If your understanding of hypnotherapy is based purely on the antics of televised stage show hypnotists, you’d be forgiven for approaching the idea with some trepidation. After all, no-one would wish ...

Hypnosis is a state of focused attention during which people are more suggestible. The suggestions can be given by a therapist or doctor, and can also be given by people to themselves. Counseling ...

Virtually all people who want to help themselves with hypnosis gain at least some benefit, since everyone can improve their mind/body connection with achievement of a healthier mental state, patience, ...

Dr. David Spiegel on the benefits of a highly focused state of mind. Apple Podcasts will only work on MacOS operating systems since Catalina. We do not support ...

Reese Witherspoon opened up about her battle with anxiety and panic attacks. She revealed that traditional methods like meditation and medication didn’t work well for her. Instead, hypnosis became a ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dan Ross, a hypnotherapist who works with day traders at Silicon Valley Hypnosis Center. It has been edited for length and clarity. I originally ...