The Brain Software Podcast

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

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

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

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