago I did a structured course over ten weeks with a hypnotherapist. It was the happiest period of my life. Much to my enormous frustration I am not easily hypnotizable. Even when doing the course, I had to restart it because of my lack of susceptibility to hypnosis. A big part of the course was based on Autogenic Training, a form of deep hypnosis. I urge readers to look it up. It has lots of scientific credibility. I have read that Soviet Cosmonauts were trained in it. Interestingly, the hypnotherapist briefly mentioned how hypnotherapy was looked down on by the medical establishment. This was years ago, of course. Only a few weeks ago I met a lady whose father was a heavy smoker. He gave it up after consulting a hypnotherapist.
Incredible insights from Dr. Spiegel! As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve seen first-hand how powerful hypnosis can be for trauma recovery and overcoming deep-rooted fears. If anyone is curious about how personalized hypnosis can transform your life or needs guidance, I’d love to connect and share more. Hypnotherapy, especially when used to tap into the subconscious, is a game-changer for mind-body healing. Thanks, Dr. Spiegel, for spreading awareness!
I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Gurgaon, India. And yes Hypnotherapy works! 😊 Great interview.. I agree Stage and street hypnosis and depiction in films creates misinformation in public.
Commenting to give this video a boost, so so happy you are talking about hypnosis! I love your interviews🙏 Ps- please do an in-depth video on the science/validity of near death experiences someday.
I am a person who was misdiagnosed with "I don't know why your brain is telling you this" instead of the frozen shoulder that i actually had. There is a risk of misdiagnosis when we assume mental health before actually ruling out a physical issue within a body part.
The physical symptom is always preceded by the mental state that gives rise to it. That’s how illness works. If you can change the mental state, the physical issue goes away. That’s called healing.
I would like to add a piece of our family history to this topic. My great-grandfather Alfréd Pethes (originally born Goldstein) was a hypnotist in the beginning of the 20th century in Budapest, Hungary. We have proof from thousands of his former patience that he was very helpful regarding various symptoms (physical and mental as well). He even treated people who couldn't afford the treatment for free. However he was systematically abused by the scientific community. Avoiding the constant accusations of being a charlatan, he got his 1st medical degree in Vienna, Austria. Then, as he was told that's not enough in Hungary, as a father of two, an adult in his 40's, pushed through a 2nd medical degree in Pécs, Hungary. In the end, due to the constant abuse he committed suicide... I believe the attacks against him rooted mostly in the numbers of his growing clientele. There are articles in Hungarian available online about his story and how people organised a demonstration to protect him from the medical community. So I totally understand the goal of the podcast. But I wish real Healers shouldn't experience any witch hunts. Ever. And anymore. I know dozens of similar stories (mostly related to acupuncture and hypnotherapy). One of the best books I've read was Dr Amnon Goldstein: Screwed - The Path of a Healer. I wish you could cover this topic too. I don't believe that the medical community is evil or wrong that wants to keep healing on a scientific path. However I believe that Western medicine is A, arrogant to accept anything else but its own system B, under a lot of financial influence and control and that determines many many things C, just like any other field, it's not perfect, but somehow there's a very strong lobby where its professionals protect each other, no matter what (which reminds me to the Vatican) Besides my forever scepticism that is rooted in our trans-generational trauma, I highly appreciate the intelligent dialogues. And the good intentions.
Hi Dr. Mike, would you consider doing a podcast with a social worker and discussing how social aspects such as housing and family dynamics influence health ? Thanks ❣️
There were, and still are, mockeries of things like hypnosis, mind over matter, meditation, breathwork, etc. Anything that gives you tools to help regulate your mind and nervous system is always worth trying. The way these things have been dragged through the mud and demonstrated as kooky circus acts over the decades shows how much a stigma could deter people from trying these types of methods, which they could have benefited from.
What a great & interesting video!! There were such great questions asked. Thanks, Dr. Mike!😊❤ I've tried hypnotherapy in the past, and it was pretty helpful.
Unfortunately I'm not a good candidate for hypnotherapy - I failed the test 😢 but I've seen wonderful things with other people. Also, I have so much time for tbis man - he's a serious, well-respected researcher and scholar who is also accessible and sensible.
