EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 53 MIN
Episode 143: The Hollywood Hypnotist: Kevin Stone on Suggestion, Healing, and the Truth About Trance
from Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast · host Zach Randes-Friedman
What you’ll hear in this episodeHow Kevin got started: chasing college credit turned into a 30+ year career in hypnosisWhy hypnosis isn’t “mind control” (and why the “bank teller” myth makes him laugh)The real reason the nickname “Hollywood Hypnotist” stuck—and why branding mattersCommon reasons people seek hypnosis: smoking, weight, insomnia, nail biting, stress, and moreKevin’s specialty background in pain management (including hospital work)Past-life regression, explained: therapeutic value vs. the lack of hard scientific evidenceKevin’s unforgettable client story: chronic shoulder pain resolved through regression workZach shares his own past-life regression experience (Kansas farm, 1940s, family connections)The idea that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis—the hypnotist is the guide/facilitator“Environmental hypnosis”: why Kevin says podcasters, performers, and leaders use it naturallyA quick pop-culture/politics detour into cadence, influence, and suggestionLive mini-demo: the “magnetic fingers” suggestibility exerciseTechnical difficulties end the recording—Zach promises Kevin’s offer details will be postedMemorable moments / quotable lines“All hypnosis is self-hypnosis.”“Your subconscious is a giant filing cabinet.”“People won’t remember Kevin Stone… they’ll remember The Hollywood Hypnotist.”“You’re a hypnotist too—you just don’t call yourself one.”Links / Resources mentionedKevin’s website: hypnotist.com (yes, that domain!)Kevin’s tip: if you forget the site, search phrases like “best hypnotist in the world” (his words) Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Zach sits down with Kevin Stone—better known as “The Hollywood Hypnotist”—for a wide-ranging conversation that demystifies what hypnosis actually is… and what it definitely isn’t. Kevin shares how he first stumbled into hypnosis while looking for college credit at one of the only accredited hypnosis colleges (in Tarzana, California), then unexpectedly turned it into a decades-long career helping people change habits, manage pain, and overcome blocks. Along the way, Kevin explains how he got the “Hollywood Hypnotist” label (spoiler: it wasn’t self-proclaimed), why celebrities seek hypnosis just like anyone else, and how modern tech has made Zoom sessions not only possible—but sometimes even better than in-person work. Zach also brings his own experience into the mix, sharing a past-life regression session that felt less like “making it up” and more like remembering. That opens the door to one of the most fascinating parts of the episode: Kevin’s balanced take on past lives—skeptical about hard proof, but fully convinced of their therapeutic power—including a story about a wealthy client whose chronic shoulder pain disappeared after a regression revealed an “arrow-to-the-shoulder” trauma in a Gold Rush-era past-life narrative. Then Kevin flips the script: he argues Zach is already using hypnosis every day as a podcaster through “environmental hypnosis”—the power of attention, influence, cadence, and suggestion. And before the episode wraps, Kevin demonstrates just how quickly suggestibility can kick in with a simple “magnet fingers” exercise… right up until technology has the final word and the interview cuts out mid-offer. Zach closes the episode by promising to share Kevin’s special offer/discount details in the episode description once he gets them.
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