The Brain Software Podcast

The guiding premise of a smart life is simple: you don't need to make every mistake yourself if you are willing to learn from others. In this episode of the Brain Software Podcast, we explore 23 powerful life distinctions that

Did you know that you are already practicing hypnosis, even if you’ve never studied it a day in your life? Influence isn't just for hypnotists with swinging watches; it’s woven into the fabric of our daily conversations. In this episode,

Are you ready to stop reading scripts at people and start actually hypnotizing them? In this episode, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson break down the exact blueprint required to go from a beginner to a "hypnotic badass" in record time.

What happens when you spend 13 years refining the way you teach hypnosis, one of the world’s most misunderstood skills? For Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson, it meant stripping away the "lecture-heavy" intellectualism of the 90s and replacing it with

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