Is hypnosis real?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

American Public Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.4 • 13.5K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Hypnosis. You’ve seen it in movies, cartoons, and maybe even on stage! But is it real? And if so, what is it?

Join Molly and co-host Jasmine as they uncover the truth about hypnosis and its power to heal. They’ll hear from pediatrician and hypnosis expert, Dr. Daniel Kohen, about what it is and isn’t. (Spoiler alert – it isn’t mind control!) They’ll also chat with 13-year-old Joshua who uses hypnosis to overcome anxiety! Plus, a special appearance from the ghost of Franz Mesmer, a famous practitioner and the man behind the word mesmerizing. Entranced? Stick around for a new and puzzling mystery sound!

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0:00.0	Hey Smarty Pals, Molly here with some very big news. Mark Sandin and I are hitting the
0:07.9	road in search of adventure, fresh air, and you. That's right, we're taking this show on the road and bringing Brainson Live to theaters in Washington, D.C., Princeton, New Jersey, and Brooklyn, New York.
0:20.2	Our science-themed live stage show takes the audience on an adventure through the brain,
0:25.3	complete with magic tricks, dance moves, out-of-body experiences, mystery sounds,
0:31.9	and even a game show.
0:34.0	Molly, you almost left out the most important part.
0:38.0	Yeah, Molly, don't forget the secret.
0:41.0	Oh, right. Well, it's not really a secret.
0:43.0	Smarty Past subscribers get a $10 discount on tickets to all of our events,
0:48.0	plus lots of other great perks like bonus episodes of your favorite shows.
0:51.0	Oh, that's not what I was talking about. I mean the other... of your
0:55.0	secret.
0:56.0	Yeah, the one about the high fives.
0:58.0	Molly, I've been training hard.
1:01.0	177!
1:02.0	178! Hard. 177, 178, 179, 180.
1:11.8	After the shows, and 80. After the shows, we're throwing a braintastic bash.
1:15.0	Join us afterward for a VIP party where we'll play games, tackle some trivia,
1:19.4	guest mystery sounds, answer fan questions, pose for photos, and give as many high fives as humanly possible.
1:26.0	Snag a spot by purchasing a separate VIP pass when you buy your show ticket.
1:31.0	Not so fast! What about the other other secret?
1:35.0	Joy Dolejo hosted forever ago? Is that you?
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