The Brain Software Podcast

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

What if the most powerful part of your mind is silently working behind the scenes, shaping your habits, memories, and emotions? In this episode, Mike and Chris explore the unconscious mind, revealing how it controls much of your life and

What if hypnosis could force out hidden truths, like a confession of cheating? In this episode of the Brain Software Podcast, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson bust that myth wide open and dive into a jam-packed conversation on self-hypnosis for

What if one tiny two-letter word could bypass resistance, unlock your imagination, and trigger real personal transformation? In this episode, we unpack the hypnotic power of “if” — and how it can rewire your habits, reframe your thinking, and even

What if six ounces of black rubber could hypnotize entire cities? In this episode of the Brain Software Podcast, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson dive into the unseen trance states of NHL fandom, accidental hypnosis in parenting, and why one

What if traditional talk therapy is missing the fastest path to healing? In this episode, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson dissect the subtle (and not-so-subtle) overlaps between hypnosis and talk therapy—and reveal how working with the unconscious mind might be

Feeling triggered? Discover the power of being at cause—not at effect—in episode 280 of Brain Software. Plus, we share a jaw-dropping transformation from one of our students, and why taking ownership of your emotions could be the ultimate life hack.