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:
Hypnosis is only effective when the one being hypnotized
chooses to participate.Hypnosis cannot work miracles;
but, it can create a more favorable climate to bring out that which
is inside of you.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