272 - The Truth About How Hypnosis Works
The Truth About Mental Health by Paula Sweet at Absolute Mind
Paula Sweet
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ποΈ 30 June 2023
β±οΈ 7 minutes
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Summary
Join me, Paula Sweet, your seasoned hypnotherapist host, as I delve into The Truth About Hypnosis on this latest episode of 'Your Absolute Mind' podcast! Are you skeptical about hypnosis, viewing it as an illusion or some kind of sorcery? Or are you curious about its scientific validity and possible benefits?
In this episode, I reveal how hypnosis is indeed a REAL phenomenon that's part and parcel of our everyday life. Surprised? Tune in as I show you how hypnosis subtly weaves itself into our daily routines, be it during a casual commute or while engrossed in a TV show! I'll take you behind the scenes to unveil the science and reality of hypnosis, exploring its powerful potential in managing depression, enhancing the benefits of traditional therapies, alleviating pain, reversing skin disorders, and even more!
Listen as I unpack the intriguing interplay between your conscious and subconscious mind, revealing how suggestions sneak past the 'bouncers' of your mind. Yes, that's why you're humming that tune you 'never' heard on the radio! I'll give you a backstage pass to the inner workings of the brain, comparing it to a bustling nightclub, and uncover the truth behind hypnosis!
As your guide, I'll lead you through the mysterious world of the hypnotic trance, unveiling its potent potential in goal setting and managing PTSD. Tune in as I reveal why cutting-edge fields like VR and AR are racing to replicate what our minds, coupled with a skilled hypnotherapist, do daily.
So, come along with me and let's dispel the fear of hypnosis together! Experience this natural state of profound relaxation and heightened learning which could be transformative for personal development. Plus, don't forget to explore hundreds of free hypnosis sessions available in my podcast backlog. It's time to unlock the untapped power of your mind! ππ‘Β
As promised, the link to the various hypnosis studies: HERE!
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| 0:00.0 | Hello and welcome to another episode of Your Absolute Mind podcast. I'm your host Paula Sweet and today |
| 0:06.1 | we're delving into the wonderful world of hypnosis and it's my favourite part of my job that I do day in |
| 0:12.0 | and day out. Now first off, I need to start by saying that hypnosis is absolutely a real thing. |
| 0:18.4 | And you shouldn't be viewing this in the terms of magic or things |
| 0:21.3 | like sorcery. You'd be surprised at just how many people seem to classify hypnosis as something |
| 0:26.6 | that's not of this world or simply made up with a skeptic view of what it is and what it can do. |
| 0:33.7 | So for that reason, I've put some links in the podcast notes with studies on hypnosis effectiveness |
| 0:39.3 | and for many reasons. |
| 0:41.4 | Now these reasons include a reduction in depression, reducing time required to achieve desired |
| 0:47.4 | benefits when combined with traditional counselling and psychotherapy. |
| 0:51.5 | It can help with pain management, it can reverse skin disorders and it can even |
| 0:56.3 | help with PTSD. So if you want to read those studies, the links are within the show notes. |
| 1:02.3 | Now, let's start off with a common question that I still get asked to this day after 10 years of being a |
| 1:10.5 | hypnotherapist. |
| 1:11.6 | What is hypnosis? |
| 1:13.6 | Now this can be defined in many ways, but let's drag a little excerpt from Wikipedia |
| 1:18.6 | as they do have a nice needs and a concise description of what it is. |
| 1:22.6 | So, from Wikipedia, |
| 1:25.6 | hypnosis is a state of human consciousness involving focused attention |
| 1:30.1 | and a reduced peripheral awareness and an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion |
| 1:36.2 | and positive change. |
| 1:38.6 | To give you an example of what hypnosis is and something that's commonly taught through |
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