DiscoverThe Chronic Illness TherapistsEp 99: How Clinical Hypnosis Actually Helps with Gut Issues
Ep 99: How Clinical Hypnosis Actually Helps with Gut Issues

Ep 99: How Clinical Hypnosis Actually Helps with Gut Issues

Update: 2025-08-29
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Episode summary: In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Antonia Repollet to demystify clinical hypnosis and explore how it's revolutionizing treatment for gut-brain disorders like IBS and IBD. We dive into what clinical hypnosis actually is (spoiler: nothing like stage hypnosis), why it's so effective for digestive issues with 70-80% success rates, and what you can realistically expect from treatment. Dr. Repollet breaks down the gut-brain connection, explains how our nervous systems develop "muscle memory" for symptoms, and walks us through what sessions actually look like - including some fascinating techniques for people whose minds race too fast for traditional meditation. Whether you're dealing with functional disorders, chronic pain, or just curious about evidence-based mind-body approaches, this conversation offers practical insights and realistic expectations about what healing can look like.


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🌱4-week group with physical therapist Jason Therrien

  • This is specifically designed to reduce tension in the body that comes from 1) sitting all day and 2) holding client stories in our brains and bodies.
  • LEARN MORE HERE


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Disclaimer: Everything we talk about here is just meant to be general education and information. It's not intended as personal mental health or medical advice. If you have any questions related to your unique circumstances, please contact a licensed therapist or medical professional in your state of residence.


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Ep 99: How Clinical Hypnosis Actually Helps with Gut Issues

Ep 99: How Clinical Hypnosis Actually Helps with Gut Issues

Destiny Davis LPC CRC