The Hypnosis Roundtable - A Podcast by Dr. Flavio Shares

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The Hypnosis Roundtable I facilitate for others the same journey I am continually walking myself: a movement from less to more, from contraction to expansion, from unconscious patterns to more conscious and integrated ways of being. In my work as a physician, hypnotherapist, and coach, I have repeatedly witnessed how profound transformation becomes possible when we learn to work with the deeper layers of the mind. This podcast began as a space to explore that journey. Now it expands into something larger. The Hypnosis Roundtable brings together hypnotists and hypnotherapists from across the field for thoughtful conversations about the mind, human change, and the real-world practice of hypnosis. Each episode features open dialogue among practitioners who work daily with the subconscious mind, sharing insights, debating ideas, and exploring how hypnosis can help people overcome challenges, change patterns, and live with greater clarity and freedom. Together we explore topics such as: • relationships and emotional healing • hypnosis and behavior change • trauma, memory, and the subconscious • weight loss, habits, and self-regulation • myths and misconceptions about hypnosis • the evolving future of hypnotherapy Hypnosis is often misunderstood. Through conversation, experience, and respectful debate, this podcast invites listeners into a deeper understanding of how the human mind changes, and how we can participate consciously in that process. Whether you are curious about hypnosis, interested in personal transformation, or working in the helping professions, this is a place to explore the mind together. Welcome to The Hypnosis Roundtable.

  1. Can Hypnosis Cause Harm? With Patricia Scott, Eugene Berezin and Kerie Logan

    APR 10

    Can Hypnosis Cause Harm? With Patricia Scott, Eugene Berezin and Kerie Logan

    Can Hypnosis Harm You? Experts Debate the Truth It’s one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions about hypnosis. In this episode of The Hypnosis Roundtable, Dr. Flavio brings together experienced hypnotists Patricia V. Scott, Eugene Berezin, and Lawrence Bartley for a candid, in-depth discussion on the real risks, ethical boundaries, and psychological impact of hypnosis. This is not a surface-level conversation. This is a professional debate—where perspectives differ, assumptions are challenged, and the truth is explored with nuance. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Whether hypnosis can actually cause harm—and under what conditions The difference between clinical hypnosis, stage hypnosis, and misconceptions How suggestion works—and where its limits truly are The role of client responsibility vs practitioner responsibility What ethical hypnotists must consider before working with someone How fear around hypnosis is created—and why it persists When hypnosis is safe… and when it may not be appropriate A Real Conversation—Not a Scripted Answer This episode stands out because the panel doesn’t fully agree. Instead, they explore: Different models of hypnosis Different interpretations of risk Different philosophies of influence and change That’s where the value is. Because understanding hypnosis requires more than one perspective. Who This Episode Is For Anyone curious or skeptical about hypnosis Clients considering hypnosis but concerned about safety Hypnotherapists and coaches wanting deeper insight Professionals working with behavior, trauma, or the subconscious mind High performers whose internal struggles are affecting business or relationships About The Hypnosis Roundtable Exploring the mind.Debating ideas.Advancing the field. Hosted by Dr. Flavio, clinical hypnotist and founder of Dr. Flavio Clinical Hypnosis. Work With Dr. Flavio When hurting hurts your business…or your relationship… That’s when it’s time to call Dr. Flavio. 👉 www.flavioc.com TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Introduction – The Big Question: Can Hypnosis Harm You?03:10 Initial Reactions from the Panel07:45 What People Fear About Hypnosis13:20 What Hypnosis Actually Does (and Doesn’t Do)20:15 Can Suggestion Be Dangerous?27:40 Ethical Responsibility of the Hypnotist35:10 Where Experts Disagree43:00 Real Risks vs Imagined Risks50:20 When Hypnosis Should NOT Be Used57:00 Final Thoughts: Is Hypnosis Safe? KEY INSIGHTS  Hypnosis itself is not inherently harmful—but context, skill, and intent matter Most fears about hypnosis come from misunderstanding and media portrayal Suggestion has influence—but not unlimited control Ethical practice is the foundation of safe hypnosis Not every client is appropriate for hypnosis at every moment The relationship between hypnotist and client is collaborative, not controlling   can hypnosis harm youis hypnosis dangeroushypnosis safetyclinical hypnosis riskshypnotherapy explainedhow hypnosis workssubconscious mindhypnosis mythsstage hypnosis vs clinical hypnosisDr Flavio hypnosishypnosis roundtablehypnosis ethics Can hypnosis actually harm someone? In this episode, Dr. Flavio and a panel of experienced hypnotists explore the risks, myths, and realities of hypnosis—offering a thoughtful, nuanced discussion on safety, ethics, and the true power of suggestion.

