Podcasts about lcch

In this podcast we talk about stopping smoking with Andrew Mclean and the effects of hypnotherapy on improving cognitive deficits seen in brain injured patients. The studies referred to are: Fromm, E., Sawyer, J., & Rosenthal, V. (1964). Hypnotic simulation of organic brain damage. The Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 69(5), 482. Lindeløv, J. K., Overgaard, R., & Overgaard, M. (2017). Improving working memory performance in brain-injured patients using hypnotic suggestion. Brain: a journal of neurology.   You can listen to Time 107.5 on your radio by tuning to 107.5 FM or online at http://www.time1075.net

Mumtaz O'Brien talks to Peter Mabbutt a hypnotherapist about the difference between stage hypnosis and clinical hypnotherapy. He'll also share how to use hypnotherapy to deal with anxieties.peter is Vice-Principle London College ofClinical Hypnosis andVice-President of the British Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Contact peter.mabbutt@LCCH.co.uk  

In today’s show Peter Mabbutt talks about turmeric whilst Sheila Menon and Dr Alan Soh discuss integrative medicine Turmeric References Andrade, C. (2014). A critical examination of studies on curcumin for depression. The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 75(10), 1110-1112. Lopresti, A. L., & Drummond, P. D. (2017). Efficacy of curcumin, and a saffron/curcumin combination for the treatment of major depression: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Journal of Affective Disorders, 207, 188-196. BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In today’s show and as we head towards the end of 2016 we look at internet trolls, what makes them tick, and we have a humorous look at the true consequences of receiving the gifts given in the carol The Twelve days of Christmas.   Internet troll references: Bishop, J. (2013). The effect of de-individuation of the Internet Troller on Criminal Procedure implementation: An interview with a Hater. International Journal of Cyber Criminology, 7(1), 28. Buckels, E. E., Trapnell, P. D., & Paulhus, D. L. (2014). Trolls just want to have fun. Personality and individual Differences, 67, 97-102. Maltby, J., Day, L., Hatcher, R. M., Tazzyman, S., Flowe, H. D., Palmer, E. J., Frosch, C., O’Reilly, M., Jones, C., Buckley, C., Knieps, M., & Cutts, K. (2015). Implicit theories of online trolling: Evidence that attention‐seeking conceptions are associated with increased psychological resilience. British Journal of Psychology. Nevin, A.d. (2015). Cyber-Psychopathy: Examining the Relationship between Dark E-Personality and Online Misconduct.  Online thesis   The Twelve Days of Psychotherapy: http://hypnotherapy-training-london.blogspot.co.uk   Music: The Twelve Days of Christmas by Debra Hill Music: https://soundcloud.com/debra-hill The Twelve Days of Christmas by The Good Tidings: https://soundcloud.com/goodtidings

In today's show we look at vaping as a means of delivering narcotics, the BMA's stance on vaping, anger awareness, and anger at Christmas.

In today's show we once again head down to Southeast Asia  where Sheila Menon talks about a decade of hypnosis in Malaysia in an interview first broadcast on BFM 89.9 BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In today's show we head down to Malaysia where Sheila Menon talks about weight control in an interview first broadcast on BFM 89.9 BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In today’s show we stay sober for October, explore the public’s perception of hypnotherapy based on stage hypnosis, and look at research showing hypnotherapy can reduce fatigue experienced by radiotherapy breast cancer patients, and how hypnotherapy can be used to ease a little reported condition: the discomfort of hot flushes experienced by men.   Go Sober for October: www.gosober.org.uk   Radiotherapy fatigue research: Montgomery GH, David D, Kangas M, Green S, Sucala,M, Bovbjerg DH.  Hallquist MN and Schnur JB. 2014) Randomized controlled trial of a cognitive-behavioral therapy plus hypnosis intervention to control fatigue in patients undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer Journal of Clinical Oncology 32(6): 557-563 Hot flushes in men research: Elkins GR, Kendrick C and Koep L (2014) Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy for Treatment of Hot Flashes Following Prostate Cancer Surgery: A Case Study International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62(3): 251-259

