Renowned Hypnosis Expert Reveals the Secret to Overcoming Pain, Addiction, & Stress

Dr. Mayim Bialik
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Chapters & Sections (139)

0:32 Separating Somatic and Psychological Stress Reactions chapter 2
0:32 Imagining a Comfortable State and Dissociating from Stress
1:07 Visualizing Stress Management Strategies
3:44 Introduction to Hypnosis chapter 3
3:44 Personal Experience with Hypnosis
4:15 Breath Session and Stress Management
5:17 Dr. Spiegel's Background and Platform
7:22 The Story of Using Hypnosis with a Patient chapter 4
7:22 Introduction to the Story and Hypnosis Course
7:53 Using Hypnosis with a Patient in Status Asthmaticus
8:24 Challenges and Controversies Surrounding Hypnosis
9:27 The Power of Hypnosis and Its Potential Benefits
10:29 The Mother's Story and Early Life chapter 2
10:29 Mother's Experience in Medical School
11:31 Early Feminist and Psychologist
14:04 New Year Reflections and Therapy chapter 4
14:04 Reframing New Year's Resolutions
14:35 Therapy and Personal Growth
15:05 Personal Experiences with Self-Hypnosis
16:09 Deeper Trauma Work and Hypnosis
17:13 The Concept of Dissociation and Focus chapter 4
17:13 The Telephoto Lens Analogy and Focusing on Details
17:43 Dissociation in Everyday Life, Including Childbirth
18:15 Cognitive Flexibility and Hypnosis
19:50 Hypnosis as a Tool for Trying New Things
20:21 Critique of Stage Hypnosis chapter 4
20:21 Unreliability of Stage Hypnosis
20:52 Mechanisms Behind Stage Hypnosis
21:53 Dissociation and Memory Partitioning
22:58 Harnessing Dissociation for Positive Outcomes
23:30 Hypnosis in Labor and Pain Management chapter 4
23:30 Using Hypnosis in Labor and Birth
24:02 Framing and Perception in Pain Management
24:33 Hypnosis for Chronic Pain vs. Acute Discomfort
26:05 Transforming Perception of Pain and Body Response
27:09 Brain's Ability to Change Pain Perception chapter 3
27:09 Hypnosis and Pain Modulation
28:12 Neural Response to Hypnosis
28:44 Practicing Pain Modulation
30:47 Challenging Assumptions about Hypnotizability chapter 4
30:47 Logical Thinking and Hypnotizability
31:17 Addressing Assumptions about Logical People
31:48 Realizing the Potential for Change
32:19 Experiential Intensity and Engagement
34:24 Hypnosis for Hair Pulling and Smoking Cessation chapter 5
34:24 Hypnosis for Hair Pulling and Judgmental Process
34:54 Hypnosis as a Facilitator for Change
35:26 Case Study of Hair Pulling and Hypnotizability
36:30 Hypnosis as a Strategy for Smoking Cessation
37:01 Personal Story of Quitting Smoking
37:33 The Power of Hypnosis chapter 5
37:33 Priming and Suggestion
38:04 Hypnosis as a Means of Receiving Information
38:36 Quiet Mind and Anxiety
39:07 Creating the Right Time to Hear Messages
40:09 Hypnosis and Change
40:41 Embracing Change and Affirmations chapter 5
40:41 Focusing on Effort and Affirmations
41:12 Combining Focus and Capacity for Change
41:42 Quietly Focusing on Desired Outcomes
42:13 Limiting the Impact of Negative Thoughts
42:44 Practicing Change and Overcoming Fears
43:47 The Power of Change and Hypnosis chapter 3
43:47 Surprising Capacity for Change
44:17 Hypnosis as a Tool for Change
44:49 Addiction and Hypnosis
46:56 The Nature of Addiction chapter 5
46:56 Addiction as a Misconception and the Role of Dopamine
47:28 The Chase is More Stimulating than the Catch
48:00 Modulation and Respect for One's Body
48:30 Focusing on the Real Story and Protecting One's Body
49:34 The Concept of a 'God-Shaped Hole' and Addiction
50:35 Trauma, Compensating Mechanisms, and Hypnosis chapter 3
50:35 Trauma and Compensating Mechanisms in Society
