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