In today's show we explore the therapeutic benefits of sighing, explore e-cigarettes as a gateway drug to tobacco use, and look at research that shows nicotine poisoning is on the rise in children. The sighing research: Vlemincx, E., Van Diest, I., & Van den Bergh, O. (2016). A sigh of relief or a sigh to relieve: The psychological and physiological relief effect of deep breaths. Physiology & Behavior, 165, 127-135. The e-cigarette as a gateway drug research: Barrington-Trimis, J. L., Urman, R., Berhane, K., Unger, J. B., Cruz, T. B., Pentz, M. A., Samet JM, Leventhal AM & McConnell, R. (2016). E-Cigarettes and Future Cigarette Use. Pediatrics, 138(1), e20160379. The nicotine poisoning research: Etzel, R. A., Wilson, K. M., Balk, S. J., Farber, H. J., Groner, J. A., & Moore, J. E. (2015). Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems. Pediatrics, 136(5), 1018-1026.

In todays show, we have part 2 of Peter Mabbutt's chat with LCCH Southwest's Centre Manager Michelle Hague about running, health, well-being, and how to help her raise money for Cancer Research UK. Michelle is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running in their Race for Life on the 17th July 2016. To help Michelle, you can donate via: www.justgiving.com/michellehague You can text a donation to  70070 Text the message YTIG84£  putting the amount you want to donate immediately after the £

In todays show, Peter Mabbutt talks to LCCH Southwest's Centre Manager Michelle Hague about her personal journey with health and well-being, and how she has accomplished this through the medium of running. Michelle is raising money for Cancer Research UK by running in their Race for Life on the 17th July 2016. To help Michelle, you can donate via: www.justgiving.com/michellehague You can text a donation to  70070 Text the message YTIG84£ putting the amount you want to donate immediately after the £

In today's show we dive face first into the therapeutic benefits of eating chocolate, we look at what LSD can tell us about the brain and trance, and explore the joys of having a strong vagus nerve. Harry Potter Theme by Flute Cafe Chocolate references Crichton, G. E., Elias, M. F., & Alkerwi, A. A. (2016). Chocolate intake is associated with better cognitive function: The Maine-Syracuse Longitudinal Study. Appetite, 100, 126-132. Field, D. T., Williams, C. M., & Butler, L. T. (2011). Consumption of cocoa flavanols results in an acute improvement in visual and cognitive functions. Physiology & behavior, 103(3), 255-260. Mastroiacovo, D., Kwik-Uribe, C., Grassi, D., Necozione, S., Raffaele, A., Pistacchio, L., ... & Ferri, C. (2015). Cocoa flavanol consumption improves cognitive function, blood pressure control, and metabolic profile in elderly subjects: the Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA) Study—a randomized controlled trial. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 101(3), 538-548. Smit, H. J., Gaffan, E. A., & Rogers, P. J. (2004). Methylxanthines are the psycho-pharmacologically active constituents of chocolate. Psychopharmacology, 176(3-4), 412-419. LSD references Carhart-Harris, R. L., Kaelen, M., Whalley, M. G., Bolstridge, M., Feilding, A., & Nutt, D. J. (2015). LSD enhances suggestibility in healthy volunteers. Psychopharmacology, 232(4), 785-794. Carhart-Harris, R. L., Muthukumaraswamy, S., Roseman, L., Kaelen, M., Droog, W., Murphy, K., ... & Leech, R. (2016). Neural correlates of the LSD experience revealed by multimodal neuroimaging. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 201518377 Vagus nerve references Forsythe, P., Bienenstock, J., & Kunze, W. A. (2014). Vagal pathways for microbiome-brain-gut axis communication. Advances in experimental medicine and biology, 817, 115.-33. Kok, B. E., Coffey, K. A., Cohn, M. A., Catalino, L. I., Vacharkulksemsuk, T., Algoe, S. B., ... & Fredrickson, B. L. (2013). How positive emotions build physical health perceived positive social connections account for the upward spiral between positive emotions and vagal tone. Psychological science, 24(7), 1123-1132. Kok, B. E., & Fredrickson, B. L. (2010). Upward spirals of the heart: Autonomic flexibility, as indexed by vagal tone, reciprocally and prospectively predicts positive emotions and social connectedness. Biological psychology, 85(3), 432-436.

In today's sojourn into the world of therapy we explore why complaining is bad for you, how anxiety is hard wired into the brain and look at yet more worrying potential side effects of vaping. The anxiety research Laufer O, Israeli D and Paz R (2016) Behavioral and Neural Mechanisms of Overgeneralization in Anxiety Current Biology In Press The e-cigarette research Allen JG, Flanigan SS, LeBlanc M, Vallarino J, MacNaughton P, Stewart J H Christiani DC (2016) Flavoring Chemicals in E-Cigarettes: Diacetyl, 2, 3-Pentanedione, and Acetoin in a Sample of 51 Products, Including Fruit-, Candy-, and Cocktail-Flavored E-Cigarettes Environmental Health Perspectives In Press

In this episode, depression, inflammation, sleep and mindfulness all come under the spotlight.The sleep research:Westermann J, Lange T, Textor J and Born J (2015) System consolidation during sleep - a common principle underlying psychological and immunological memory formation Trends in Neurosciences 38(10): 585-597Cordi MJ, Schlarb AA and Rasch B (2014) Deepening sleep by hypnotic suggestion Sleep 37(6): 1143-1152Professor Millers depression and cytokine research:Raison, C. L., Rutherford, R. E., Woolwine, B. J., Shuo, C., Schettler, P., Drake, D. F., Haroon E and Miller A H (2013) A randomized controlled trial of the tumor necrosis factor antagonist infliximab for treatment-resistant depression: the role of baseline inflammatory biomarkers JAMA Psychiatry 70(1): 31-41Two reviews of the role of cytokines in depression can be read here:Köhler O, Benros ME, Nordentoft M, Farkouh ME, Iyengar RL, Mors O and Krogh J (2014) Effect of anti-inflammatory treatment on depression, depressive symptoms, and adverse effects: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials JAMA Psychiatry 71(12): 1381-1391Mills NT, Scott JG, Wray NR, Cohen‐Woods S and Baune BT (2013) Research review: the role of cytokines in depression in adolescents: a systematic review Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry 54(8) 816-835The MBCT and depression research:Kuyken W, Hayes R, Barrett B, Byng R, Dalgleish T, Kessler D, Lewis G, Watkins E, Brejcha C, Cardy J, Causley A, Cowderoy S, Evans A, Gradinger F, Kaur S, Lanham P, Morant, N, Richard J, Shah P, Sutton H, Vicary R, Weaver A, Wilks J, Williams M, Taylor RS and Byford S (2015) Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy compared with maintenance antidepressant treatment in the prevention of depressive relapse or recurrence (PREVENT): a randomised controlled trial The Lancet 386(9988): 63-73

In todays show, the media's interest in brain surgery under hypnosis is highlighted. We also explore the UK Governments new recommended drinking levels before looking at the link between alcohol and stress on weight. Papers referred to in the show:Hypnosedation and brain surgeryZemmoura, I., Fournier, E., El-Hage, W., Jolly, V., Destrieux, C., & Velut, S. (2016). Hypnosis for Awake Surgery of Low-grade Gliomas: Description of the Method and Psychological Assessment. Neurosurgery, 78(1), 53-61. Betatropin, stress and weight gainZhang, Y., Li, S., Donelan, W., Xie, C., Wang, H., Wu, Q., ... & Yang, L. J. (2016). Angiopoietin-like protein 8 (betatrophin) is a stress-response protein that down-regulates expression of adipocyte triglyceride lipase. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids, 1861(2), 130-137.

