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243: Dr. David Spiegel – Hypnosis, Trauma, the Yips, Breathing, and Why Golf is So Hard

June 17, 2025
1 Hour

Dr. David Spiegel is a Stanford psychiatrist, and he is one of the most published and respected experts in the field of hypnotherapy.

He is the cofounder of the self-hypnosis app Reveri. Rory has been outspoken about his use of the Reveri app.

Dr. Spiegel has been on podcasts such as Huberman Lab, Tim Ferriss, and Rich Roll. So to add The Mental Golf Show to that list is an incredible honor.

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Dr. Spiegel’s app: Reveri

Get 25% off Reveri yearly and lifetime plans with code MENTALGOLF

This code is available on Reveri’s website only, so go to reverihealth.app.link/e/mentalgolf

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Timestamps & Topics:
(00:00:00) What happens to us when we experience “golf trauma”?
(00:06:15) How to address our own past “golf trauma”
(00:09:53) The Perfect Pre-shot Routine digital course – joshnicholsgolf.com/course
(00:11:37) How can hypnosis help our golf game?
(00:14:58) What is self-hypnosis?
(00:20:30) Should we be in hypnosis on the golf course?
(00:22:27) Can we hypnotize ourself into being able to hit a high draw (or any other shot)?
(00:24:19) Basic and Custom Practice Plans – joshnicholsgolf.com/practice
(00:26:26) Hypnotism: Is it for skill access, or skill acquisition?
(00:30:11) Hypnosis helps you shift how you see yourself and your own thoughts
(00:40:14) Nerd Fitness – nerdfitness.com and mention Josh at The Mental Golf Show sent you
(00:42:18) The Yips and Hypnosis
(00:47:19) Why is golf so hard mentally?
(00:49:27) Breathing Exercises for Golf
(00:53:07) Golf is Just One of the Things We Do with Our Mind
(00:53:58) Dr. David Spiegel

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