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Episode 122 – Special UK Hypnosis Convention Edition Adam interviews James Brown, Anthony Jacquin, Sean Michael-Andrews and Jorgen Rasmussen about their latest work and the topics they are presenting on at this year’s UK Hypnosis Convention – it is an edition packed with golden nuggets and much insight. References from this week’s episode:  The Website of the UK Hypnosis Convention. The post Episode 122 – Special UK Hypnosis Convention Edition appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 121 – Richard Hill Adam interviews this week’s guest, Richard Hill. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section is replaced by Adam talking about the high volume of fake gurus the field of hypnotherapy boasts and what to do about them. This week’s discussion with guest Richard Hill discusses his work using a process of ‘Mirroring Hands’ as learned during his apprenticeship with Ernest Rossi, who in turn had worked closely with Milton Erickson. The Factoid of the week features a study examining the application of hypnosis for reducing postoperative pain in patients who had a rhinoplasty (nose job). References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Richard Hill. Richard Hill Mirroring Hands. The Science of Psychotherapy. Additional References:  Video: Hypnotherapy Gurus – How to Spot the Fake Leaders and What to do About It. Factoid of the Week: The Effect of Hypnosis on Intraoperative Hemorrhage and Postoperative Pain in Rhinoplasty. The post Episode 121 – Featuring Richard Hill appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 120 – Tracey Grist Adam interviews this week’s guest, Tracey Grist. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section returns and features two stories that have been prominent in the news in recent weeks championing the use of hypnosis for weight reduction. This week’s discussion with guest Tracey Grist discusses her work with narcissistic abuse, complex trauma and also she goes on to talk about her role as chair of the National Council for Hypnotherapists, her vision for the organisation and the hypnotherapy field in general. The Factoid of the week features a study examining the application of hypnosis for enhancing the quality of life for women suffering from fibromyalgia. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Tracey Grist. The NCH Website. Hypnonsis in the New Stories : Additional References:   Ben Fordham reveals how being HYPNOTISED to stop drinking beer and eating chocolate helped him lose an impressive 10kg in six months. How this Auckland woman lost 30kg through hypnosis. Factoid of the Week: Hypnosis for Management of Fibromyalgia. The post Episode 120 – Featuring Tracey Grist appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 119 – Nicola Shubrook Adam interviews this week’s guest, Nicola Shubrook. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section is replaced by Adam talking about why he wants more hypnotherapists to become “voices” rather than “echoes”. This week’s discussion with guest Nicola Shubrook highlights her functional medicine approach, she talks nutrition psychiatry and explains why gut health relates to brain health as she discusses her work using hypnotherapy and nutrition as her main modalities. The Factoid of the week features a study examining the willingness of individuals to try street hypnosis. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Nicola Shubrook. The Urban Wellness Website. Additional References:  History channel report on the Orson Wells radio induced hysteria event of 1928 – Welles scares nation. The Skeptical Enquirer – The Pokemon Panic Of 1997. Factoid of the Week: Factors That Contribute to the Willingness to Try “Street Hypnosis”. The post Episode 119 – Featuring Nicola Shubrook appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 118 – Daniel Browne Adam interviews this week’s guest, Daniel Browne. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section is replaced by Adam talking about why hypnotherapists must assert themselves effectively when it comes to their ongoing development and that all hypnotherapists have the right to be respected by leading peers. This week’s discussion with guest Daniel Browne discusses all things LGBT+ and seeks to explore the need for more hypnotherapists to know more in this regard. The Factoid of the week features a study examining the role of hypnotic suggestion in developing past life identities. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Daniel Browne. Additional References:  Video: Hypnotherapists, You Have The Right To Be Respected By Leading Peers. Video: Why The Hypnotherapy Field Needs To Know How To Take Criticism and Stop Being Defensive. Factoid of the Week: Creating Past-Life Identity in Hypnotic Regression. The post Episode 118 – Featuring Daniel Browne appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 117 – Graham Webber Adam interviews this week’s guest, Graham Webber. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section is replaced by Adam talking about hypnotherapist conspiracy theorists and how to debunk them. This week’s discussion with guest Graham Webber discusses all things continued professional development. The Factoid of the week features a study exploring the use of hypnotic suggestion as a means of advancing the enjoyment of reading and has some major implications for educational applications of hypnosis. