Unleash The Power of Mind with Hypnosis

On Episode 345 of The No Limits Selling Podcast, we have Sean Michael Andrews. Sean is a hypnotist, trainer, published author, and keynote speaker.

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Summary

Definition and Basics of Hypnosis

Sean Michael Andrews offers a simple definition of hypnosis as a relaxed state in which individuals are more open to beneficial suggestions. He also acknowledges various theories of hypnosis, such as state, non-state, and transactional theories.

Self-Hypnosis and Creative Thinking

Sean describes self-hypnosis as a technique to quiet the conscious mind and access deeper thoughts, which can lead to creative ideas for personal or business development.

Positive Suggestions and Core Values

They discuss the nature of hypnotic suggestions, emphasizing that suggestions against a person's core values will be rejected. The importance of aligning hypnotic suggestions with the client's desires and values is highlighted.

Time Perception Under Hypnosis

The conversation touches on the common phenomenon of time distortion experienced by individuals under hypnosis, noting that some people underestimate while others overestimate the time they've been in a trance.

Placebo Effect in Hypnosis

The placebo effect's relationship with hypnosis is explored, with Sean suggesting that the expectation and belief in the hypnotist's suggestions can enhance the outcome of the hypnotherapy session.

Hypnosis Susceptibility and Demographics

Sean shares his research on susceptibility to hypnosis, mentioning factors like gender, ethnicity, age, and interest in New Age beliefs as influential.

Pre-Hypnosis Conversations

Umar emphasizes the importance of having a detailed conversation with the client before a hypnotherapy session to understand their goals and set the stage for effective hypnosis.

Hypnosis for Personal Insight and Resolution

Umar narrates an instance where hypnosis helped a client gain insight into his problems with board members, leading to a resolution of his internal conflicts.

Advances and Challenges in Hypnosis

They discuss the current state of hypnosis research and the profession's challenges, including the lack of standardization and underutilization of hypnosis.

Group Hypnosis vs. Individual Sessions

Sean expresses a preference for individual hypnotherapy sessions over group sessions due to the personalized approach that can address specific motivational factors.

Historical and Theatrical Hypnosis Techniques

The conversation concludes with a discussion on traditional hypnosis demonstrations, such as inducing analgesia to prevent pain during procedures like putting a hat pin through the arm.

Closing Thoughts

Both speakers reflect on the interview, expressing satisfaction with the depth of the conversation and considering new ideas for future exploration in hypnosis.