I feel like hypnosis is one of those things I don’t believe works through the mechanism that’s claimed but it works because the patients think it works. I’d love to see someone who’s never heard of hypnosis get hypnotized.
@@khrishp why’d you call it a “soft” prerequisite though? I’m saying it seems to be the reason it works at all. If I’m in pain and someone sneaks some Tylenol in my lunch, if Tylenol would make me feel better, I’ll feel better, whether I believe in Tylenol or not. If it only works because I knew I took it and I believe it works, that would make me reasonably suspicious about its objectivity, even if Tylenol actually works for the reasons it does. Hypnosis is a very bizarre thing in that way. See what I’m saying now? Could you trick someone into being hypnotized like you could trick someone into feeling better with a hidden dose of Tylenol?
@@largemargeog1023the government, the media is doing it all the time without our knowledge. Only when you study hypnosis you begin to notice it all around you. So yes we are being hypnotized without our knowledge and most times in not very pleasant ways.
I think that’s literally the point, how to compartmentalize placebo and control the outcome, and I don’t think hypnotists would necessarily be opposed to this notion The issue is people usually use the term placebo to say something is inferior because of drug trials, but I think most people would agree they’d rather get actually very real cured from placebo than from drugs when they’re not necessary
I once lived in a small town where a hypnotist did great work on people with chronic pain. I have had chronic pain since an incident in elementary school. The pain grew as I aged. The hypnotist helped me go from needing a wheelchair and constantly taking dilaudid to being able to walk okay most of the time and reducing my dependence on pain pills. My problem now is how to find another hypnotist who can train my brain despite the influence of the chemicals in my foods and in the 20+ prescriptions I’m told that I must take.
No way anyone can be on 20 Rx drugs without there being negative interactions between at least some of them. You need to show your list to a pharmacist for analysis.
They're so right about how hypnosis is mostly known as a thing in which someone hypnotizes them and has control over them, but that's not very true. I was of this mindset for a long time, recalling the most descriptive versions of hypnosis I've learned from the book Firestarter by Stephen King, and the hypno from Pokémon, which in both situations they basically controlled people but it was a new idea for me when the dad in Firestarter used his ability for a job and helped people break bad habits or get better instead of the mainstream idea of people (or Pokémon) using it for attention or maliciously.
I loved this doctor and so interesting. I wish the app was free, you just have to pay for everything these days. Going through a BMT I haven't worked in years, or at least until I am fully healed. After you have gone through a life changing illness your mental state goes through a roller coaster ride.
As a teen, I worked out how to hypnosis people from a relaxation hypnosis CD. I did mange to hypnosis three people. One of them had a bad reaction I lost control of his state and he stopped listening to me for a bit then could not fully wake him. I was able to get him to go back to his hotel room and he went to bed. He did take my last advice and awake in the morning feeling relaxed and awake. He felt nauseous when I asked about his experience he remembered falling though a multi-colored void.
Hello MR doctor Mike. From my childhood , I've always seen you really well and look up to you as i also want to become a docter. Thanks for inspiring my dreams 😁
Dr Mike's team! This was amazing! You should totally (if you haven't already - I haven't seen or found it) have Dr. Joe Dispenza on, too! I would love to see the conversation about this alley go further!
I don't really like Dispenza. He has repeatedly said things along the lines of "it's your fault if you don't change your thoughts and how you feel about the thing that's disturbing you".
I'm using the Nerva App for my IBS and it helps me sleep every night. Also, I had it at the hospital when I was in pain. We were trying everything and it kinda helped that last little bit and really helps me during an abdominal pain Flare Up.
would love to see an interview with Dr Peter Levine, former Nasa psychologist about movement therapy which costs nothing and people could heal "themselves".
Really loved the episode. A beautiful reminder of how amazing our brains actually are and can be. So i wanted to give the app a try but unfortunately immediatly ran into a problem. Although it said "try for free", it didn't actually let me try it for free but after few questions directed me to payment options. To me this doesn't sound like "try for free". So a HUGE minus for that, won't be trying the app.
I would really appreciate you interviewing Dr. Tyna Moore. There's a lot of information spreading and would like someone to really challenge her on the science.
I feel like EMDR therapy is a lot like hypnosis. That is probably why after 2+ decades of different kinds of therapy, I can't get better. A lot of it involves being able to basically manipulate yourself into just not feeling the bad memories or negative emotions. I have been unable to do it. I think I am one of the people he describes who have very low hypnotizability. It sucks because I will be stuck in anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Most treatments involve some kind of controlled dissociation.
