Topic: Hypnosis

Hypnosis comes up in 33 chapters across 28 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to September 2026.

February 2012 September 2026

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Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set
• 1:06:11 - 1:10:51

Lance Baker & Mat Dragonstone | Reiki, Talismans, & The Pleiades Pendulum Set

Consciousness Interfaces, Pattern Breaking, and Self-Practice

The guests discuss how thoughts and emotions recreate physical problems within a person's energy field. Baker explains that energy healing often requires breaking mental patterns through hypnosis first, otherwise the negative energy will return. He warns against "chasing the dragon" of peak spiritual experiences, noting that his most intense Reiki session was a one-time event intended to motivate his long-term disciplined practice.

Matthew J. Bell | Synchromysticism, Ritual Mapping, & The Four Corners Mystery
• 25:26 - 31:12

Matthew J. Bell | Synchromysticism, Ritual Mapping, & The Four Corners Mystery

Awareness of Magic and the Psychology of Apathy

Bell and Carlwood debate whether public awareness of occult manipulation is beneficial or harmful. Referencing Michael Hoffman’s theories, they discuss the concept of "ebullient apathy," where knowing the truth about events like the Kennedy assassination does not lead to action but instead deepens a hypnotic state of powerlessness. They explore the idea that magic works best on those who don't believe in it, yet awareness alone has failed to stop the march toward a police state.

Tom Kenyon | Song Of The New Earth, Hathor Sound Codes, & Psychoacoustic Portal Tech
• 7:32 - 11:11

Tom Kenyon | Song Of The New Earth, Hathor Sound Codes, & Psychoacoustic Portal Tech

Tom Kenyon Professional Background and Hathor Contact

Tom Kenyon details his transition from a psychotherapist and brain researcher to a sound healer and channeler for the Hathors. After decades of private practice and scientific documentation of sound on consciousness through Acoustic Brain Research, Kenyon was contacted by interdimensional beings known as the Hathors in the late 1980s. These entities reportedly instructed him in using sacred geometry and vibratory sound to activate psycho-spiritual experiences.

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Mitch Horowitz | Mind Magic, Esoteric Suppression, & The Materialist Blockade
• 20:03 - 24:17

Mitch Horowitz | Mind Magic, Esoteric Suppression, & The Materialist Blockade

Choice and Manifestation, Daily Life Realities

Individuals often manifest their current realities through a series of choices, such as applying for and maintaining a job they dislike. Many people feel trapped in social or family obligations during the holiday season without realizing that their participation is a choice with manageable consequences. Acknowledging the factor of choice is essential for mental and emotional freedom, as denying it is akin to rowing a boat with only one oar.

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Dr. Richard Alan Miller | Mind Portals, Cosmobiology, & Surfing The Holographic Universe
• 23:58 - 26:28

Dr. Richard Alan Miller | Mind Portals, Cosmobiology, & Surfing The Holographic Universe

Mars Project, Wernicke's Correction, and Genetic Memory

During his time in the military in 1983, Miller worked on "The Mars Project," which explored using sacred geometry and neurotransmitters to create mental wormholes for travel. He claims that under hypnosis, every human being exhibits a memory of having worked on Mars, stored in the Wernicke's Correction Center of the brain. He describes Mars as a smaller planet that physically possesses more water volume than Earth.

Paul Levy | Wetiko: Healing The Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World
• 9:21 - 12:45

Paul Levy | Wetiko: Healing The Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World

Blindness of the Afflicted and the Dreamlike Nature of Reality

Wetiko is described as a unique form of blindness where the afflicted person is unaware of their lack of sight and believes they are more enlightened than others. This condition utilizes the projective tendencies of the mind to interpret the world as an objective reality separate from the self. Drawing on quantum physics, the discussion posits that reality is a shared collective dream where interpretations instantaneously reflect back to the observer.

Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings
• 12:13 - 15:25

Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings

Edgar Cayce's First Psychic Reading and Voice Recovery

After losing his voice and being unable to speak above a whisper for a year, Edgar Cayce sought help from a traveling hypnotist and later a local osteopath named Al Lane. Under hypnosis, Cayce's "entity" directed the increase of blood flow to his throat, which physically turned his neck red and restored his speech. This event marked Cayce's first successful psychic self-diagnosis and the beginning of his career in clairvoyance.

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Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings
• 27:31 - 29:52

Dr. Gregory L. Little | The Incredible Edgar Cayce & The Atlantis Readings

Physical Dangers and Medical Testing During Trance States

During his trance states, Edgar Cayce was subjected to brutal physical tests by skeptical doctors, including being stuck with knitting needles and having a thumbnail removed with pliers. Cayce felt no pain while in the trance but suffered extreme agony upon waking, leading him to stop allowing medical experimentation on his body. The segment highlights the physical toll and potential danger of his self-induced hypnotic states.

Michael Wann | Reality, Consciousness, & Escaping The Matrix
• 51:04 - 53:00

Michael Wann | Reality, Consciousness, & Escaping The Matrix

Television Hypnosis, Weaponized Consciousness and Reality Blending

The system uses tools like television to induce a hypnotic state, moving the viewer from open consciousness into a merging consciousness with the Matrix's abstracts. Wan explains that this weaponizes natural human tendencies to hold people in a reality that isn't real. He emphasizes that the current "changing of the guard" provides an opportunity to recognize and resist this blending of consciousness.

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Clive de Carle | Holistic Health, Big Pharma Failures & The Self Repair Path
• 49:00 - 52:40

Clive de Carle | Holistic Health, Big Pharma Failures & The Self Repair Path

Medical Hypnosis, Reversing Alzheimer's with Coconut Oil

DeCarle discusses the use of hypnotic language in media and medicine to instill fear. He shares a success story of reversing Alzheimer's symptoms using four tablespoons of coconut oil daily over twelve weeks. Additionally, he warns about the risks of amino acid and B12 deficiencies in long-term vegan diets, suggesting that essential nutrients primarily found in animal products are necessary for brain health and addiction recovery.

Craig Campobasso | The ET Almanac, Subterranean Cites, & 82 Alien Races
• 13:09 - 16:51

Craig Campobasso | The ET Almanac, Subterranean Cites, & 82 Alien Races

Discernment Methodology, Travis Walton and Telepathic Hypnosis

The discussion addresses the difficulty of discerning truth from fiction in UFO research given potential intelligence agency interference and personal deceptions. Craig Campobasso references the Travis Walton case as a rare example of a human successfully resisting alien telepathic hypnosis. He emphasizes the importance of gut instinct and spiritual centering when evaluating contactee accounts.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Microcosm & Medium: The Cosmic Implications Of Mind Control Tech
• 44:16 - 46:38

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Microcosm & Medium: The Cosmic Implications Of Mind Control Tech

Hypnosis for Talent Enhancement, Soviet vs. MKUltra

Soviet researchers utilized hypnosis to enhance natural human abilities, such as rapid language learning or artistic skill, whereas American MKUltra research focused on "uglifying" the human experience. Farrell notes that cases of people waking from comas with sudden musical or linguistic talents suggest these abilities are innate but usually blocked. He argues that understanding these mechanisms could unlock dormant human potential that the materialist model fails to explain.

Kris Millegan | TrineDay, CIA Drug Trafficking, & The Secret Society Leviathan
• 30:32 - 32:59

Kris Millegan | TrineDay, CIA Drug Trafficking, & The Secret Society Leviathan

Federal Reserve, Television Hypnosis, and Educational Dumbing Down

Milligan outlines a multi-pronged effort to control the American public through the Federal Reserve, the victory tax, and the education system. He specifically highlights the use of 60-cycle flicker rates in North American television as a tool for inducing a hypnotic trance in viewers. These systems were allegedly designed to prevent the Baby Boomer generation from achieving civic cohesion.

