EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 1H 34M
#23: Master Hypnotist Mike Mandel (50 Years) on Ego States, Parts Work, and the Architecture of Mind.
from Developing Meaning · host Dirk Winter
Send us Fan MailMike Mandel is a world-leading hypnotist with over 50 years of professional experience. He's performed nearly 5,000 stage shows, trained over 10,000 students at his Toronto hypnosis academy, and co-hosts the Brain Software podcast.Our conversation bridges hypnosis, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, pain management, and meaning-making—showing how different healing traditions can discover the same truths about how minds heal.Whether you're a therapist curious about hypnosis, an IFS practitioner, or simply fascinated by how minds work and heal, this conversation will expand your understanding.You'll hear:The "bungalow model" of ego states and stunning parallels with IFS therapyHow hypnosis stopped a severe burn from forming (tiny firemen with liquid nitrogen!)The history of hypnosis from ancient Egypt to Milton EricksonWhy you need at least three models of reality (not just one)How Mike reframed chronic pain from suffering into a reminder he's aliveKitchen surgery stories that will blow your mindRapid-fire questions about meaning, legacy, and what matters most⚠️ WARNING: Mike starts with a brief hypnotic demonstration. Pay attention—the more you focus, the more you'll experience it. We unpack how he did it at the end."Everything is an ego state issue without exception." — Mike MandelKey Timestamps05:50 - The Forgetting Demonstration07:28 - Ego States & The Bungalow Model15:23 - IFS & Hypnosis: Stunning Parallels21:50 - The Frozen Baby: A Profound Healing Story35:25 - Pain vs. Suffering40:52 - The Burn Treatment Story45:55 - What IS Trance?56:26 - History of Hypnosis: Mesmer to Erickson1:07:44 - How the Forgetting Demo Worked1:18:18 - Rapid-Fire Meaning QuestionsResourcesMikeMandelHypnosis.comBrain Software PodcastDeveloping Meaning is NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY INSTITUTIONS and is NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE.Theme Music by The Thrashing Skumz.Produced by Dirk Winter and Caroline HintonBrought to you by Consilient Mind LLC.
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Send us Fan Mail Mike Mandel is a world-leading hypnotist with over 50 years of professional experience. He's performed nearly 5,000 stage shows, trained over 10,000 students at his Toronto hypnosis academy, and co-hosts the Brain Software podcast. Our conversation bridges hypnosis, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, pain management, and meaning-making—showing how different healing traditions can discover the same truths about how minds heal. Whether you're a therapist curious about hypno...
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