Dr. David Spiegel | Mind Over Matter: Intersection of Psychiatry & Hypnosis

Who is Dr. David Spiegel?

Dr. David Spiegel is Willson Professor and Associate Chair of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, and Director of the Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Dr. Spiegel has more than 40 years of clinical and research experience studying psycho-oncology, stress and health, pain control, psychoneuroendocrinology, sleep, hypnosis, and conducting randomized clinical trials involving psychotherapy for cancer patients. He has published thirteen books, 404 scientific journal articles, and 170 book chapters on hypnosis, psychosocial oncology, stress physiology, trauma, and psychotherapy.

Dr. Spiegel's research has been supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Cancer Institute, the National Institute on Aging, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Fetzer Institute, the Dana Foundation for Brain Sciences, and the Nathan S. Cummings Foundation.

What did Dr. David & Jodi discuss?

00:00 Welcome to the Smarter Not Harder Podcast
00:58 Guest Introduction: Dr. David Spiegel
03:45 Dr. Spiegel's Journey into Psychiatry and Hypnosis
08:52 The Science and Impact of Hypnosis
11:45 Hypnosis in Modern Medicine
17:16 Personal Experiences and Broader Applications
29:08 Making Hypnosis Widely Available
30:15 The Mental Equivalent of Physical Exercise
31:53 Cancer Research and Emotional Support
44:02 The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
46:36 Future Directions in Psychiatry
48:20 Practical Tips for Living Smarter, Not Harder
52:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts