In this episode, Aubrey Marcus speaks with Dr. David Spiegel, an expert in hypnosis, to explore the power of the mind and its therapeutic applications. Dr. Spiegel explains hypnosis as a natural mental state that can help tap into the subconscious to shift perception and behavior. They also discuss the effects of psilocybin and other psychedelics on the brain, emphasizing their ability to unlock new levels of consciousness and aid in therapy. Dr. Spiegel shares how clinical hypnosis has evolved, particularly in treating pain, trauma, and anxiety, and even highlights the fascinating practice of hypnosurgery, where patients undergo surgery without anesthesia using hypnosis. Aubrey gets personally involved when he volunteers to be hypnotized, giving listeners a direct look at the process. They also talk about the potential risks of hypnosis when misused, before wrapping up with a look at future innovations like the Reveri app, which makes hypnosis more accessible for self-healing. 0:00 Intro 2:02 What is hypnosis? 7:51 Psilocybin & psychedelics’ effect on the brain 14:06 Shifts we’ve seen in clinical hypnosis settings 27:11 Hypnosurgery & Self-Hypnosis 49:22 Aubrey gets hypnotized! 56:01 Applying hypnosis for Aubrey 1:11:08 The potential dangers of hypnosis 1:28:32 Upcoming frontiers: Reveri ►Check out Reveri: Visit https://buy.reveri.com⁠⁠ and use the code AUBREY30 to get 30% off Yearly memberships and lifetime subscriptions at checkout | Dr. David Spiegel | ►YouTube | ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Reverihealth ►Stanford Center for Stress and Health: ⁠⁠https://stresshealthcenter.stanford.edu⁠ | Aubrey Marcus | ► Fit For Service: https://fitforservice.com/ ► Own The Day, Own Your Life: http://bit.ly/2vRz4so ► Aubrey Marcus Podcast: https://apple.co/2ns8zFP ► Ayahuasca Documentary: http://bit.ly/2OrNBTf ► Get 10% off all Onnit Products: https://bit.ly/3LMVArK ►Aubrey Marcus Poetry: http://bit.ly/2My1ezC ►Aubrey Marcus Binaural Beats: http://bit.ly/2vVc3EC | Listen to the Aubrey Marcus Podcast | ►iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn ►Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO ►Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2G8ccJt ►IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3 ►Google Podcasts | https://bit.ly/3nzCJEh ►Android | https://bit.ly/2OQeBQg | Connect with Aubrey | ►Website | http://bit.ly/2GesYqi ►Instagram | http://bit.ly/2BlfCEO ►Facebook | http://bit.ly/2F4nBZk ►Twitter | http://bit.ly/2BlGBAdAd ========================================­===== | About the Podcast | Founder of Onnit and modern philosopher Aubrey Marcus asks the important questions: How do we find our purpose, wake up to who we truly are, have a few more laughs, and human being a little better? The Aubrey Marcus Podcast brings in world-class guests from the fields of athletics, health, business, fitness, science, relationship and spirituality, and asks them to open up about the failures and successes that define their wisdom and character. Follow me on social to keep up with the latest, and meet many of the incredible guests we’ve been honored to have on the show.