In this episode of Brain Software, Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson dive into ideomotor signals and their transformative use in hypnosis. They explore audience questions, share hilarious stories, and promote the upcoming Architecture of Hypnosis training. Tune in for insights, laughs, and life-changing techniques from the masters of modern hypnosis.
Introduction:
The episode kicks off with Chris Thompson introducing himself and Mike Mandel, the "hypnotic world epicenter" from Toronto. A humorous disclaimer follows, with playful language about learning and absurd words like “Bavarch.”
Michael C. Anthony Joke:
- Mike shares a prank involving Voxer, a walkie-talkie app, where he hilariously confuses Michael C. Anthony by continuing an old conversation from years ago. This segment highlights Mike’s knack for pattern interrupts and absurd humor.
- TikTok Tutorial: They hint at an upcoming TikTok tutorial on "The Dick Chant," where they showcase humorous pattern interrupts.
Think Tank Words:
- River: It represents life’s flow and removing stagnation.
- Cattle: It is linked to processing information, much like how cows chew their cud.
- Mountains: They symbolize gradual, massive change through natural processes, akin to how hypnosis can bring deep shifts over time.
- They end with a humorous segue linking the Think Tank words to Dracula, showcasing their ability to make humor out of anything.
Surrogate Tapping:
A listener asks about tapping for others. Mike shares his experience tapping for his Bengal cat to resolve a conflict, emphasizing that though it’s unproven, the results were surprisingly positive.
Ego States and Sabotage:
Another listener asks about ego states sabotaging their daughter’s final year of veterinary school. Mike explains how ego states are sub-personalities that can trigger protective mechanisms, like anxiety-induced vomiting, and recommends hypnotic interventions.
Ideomotor Signals:
Chris and Mike introduce ideomotor signals—small unconscious movements triggered by ideas. This forms the core of the episode's hypnosis teaching.
They reference Dr. William Benjamin Carpenter’s 1852 work, which laid the foundation for understanding ideomotor actions. These subtle signals, often used in hypnosis, can indicate yes/no answers from the subconscious mind.
Examples include pendulums (Chevreul's Pendulum), which are used to detect unconscious responses by watching the direction in which the pendulum swings.
Practical Hypnosis Tips:
- They offer practical guidance for using ideomotor signals in self-hypnosis and therapeutic contexts. A simple exercise using a pendulum helps listeners access their subconscious answers.
- They discuss Bob Burns’ "Swan Technique," which allows clients to communicate with their subconscious by moving their hand like a swan's head.
Humor and Banter:
Humor punctuates the episode throughout, particularly in a story involving tasers and childhood bullying (Mike fantasizes about facing his old bully with Jiu-Jitsu moves). They also playfully share a metaphor involving a 9-volt battery to illustrate emotional de-potentialization.
Special Report – The Lawn Tre Blooms Again:
The fictional commercial break is an absurd story about a man named Johnny Yumso whose peaceful life is interrupted by a satellite fragment hitting his left testicle. Despite the trauma, the blooming tree on his lawn symbolizes hope and recovery—an example of the podcast’s characteristic nonsense humor.
Empowering Question
When and where do you notice physical responses to ideas or emotions in your life that confirm you are subject to Carpenter's ideomotor responses, and when will you contact your unconscious mind with this awesome method?
Metaphor:
Mike explains how placing a new 9-volt battery on your tongue produces a sharp, unpleasant sensation (like unresolved emotions). But as the battery's voltage depletes, the sensation weakens until it’s just a faint tingle. Similarly, by using ideomotor techniques, emotional intensity (like the battery’s charge) is gradually reduced until it’s no longer harmful or uncomfortable.
Chris and Mike encourage listeners to visit their website to join the free community or sign up for their upcoming live hypnosis training in Toronto.
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