    1h 22m
  2. All About Patricia Scott, Hypnotherapist

    APR 5

    All About Patricia Scott, Hypnotherapist

    Patricia V. Scott "Patti" Patricia V. Scott, President of UP Hypnosis Institute (IMDHA approved school) 34 years in private practice Creator of "Medical Hypnotherapy" Specialty Certification Training Life Diplomate (International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Assoc.) Certified Master Trainer (International Assoc. of Counselers & Therapists) Approved Instructor (International Hypnosis Federation)     Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D. President, UP Hypnosis Institute Division of Unlimited Possibilities Hypnosis Inc. 727-943-5003     www.UPHypnosis.com    The International Association of Counselors and Therapists www.IACT.org

    1h 5m
  3. The Truth About Hypnosis (Experts Finally Speak Honestly)

    APR 5

    The Truth About Hypnosis (Experts Finally Speak Honestly)

    In this episode of The Hypnosis Roundtable, Dr. Flavio hosts a dynamic conversation with hypnotists Patricia V. Scott, Eugene Berezin, and Lawrence Bartley. Together, they explore the nature of hypnosis beyond clichés and misconceptions, offering a candid look into how different practitioners understand and apply hypnotic techniques. The discussion highlights both shared principles and meaningful disagreements—revealing that hypnosis is not a single rigid method, but a nuanced and evolving field. From questions of control and awareness to practical applications in behavior and emotional change, this episode provides insight for both professionals and curious listeners alike.

    1h 20m
  4. Patricia Scott, Eugene Berezin and Kerie Logan at the Hypnosis Roundtable

    MAR 22

    Patricia Scott, Eugene Berezin and Kerie Logan at the Hypnosis Roundtable

    Patricia V. Scott "Patti" Patricia V. Scott, President of UP Hypnosis Institute (IMDHA approved school) 34 years in private practice Creator of "Medical Hypnotherapy" Specialty Certification Training Life Diplomate (International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Assoc.) Certified Master Trainer (International Assoc. of Counselers & Therapists) Approved Instructor (International Hypnosis Federation)     Patricia V. Scott, Ph.D. President, UP Hypnosis Institute Division of Unlimited Possibilities Hypnosis Inc. 727-943-5003     www.UPHypnosis.com    Eugene Berezin Eugene Berezin is a Washington State registered hypnotherapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. He specializes in working with gay men in demanding careers navigating burnout, performance pressure, and identity. Eugene also runs Heart And Profit, where he coaches therapists in private practice on building sustainable businesses.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​  LinkedIn™️: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-berezin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugene.berezin/ YouTube (Heart And Profit Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/@HeartAndProfitPodcast    Kerie Logan Kerie Logan has helped people all over the globe live better lives and lives they love. She has been a human consciousness guide and empowerment strategist for over twenty years. In 2004, she was awarded the best coach of the year at the PCH Yearly Convention. She has been voted the best hypnotherapist in my area for the past 15 consecutive years. She is also an author, spiritual advisor, blogger, and podcaster. empoweredwithin@protonmail.com

    1h 4m
  5. Pure Inspiration with David Prosper

    FEB 15

    Pure Inspiration with David Prosper

    About David Prosper I’m David B. Prosper—The Clarity Guy. I help leaders, founders, and high-performers escape burnout, break the Default Loop™, and lead their lives by design—not pressure. I’m the author of Finding Clarity: Your Guide to Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity, but more importantly, I know what it’s like to look successful on the outside while feeling stuck, restless, or disconnected on the inside. After years of chasing achievement without fulfillment, I realized most people aren’t lacking ambition—they’re lacking clarity. That realization led me to create Clarity Catalyst Solutions, where I help entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders move from hidden stagnation to intentional, aligned action. I specialize in real, human conversations about the “messy middle”—the season no one prepares you for—and I equip people with practical frameworks that turn confusion into confidence and pressure into purpose. If your audience is craving direction, meaning, and a fresh lens on success, I’d love to join you for a conversation they’ll still be thinking about long after the episode ends.   About Dr. Flavio Shares and Flavio Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do.They struggle because their inner system is overloaded. When stress, heartbreak, trauma, illness, or long-term pressure overwhelms the nervous system, even capable, intelligent people lose access to clarity, emotional stability, and self-control. Sleep breaks down. Focus disappears. Relationships strain. Habits spiral. Life starts to feel harder than it should. This podcast is about restoring that inner capacity. Hosted by Dr. Flávio Souza-Campos, MD, PhD, this show explores how the human nervous system, mind, and emotional architecture actually work — and how to bring them back into regulation when they’ve been pushed too far. Dr. Flávio is a physician, biomedical engineer, and hypnotherapist who has conducted over 44,000 private sessions helping people stabilize after burnout, heartbreak, chronic stress, trauma, and major life disruption. His work is not traditional talk therapy and not medical treatment — it is a short-term, structured hypnotherapy process designed to restore nervous system regulation and decision clarity, so people can think clearly, feel steady, and move forward again. In each episode, you’ll hear:• Solo insights from Dr. Flávio• Conversations with physicians, psychologists, and human-performance experts• And real-world stories from people rebuilding their lives after overload Together, these conversations explore what really breaks when humans become overwhelmed — and what actually restores us. This is not self-help hype.This is not pop psychology.And this is not endless therapy. It is a grounded, clinical, and deeply human exploration of how to get yourself back when life has knocked you off center. If you’ve ever thought:“I know what to do… I just can’t do it anymore,”this podcast is for you. www.flavioc.com flavio@awesomeresults.life Blessings, Flavio

    41 min
  6. This is a must-listen conversation with Satya Lila

    FEB 12

    This is a must-listen conversation with Satya Lila

    About Satya Lila Satya Lila has taught sacred sexuality for 30 years. She’s led hundreds of workshops all over the US and in Japan, she has had around 15,000 client sessions, and countless people have told her that she changed their life. She comes from a philosophy that sex is sacred, that it is a vital force that energizes and enlivens you, and there are practices to cultivate that energy. Really good sex is far more than physical. It’s the energetics of sexuality that make it so infinitely fascinating. About Dr. Flavio Shares and Flavio Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do.They struggle because their inner system is overloaded. When stress, heartbreak, trauma, illness, or long-term pressure overwhelms the nervous system, even capable, intelligent people lose access to clarity, emotional stability, and self-control. Sleep breaks down. Focus disappears. Relationships strain. Habits spiral. Life starts to feel harder than it should. This podcast is about restoring that inner capacity. Hosted by Dr. Flávio Souza-Campos, MD, PhD, this show explores how the human nervous system, mind, and emotional architecture actually work — and how to bring them back into regulation when they’ve been pushed too far. Dr. Flávio is a physician, biomedical engineer, and hypnotherapist who has conducted over 44,000 private sessions helping people stabilize after burnout, heartbreak, chronic stress, trauma, and major life disruption. His work is not traditional talk therapy and not medical treatment — it is a short-term, structured hypnotherapy process designed to restore nervous system regulation and decision clarity, so people can think clearly, feel steady, and move forward again. In each episode, you’ll hear:• Solo insights from Dr. Flávio• Conversations with physicians, psychologists, and human-performance experts• And real-world stories from people rebuilding their lives after overload Together, these conversations explore what really breaks when humans become overwhelmed — and what actually restores us. This is not self-help hype.This is not pop psychology.And this is not endless therapy. It is a grounded, clinical, and deeply human exploration of how to get yourself back when life has knocked you off center. If you’ve ever thought:“I know what to do… I just can’t do it anymore,”this podcast is for you. www.awesomeresults.life flavio@awesomeresults.life Blessings, Flavio