I know they are utilizing psilocybin to treat trauma but it’s not utilized everywhere. I would not recommend trying to self-treat however with any substance.
In my experience, the approaches that promote bypassing the pain didn't work for me because the whole experience of panic disorder is created by trying to avoid emotional pain. There's also a problem with just diving into the scary stuff because it could increase the fear of it and thus amplify my panic disorder experience. Using my own awareness of what's too much while I slowly approach the tough stuff to learn that it's okay has been the most effective way I've seen improvements. Dissociation comes in to that when I pull some of my attention away from the pain so that I'm not overwhelmed while at the same time keeping some of the attention on it with the intention of eventually being able to full experience and be okay with it.
WOW....thank you for referecing Dr. John Sarno. The Divided Mind changed my perspective and was able to fully recover from debilitating back pain. Thank you for creating this channel and providing content we can use.
“How flawed is human memory?” “I can’t remember” 😂
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yes, very witty guest.
Similar about the question of having heard about the past-life-trauma theory.
As a non-native english speaker, I love that the conversation is both at high level and also very understandable for also non-medical people. Very interesting!
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I am a Clincal Hypnotherapist based in New York. This is a great video. Hypnosis is used in so many different therapeutic ways. I have helped people quit smoking, drinking, resolve anxiety, lose weight, and uncover the cause of so many of their habits. Hypnosis as a treatment isn't talked about enough.
I need the anxiety and weight help!! So glad people could find help!!!
Have you experience from people who have gotten worse from hypnosis?? I wonder how common that is. I recieved hypnosis therapy to unlock repressed childhood memories where I discovered I went through SA. After hypnosis I got severe dicossiative seizures and I still struggle with dissociate disorder today. Years later
@@IDONTGIVEAF-ew6bw the person facilitating your hypnotherapy should not have left you with the memories unresolved. If they felt they couldn’t help you any further they should have referred you someone who could help you. Not doing so is very unethical and unprofessional. If have never had any of my clients deteriorate due to hypnotherapy. Also, I coordinate care with their mental health providers if they have one. This ensure that they is continuity of care. I’m sorry that you were left unresolved. If you aren’t seeing a therapist, please think about it. 🩵
It’s all in your own mind! Hypnosis is never anybody else interacting with you it’s just a technique to go further and deeper into yourself just like different meditation techniques so you still have to look deep inside yourself to find the answers why you feel like you do
I am a huge believe in hypnosis.
I think the stigma around hypnosis stems from people's natural aversion to losing control, which they may associate with hypnosis, but after watching this video, the reality to me seems like hypnosis is actually a tool that can be used for self empowerment and self responsibility!
@@ChelseaATea there’s a lot of misconception about what hypnosis actually is. The person in hypnosis is actually very in control of what is going on.
Tbh it almost feels like Hypnosis isnt even a good term here? Weve got this cultural idea of hypnosis being about tempory brainwashing, when in reality this seems closer to guided meditation.
"People would rather feel guilty than helpless." Such an important statement. And showing that accepting the truth is the path to healing. Thank you so much ❤
Men will sooner will to not be than not will
Hypnotherapy helped me so much! I had such a severe phobia of needles that I would lose sleep for days leading up to needing to get shots or bloodwork. I was procrastinating getting my tetanus shot, thinking the only person I was putting at risk was myself but a friend explained to me that particular vaccine is actually for multiple things, including whooping cough, which could present as mild in an adult but kill an infant. That’s when I went ahead and gave hypnosis a try. It’s not as simple as “now I have no phobia!” But it’s significantly easier to manage. I don’t lose sleep over upcoming appointments and I don’t faint anymore, although I still take precautions (like bringing juice and lying down) as if I might faint. I just got my flu shot and Covid booster two days ago! I’m very proud of myself! 😅
Congratulations!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 I'm glad you were able to get help!!
