Learn How to HACK Your Mind with Hypnosis: The Ultimate Cognitive Upgrade  : 1218

Learn How to HACK Your Mind with Hypnosis: The Ultimate Cognitive Upgrade : 1218

Explore the science and potential of hypnosis as Dr. David Spiegel, Stanford’s leading expert in mind-body medicine, joins Dave Asprey to reveal how hypnosis can radically enhance cognition, mental clarity, and resilience. In this episode of The Human Upgrade, you’ll learn how hypnosis influences the brain’s most vital networks, including the default mode network and executive control, to break mental barriers and amplify focus, perception, and healing.

Discover how hypnosis, unlike traditional meditation or neurofeedback, accelerates response times, manages pain, and even helps alleviate PTSD. Dr. Spiegel shares stories of patients overcoming chronic pain and trauma through self-hypnosis, and details the mechanisms that make hypnosis a powerful tool for emotional and physical transformation.

Dive into the fascinating brain science behind the practice, from theta brainwave induction to deep sensory modulation, and learn simple self-hypnosis techniques that can elevate mental performance, improve sleep quality, and instill lasting calm. If you’re seeking a powerful, accessible way to biohack your brain and harness the potential of your mind, this episode delivers the insights and tools you need to make hypnosis your ultimate cognitive upgrade.

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Resources:

Dr. David Spiegel’s Websitehttps://med.stanford.edu/profiles/david-spiegel

Reveri Hypnosis Apphttps://reveri.com (available on App Store and Google Play)

Dave Asprey’s Websitehttps://daveasprey.com

Danger Coffeehttps://dangercoffee.com

Danger Coffee Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/

Dave Asprey’s Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/daveasprey

Dave Asprey’s Book: Smarter Not Harderhttps://daveasprey.com/books

Upgrade Collective: Join The Human Upgrade Podcast Livehttps://www.ourupgradecollective.com

Own an Upgrade Labshttps://ownanupgradelabs.com

Upgrade Labshttps://upgradelabs.com

40 Years of Zen – Neurofeedback training for advanced cognitive enhancement https://40yearsofzen.com


Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction to Hypnosis

00:59 – Dave Asprey Introduces Dr. David Spiegel

02:03 – Dr. Spiegel’s Journey into Hypnotherapy

06:06 – The Power of Hypnosis in Medical Practice

11:19 – Understanding Hypnosis and Brain Function

16:14 – Hypnosis for PTSD and Trauma

19:33 – Hypnosis vs. EMDR: Key Differences

22:30 – Pain Management through Hypnosis

31:06 – The Impact of Psychedelics on Cancer Patients

33:04 – Exploring Psychedelic-Assisted Neurofeedback

34:05 – Neuroimaging and Brain Activity in Hypnosis

35:22 – Hypnosis and Cognitive Enhancement

38:53 – Hypnosis for Sleep and Stress Management

42:26 – Hypnosis and the “Manchurian Candidate” Concept

48:21 – Hypnosis and the Immune System

53:11 – Live Hypnosis Session with Dave Asprey

58:46 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts


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