51:06 Hypnosis as a Tool for Treatment and Its Benefits
51:37 Case Study: Using Hypnosis to Treat Trauma-Related Depression
54:11 Hypnosis for Nail Biting and Other Issues chapter 4
54:11 Using Hypnosis to Address Nail Biting and Other Habits
55:48 The Challenges of Finding Trained Hypnotherapists and the Need for Direct-to-Consumer Approach
56:49 The Potential of Hypnosis as a Supplement to Other Treatments and Self-Help Methods
57:19 Personal Experiences and the Desire to Make Hypnosis More Accessible
57:54 Personal Anecdotes and Family Background chapter 2
57:54 Hypnosis in Childbirth and Family Dynamics
58:57 Personal Experiences with Hypnosis and Stress Management
1:00:01 Research on Hypnosis and Wellness chapter 1
1:01:04 Hypnosis in Cancer Treatment and PTSD
1:01:35 The Power of Hypnosis in Coping with Loss and Illness chapter 3
1:01:35 Using Hypnosis to Face Death and Loss
1:02:06 Finding Meaning in Life Despite Illness
1:02:37 The Importance of Social Support and Relationships
1:04:43 Hypnotizability Test and Identification chapter 3
1:04:43 Introduction to Hypnotizability Test and Groups
1:05:14 Jonathan's Personality and Hypnotizability
1:06:16 Hypnosis and Immersion in Creative Process
1:08:22 Stress, Anxiety, and Mind-Body Connection chapter 5
1:08:22 Perspective and Analytical Thinking
1:08:54 Fear, Anxiety, and Improvisation
1:09:26 Stress, Cellular Function, and Quality of Life
1:10:00 Managing Stress through Visualization
1:10:28 The Interaction between Brain and Body
1:12:03 Mind-Body Interaction, Stress, and Emotional Reactions chapter 3
1:12:03 Recognizing and Challenging Unhelpful Thought Patterns
1:13:07 The Impact of Stress on Perception and Decision-Making
1:14:09 Practical Strategies for Managing Stress and Anxiety
1:15:45 Introduction to Relaxation Techniques chapter 1
1:15:45 Breathing Techniques and Relaxation
1:16:46 The Power of Acceptance chapter 2
1:16:46 The Science of Acceptance
1:18:21 Acceptance in the Face of Adversity
1:19:23 Emotional Support and Coping Mechanisms chapter 4
1:19:23 Finding Comfort and Support in Dark Times
1:20:27 Managing Fear and Stress
1:21:29 Combining Philosophy and Psychology
1:22:31 Reflections on Human Nature and Relationships
1:23:02 Sharing Success and Spreading Help chapter 4
1:23:02 App Success and Impact
1:23:32 Hypnosis for Self-Help
1:24:04 Parlor Trick and Stress Relief
1:25:38 Guided Relaxation Exercise
1:26:40 Exploring Altered States and Relaxation chapter 4
1:26:40 Inducing a Slightly Altered State and Noticing Sensations
1:27:10 Allowing the Right Hand to Float and Contrast with Previous State
1:28:12 Embracing Calmness and Safety, Letting Go of Unpredictability
1:28:43 Reflecting on the Experience and Shifting Back into Comfort
1:30:21 Eye Movement, Brain Function, and Arousal chapter 1
1:30:21 Conclusion and Final Reflections on the Experience
1:32:26 Eastern Traditions and Eye Focus chapter
1:33:29 Conclusion and Appreciation chapter
1:34:30 Physiological Response to Live Performance chapter 5
1:34:30 Initial Physiological Change and Analysis
1:35:00 Allowing the Process to Unfold
1:35:30 The Power of Suggestion and Placebo
1:36:01 Comparing Meditative and Live Performance States
1:37:04 Instantiation of Safety and Home Base
1:38:06 Building a Foundation for Personal Growth chapter 4
1:38:06 Finding a Safe Space for Self-Improvement
1:38:37 Practicing Self-Acceptance and Groundedness
1:39:08 Separating Somatic and Psychological Stress
1:40:10 Finding Safety and Hope in the Face of Trauma

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