The Science of Self-Hypnosis | Dr. David Spiegel
The Science of Self-Hypnosis | Dr. David Spiegel
10% Happier with Dan Harris
69 minutes
Hosted by Dan Harris

Episode Description

<p dir="ltr">In this episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What hypnosis actually is — and how it does or doesn’t differ from the mainstream conceptions (ie stage hypnotists)</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The types of people who are — and aren’t — hypnotizable. And why. </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">We go over the steps of self-hypnosis, so you can do it at home</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">We talk about the differences between hypnosis and a flow state</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The difference between hypnosis and meditation </li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">What happens in the brain during the hypnosis</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">And what hypnosis is helpful for, including stress, anxiety, and panic (sidenote: Dan agreed to do the interview because he really wanted to see if hypnosis could help him with his ongoing claustrophobia on airplanes and elevators. You’ll get to hear him try…)</li> </ul> <p dir="ltr">Join Dan’s online community <a href="http://www.danharris.com/">here</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Follow Dan on social: <a href="https://bit.ly/3tGigG5">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/3FOA84J">TikTok</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Subscribe to our <a href="https://bit.ly/3FybRzD">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr">Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at <a href="http://eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025">eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit <a href="https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris">https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris</a></p> <p>SPONSORS: </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Function Health</strong><br> Learn more and join using our link. Visit <a href="http://www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER">www.functionhealth.com/HAPPIER</a> to own your health.<br> <br> <strong>Monarch Money</strong><br> Get control of your overall finances with Monarch Money. Use the code “happier” at <a href="http://monarchmoney.com/">monarchmoney.com</a> in your browser for 50% off your first year.</p>

Special Guests

  • Dr. David Spiegel