Good for you!! 👏❤
Anything that makes it easier for people to receive medical care is useful, doesn’t have to be on a large scale; but really happy for you, you deserve to be happy and healthy
I also have a severe needle phobia and have been contemplating hypnosis for awhile. Exposure therapy and anti anxiety medication did not help. I have a feeling that I will not be one of those people that is easy to hypnotize, unfortunately
“The strain in pain lies mainly in the brain”
It’s giving “The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain”
I started singing it as soon as he finished saying it. I had a good laugh at that one.
Truly insane in the membrane.
I had insomnia years ago, and a hypnotist fixed it very quickly for me. I think it’s time I went back to treat the anxiety! Thanks for the push.
I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist in Edinburgh, Scotland. This is a great interview about hypnosis.
Never heard hypnosis described/explained this way. Appreciate the video, as always!! 🙌🏼
I appreciated that he was willing to admit that people with great critical thinking abilities were generally unable to be hypnotized.
Since critical thinking is really really important I was afraid he'd try to downplay that, to protect the dignity of dedicated hypnosis participants.
People that believe every conspiracy they read on socials are the most easily hypnotized.
@@rustylee1836 Critical thinking is not incompatible with hypnosis. The hypnosis group I'm part of has a fair number of programmers and other critical thinking jobs, and none of them are particularly fond of conspiracy thinking. Overthinking can be an obstacle to hypnosis, especially when combined with skepticism and misconceptions about the nature of hypnosis, especially when it comes to one's first time.
Generally once someone's had their first experience and understands the nature of hypnotic phenomena, that just means hypnosis is one more factor into critical thinking. I've had talks with my hypnotist after sessions and it is absolutely fascinating putting together what I experienced with the techniques they used to emphasize the desired effects. Funnily enough, it turns out learning more about hypnosis makes it more effective, not less. One of my funniest experiences early on was a hypnotist using a technique that I'd literally read about that morning. I was cataloguing all the techniques they were using and how they were using it, and then she cut off with 'And sleep' with a snap of her fingers and my chin dropped straight to my chest. I was internally laughing at myself with 'Well I guess knowing doesn't stop it from happening!'
With the way he describes hypnosis, then would the use of music therapy be sort of like hypnosis? We provide service to patients in burn units, oncology, hospice, etc.... in many of these cases, it's for the purpose of pain reduction...
Love this episode and the topic! Dr Spiegel was astonishingly easy to listen to. The humor, the intelligence and the asmr voice were 👌🏻
Yes he seems measured and calm doesn't he. A nice listen.
Enjoyed this podcast. Dr. Spiegel has a very soothing voice no wonder he is a hypnotist
I know. My eyes were closed and didn't even realize it 😂😂😂😂
"Why in the hell were you the last doctor I was sent to, instead of the first?" is genuinely a good question for something like this.
Dr. Spiegel has an amazingly calming voice. Perfectly suited for hypnosis.
This was on of the best interviews yet. I absolutely loved the questions, the back and forth conversation, everything. Thank you for this
What a fantastic guest. Genuine, funny, studied, well thought out. Great listen.
I was hypnotized by a therapist years ago. It wasnt at all what I was expecting, but it was really helpful. The field REALLY needs a rebrand/better PR so more people will take it seriously.
Very true. Hypnosis is mostly associated with magic. We need a new branding that tie it to modern medicine.
my mother used hypnosis for smoking cessation around 2012, and she hasn't wanted to smoke anything since
My dad did the same thing in the 80s. Never smoked another day. Lived until 2022.
That's amazing! I absolutely works!
My nan had one session in the 70’s and never smoked again.
Apparently smoking and some other habits are easy to stop with hypnosis. Other things like anxiety are trickier and require much more sessions.
My dad did the same for smoking and drinking in the 90s, he keeps drinking and smoking more than ever
My mom and dad both went fir smoking cessation hypnosis in the 70’s. They came back saying they both believed only my dad was successfully hypnotized. However, my mom never smoked again; the desire to smoke was gone. But my dad pretended to quit, but would “sneak-smoke!”
This is what I appreciate about Dr. Mike. He is open to new information when presented with the evidence. How many people can say the same?
“They’d rather feel guilty than helpless.” Thank you for putting this into words so profoundly.
My favorite doctor was both an MD and a DO 🥰
He was a genius and I miss him so much!!
He retired 10 years ago.
(After he fixed my hip🎉🥰🥳)
I do believe he explained a method of self-hypnosis I was taught as a child. It does work, and it's amazing.
