The Brain Software Podcast

After 13+ years of podcasting, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson reveal the real habits, health tactics, mindset upgrades, and lifestyle changes that actually stood the test of time. What still works — and what got eliminated?What You’ll Learn: The mindset tools

Is hypnosis real — or just modern snake oil? In this episode, Mike and Chris dismantle the biggest misconceptions about hypnosis and reveal the science, history, and real-world results behind it.What You’ll Learn: How hypnosis actually works (and why it’s not

Is happiness something you achieve—or something you generate at will? In this episode, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson reveal the real science and strategy behind creating happiness on demand.What You’ll Learn: How to create happiness as an intentional mental state (not

Hypnosis has been surrounded by myths for centuries. Could it actually be more dangerous than we think? Or is it just misunderstood? In this Halloween special, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson dig deep into the truth behind hypnosis, separating fact

Think you're immune to manipulation? Think again! In this episode, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson reveal how psychological manipulation can slip right past your awareness—even when it’s unintentional.What you'll learn:Discover how manipulation bypasses your conscious awareness and affects your behavior.Learn

Conflict doesn’t have to be destructive—it can actually become the catalyst for growth, clarity, and stronger relationships. In this episode, Mike and Chris share proven tools to transform tension into collaboration.What you'll learn:Why conflict is both normal and necessary for

Hypnosis is not just stage tricks, but the key to memory, influence, and transformation. In this episode of the Brain Software Podcast, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson pull back the curtain on the hidden mechanics of hypnosis, from stage shows

What happens when hypnosis is applied to real-life challenges, from insomnia to deep anxiety? In this episode, Mike and Chris reveal breakthrough success stories, showing the transformative power of hypnosis, and revisit their most controversial video on aphantasia and its

How do your emotional and physiological states shape everything from your learning to your relationships? In this episode, Mike and Chris explore the subject of states, explaining how shifting your mental and emotional state can unlock peak potential in everyday

Want to know what went down at the world’s largest hypnosis conference? In this episode of the Brain Software Podcast, Mike and Chris share all the behind-the-scenes action from HypnoThoughts Live 2025. What You’ll Learn Discover the power of conversational