Dealing with negative emotions, traumatic experiences, or unsettling thoughts can be a daunting task. However, there's a technique known as "Freespotting" that has shown promise in helping individuals manage and transform these challenging feelings. Developed from the principles of brainspotting, Freespotting is a self-guided method that can be a valuable tool in your emotional wellness toolkit. In this blog post and accompanying video, we'll walk you through the steps of Freespotting, illustrating how you can apply this technique to work through difficult emotions and memories. What is Fre ..read more

Whether you're a skeptic or a believer in the power of the mind, something is undeniable: our beliefs shape everything about our lives. They're like the silent puppeteers of our emotions, our actions, and, believe it or not, they're even carving out our future. Before you brush this off as just another woo-woo pep talk, just keep reading. This isn't about Law of Attraction or wishful thinking. It's about acknowledging that our beliefs have the potential to be our greatest allies or our worst enemies in life. The question is: Are you ready to harness them as a force for good? To live not just ..read more

You know that moment when something just clicks inside your head?  You don’t have a clue how, but you're dead-on about something without any apparent reason. Maybe it's dodging a shopping cart that comes out of nowhere in a parking lot or picking up the phone and, before even a hello, you're like, "Oh, it's you!" We call that intuition. Just like hypnosis, intuition is not some kind of psychic ability, but an elegant display of the power of the human mind. And speaking of hypnosis, that's where things get really interesting. See, intuition and hypnosis are like peanut butter and jelly—a ..read more

Want to really master hypnosis? Become a master of getting people to focus their attention.This one concept makes or breaks hypnosis. Focus your attention on this right now and we’ll make it easy for you. Imagine you're at the helm of a powerful ship. The vast ocean around you represents the infinite possibilities your mind can explore. But to navigate this sea effectively, you need to focus. Without focus, your ship drifts aimlessly. With it, you chart a course to new horizons, discovering treasures hidden deep within your mind. This isn't just a metaphor for life; it's the essence of master ..read more

Grief is a universal experience that's as painful as it’s inevitable. It sneaks up on us during some of the most profound and, frankly, some of the most seemingly trivial moments of our lives. It can manifest as heart-wrenching loss of a spouse or the sorrow a child feels when their goldfish doesn't greet them in the morning. It's a terrible thing, truly one of the worst emotions you can feel because it comes from a place of love, loss, and sometimes, regret. But here's the deal: every single one of us will experience grief. It's a feeling of sadness that's brought on by a sense of loss. And ..read more

This tool will blow your mind. Yes, it really is that awesome and it’s easy to learn.  Ready?  When diving into the world of hypnosis and neurolinguistic programming (NLP), having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, there's one tool you'll want in your back pocket.  It's a universal change method, quick and effective for both self-improvement and aiding others. This tool? John Overdurf's Meta Pattern. It's not just a technique; it's the ultimate model of personal change. Start Looking Imagine you ..read more

Sometimes you must deliberately make your client’s problem worse. If that sounds strange or even insane, keep reading. Imagine you're carrying a backpack. Every day, it gets a little heavier, a bit more burdensome. And then someone comes along and says that to lighten this load, you should add a few more rocks.  Sounds crazy, right? It would be if you were carrying a bag of rocks. But as a metaphor for someone’s problem, it makes sense. It’s actually an important key to helping your client ease their problem or get rid of it altogether. Let’s dive in deeper so we can explain how making a ..read more

This tool will blow your mind. Yes, it really is that awesome and it’s easy to learn.  Ready?  When diving into the world of hypnosis and neurolinguistic programming (NLP), having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, there's one tool you'll want in your back pocket.  It's a universal change method, quick and effective for both self-improvement and aiding others. This tool? John Overdurf's Meta Pattern. It's not just a technique; it's the ultimate model of personal change. Start Looking Imagine you ..read more

Every hypnotist NEEDS to know this. Have you ever heard of heteroaction? If you haven't, you're not alone. This concept is a fundamental part of what we teach at Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, yet it remains a baffling mystery to many in the field. A hypnotist who’s never heard of heteroaction is like a mechanic who is blissfully unaware of what a starter motor is. Yes, it sounds unbelievable, but it's true! Years ago, someone even accused Mike Mandel of inventing a silly term. Little did they know, a quick reference to Dr. Andre Weitzenhoffer's General Techniques of Hypnotism would set them s ..read more

The world can be a very odd place. Diving into the history of hypnosis is a wild ride that's as strange as it is fascinating. From tree magnetizers to testicular surgeons, this saga has it all. It all began in the 1700s. In that time, lots of hypnotists (some very weird) have come and gone, and techniques have improved immensely, changing hypnosis from a mystical art into the genuine science that it is today. Let’s begin, shall we? Mesmerism: Where it all began Enter Franz Anton Mesmer, the rockstar of early hypnotism, though he probably wouldn't know anything about modern-day hypnosis. Mes ..read more