In the first show of 2016, Peter Mabbutt explores giving up alcohol for Dry January, and Dr Alan Soh talks about his career in hypnosurgery. Referred to in the show:Alcohol is measured in units, and currently the UK Department of Health guidelines indicate that the safe weekly levels of consumption are:• 2-3 units a day for women• 3-4 units a day for menDependent on the percentage of alcohol contained within each drink:1 pint of beer / lager = 2-3 units1 125ml glass of wine = 1-2 units1/6th gill glass of spirit = 1 unit1 pint of cider = 2-3 units1 glass of sherry / port = 1 unitThe Dry January website is: http://www.dryjanuary.org.uk/The UCL study: Mehta G, Macdonald S, Maurice JB, Al-Khatib SH, Piao S, Rosselli M,Nair D, Jalan R, Sumpter C, Khera-Butler T, Cronberg A and Moore K (2015) 113 Short Term Abstinence from Alcohol Improves Insulin Resistance and Fatty Liver Phenotype in Moderate Drinkers Hepatology 62(S1): 265A-268AThe New Scientist study: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22129502.600-our-liver-vacation-is-a-dry-january-really-worth-it/?full=true#.UtbqqLSKY45 BFM 89.9 BFM 89.9 is Malaysia's only independent radio station, focused on business news and current affairs. BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.You can visit BFM 89.9’s website and listen in at www.bfm.my

In todays show, Peter Mabbutt explores the reality of emotional abuse, its portrayal in the BBC's The Archers and in the media. Peter also explores how the law stands in regard to emotional abuse in the UK, Portugal, Malaysia and Singapore (countries in which the LCCH trains). A comprehensive list of support groups for those affected by abuse in the UK (men, women, children, gay, lesbian) can be found here: http://thisisabuse.direct.gov.uk/need-help   In Malaysia, men and women can contact: http://www.wao.org.my/Do+You+Need+Help_62_62_1.htm   In Singapore, men and women can contact: http://www.aware.org.sg/dealing-with-family-violenceIn Portugal, men and women can contact: http://www.apav.pt

In todays show Peter Mabbutt talks to Andy Cast from Holding Hands for Equality about equality and diversity. You can contact Holding Hands for Equality via one of the following routes: Website - www.hh4e.orgFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/hands4equalityTwitter - www.twitter.com/hands4equalityEmail - info@hh4e.org If you would like top participate in the photography competition then visit: www.hh4e.org/click4equality2016

In todays show, Caroline Dyson talks about her Hypnotherapy in Schools Programme that is being embraced by local authorities in the UK. Caroline can be contacted at: http://www.hypnotherapyinschools.co.uk Telephone: 0121 – 240 0694 Telephone: 07779 101789 Email: info@hypnotherapyinschools.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/hypnoinschools Twitter: @hypnoinschools

Principal of LCCH Scotland, Angela Trainer, interviews world renowned Michael Yapko about psychosomatic medicine, depression and elephants...!

Sheila Menon talks to Noelia Leite about the differences between hypnotherapy in Malaysia and the USA, the role epigenetics has on psychological and physical health, and why Noelia has not embraced eating the dreaded durian fruit.

In Podcast 31 Peter Mabbutt talks to Anne Holve, who shares her journey with  confidence. You can contact Anne by visiting her website: www.anchorhypnotherapy.co.uk or by calling her on 020 7692 1818

In Podcast 30 we tackle the difficult subject of suicide. The LCCH’s Angela Trainer talks to Anne Rowan, founder of Chris's House: Centre for Help Respite Intervention Surrounding Suicide about the work they undertake in Scotland. Chris's House on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/Chriss-House-387877624740201/timeline/ Angela Trainer can be contacted via the Harvest Clinic Website http://www.harvestclinic.co.uk/

Love and relationships come under the spotlight in todays show as Peter Mabbutt talks to relationship expert Beth Sullivan about her work.Beth can be contacted at:www.lovementor.comelizabethsullivan@lovemento.com