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Facebook Group of Graham Webber’s Online Meetups. The Website of Graham Webber. Hypnosis in the News Stories:  Neighbours: Andrea has a frightening flashback during hypnosis session with Karl. ‘Days of Our Lives’ spoilers: Ben under hypnosis remembers Claire’s ringtone at the cabin. Additional References:  Video: How To Debunk Conspiracy Theorist Hypnotherapists. Factoid of the Week: The Effect of a Suggestion to Generate Interest in a Reading in Highly Hypnotizable People: A Promising Use in Education. The post Episode 117 – Featuring Graham Webber appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 116 – Jimmy Petruzzi Adam interviews this week’s guest, Jimmy Petruzzi. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section is all about TV soap opera depictions of hypnosis to have gone on air this week with particular attention being paid to the use of hypnosis to retrieve memories. This week’s discussion with guest Jimmy Petruzzi discusses Jim’s experience and ongoing work using hypnosis for advancing sports performance. The Factoid of the week features a study exploring the use of hypnotic communication as a means of reducing fear and pain in women in labour who are about to have an epidural. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Facebook page of Jimmy Petruzzi. Email Jimmy Petruzzi. Additional References:   Neighbours: Andrea has a frightening flashback during hypnosis session with Karl. ‘Days of Our Lives’ spoilers: Ben under hypnosis remembers Claire’s ringtone at the cabin. Additional References:  Video: Scientifically Questioning the ‘Regression to Cause’ Approach in the Hypnotherapy Field. Factoid of the Week: Impact of a Hypnotically-Based Intervention on Pain and Fear in Women Undergoing Labor. The post Episode 116 – Featuring Jimmy Petruzzi appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 115 – Tim Box Adam interviews this week’s guest, Tim Box. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section is replaced by Adam picking up where he left off last week and talking about how hypnotherapists can apply scientific thinking to their work and life as a hypnotherapist. This week’s discussion with guest Tim Box discusses Tim’s approach to dealing with anxiety, but importantly discusses some of his key challenges and issues with the way mental health is explained and dealt with in the mainstream. The Factoid of the week features a long-term follow-up study exploring the use of self-hypnosis as a means of reducing headaches among children. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Tim Box. Additional References:  More Tea Vicar? Bertrand Russell’s Teapot Theory & That Big Hypnosis Field Discussion. Another Scientific Reason For Hypnotherapists to Abandon the Myth of the Unconscious Mind – Cognitive Bias. Critical Thinking: Its Importance and Ways to Improve It. Independent Thinking: How to Be an Independent Thinker. Factoid of the Week: Long-term follow-up of self-hypnosis training for recurrent headaches: what the children say. The post Episode 115 – Featuring Tim Box appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 114 – Zayna Ratty Adam interviews this week’s guest, Zayna Ratty. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section is replaced by Adam lauding the virtues of being a hypnosis geek and why the hypnosis field needs more of them. This week’s discussion with guest Zayna Ratty talks all things affirmative therapy and offers some excellent education for hypnotherapists in this area. The Factoid of the week features a fascinating study that examines the compliance hypothesis of hypnosis.. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Zayna Ratty This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: Adam Eason at the NGH Convention in the US this Summer Adam Eason at the NCH conference this Summer. The Hypnosis Geek Manifesto – A video by Adam Eason.   Factoid of the Week: Surreptitious observation of responses to hypnotically suggested hallucinations: A test of the compliance hypothesis.  The post Episode 114 – Featuring Zayna Ratty appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 113 – Michael Beligiannis Adam interviews this week’s guest, Michael Beligiannis. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section features a story from a decade ago that bothered Adam then and now as he urges the hypnotherapy field to adopt a Michelle Obama quote. This week’s professional discussion with guest Michael Beligiannis discusses a range of additional topics including how hard it is to shift biases, the perception of stage hypnosis by established authors, and Michael also cleverly starts interviewing Adam on a number of topics – This week’s hypnosis in the news section features a story from a while back about a ‘hypnotist thief’ that was popular in the media. The Factoid of the week features a comprehensive study exploring the media’s reported ‘hypnotist thief’ stories spanning many decades and are analysed from a psychological standpoint. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Michael Beligiannis This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: Hypnotist thief puts shopkeeper in trance before robbing him. Factoid of the Week: “Robbery by Hypnosis” in Italy: A Psycho-Criminological Analysis of the Phenomenon Based on 20 Years of Newspaper Articles (1988–2007).  view more podcasts The post Episode 113 – Featuring Michael Beligiannis appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 112 – Jonathan Kattenberg Adam interviews this week’s guest, Jonathan Kattenberg. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section features a story from a decade ago that bothered Adam then and now as he urges the hypnotherapy field to adopt a Michelle Obama quote. This week’s professional discussion with guest Jonathan Kattenberg discusses “building on tectonic plates” and features aspects of Jonathan’s eclectic approach the mental well-being. The Factoid of the week features a study exploring using hypnosis in conjunction with colonoscopy. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Jonathan Kattenberg The book: How to Build On Tectonic Plates. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: Police sent on hypnosis courses: Factoid of the Week: Hypnosis to Manage Anxiety and Pain Associated with Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Case Studies and Possible Benefits.  view more podcasts The post Episode 112 – Featuring Jonathan Kattenberg appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 111 – Donald Robertson Adam interviews this week’s guest, Donald Robertson. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ section features a single media story that Adam  explains why he has been such an important influence upon Adam’s career. This week’s discussion with with Donald Robertson is all about hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and talks about the therapeutic value of Stoicism – This week’s hypnosis in the news section is substituted for Adam discussing a topic he gets asked about a great deal; whether subliminal messaging actually works and if it is anything to do with hypnosis (spoiler: it doesn’t, and it hasn’t). The Factoid of the Week features a study exploring hypnotically suggested sex change. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Website of Donald Robertson (with links to his books and courses etc). The book: How to think like a Roman Emperor. The Website of Modern Stoicism. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: Video: Subliminal messages & hypnosis recordings – Do they work? What does the evidence say? Factoid of the Week: Indexing the experience of sex change in hypnosis and imagination. view more podcasts The post Episode 111 – Featuring Donald Robertson appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 110 – Michal Cieslakowski Adam interviews this week’s guest, Michal Cieslakowski. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’  section features a single media story that Adam declares is major bunkum and cannot seem to fathom how on earth hypnosis can be used in the way the story suggests. This week’s discussion with with Michal Cieslakowski is all about lucid dreaming and how it can be used for fun, and for therapeutic gain. The Factoid of the Week features a a study exploring the use of hypnosis for emotional numbing. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The Facebook page of Michal Cieslakowski. Michal at the 2019 UK Hypnosis Convention. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories:  Hypnotherapy in pregnancy: “We used a pendulum to communicate with our unborn child.” Factoid of the Week: Hypnotic Emotional Numbing: A Study of Implicit Emotion. view more podcasts The post Episode 110 – Featuring Michal Cieslakowski appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 109 – Curtis Ryals Adam interviews this week’s guest, Curtis Ryals. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’  section features a single media story that raised some major questions about the field of NLP and that caused a number of well known professionals to remonstrate with Adam. This week’s discussion with Curtis Ryals is all about ethics and professionalism in the hypnotherapy field and Adam excitedly brings a number of advanced ethical debates to the discussion. The Factoid of the Week features a a study exploring children’s pain and anxiety experiences in the dental setting. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The website of Curtis Ryals. The Hypnoethics website. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories:  10 of The Most Widely Believed Myths in Psychology. Factoid of the Week: Hypnosis and Dental Anesthesia in Children: A Prospective Controlled Study. view more podcasts The post Episode 109 – Featuring Curtis Ryals appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 108 – Ryan Jenkins Adam interviews this week’s guest, Ryan Jenkins. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’  section features stories contrasting stories about a dubious celebrity endorsement of hypnosis (or alcohol!) and a story showing the fallibility of using hypnosis for eye witness testimony in a court of law. This week’s discussion with Ryan Jenkins is talking about his early life experience with a tribe in Papua New Guinea and how he has found parallels between the techniques adopted there and his hypnotherapy work. The Factoid of the Week features a very different and rare type of study published this very year that focuses on hypnotically induced out of body experiences. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The website of Ryan Jenkins. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: Court overturns murder conviction over hypnosis issue. Brian McFadden had to be professionally hypnotised for Dancing on Ice performance. Factoid of the Week: THE NEUROPHENOMENOLOGY OF OUT-OF-BODY EXPERIENCES INDUCED BY HYPNOTIC SUGGESTIONS. view more podcasts The post Episode 108 – Featuring Ryan Jenkins appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 107 – Kaz Riley           Adam interviews this week’s guest, Kaz Riley. