The Surprising Neuroscience of Hypnosis: Myths, Truths & Use Cases w/ Dr. David Spiegel MD

This is a conversation about the neurobiology of and use cases for clinical hypnosis with the world’s leading researcher and clinician in the field: Dr. David Spiegel. The associate chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Spiegel is also the director of the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and has published 13 books, over 480 journal articles, and170 book chapters on the subject of hypnosis. To read more about Dr. Spiegel and peruse the full show notes,👉🏾http://bit.ly/richroll711 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich REVERI APP DISCOUNT For a special discount on Dr. Spiegel's REVERI app (available in both iOS & Android), visit http://www.reveri.com/richroll (I receive no benefit from this offer—simply Dr. Spiegel's gift for watching) LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel:    / richrollpodcastclips   Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:12 - Not the David Spiegel that Testified During the Depp - Heard Trial 00:06:56 - Defining Hypnosis 00:09:52 - Clinical vs Stage Hypnosis 00:20:00 - "Mind-Body Connection Good Quotes about the brain" 00:20:40 - brain quote 00:22:39 - “The brain can control what’s going on in the body" quote 00:24:07 - The impact of Breathwork 00:28:16 - Neurochemical Process during Hypnosis State 00:32:25 - Determing How Receptive People Are to Hypnosis 00:37:28 - The Spiegel Test 00:41:44 - How Do Other Senses Affect Perception? 00:44:18 - Ad Break 00:46:10 - "Could You Weaponize Hypnosis? Mass Hypnosis" 00:47:54 - “I believe that anything that has the power to help has the power to hurt.” 00:47:58 - Can You Remain Hypnotized Indefinitely? 00:49:33 - Does Hypnosis Need a Rebrand? 00:51:04 - Use Cases for Hypnosis 01:01:28 - “People think being hypnotized means losing control, it’s not. It means gaining control.” 01:02:24 - Are "Trigger Warnings" Misguided? 01:03:54 - “We have to face our vulnerabilities.” 01:05:20 - Amnesia 01:09:13 - 'People vs Shirley' Case 01:12:36 - Performing Under Duress 01:17:50 - Hypnotic State during Endurance Training 01:21:16 - Mindfulness as a Practice 01:25:58 - Self Hypnosis / REVERI App 01:36:27 - David's Current Studies 01:41:37 - "David's Work with Cancer Patients Facing Death" 01:48:28 - Psychedelic Drugs & Therapy 01:50:10 - "Practical Advice on Hypnosis Closing Thoughts" CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram -   / richroll   ✩ Twitter -   / richroll   ✩ Facebook -   / richrollfans   ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443... ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/f... ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/t... ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/t... ✩ Support -   / richroll   FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 29617 Agoura Rd. Agoura Hills, CA 91301 #richroll #richrollpodcast