  In this episode, we once again focus on hypnosis and childbirth as LCCH Asia’s Sheila Menon talks to Zuhrah Beevi about her PhD research. The reference for Zuhrah’s paper is: Beevi Z, Low WY and Hassan J (2015) Successful Treatment of Ptyalism Gravidarum With Concomitant Hyperemesis Using Hypnosis American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis 58(2): 215-223

Hypnosis, poetry and mindfulness are all covered in todays podcast as we talk to Maggie Elmore about her upcoming performance of Plurabelles: A Portrait of the Woman in Joyce. To book visit www.thekph.com/events

This episode features part two of a two-part interview with Anne Holve who shares with us her personal journey with cancer. You can contact Anne by visiting her website: www.anchorhypnotherapy.co.uk or by calling her on: 020 7692 1818

This episode features part one of a two-part interview with Anne Holve who shares with us her personal journey with cancer.

A shorter than usual podcast that looks at the insidious nature of e-cigarette advertising and reviews the recent Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy Conference that was held in May this year (2015) in central London.

With apologies for the late arrival of this podcast (work got in the way), we bring you a review of the Inaugural Conference on Clinical Hypnotherapy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A patient's description of her flying phobia and hypnosis and childbirth Malaysian style all come under the spotlight in this episode.

Matt Krouwell talks about the Evidence-based Conference in Clinical Hypnotherapy held on the 30th and 31st of May 2015. Then Peter Mabbutt looks at the social effects of Internet addiction before examining the growing debate that surrounds the American Psychological Association’s new definition of hypnosis.     To find out more about the conference and to book a ticket:   http://www.hypnosisconference.co.uk/mkc/home     The new APA definition of hypnosis is explored in this paper:   Elkins, G. R., Barabasz, A. F., Council, J. R., & Spiegel, D. (2015). Advancing Research and Practice: The Revised APA Division 30 Definition of Hypnosis. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 63(1), 1-9.   To catch up on the on-going debate surrounding the APA new definition read the American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis vol 57, no 4, 2015

Hypnotic dogs, The Archers and fertility all come under the spotlight in todays show. The unhelpful image of hypnosis in the media, emotional abuse in BBC Radio 4's The Archers, and fertility are all discussed discussed in this episode. BFM 89.9, Malaysia's only independent radio station, focused on business news and current affairs. BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my

In this episode Peter Mabbutt highlights the growing obesity trends in 10 year olds and we have an update from Southeast Asia from Sheila Menon, Dr Alan Soh and KH Koh   The study on obesity referred to is: Black JA, Park MH, Gregson J, Falconer CL, White B, Kessel AS, Sxena S, Viner RM and Kinra SJ (2015) Child obesity cut-offs as derived from parental perceptions: cross-sectional questionnaire. British Journal of General Practice 65(633): e234-e239    

A little device called the Alpha Stim is discussed in today’s show when Peter Mabbutt chats to hypnotherapist Richard Morley about its potential role in hypnotherapy and therapy in general.   The Microcurrent sites can be found here:   www.alpha-stim.co.uk     www.alpha-stim.com     For a bibliography of research into the Alpha-Stim:   http://www.alpha-stim.com/healthcare-professionals/research-and-reviews/     Richard can be contacted at:   0044 (0) 7973 227 492     www.hypnonlp.co.uk          

In todays podcast Peter Mabbutt demonstrates an inability to speak Cantonese, has another small rant about e-cigarettes before Sheila Menon discusses the Chinese New Year and hypnotic happenings in Southeast Asia with TY Ko.   The PLOS ONE article on e-cigarettes and immunity can be found here:   http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0116861   Details for the Malaysian conference on the 22nd and 23rd May 2015 can be found here:   http://www.hypnosis-malaysia.com/imcch.htm   Details for the London conference on the 30th and 31st May 2015 can be found here:   http://www.hypnosisconference.co.uk   The Lunch Club Webinar is on Thursday 12th March at 1.00pm UK time, 21.00 Malaysia/Singapore time. It will last about an hour and will be entitled Psychoneuroimmunology: a Contemporary Overview.   To find out more or to book go to:   http://www.lcch.co.uk/webinars/pni_overview.htm     Music:   Gongxi, Gonxi   Gongxi Ni Facai  