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’  section features stories ranging from the sublime to the ridiculous; Adam discusses Rachmaninoff, and an Indonesian Woman who claims a tap on the back hypnotised her. This week’s discussion with Kaz Riley is talking about Kaz’s approach to sexual freedom hypnosis. The Factoid of the Week features a very different and rare type of study published this very year that focuses on an application of hypnotherapy delivered via Skype. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The website of Kaz Riley. Sexual Freedom Hypnosis with Kaz Riley. Sexual Freedom Hypnosis Training. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: I Hired a Doula For My Second Pregnancy, and It Was the Best Decision I Ever Made. Three ‘Bruneians’ nabbed for hypnosis attempt in Indonesia. The Russian master who used hypnosis to find his muse again.  Factoid of the Week: SKYPE HYPNOTHERAPY FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME: Effectiveness and Comparison with Face-to-Face Treatment. view more podcasts The post Episode 107 – Featuring Kaz Riley appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 106 – Michael C. Anthony           Adam interviews this week’s guest, Michael C. Anthony. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’  section has a single story from last week’s media about anti-science attitudes and Adam cites some ensuing online discussion he had on this topic. This week’s discussion with Michael C. Anthony discusses stage hypnosis primarily and includes one of Adam’s favourite ever stories told by a guest to feature on this podcast. The Factoid of the Week features a very different type of study where suggestion was used in the perioperative environment to reduce the need for blood transfusion. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The website of Michael C Anthony. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: People with extreme anti-science views know the least, but think they know the most: study. Factoid of the Week: Effects of Positive Suggestions on the Need for Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Orthopedic Surgery. Additional References: The website of the UK Hypnosis Convention. view more podcasts The post Episode 106 – Featuring Michael C. Anthony appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 105 – Helen Mitas           Adam interviews this week’s guest, Helen Mitas. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’  section has a much shared story from last week’s media that has deeply offended Adam and he wants hypnotherapists to stop sharing it. This week’s discussion with Helen Mitas discusses her campaign to spread the word about hypnosis and how she helps hypnotherapists advance their businesses. The Factoid of the Week features a very different type of study indeed that studied hypnotist and subject’s oxytocin and cortisol levels. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The website of Helen Mitas. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: Unlocking Your Brain: 7 Different Types of Hypnosis Therapy Explained. Factoid of the Week: CHANGES IN OXYTOCIN AND CORTISOL IN ACTIVE-ALERT HYPNOSIS: Hormonal Changes Benefiting Low Hypnotizable Participants. Additional References: Video by Adam – Is it time hypnotherapists stopped explaining hypnosis in terms of a conscious and unconscious mind? view more podcasts The post Episode 105 – Featuring Helen Mitas appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 104 – Kathy Gruver             Adam interviews this week’s guest, Kathy Gruver. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’  section has a celebrity story and also contains one of those questions that gets asked very often in mainstream media about hypnosis. This week’s discussion with Kathy Gruver discusses her approach to combining hypnosis with mental imagery and visualisation. The Factoid of the Week features a very different type of study indeed that involves hypnotic animation. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The website of Kathy Gruver. Kathy Gruver Healing Circle Hypnotherapy. This week’s ‘Hypnosis In The News’ stories: Caroline Flack reveals hypnotherapy helps her work out anxiety battles over Chicago role. Can Hypnosis to Forget Someone After Breaking Up Work? Factoid of the Week: THE EFFECT OF A HYPNOTIC-BASED ANIMATED VIDEO ON STRESS AND PAIN REDUCTION IN PEDIATRIC SURGERY. view more podcasts The post Episode 104 – Featuring Kathy Gruver appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.

Episode 103 – Amye Scharlau             Adam interviews this week’s guest, Amye Scharlau. This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’  section is substituted for Adam talking about all those hypnotherapists who say “… as long as it works…”. This week’s discussion with Amye Scharlau discusses her approach and in particular she talks about her work with women going through menopause and takes on much of the myth surrounding the topic. The Factoid of the Week features another impressive met analysis Adam is keen to share. References from this week’s episode: This Weeks Guest Links: The website of Amye Scharlau. Train with Amye. Additional Reference of the Week: Adam’s Hypnotherapy Training Member’s Area. Factoid of the Week: A Meta-Analysis of Hypnosis in the Treatment of Depressive Symptoms: A Brief Communication. view more podcasts The post Episode 103 – Featuring Amye Scharlau appeared first on Hypnosis Weekly.