Is Hypnosis a Real Thing?

Is silence blood-curdling or blissful? CrowdScience listener Ziqi finds it intolerable and thinks that there’s a good reason for it – silence is so rare in nature that it could be a signal for danger. Presenter Marnie Chesterton is on a mission to test Ziqi’s theory, starting wit ...  Show more

Crowdscience listener Ryosuke grew up in Japan, and spent his childhood summers catching cicadas in the park. For people in Japan, the sound of their chirping signals the first true summer day. But until they emerge, these enigmatic insects live underground - often for many years ...  Show more

You're feeling very sleepy... and excited to watch this episode... as we dive into the science of hypnosis!Grab yourself some merch!You can WATCH the podcast over on our YouTube channelHelp keep the show running by supporting us on Patreon!If you'd like to see more of us, follow ...  Show more

This is a conversation about the science, neurobiology and use cases for clinical hypnosis with the world’s leading researcher and clinician in the field, Dr. David Spiegel. Dr. Spiegel is the associate chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of ...  Show more

Aujourd’hui, je vais m’atteler à répondre aux questions suivantes : qu’est-ce que l’hypnose ? Dans quels domaines l’utilise t-on actuellement ? Que se passe-t-il dans le cerveau pour qu’il soit hypnotisé ? L’hypnose est-elle un état de conscience modifié ? Et qu’est-ce qu’un é ...

“Hypnosis is more like an anti-inflammatory drug, you use it to solve a problem.” Join Dr. Ann Kelley and Dr. David Spiegel as they dive into the benefits and misconceptions of hypnosis. Hypnosis is a state of highly focused attention and cognitive flexibility, allowing individua ...  Show more