In this show we have a 3 minute mindful meditation from Michelle Hague, e-cigarettes get a bashing from Peter Mabbutt, and Sheila Menon talks smoking cessation. We also have a review of Rubin Battino’s book Metaphoria.   For the FDA study on e-cigarettes:   http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm173146.htm   You can read the Telegraph report on e-cigarettes here:   http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-health/11058158/E-cigarette-WHO-ban-I-thought-vaping-was-safe.html    The paper highlighting the potential for nicotine to be carcinogenic can be found here:     http://www.impactjournals.com/oncotarget/index.php?journal=oncotarget&page=article&op=view&path[]=2033&path[]=3019   Crown House Publishing can be found at www.crownhouse.co.uk   You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my   "White Lotus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 
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In the first show of 2015 Peter Mabbutt waxes lyrical about New Year Resolutions and Michael Joseph explores goal setting for business and personal life with BFM 89.9, Malaysia's only independent radio station, focused on business news and current affairs.

 

BFM can be heard on frequency 89.9 MHz in Wilayah Persekutuan, Selangor, and parts of Negeri Sembilan and Melaka. You can visit BFM 89.9’s website at www.bfm.my  

In todays show we celebrate the festive season in an unusual style by exploring the use of hypnosis in surgery with Doctor Alan Soh, Medical Director of LCCH Asia, and Sheila Menon, Principal of LCCH Asia.     To find out more about Doctor Alan’s presentation on hypnosurgery at the Inaugural Malaysian Conference on Clinical Hypnotherapy being held in Kuala Lumpur on the 22nd and 23rd May 2015 you can visit http://www.hypnosis-malaysia.com/imcch.htm   To find out about the Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy Conference being held in London on the 30th and 31st May 2015 you can visit http://www.hypnosisconference.co.uk     The incidental music used in this podcast are: “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” (by United States Marine Band)   “Deck the Halls” (by R.Tists for Christmas)   “We Three Kings” (by R.Tists for Christmas)     “Auld Lang Syne” (Navada Van der Veer)   and are available under Creative Commons licence as free downloads from:     http://freemusicarchive.org         The research mentioned is:     Rainville P, Duncan GH, Price DD, Carrier B and Bushnell MC (1997) Pain affect encoded in human anterior cingulate but not somatosensory cortex Science 277(5328): 968-971     Ginandes CS and Rosenthal DI (1999) Using hypnosis to accelerate the healing of bone fractures: a randomized controlled pilot study Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine 5(2): 67-75     Ginandes C, Brooks P, Sando W, Jones C and Aker J (2003) Can medical hypnosis accelerate post-surgical wound healing? Results of a clinical trial American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis 45(4): 333-351  

In todays show we explore the myth surrounding the number 13 and have a chat with Sheila Menon, Principal of LCCH Asia, about how hypnotherapy is viewed in Malaysia and Singapore.     To find out more about the Inaugural Malaysian Conference on Clinical Hypnotherapy being held in Kuala Lumpur on the 22nd and 23rd May 2015 you can visit http://www.hypnosis-malaysia.com/imcch.htm     For more about the Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy Conference being held in London on the 30th and 31st May 2015 you can visit http://www.hypnosisconference.co.uk     Malaysian Rainbow is from the album Colours of Rhythm by A.P.U. and is available under Creative Commons licence as a free download from:     https://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/336608/a.p.u.      