Can you share pls and thank
I used a self hypnosis program for both births ofmy daughters. Thanks to that I was able to go through without much medication and i felt so safe and sure my body was made to give birth safely. The doctor and the midwife were very happy to help but not intervene much. I apply the technique to handle pain now.
"they'd rather feel guilty than helpless".
Powerful, and so true. Feels like my whole childhood/youth, and still feeling guilty and like the fault at 37.
Mike, i went through a stage of depression and a cyciotrist helped me 😅😮
So im on a binge watch of your podcast videos and so far this has been my favorite guest that man is very smart and witty
If Dr Spiegel is a speaker in his app I'm buying it
He is the speaker on the Reveri ap.
I'm a very sensitive person. ETT (Emotional Transformation Therapy) really helped me get through emotions in dealing with my extreme heat sensitivity. It's amazing. I don't feel embarrassed or as fearful. The fear is still really hard, but I'm learning to breathe better.
I LOVE the way you interview your GUESTS.
Dear Dr. Mike, Dear Dr. Spiegel and Checkup Podcast Team,
Thank you so much for this incredible episode. I had my prejudice for hypnosis but from today on I will have a different view on it. I really wish Dr. Spiegel that this treatment will be used in future. Thanks for this highly educational content. I learned again something for my life! Again a big thank you from the bottom of my heart. Many greetings from a scientist.
I do work in research in biofeedback, with a great psychiatrist (I am a mathematician) who is an expert in neurofeedback (also use hypnosis as well). I really interested in the reveri app because we also plan to make a neurofeedback app which is not so much self-hypnosis but similar in some terms. Thank you all for the intriguing conversation, it was fascinating for sure!
What a wonderful interview and conversation!
Dr Spiegel has such a soothing, storytelling voice; such a pleasant listening experience ❤
I have always thought of hypnosis as a parlor trick. After watching this I’m considering looking into the treatment 🤔 These are by far my favorite Dr Mike videos!
Really enjoyed this video. I have been thinking about hypnotherapy for a year to help with some behavior changes I've been trying to make. I feel so much more informed.
I once had "gut-directed hypnotherapy" to treat my IBS... Didn't work but it sure relaxed me!
Hypnotherapy is big inn Sweden because it helps a lot of people especially with some changes in the the food intaje
The food intake it should stay but there is a big issue: you need to do something also and that is to quit sugar and gluten in your food so why not try for some months and then come back to report about your journey
@@Chr.2024you shouldn’t recommend quitting gluten to someone without celiac disease, that’s why they need a doctor or nutritionist, if they believe it can be related then sure they can try reducing it from their diet, but restricting an entire food group because some people have allergies to it doesn’t make sense
Even low fodmap diet doesn’t work the same for everyone there’s a process of selection and elimination
@@tearsintherain6311you’re right , go to the doctor first
@@tearsintherain6311 yes you’re right , go to the doctor first . We don’t have that many doctors here in Sweden and they usually ask if we have done some something first to find out what’s the problem, especially when it’s about that you don’t feel well when eating a special food but I guess it’s different in USA
I really like Dr.Spiegel’s voice. It’s so soothing!
Thanks for always bringing a new perspective to Medicine Dr. Mikhail! Currently there is so much Medicine History that we can edit with a better perspective over all.
His deadpan humour is on another level.
I think the two main reasons people don't use hypnosis more (once you get past myths, misinformed ideas that it's unproven woo-woo, and lack of profit) is that they are afraid to trust themselves because they lack confidence for whatever reason or they simply don't want or can't afford to put in the mental effort. Great episode!
My grandmother used a hypnotist to quit smoking. It worked!
My great aunt did too 🥰
This was such an informative podcast thank you for always putting out the truth!! This was such a deep insight into the topic would love to see more!💗
Spiegel has such a calming voice
"The Brain doesn't come with a Users Manual"
Fantastic statement ! 😎
I find it very odd that early this morning I randomly decided to pick up a book to start reading called “Exploring Hypnosis with Dr Herbert Spiegel” and then as I’m still reading it I get the notification for this video with his son 🙃
How was your decision randomized?
All the time.....
How many coincidences have to happen b4 its not coincidental.