    56 min
  7. We all share the honor of a conversation with Mark Motsenbocker

    FEB 9

    We all share the honor of a conversation with Mark Motsenbocker

    About Mark Motsenbocker Searching for Father" invites you to embark on an emotional journey with Mark, whose life was irrevocably changed by the loss of both his parents at a young age. Face with the absence of his beloved father, he sets out on a quest to fill this void, discovering unexpected mentors and father figures along the way. During this process you will find a tapestry of touching experiences and memories, wisdom passed down through meaningful encounters, and profound life lessons that transcend loss. Whether your have experienced a similar loss or simply seek inspiration in the strength of the human spirit, "Searching for Father" promises to resonate deeply. So, never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture, you can change a person’s life. God puts us all in each other’s lives to impact one another in some way. You now have choices, you can: ● You can do nothing – meaning don’t take the time to give to or receive from others ● You can give of yourself to others as you find the opportunities which is good for your heart ● You can receive their giving which can touch and change your heart. Every day we have a choice, which means to me that: ● Givers are saints who can spur our abilities and talents we learn to run towards learning and developing ourselves to be the BEST! ● For me there is no beginning or end as we walk through this life Remember the notable adage: Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why we call it the present! I hope you all give and receive what each day brings, as you will be blessed because of this great truth! As Sir Winston Churchill once said, “To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do an incredibly special thing...unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for what could have been their finest hour.” I can say with confidence that I walked and lived with the father figures in their finest HOUR!!! About Dr. Flavio Shares and Flavio Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do.They struggle because their inner system is overloaded. When stress, heartbreak, trauma, illness, or long-term pressure overwhelms the nervous system, even capable, intelligent people lose access to clarity, emotional stability, and self-control. Sleep breaks down. Focus disappears. Relationships strain. Habits spiral. Life starts to feel harder than it should. This podcast is about restoring that inner capacity. Hosted by Dr. Flávio Souza-Campos, MD, PhD, this show explores how the human nervous system, mind, and emotional architecture actually work — and how to bring them back into regulation when they’ve been pushed too far. Dr. Flávio is a physician, biomedical engineer, and hypnotherapist who has conducted over 44,000 private sessions helping people stabilize after burnout, heartbreak, chronic stress, trauma, and major life disruption. His work is not traditional talk therapy and not medical treatment — it is a short-term, structured hypnotherapy process designed to restore nervous system regulation and decision clarity, so people can think clearly, feel steady, and move forward again. In each episode, you’ll hear:• Solo insights from Dr. Flávio• Conversations with physicians, psychologists, and human-performance experts• And real-world stories from people rebuilding their lives after overload Together, these conversations explore what really breaks when humans become overwhelmed — and what actually restores us. This is not self-help hype.This is not pop psychology.And this is not endless therapy. It is a grounded, clinical, and deeply human exploration of how to get yourself back when life has knocked you off center. If you’ve ever thought:“I know what to do… I just can’t do it anymore,”this podcast is for you. www.awesomeresults.life flavio@awesomeresults.life Blessings, Flavio

