Dr. Flavio Shares

About Dr. Flavio Shares

Dr. Flavio Explains Hypnosis If you are a fan of the mind, brain and hypnosis, plus stories about healing and ideas from experts, you’ve come to the right place because here, Dr. Flavio Explains Hypnosis. I have done over 44,000 hypnotherapy sessions, published 12 books, and certified thousands of hypnotherapists. I am a physician, hypnotherapist, coach, author and philosopher. This podcast is for you if: * You are struggling with anxiety, relationships, habits, trauma, sleep, or simply feeling stuck. I'll show you how the deeper layers of your mind are running the show, and what you can do about it. Many of my clients had already given up when they found me. I understand that place personally. * You are a hypnotherapist or coach who wants to go deeper in skill, in results, and in the way you think about human change, this is your mentorship feed. I share what 44,000 sessions teaches you: the patterns, the breakthroughs, the philosophy, and the mistakes. We explore: Anxiety, trauma, and emotional healing Relationships and subconscious patterns Weight, habits, and behavior change The real science and philosophy behind hypnosis What separates good hypnotherapy from great hypnotherapy The evolving future of the field Hypnosis is one of the most powerful and most misunderstood tools available to the human mind. I've spent a career proving what it can do. I work at the intersection of medicine, hypnotherapy, coaching, philosophy, and a dash of mysticism. Ready for a new version of you? Start here.

Publisher

Dr. Flavio

Category

education · health & fitness · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Dec 2022

Latest episode

13 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

112 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jul 2026

   Why Time, Talk Therapy, and Medication Fail to Heal a Broken Heart

   When true, profound heartbreak strikes, it brings an impending sense of doom and a deep disruption to your physical and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Flavio Souza-Campos breaks down the anatomy of a broken heart, explaining why traditional coping mechanisms—like waiting for time to pass, starting a rebound relationship, or relying purely on talk therapy and prescriptions—frequently miss the mark. Drawing from over 30 years of clinical experience, historical case studies, and his own raw personal crisis, Dr. Flavio explores why trying to live a "double life" backfires and how clinical hypnotherapy bypasses conscious resistance to heal the deep subconscious wounds of emotional betrayal. If you or someone you know is putting on a functional mask while struggling to survive inside, this episode reveals the precise path to rapid stabilization and reclaiming your life. Show Notes & Key Takeaways The Invisible Physical & Emotional Toll The Body’s Response: Heartbreak directly impairs circadian biology, disrupting sleep patterns and drastically shifting weight (80% of individuals gain weight due to poor nutrition, while 20% drop weight due to a complete loss of appetite). The Functional Mask: Many suffering from severe emotional trauma remain highly functional at work, hiding their internal devastation from colleagues while collapsing at home. The Dual-Life Cost: Pretending everything is fine while suffering inside carries a massive energy tax that eventually breaks a person's ability to operate in the physical world. Why Standard Solutions Fall Short The Myth of Time: Waiting it out simply buries the trauma in the subconscious mind, where it resurfaces later as dysfunctional behavior. The Rebound Trap: A new relationship offers a temporary adrenaline rush, but once things stabilize, the original heartbreak returns. The Limits of Talk Therapy: Statistically, talk therapy fails to help roughly half of those who try it, sometimes reinforcing negative neural patterns by continuously rehashing the trauma (Heid's Rule). Chemical Band-Aids: While medications can chemically stabilize a patient, severe side effects and dependency issues (especially with benzodiazepines long-term) fail to solve the underlying core trauma. The Power of Subconscious Rewiring Reaching the Root: True recovery requires accessing the subconscious mind where core identities are stored and shattered during betrayal. Hypnotherapy Over "Outside-In" Insight: Direct clinical hypnotherapy encourages the unconscious mind to generate its own resources and active solutions, allowing for rapid transformation—often within one to two months when utilizing an intense protocol. www.flavioc.com/breakup

2. 

   14 Jun 2026

   Your Struggle Is Your Strength

   Hello everyone! Dr. Flavio draws a compelling analogy between weightlifting and overcoming internal resistance. Just as lifting weights builds muscle by confronting opposition, so too can we achieve personal growth by facing down mental blocks and applying the principle of "do the work." This video offers a fresh perspective on self improvement and personal development, encouraging us to tackle the resistance to change head-on. Subscribe for weekly insights on relationships, mindfulness, and personal evolution. Connect with Dr. Flavio: www.flavioc.com

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   What breaks when a person breaks down?

   Hello everyone! This video explores the common experience of a personal breakdown, a topic for which we currently lack established terminology in traditional psychology. We discuss the importance of a mindset shift and embarking on a healing journey to navigate such a crisis. This conversation offers valuable insights into mental health and personal growth, encouraging self discovery even in challenging times. Subscribe for weekly insights on relationships, mindfulness, and personal evolution. Connect with Dr. Flavio: www.flavioc.com

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