Scott Sandland: The Craft of Clinical Hypnosis and Medical Collaboration

In this episode of AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe, Ryan welcomes Scott Sandland, a prominent leader in the hypnosis movement and founder of the world’s largest hypnosis convention. Scott shares his origin story, starting at just 18 years old as a skeptic seeking relief from chronic pain after a car accident, and how that necessity blossomed into a 25-year career.The conversation explores the craft of hypnosis, emphasizing its utility in high-stakes medical environments like dentistry and skull surgery. Scott passionately advocates for clinical teamwork, urging hypnotists to stop competing with psychologists and instead get in the way of people who need help by joining medical clinics and focusing on patient outcomes rather than marketing funnels.From discussing the expectation to ritual ratio to the therapeutic parallels found in the movie Inception, this episode is a masterclass in professional presence and the ethical application of hypnotic skills.Key Takeaways & Meaningful QuotesHypnosis is a craft. There is real work that goes into making it functional and as permanent as possible. It can do, not just be. Please go help people by putting your ego aside and just being on the team. Just being the lowest member on the team. I went from taking out the trash to highest hourly rate in two and a half years. People in this world need you. They don't need a catchphrase, they just need a person who's present. They don't need a really cool funnel. They need a person who will hold their goddamn hand because they're sad. How to Connect and Work with UsConnect with Scott Sandland:Explore the world’s largest hypnosis conference and access hundreds of hours of clinical training, instructor videos, and AI-driven resources for practitioners.Hypnosis Training & Conference: htlive.net HT Live 365 Subscription: htlive365.com Work with Ryan DeJonghe:Ready to explore your own transformation through hypnosis?Website: trancewell.helpEmail: [email protected]