Ep7: Scott Sandland Hypnosis, Lasting Change vs. State Change, Acceptance, Trauma

Scott Sandland has been recognized as a Life Fellow, Innovator of the Year, Educator of the Year, and more from multiple hypnosis organizations. He has been published in multiple peer reviewed journals including the American Chiropractic Association and the American Dental Association (among others).

Scott has been working in hypnosis since 1998 in both private practice and on staff in various clinical facilities in the Newport Beach Area and specializes in supporting existing programs as a member of a treatment team. Clients find Scott’s approach to be conversational, provocative, and effective. In his private sessions and groups, he uses narrative therapies as metaphor sets to bypass initial resistance to change.

In this episode, Scott answers Spackle Round questions, sharing his insights on acceptance, trauma, Lasting Change versus State Change, why you should embrace fear and how parenthood has changed him both personally and professionally. As special treat for listeners, Scott has made his 15 Minute Reset available for download at Mind Flipping.

Show Notes

2:20 Scott’s word of the day: Acceptance

3:02 Dr. Rachel Remen’s quote: “To seek approval is to have no resting place, no sanctuary. Like all judgment, approval encourages a constant striving. It makes us uncertain of who we are and of our true value. Approval cannot be trusted. It can be withdrawn at any time no matter what our track record has been. It is as nourishing of real growth as cotton candy. Yet many of us spend our lives pursuing it.” Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen

Dr.   Rachel Remen’s Books can be found HERE.

3:45 Acceptance means… and how Scott shares the philosophy of acceptance with his clients.

7:30 The two types of trauma

8:57 The common belief in his field that Scott disagrees with

10:26 Scott’s description of State Change and why it’s not enough for clients and practitioners.

13:00 What’s fear got to do with it and why you’re supposed to swim towards the big, scary wave

15:10 “You must do that which you think you cannot.” –Eleanor Roosevelt

16:02 What and where is Scott’s next tattoo or piercing and why?

18:13 What Scott always thought he’d believe but doesn’t anymore.

21:39 How parenthood changed Scott professionally.

24:48 What scares Scott?

25:36 How Scott is using that fear to motivate change.

26:25 Scott receives a major award: The Golden Mind Magnifier

27:27 Hypno Thoughts Live 2018

29:07 The 15 Minute Reset

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For more information about Scott and his practice, visit The Newport Clinic