The Mike Mandel Hypnosis Blog

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

Your internal dialogue might be screwing up your life That’s right. Do you ever catch yourself having a little chat in your head with a voice that isn't all that friendly? You're not alone. We all have those internal voices,

Hypnotists: don’t make these mistakes that can make your clients feel worse after hypnosis. Hypnosis is a powerful tool that can help people overcome various problems, such as anxiety, phobias, addictions, and chronic pain. However, hypnosis is not a magic

Ever feel unsure about what hypnosis technique to use with a client? We often hear newer hypnotists asking for advice on what technique to use for a client with a particular problem. They’re often searching for any infallible method or

If you want hypnotic inductions to be second-nature to you, keep reading this blog post! Back in the day, hypnotic inductions were complicated. Milton Erickson (who we believe was the best hypnotist who ever lived) debuted his hand levitation induction

Have you ever wondered what is the best way to learn hypnosis? If you are interested in becoming a skilled hypnotist, you might have considered taking an online course or attending an in-person training. In this post, we will:  Compare

Most people think self-hypnosis means lying in bed trying to relax and hoping something changes. That is not how it works. Many people attempt hypnosis without any plan or structure. They close their eyes, focus on their breathing, and hope

Imagine saying something that makes another person pause, reflect, and then change their mind without even realizing why? That’s the quiet power of hypnotic language at work. And among the most elegant tools in that toolbox is the presupposition: a

"You only need a light trance to make change."  If you've been around the hypnosis world for more than ten minutes, you've probably heard that line. And while there's truth to it, it’s also where many hypnotists stop, and that’s