In todays show we explore the popular virtual gastric band technique with Robert Finlayson. Obesity statistics from the Health and Social Care Information Centre can be found by visiting:     http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB13648    

In todays show we offer a tribute to our much loved colleague Dr Anna Zohrabian who passed away a few months ago.   Rest in peace dear Anna xxx     The music used in this podcast:     "Wet Riffs" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/         "Facile" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/         "Water Lily" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)   Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0   http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/  

Todays show brings you part two of Peter Mabbutt’s conversation with hypnotherapy and childbirth expert, Sonia Richards. Sonia gives an overview of the approach she uses with childbirth before we explore the mother-baby link, focussing on the effects of maternal stress on the baby. We also discuss how naturalised language patterns regarding birth can be detrimental to the mother’s experience before exploring the reality behind the concept of pain free childbirth.     During the show Sonia makes reference to the Royal College of Midwives publication ‘Evidence Based Guidelines for Midwifery-Led Care in Labour’. It can be found as a free download on the internet by following this link:     https://www.rcm.org.uk/sites/default/files/Supporting%20Women%20in%20Labour_1.pdf          

Today’s show is the first of a two-part interview with Sonia Richards where she and Peter Mabbutt explore the role of hypnotherapy in childbirth and look at the naissance of Hypnobirthing in the UK. They explore the rise in the use of Caesarean section and why our current litigatious climate is possibly driving this. Peter and Sonia also delve into the natural birth vs medicalised birth debate and highlight the role of oxytocin and the effect that medicalised birth has on bonding and the risk of autism.     The often overlooked link between traumatic birth and PTSD and vicarious PTSD in the non-birth parent is explored, before Sonia and Peter turn their attention on the Duchess of Cambridge’s use of hypnotherapy in childbirth, and how this has stimulated a welcome trend in celebrities opting for more natural approaches to birth.   Part two of this conversation will be broadcast in the next show.

In today's show Peter Mabbutt talks to Priya Ekanayaka about the psychology of comics and comicbook characters and the relevance they have to therapy.

In today’s podcast Peter Mabbutt talks to Mike Bryant about his work at the London School Economics, hypnotherapy services for Universities and the genesis of the book Hypnotherapy for Dummies.  

Our roving reporter attends the Evidence Based Practice in Clinical Hypnotherapy conference held in central London on May 31st and June 1st 2014 where he interviews delegates and speakers.

A conversation with Kate Beaven-Marks about the research she has undertaken for her Professional Doctorate, her role overseeing the Masters component of the LCCH Postgraduate Programme, and how she is using hypnotherapy on the wards of a major London Hospital.

In todays show Sheila Menon, Principal of LCCH Asia, discusses with her colleagues the effect that the MH370 air disaster has had on the Malaysian population.  

In todays show we get you to consider your liver, get Mindful with Maggie Elmore and appraise some phone and tablet apps relevant to therapists

In this show Matt Krouwel talks about the upcoming Evidence Based Hypnotherapy Conference, we give some tips for building self-confidence and Peter Mabbutt discusses 4 journal articles of relevance to hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. References for the papers mentioned in todays show: Bukhtoyarov, Oleg V., and Denis M. Samarin. "Psycho-immunological rehabilitation of advanced cancer patients with psychogenic medical history." International Journal 5, no. 11 (2013): 489-502. Lucchetti, Giancarlo, Luizete dos Santos Camargo, Alessandra LG Lucchetti, Gary E. Schwartz, and Fabio Nasri. "Rare Medical Conditions and Suggestive Past-Life Memories: A Case Report and Literature Review." EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing 9, no. 6 (2013): 372-376. Vladimir Zelinka, Yann Cojan, and Martin Desseilles. "Hypnosis, Attachment, and Oxytocin: An Integrative Perspective 1." International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62.1 (2014): 29-49. Adachi, Tomonori, Haruo Fujino, Aya Nakae, Takashi Mashimo, and Jun Sasaki1. "A Meta-Analysis of Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Problems: A Comparison Between Hypnosis, Standard Care, and Other Psychological Interventions." International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62, no. 1 (2014): 1-28.

In this first episode of the LCCH Podcast we give a concise history of the LCCH, have an interview with Feisal Umar that includes his work using hypnotherapy in an oncology unit, review the book Therapy With Tough Clients by George Gafner and give a few fat fighting tips for therapists and clients alike.