{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68404e4cf2fbdde542c290b2/68404e5ff2fbdde542c2c397?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr David Spiegel on Hypnosis, Healing, and Regaining Control","description":"<p>Matt dives into the world of hypnosis with the psychiatrist Dr David Spiegel.</p>\n<p>In this episode, Matt finds out just how susceptible he is to hypnosis, with results that truly blow him away, and he gets some practical tips on how to reduce anxiety.</p>\n<p>Dr Spiegel is the Director of the Center on Stress and Health at Stanford University School of Medicine and a leading authority on hypnosis. He has 50 years experience in this field and he uses hypnosis as a problem-solving tool to treat physical and mental issues - including pain, addiction, anxiety and trauma. </p>\n<p>He talks to Matt about this fascinating therapeutic tool and how he’s giving more people the opportunity to use self-hypnosis, to better manage their minds and bodies, through his Reveri app.</p>\n<p>Related links:</p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://www.reveri.com/\">Reveri app</a> use the code MATT20 for a 20% discount</p>\n<p>More on <a href=\"https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/david-spiegel\">Dr David Spiegel</a> </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2023/02/09/cyclic-sighing-can-help-breathe-away-anxiety/\">Cyclic Sighing</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.hubermanlab.com/\">Dr Andrew Huberman</a></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://drgabormate.com/\">Dr Gabor Maté</a> </p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.annalembke.com/dopamine-nation\">Dopamine Nation</a> by Dr Anna Lembke</p>\n<p>(01:46) Dr Herbert Spiegel (David’s father and a pioneer in hypnosis)</p>\n<p>(04:38) What is hypnosis and how does it work?</p>\n<p>(05:46) Dr Spiegel’s first experience of using hypnosis </p>\n<p>(09:41) Is hypnosis safe?</p>\n<p>(11:54) How cyclic sighing calms your body and improves your mood</p>\n<p>(15:56) The many conditions hypnosis can help (including migraines and phobias)</p>\n<p>(19:52) Differing levels of hypnotisability</p>\n<p>(21:44) Dr Spiegel tests Matt’s hypnotisability</p>\n<p>(27:40) Hypnosis and addiction (including smoking)</p>\n<p>(30:00) Hypnosis and trauma </p>\n<p>(40:18) Relapse prevention (and the role of dopamine in addiction)</p>\n<p>(42:08) The Reveri hypnosis app</p>\n<p>(45:09) Hypnosis and anxiety (including practical tips for performers like Matt)</p>\n<p>(53:01) Matt’s outro (he’s both amazed and more relaxed)</p>","author_name":"High Performance"}