<![CDATA[The Hypnosis Brief ]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-hypnosis-brief The Hypnosis Brief is a research-informed podcast focused on the study and application of clinical hypnosis within healthcare and mental health settings. Each episode examines how hypnosis is defined, theorized, and evaluated in the scientific literature, with particular attention to systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and established clinical frameworks.

The podcast emphasizes careful interpretation of research methods, outcomes, and limitations, supporting informed understanding of where hypnosis has been studied and how it has been applied as part of evidence-informed practice. Topics include theoretical models of hypnosis, mechanisms of action, clinical applications across a range of conditions, and ethical considerations in research and practice.

The Hypnosis Brief is intended for listeners seeking a thoughtful, grounded exploration of hypnosis, including clinicians, healthcare professionals, students, and individuals interested in research-based discussion.

The content of this podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for medical, psychological, or professional care.

]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:10:02 GMT en 28151952-5c8e-58a3-8f62-12639df3f4fc https://media.rss.com/the-hypnosis-brief/20260109_080122_465e945514feddb6ac6e568bd45c7766.png The Hypnosis Brief https://rss.com/podcasts/the-hypnosis-brief yes LaMont Sinclair LaMont Sinclair false episodic 8cc5b590-ed96-11f0-8474-438bc7301ced podcast Los Angeles County, California, USA true <![CDATA[Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for IBS: The Science Behind the Gut–Brain Connection]]> Many people living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) hear the same frustrating message from doctors: “Your tests look normal.” Yet the pain, urgency, bloating, and discomfort remain very real.

So what is actually happening?

In this episode, LaMont Sinclair, Certified Hypnotherapist and founder of Self Attunement Hypnotherapy, explores the science behind IBS and explains why the condition often persists even when no structural problems are found in the digestive system.

You’ll learn how IBS is strongly connected to the gut–brain axis, the communication network between the digestive system and the nervous system, and how changes in pain processing and nervous system sensitivity can amplify gut sensations.

Most importantly, this episode explains how gut-directed hypnotherapy works to retrain the way the brain interprets signals from the digestive system.

Drawing on scientific research and clinical understanding, LaMont breaks down:

• Why IBS symptoms can occur even when medical tests appear normal

• The role of the gut–brain axis in digestive discomfort

• How the nervous system can amplify gut sensations

• What gut-directed hypnotherapy is and how it works

• What research shows about hypnotherapy for IBS symptom relief

If you or someone you know struggles with IBS, this episode provides a clear, research-informed explanation of the condition and explores how hypnotherapy may help address the underlying gut-brain interaction.

Listen now to understand the science behind IBS and how gut-directed hypnotherapy can help retrain the gut–brain connection.

Research & References Mentioned in This Episode

The following peer-reviewed studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses were referenced in this episode while discussing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), the gut–brain axis, and gut-directed hypnotherapy.

1. Systematic Review of Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Almogbela, E., Al-Harbi, F. A., Alamro, A. M., Al-Saif, A. K., Alghamdi, S. M., Alkhalifah, K. A., Alayed, R. S., & Al-Mutairi, T. A. (2025).

Systematic review evaluating the effectiveness of hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Published via the National Library of Medicine.

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/00029157.2025.2585911

2. Psychological Therapies for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Systematic Review

Krouwel, M., Farley, A., Greenfield, S., Ismail, T., & Jolly, K. (2021).

Systematic review exploring the effectiveness of psychological therapies for the management of IBS symptoms.

Published via the National Library of Medicine.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229921000133

3. Hypnotherapy as a Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Lee, H. H., Choi, Y. Y., & Choi, M. G. (2014).

Review examining the clinical effectiveness of hypnotherapy as a treatment for IBS.

Published via the National Library of Medicine.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4015203/

4. Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Amsallem, F., Sanchez, S., Armoiry, X., & Mion, F. (2021).

Review of gut-directed hypnotherapy and its role in treating functional gastrointestinal disorders including IBS.

Published via the National Library of Medicine.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8592737/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-hypnosis-brief/2712149 6fecd199-867a-42e4-909b-0f04abb4aeeb 2514 full 1 1 2 2 false Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:09:59 GMT true <![CDATA[Clinical Hypnosis: Foundations, Frameworks, and Evidence]]> In this first episode, we’ll establish a foundation by exploring how clinical hypnosis is conceptualized, how it is understood to work, and how research has approached its study—setting the stage for future episodes that focus on specific applications through structured research review.

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