Dr. Colin Ross | MK ULTRA: Mind Control, Psychiatry, & The CIA
• 12:16 - 14:08

Dr. Colin Ross | MK ULTRA: Mind Control, Psychiatry, & The CIA

Hypnotic Conditioning, Manchurian Candidate Experiments

CIA documents from the early 1950s describe successful experiments in hypnotic conditioning, specifically targeting the 5-10% of the population that is highly hypnotizable. Researchers successfully induced amnesia in subjects, used post-hypnotic triggers to initiate trance states, and even compelled individuals to fire weapons at acquaintances without any subsequent memory of the event. These findings confirm the technical feasibility of creating conditioned agents through intensive training.

Clive de Carle | Big Pharma, Natural Cures, & The Sickness Conspiracy
• 36:22 - 40:46

Clive de Carle | Big Pharma, Natural Cures, & The Sickness Conspiracy

Hypnosis, Vitamin D and Seasonal Flu Myths

The "flu season" is characterized as a "lack of sunshine season," where vitamin D levels drop significantly during winter months. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to depression, heart disease, and increased cancer risk, yet testing for it is often discouraged by general practitioners. The segment also touches on the power of belief and negative hypnosis used by doctors when giving patients terminal diagnoses.

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Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics
• 22:54 - 26:05

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics

Childhood Hypnosis, Theta Brain Waves and Social Programming

From the last trimester of pregnancy until age seven, a child's brain operates primarily in the theta state, which is equivalent to hypnosis. During this period, the subconscious mind acts as a video recorder, downloading thousands of rules and behaviors by observing parents, siblings, and the community. Consequently, the fundamental behaviors used in adulthood are often copies of other people's actions rather than original creations.

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics
• 48:04 - 50:05

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics

Reprogramming the Subconscious, Hypnosis and Habituation

The subconscious mind does not learn through reading or listening like the conscious mind; it requires specific methods to accept new data. The two primary natural ways to reprogram the subconscious are hypnosis, which mirrors the childhood theta state, and habituation through repetitive practice. Just as one learns the alphabet or how to drive through repetition, new life behaviors must be practiced until they become automatic habits.

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Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics
• 50:06 - 53:28

Dr. Bruce Lipton | The Biology Of Belief, Self-Healing, & Epigenetics

Self-Hypnosis Techniques, Subliminal Programming and Faking Happiness

Self-hypnosis can be achieved by playing subliminal programs or recordings while falling asleep, as the brain naturally passes through the theta state during the transition to slumber. Another method is the "fake it till you make it" approach, where repeating a behavior like "I am happy" eventually forces the subconscious to adopt it as a habit. These techniques allow individuals to install supportive programs that run automatically during the 95% of the day they are not mindful.

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Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment
• 37:37 - 40:36

Marie D. Jones | Mind Control Throughout History, Mk Ultra, Cults, & Electronic Harassment

CIA Document Destruction, Richard Helms and MKUltra Records

The segment details the 1973 destruction of MKUltra records by CIA Director Richard Helms and the subsequent discovery of 20,000 misplaced documents in 1977. Marie D. Jones speculates on the graphic nature of the destroyed files, which likely contained details on sexual abuse, drug-induced hypnosis, and the creation of "super spies." The surviving documents confirm the use of extreme psychological and physical deprivation to rebuild human personalities.

THC 113: Philip Farber | Understanding Invocation & Evocation Magick
• 44:25 - 47:12

THC 113: Philip Farber | Understanding Invocation & Evocation Magick

Accuracy in Ritual, Goal Reframing and Professional Guidance

The discussion turns to why rituals or manifestations sometimes fail, with Farber emphasizing the importance of "fine-tuning" and framing intent. He notes that in both hypnosis and magic, people often focus on what they want to avoid (e.g., "stop smoking") rather than a coherent positive goal. He suggests that increasing focus and seeking feedback from experienced practitioners can help overcome these roadblocks.

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