@@ParadymShiftVegan looking at my bookshelf with no specific genre in mind and just grabbed one that I had not read yet
@@alyssascalia Ah ok. thanks for the clarification
For sure one of your best uploads yet!
You always say that 😅
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Dr Mike makes very very boring medical stuff really entertaining, I love the content 👍👍
Dang, Dr. Mike, bringing the good questions here. What an interesting interview!
Loved the interview. Food for thought.
I must say that this video was very informative and enlightening. It touched on so many areas that many people are not aware of. As an aspiring clinical psychologist, I made sure not to miss this one as it may include something rare. I may include this in one of my treatments in the future as I have always been fascinated with hypnosis and how many people are susceptible to it. In truth, the human brain is astonishing. Thanks, Dr. Mike for this awesome interview.
I did hypnosis therapy and it helped me a lot.
Many years ago I did a structured course over ten weeks with a hypnotherapist. It was the happiest period of my life. Much to my enormous frustration I am not easily hypnotizable. Even when doing the course, I had to restart it because of my lack of susceptibility to hypnosis. A big part of the course was based on Autogenic Training, a form of deep hypnosis. I urge readers to look it up. It has lots of scientific credibility. I have read that Soviet Cosmonauts were trained in it.
Interestingly, the hypnotherapist briefly mentioned how hypnotherapy was looked down on by the medical establishment. This was years ago, of course.
Only a few weeks ago I met a lady whose father was a heavy smoker. He gave it up after consulting a hypnotherapist.
Incredible insights from Dr. Spiegel! As a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I’ve seen first-hand how powerful hypnosis can be for trauma recovery and overcoming deep-rooted fears. If anyone is curious about how personalized hypnosis can transform your life or needs guidance, I’d love to connect and share more. Hypnotherapy, especially when used to tap into the subconscious, is a game-changer for mind-body healing. Thanks, Dr. Spiegel, for spreading awareness!
Thanks for a very interesting conversation about hypnosis, health, and staying openminded to life 👌❤
This man’s voice is so nice. His voice is hypnotic 😅
It’s learned. He’s a psychiatrist.
I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Gurgaon, India. And yes Hypnotherapy works! 😊 Great interview.. I agree Stage and street hypnosis and depiction in films creates misinformation in public.
Commenting to give this video a boost, so so happy you are talking about hypnosis! I love your interviews🙏
Ps- please do an in-depth video on the science/validity of near death experiences someday.
I am a person who was misdiagnosed with "I don't know why your brain is telling you this" instead of the frozen shoulder that i actually had. There is a risk of misdiagnosis when we assume mental health before actually ruling out a physical issue within a body part.
@@Robespierre-lI Do you mean “psychosomatic?” Because “somatic”means body-related.
The physical symptom is always preceded by the mental state that gives rise to it. That’s how illness works. If you can change the mental state, the physical issue goes away. That’s called healing.
He's got the best voice for hypnosis!
I would like to add a piece of our family history to this topic. My great-grandfather Alfréd Pethes (originally born Goldstein) was a hypnotist in the beginning of the 20th century in Budapest, Hungary. We have proof from thousands of his former patience that he was very helpful regarding various symptoms (physical and mental as well). He even treated people who couldn't afford the treatment for free. However he was systematically abused by the scientific community.
Avoiding the constant accusations of being a charlatan, he got his 1st medical degree in Vienna, Austria. Then, as he was told that's not enough in Hungary, as a father of two, an adult in his 40's, pushed through a 2nd medical degree in Pécs, Hungary.
In the end, due to the constant abuse he committed suicide...
I believe the attacks against him rooted mostly in the numbers of his growing clientele. There are articles in Hungarian available online about his story and how people organised a demonstration to protect him from the medical community.
So I totally understand the goal of the podcast. But I wish real Healers shouldn't experience any witch hunts. Ever. And anymore. I know dozens of similar stories (mostly related to acupuncture and hypnotherapy). One of the best books I've read was Dr Amnon Goldstein: Screwed - The Path of a Healer. I wish you could cover this topic too.
I don't believe that the medical community is evil or wrong that wants to keep healing on a scientific path. However I believe that Western medicine is
A, arrogant to accept anything else but its own system
B, under a lot of financial influence and control and that determines many many things
C, just like any other field, it's not perfect, but somehow there's a very strong lobby where its professionals protect each other, no matter what (which reminds me to the Vatican)
Besides my forever scepticism that is rooted in our trans-generational trauma, I highly appreciate the intelligent dialogues. And the good intentions.
