Episode 013 – Hypnosis Part 1

Summary:

In this episode, Joseph teaches us about hypnosis and dispels the myths around its practice. What is hypnosis? Does it work? If I get hypnotized, am I still in control? Listen to find out the origins of hypnosis and how hypnotherapy can help those who struggle with smoking, alcoholism and phobias to name a few. Joseph also discusses the myths of hypnosis including whether or not you can control someone in a state of hypnosis and if one can get “stuck” in hypnosis.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

• 00:01 – Introduction to Mind Your Mind Podcast
• 00:31 – Today’s topic: Hypnosis Part 1
• 00:35 – Send your questions toMind Your Mind
• 00:46 – This will be the introduction on hypnosis
• 01:05 – Part 2 will provide a demonstration of three Hypnosis Superscripts
• 01:30 – Hypnotherapy has been around for hundreds of years
• 01:37 –Dr. Franz Mesmermade hypnosis famous

o01:51 – In his time, hypnosis was called animal magnetism

o02:09 – He mastered this art and passed on his own development of hynosis

• 02:28 – Many psychologists use hypnotherapy andDr. Sigmund Freudwas one who slowed down the growth of hypnotherapy
• 03:19 – Hypnotherapy has been revitalized and used to effectively help clients with smoking, drug, alcoholism, fears, and phobias
• 04:08 – “You could use hypnosis not as a cure, but a means of establishing a favorable climate in which to learn” – Milton H. Erickson
• 04:27 – 4 Myths of Hypnotherapy

o04:28 – #1 It doesn’t work

o05:57 – #2 It works miracles

o �� 06:19 – #3 You can control someone else

o07:14 – #4 You can get stuck in hypnosis

• 08:03 – If you decide to go under hypnosis, always check the person’s credentials first
• 08:14 – End of this week’s podcast!

3 Key Points:

1. Hypnosis is only effective when the one being hypnotized chooses to participate.
2. Hypnosis cannot work miracles; but, it can create a more favorable climate to bring out that which is inside of you.
3. One word of caution—check the credentials of the one that is hypnotizing you.

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Franz Mesmer– the person who made hypnosis famous
• Dr. Sigmund Freud– the person who made hypnotherapy growth slow