Hypnosis Weekly with Adam Eason

Episode 102 – Greg McColl

Adam interviews this week’s guest, Greg McColl.

This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the News’ examines some recent stories; one makes him feel old, another has a subtitle you won’t believe Adam repeats on the show and the third confirms a wonderful, evidence-based application of hypnosis.

This week’s discussion with Greg McColl discusses his approach to using hypnosis within the motor sports arena.

The Factoid of the Week features two impressive meta-analyses that Adam is keen to champion.

References from this week’s episode:

This Weeks Guest Links:

1. The website of Greg McColl.
2. The Motorsportmind website.

Hypnosis in the News Stories:

1. Marnie Simpson considers hypnotherapy for crisp addiction after eating up to ten bags per day.
2. “I tried to have a hands-free orgasm using erotic hypnosis videos”
3. Hypnosis is twice as effective at reliving agonising symptoms of IBS than other methods, study reveals.

Factoids of the Week

1. A Meta-Analysis of Hypnosis in the Treatment of Depressive Symptoms: A Brief Communication.
2. The Efficacy of Hypnotherapy in the Treatment of Psychosomatic Disorders: Meta-analytical Evidence.

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Adam interviews Dr Janet Hall

This week’s ‘Hypnosis in the news’ section covers a couple of harrowing high profile news stories and Adam discusses the way that hypnosis becomes guilty by association as a result of it’s portrayal.

This week’s professional discussion with Dr Janet Hall is all about hypnosis and sex therapy, a number of ways that hypnosis is used for sexual health issues are discussed along with an array of very special considerations, there is a lot to learn in here this week.

The factoid of the week this week examines the correlation between trust and hypnotisability.

References from this week’s episode:

The website of Dr Janet Hall: http://www.drjanethall.com.au

Dr Jan’s specialist website: http://www.sex-therapy.com.au

Hypnosis in the news references:

1. Sex-abuse charges against hypnotherapist raise concerns about safety of hypnosis

2. Methodist minister used hypnosis before sexually abusing boys, court hears

Evidence Based Fact of Week references:

The Short-Term Follow-Up Effects of Hypnobehavioural and Cognitive Behavioural Treatment for Bulimia Nervosa

You might also enjoy this paper by the study author, especially if you have an interest in eating disorders and using hypnosis to help with them – this full paper is available online

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Adam interviews Karl Smith

Adam interviews Karl Smith

Hypnosis in the news features a topic that Adam feels strongly about; Science by Press Release in the field of hypnotherapy and why he believes hypnotherapists need to examine what they share online

The discussion of the week with Karl Smith examines Karl’s work using hypnotherapy with military personnel and contains some fascinating insights

The factoid of the week this week busts a myth of a virtually folkloric application of hypnosis.

References from this week’s episode:

The website of Karl’s UK Hypnosis Academy: http://ukhypnosisacademy.com/ Facebook page for Karl’s UK Hypnosis Academy: https://www.facebook.com/ukhypnosisacademy/?ref=br_rs Karl Smith’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9JEF3cMxzZ0IdFTMyNyf-w

Hypnosis In The News References:

1. Why “Science by Press Release” In The Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis Fields Frustrates Me, find all the references Adam made here

Evidence Based Fact of Week:

Studies busting the myth of hypnotic blister formation: 1. Barber, T. X. (1978) Hypnosis, suggestions, and psychosomatic phenomena: a new look from the standpoint of recent experimental studies. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 21: 13-27. 2. Gauld, A. O. (1990) The early history of hypnotic skin marking and blistering. British Journal of Experimental and Clinical Hypnosis, 7: 139-152. 3. Gorton, B. E. (1957) The physiology of hypnosis II. Vasomotor activity in hypnosis. Journal of the American Society of Psychosomatic Dentistry and Medicine, 4: 132-140. 4. Johnson, R. F. Q. and Barber, T. X. (1978) Hypnotic suggestions for blister formation: subjective and physiological effects. American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis, 18: 172-181. 5. Pattie, F. A (1941) The production of blisters by hypnotic suggestion: a review. Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 36: 62-72. 6. Paul, G. I. (1969) The production of blisters by hypnotic suggestion: another look. Psychosomatic Medicine, 25: 233-244.

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Adam interviews Claude Ribaux

Adam interviews Claude Ribaux

Hypnosis in the news features a few articles that really showcase hypnosis in heroic and proud fashion and Adam gets to share his guilty pleasure and love for a particular ‘sport’

The discussion of the week with Claude Ribaux explores the application of ‘active-alert hypnosis’ for a number of applications and how it differs from how hypnosis is conventionally perceived

The factoid of the week showcases an impressive study that examines how self-hypnosis training can be used to alter perceived control of pain.

References from this week’s episode:

The website of Claude Ribaux: https://www.clauderibaux.ch/en/ Claude’s web page explaining Active Alert Hypnosis: http://www.clauderibaux.ch/en/kurse/aktivwach-hypnose/ Techniques upon Memory of Scripts: Research Dissertation of Bunny Besley; The Effect of Relaxed and Alert Hypnosis Techniques Upon Memory of Scripts: http://www.hypnotherapy-colchester.com/effect-relaxed-alert-hypnosis-memory/

Hypnosis In The News References:

1. World’s first deep brain surgery using hypnosis instead of anaesthetic cures elderly patient’s trembling hands 2. Hypnosis and Its Use in Cancer Treatment 3. BDO World Championship darts: Hypnotherapy relaxes Scott Mitchell ahead of Lakeside bid

Evidence Based Fact of Week:

1. Study entitled “Effects of self-hypnosis training and EMG biofeedback relaxation training on chronic pain in persons with spinal-cord injury ” (2009) by Mark Jensen and a number of others, in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis.

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Adam interviews Caroline Dyson

Adam interviews Caroline Dyson – Hypnosis in the news features a couple of recent media stories, one so filled with myth and misconception that Adam develops a hernia while discussing it, the other has the most hilarious title of any article he has discussed here before – The discussion of the week with Caroline Dyson explores her Hypnotherapy In Schools programme and Adam cannot contain his smiles while finding out all about it, he bets you’ll not be able to contain your smiles either – The factoid of the week showcases an impressive study that examines how self-hypnosis training among hospitalised individuals can effect diastolic blood pressure.

References from this week’s episode:

The website of Hypnotherapy in Schools: http://www.hypnotherapyinschools.co.uk/ The Website of Caroline Dyson: http://suttoncoldfieldhypnotherapy.co.uk/

Hypnosis In The News References:

1. Hypnosis Is the Only Thing That’s Helped Me Lose Weight 2. Pregnant mum given month-long ORGASM after hypnotherapy to stop labour pains 3. ITV’s Latest Hypnosis TV Show ‘You’re Back in the Room’ – What Did I Think?

Evidence Based Fact of Week:

Study entitled “Pilot study of the effect of self-hypnosis on the medical management of essential hypertension” (1999) by Raskin et al., in the Stress and Health Journal

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