Australian here. Even in the 70s a hypnotherapist mentioned to me how the medical establishment looked down on hypnotherapy.
what a great conversation! loved it!
Hi Dr. Mike, would you consider doing a podcast with a social worker and discussing how social aspects such as housing and family dynamics influence health ? Thanks ❣️
I’d love this too! Thanks for requesting it.
This was some of the most interesting medical stuff I've listened to
There were, and still are, mockeries of things like hypnosis, mind over matter, meditation, breathwork, etc. Anything that gives you tools to help regulate your mind and nervous system is always worth trying.
The way these things have been dragged through the mud and demonstrated as kooky circus acts over the decades shows how much a stigma could deter people from trying these types of methods, which they could have benefited from.
Great topic for discussion!
What a great & interesting video!! There were such great questions asked. Thanks, Dr. Mike!😊❤
I've tried hypnotherapy in the past, and it was pretty helpful.
I learn something new from each and every one of your videos. Thanks Dr. Mike!
I tried hypnobirthing with my two daughters and it was great, highly recommend💕
Unfortunately I'm not a good candidate for hypnotherapy - I failed the test 😢 but I've seen wonderful things with other people. Also, I have so much time for tbis man - he's a serious, well-respected researcher and scholar who is also accessible and sensible.
A reminder that the human brain is powerful, complex, and still largely misunderstood. Great conversation!
I feel like hypnosis is one of those things I don’t believe works through the mechanism that’s claimed but it works because the patients think it works.
I’d love to see someone who’s never heard of hypnosis get hypnotized.
I had the same thought. I wonder if it is like the placebo effect?
I mean, That's literally a soft prerequisite to get results from this type of treatment. K One of the first things they talk about.
@@khrishp why’d you call it a “soft” prerequisite though? I’m saying it seems to be the reason it works at all. If I’m in pain and someone sneaks some Tylenol in my lunch, if Tylenol would make me feel better, I’ll feel better, whether I believe in Tylenol or not. If it only works because I knew I took it and I believe it works, that would make me reasonably suspicious about its objectivity, even if Tylenol actually works for the reasons it does. Hypnosis is a very bizarre thing in that way. See what I’m saying now? Could you trick someone into being hypnotized like you could trick someone into feeling better with a hidden dose of Tylenol?
@@largemargeog1023the government, the media is doing it all the time without our knowledge. Only when you study hypnosis you begin to notice it all around you. So yes we are being hypnotized without our knowledge and most times in not very pleasant ways.
I think that’s literally the point, how to compartmentalize placebo and control the outcome, and I don’t think hypnotists would necessarily be opposed to this notion
The issue is people usually use the term placebo to say something is inferior because of drug trials, but I think most people would agree they’d rather get actually very real cured from placebo than from drugs when they’re not necessary
Very insightful and enlightening. Thank u dr. Mike and dr. David.
he is amazing and so soothing.
I once lived in a small town where a hypnotist did great work on people with chronic pain. I have had chronic pain since an incident in elementary school. The pain grew as I aged. The hypnotist helped me go from needing a wheelchair and constantly taking dilaudid to being able to walk okay most of the time and reducing my dependence on pain pills. My problem now is how to find another hypnotist who can train my brain despite the influence of the chemicals in my foods and in the 20+ prescriptions I’m told that I must take.
No way anyone can be on 20 Rx drugs without there being negative interactions between at least some of them. You need to show your list to a pharmacist for analysis.
They're so right about how hypnosis is mostly known as a thing in which someone hypnotizes them and has control over them, but that's not very true. I was of this mindset for a long time, recalling the most descriptive versions of hypnosis I've learned from the book Firestarter by Stephen King, and the hypno from Pokémon, which in both situations they basically controlled people but it was a new idea for me when the dad in Firestarter used his ability for a job and helped people break bad habits or get better instead of the mainstream idea of people (or Pokémon) using it for attention or maliciously.
I loved this doctor and so interesting. I wish the app was free, you just have to pay for everything these days. Going through a BMT I haven't worked in years, or at least until I am fully healed. After you have gone through a life changing illness your mental state goes through a roller coaster ride.