    47 min
  8. This conversation with Gloria K. Vanderhorst is a classic

    FEB 6

    This conversation with Gloria K. Vanderhorst is a classic

    About Gloria Vanderhorst I started my practice as a psychologist working with preschool children, mainly boys, as the female teachers saw them as problematic with their exuberance and physical energy and labeled them as hyperactive or attention-deficient. My work resulted in their fathers coming to therapy to explore their emotional angst. I was privileged to see how our culture robs males of access to the full range of emotions necessary for a healthy sense of self and healthy relationships with others. As I continued to work with men and help them to access feelings that have been blocked from early childhood, I began to write about their stories and examine how our culture has systematically limited the emotional development of males. I am writing a book about the developmental dangers of being a male in this culture and how fathers can help their sons avoid the trap of the emotional desert. My therapy work focuses on helping men develop broader, healthier relationships with their spouses and families. Many of the blogs I write weekly are designed to help men and women better understand their emotional selves and the dynamics of relationships. I currently serve couples and individuals using Internal Family Systems and Emotion Focused Therapy. These two approaches are the most advanced and most successful treatment approaches. They recognize that our brains are marvelous storage units that hold onto our life experiences. Those experiences influence how we behave in the present. When individuals can access that data, they can make changes that benefit them and their relationships. About Dr. Flavio Shares and Flavio Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do.They struggle because their inner system is overloaded. When stress, heartbreak, trauma, illness, or long-term pressure overwhelms the nervous system, even capable, intelligent people lose access to clarity, emotional stability, and self-control. Sleep breaks down. Focus disappears. Relationships strain. Habits spiral. Life starts to feel harder than it should. This podcast is about restoring that inner capacity. Hosted by Dr. Flávio Souza-Campos, MD, PhD, this show explores how the human nervous system, mind, and emotional architecture actually work — and how to bring them back into regulation when they’ve been pushed too far. Dr. Flávio is a physician, biomedical engineer, and hypnotherapist who has conducted over 44,000 private sessions helping people stabilize after burnout, heartbreak, chronic stress, trauma, and major life disruption. His work is not traditional talk therapy and not medical treatment — it is a short-term, structured hypnotherapy process designed to restore nervous system regulation and decision clarity, so people can think clearly, feel steady, and move forward again. In each episode, you’ll hear:• Solo insights from Dr. Flávio• Conversations with physicians, psychologists, and human-performance experts• And real-world stories from people rebuilding their lives after overload Together, these conversations explore what really breaks when humans become overwhelmed — and what actually restores us. This is not self-help hype.This is not pop psychology.And this is not endless therapy. It is a grounded, clinical, and deeply human exploration of how to get yourself back when life has knocked you off center. If you’ve ever thought:“I know what to do… I just can’t do it anymore,”this podcast is for you. www.awesomeresults.life flavio@awesomeresults.life Blessings, Flavio

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The Hypnosis Roundtable I facilitate for others the same journey I am continually walking myself: a movement from less to more, from contraction to expansion, from unconscious patterns to more conscious and integrated ways of being. In my work as a physician, hypnotherapist, and coach, I have repeatedly witnessed how profound transformation becomes possible when we learn to work with the deeper layers of the mind. This podcast began as a space to explore that journey. Now it expands into something larger. The Hypnosis Roundtable brings together hypnotists and hypnotherapists from across the field for thoughtful conversations about the mind, human change, and the real-world practice of hypnosis. Each episode features open dialogue among practitioners who work daily with the subconscious mind, sharing insights, debating ideas, and exploring how hypnosis can help people overcome challenges, change patterns, and live with greater clarity and freedom. Together we explore topics such as: • relationships and emotional healing • hypnosis and behavior change • trauma, memory, and the subconscious • weight loss, habits, and self-regulation • myths and misconceptions about hypnosis • the evolving future of hypnotherapy Hypnosis is often misunderstood. Through conversation, experience, and respectful debate, this podcast invites listeners into a deeper understanding of how the human mind changes, and how we can participate consciously in that process. Whether you are curious about hypnosis, interested in personal transformation, or working in the helping professions, this is a place to explore the mind together. Welcome to The Hypnosis Roundtable.

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