As a teen, I worked out how to hypnosis people from a relaxation hypnosis CD. I did mange to hypnosis three people. One of them had a bad reaction I lost control of his state and he stopped listening to me for a bit then could not fully wake him. I was able to get him to go back to his hotel room and he went to bed. He did take my last advice and awake in the morning feeling relaxed and awake. He felt nauseous when I asked about his experience he remembered falling though a multi-colored void.
As an adult I would not recommend doing this without actual training.
Hypnosis is not a verb.
UKist here. Hypnotherapy in the UK is considered fringe, if borderline respectable. I am fairly pro hypnotherapy and this video explains why.
The fact that there is only 80k views reflect the unpopularity of medical hypnosis
The mind keeps the score!!
I was as skeptical as they come, and Dr. Spiegel’s app, Reveri, helped me quit vaping in one shot. Never know until you try
Hello MR doctor Mike. From my childhood , I've always seen you really well and look up to you as i also want to become a docter.
Thanks for inspiring my dreams 😁
Hello
What a great voice. Does Dr. Speigel read audio books or have a podcast?
Dr Mike's team! This was amazing! You should totally (if you haven't already - I haven't seen or found it) have Dr. Joe Dispenza on, too! I would love to see the conversation about this alley go further!
I don't really like Dispenza. He has repeatedly said things along the lines of "it's your fault if you don't change your thoughts and how you feel about the thing that's disturbing you".
I will always be highly fascinated by hypnotherapy brain entrainment with the frequency following response.
I'm using the Nerva App for my IBS and it helps me sleep every night. Also, I had it at the hospital when I was in pain. We were trying everything and it kinda helped that last little bit and really helps me during an abdominal pain Flare Up.
Loved this, but the amount of ads was crazy 😮
Keep it up doc mike ❤
Such an interesting topic. Please do a video on frequency medicine, I am so curious to hear more about the validity of it.
would love to see an interview with Dr Peter Levine, former Nasa psychologist about movement therapy which costs nothing and people could heal "themselves".
Really loved the episode. A beautiful reminder of how amazing our brains actually are and can be.
So i wanted to give the app a try but unfortunately immediatly ran into a problem. Although it said "try for free", it didn't actually let me try it for free but after few questions directed me to payment options. To me this doesn't sound like "try for free". So a HUGE minus for that, won't be trying the app.
There is someone who performed amazing feats in cold temperatures and hot temperatures by mastering the art of hypnosis.
Awesome video and keep up the good work
Good questions Dr Mike
Fascinating!!! Thank you!
I would really appreciate you interviewing Dr. Tyna Moore. There's a lot of information spreading and would like someone to really challenge her on the science.
You learn something New every day
I feel like EMDR therapy is a lot like hypnosis. That is probably why after 2+ decades of different kinds of therapy, I can't get better. A lot of it involves being able to basically manipulate yourself into just not feeling the bad memories or negative emotions. I have been unable to do it. I think I am one of the people he describes who have very low hypnotizability. It sucks because I will be stuck in anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Most treatments involve some kind of controlled dissociation.
Study with LSD and anxiety. Combine that with this and voila theres hope
@@bernicemarie7243 I believe that the MK Ultra project did use both lsd and hypnosis as methods to change people's behavior
I know they are utilizing psilocybin to treat trauma but it’s not utilized everywhere. I would not recommend trying to self-treat however with any substance.
have you looked into TMS? it was effective for me
In my experience, the approaches that promote bypassing the pain didn't work for me because the whole experience of panic disorder is created by trying to avoid emotional pain. There's also a problem with just diving into the scary stuff because it could increase the fear of it and thus amplify my panic disorder experience. Using my own awareness of what's too much while I slowly approach the tough stuff to learn that it's okay has been the most effective way I've seen improvements. Dissociation comes in to that when I pull some of my attention away from the pain so that I'm not overwhelmed while at the same time keeping some of the attention on it with the intention of eventually being able to full experience and be okay with it.
WOW....thank you for referecing Dr. John Sarno. The Divided Mind changed my perspective and was able to fully recover from debilitating back pain. Thank you for creating this channel and providing content we can use.
It put me to sleep 💤
I zoned out about ha😢way through. I think Mike did too😂😂😂😂
First my favorite doctor Mike ❤