The Line with Dr Kristen Holmes

Hypnosis expert explains how hypnosis heals pain, boosts performance & rewires the brain.

Dr. David Spiegel is a world-renowned psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and pioneering researcher in the field of hypnosis. With over four decades of clinical experience and more than 7,000 patients treated, he’s helped redefine how the mind can influence the body. Now, he exposes the science, myths, and mind-blowing potential of hypnosis to your body and performance.

In this enlightening  conversation with Dr Kristen Holmes, he reveals:


Why hypnosis is so misunderstood and what it actually does in your brain


The difference between stage tricks and meaningful clinical hypnosis


How hypnosis helped Rory McIlroy break his Masters’ Curse


What every athlete needs to know about elevating their game through hypnosis


The moment Dr. Spiegel was told his hypnosis was “illegal”


How hypnosis can calm anxiety and control pain (even during childbirth!)


The surprising factors that determine whether you can be hypnotized


Why hypnosis is a game-changer for golfers, including Tiger Woods

Whether you're an athlete, clinician, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode breaks down how you can use hypnosis to take back control of your health and performance.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:42) What is Hypnosis Understanding the Basics

(06:13) Why Hypnosis Has a Bad Reputation

(06:54) The Key Differences Between Stage & Clinical Hypnosis

(09:00) Why Everyone Can't Be Hypnotized, But Anyone Can Benefit From It

(11:10) What It Says About You if You're Hypnotizable

(16:52) The Super Power of the 21st Century The Ability to Control Your Body

(19:12) Dr. Spiegel's "Illegal" First Hypnosis Patient

(22:30) Hypnosis for Stress, Phobias, and Pain Management

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(25:34) How Rory McIlroy Used Hypnosis to Break His Masters Curse

(30:23) Using Hypnosis to Improve Athletic Focus

(34:20) How Coaches and Athletes Can Get Started with Hypnosis

(36:03) Unlock New Levels of Performance with Hypnosis

(39:33) The Surprising Ways Hypnosis Can Create Real Physical Changes

(41:32) How Tiger Woods Used Hypnosis to Elevate His Game

(44:12) How Athletes Can Most Effectively Visualize

(46:22) The Difference Between Hypnosis and Flow State

(47:59) Using Hypnosis to Learn From Your Worst Moments

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(52:30) How Dr. Spiegel is Bringing Hypnosis to More People with Reveri

(01:00:07) The Most Unexpected Moment of Dr. Spiegel’s Career

(01:07:01) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation

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Joe Holder is not just a renowned fitness coach; he's a Nike Master Trainer, GQ Columnist, and a health innovator who’s redefined fitness for the modern world. With years of experience training iconic supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, and Romee Strijd, Joe blends athletic training with a deep focus on mental and emotional health, creating a holistic approach that’s changing lives.

In this motivational conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Joe reveals the insider secrets that go beyond just working out:


How anyone can program their training like a supermodel


Why mental health and emotional well-being are essential to reach your fitness goals


How to stop obsessing over the scale and measure success in new ways


Why training for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show is like training for a marathon


The unexpected habits that sabotage your fitness gains


Why nutrition is the most important factor for performance


How to achieve the perfect balance of high and low intensity workouts in your routine


Why every person should run a marathon at least once in their life

\Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, a seasoned athlete, or someone looking for that extra boost of motivation, Joe's transformative philosophy will inspire you to elevate your fitness journey and leave you ready to take action.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:46) How a Football Injury Led Joe to a Career Training Supermodels

(09:12) Getting Runway Ready for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

(10:34) Training Models for Peak Performance, Not Looks

(15:48) How Anyone Can Program Their Training like a Model

(21:19) Using Nutrition to Fuel Your Performance and Speed Recovery

(24:01) Proven Techniques for Creating a Healthy Calorie Deficit

(29:37) How to Train Without Obsessing Over Your Weight

(33:00) Body Dysmorphia in Men and How It Affects Their Fitness

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(38:09) How to Avoid Overtraining and Achieve a Balanced Routine

(40:57) Common Mistakes That Sabotage Fitness Progress

(46: 51) Joe’s Baseline Fitness Assessment for New Clients

(50:22) Why Running Is Critical in Joe’s Fitness Routine

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(57:13) Why Training Should Focus on Elevating Your Weakest Areas

(59:54) How to Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses in Fitness

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(01:09: 37) The Role of Private Companies in Influencing Public Health

(01:14:09) Joe’s Top 3 Tips for Fitness, Diet and Mindfulness

(01:19:41) How Anyone Can Step Over The Line in Their Fitness Journey

(01:22:13) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation

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Dr. Anna Lembke is a world-leading psychiatrist and addiction expert, known for her groundbreaking work on the relationship between dopamine, addiction, and modern society’s increasing obsession with instant gratification. She’s spent years studying how our brains are being rewired by new substances, social media, and technologies, while helping countless patients break free from their holds.  

In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Dr. Lembke shares critical insights on how to live a healthier, more balanced life in an overstimulated world:


How dopamine subtly drives your decisions, actions, and behaviors


Why doomscrolling drowns your brain in dopamine and creates an addictive loop


The science-backed method she uses to help patients rebalance their dopamine 


Why the dopamine response curve is so different for social media and exercise


The power of mindfulness and self-binding strategies to break addictive behaviors


Why today’s society fuels addictive behaviors, leading to anxiety, depression, and isolation


How to know if your bad habits are starting to becoming addictive


The science behind addiction and the central role dopamine plays in it

Whether you’re struggling with tech overload, trying to curb unhealthy habits, or just curious about dopamine’s underlying influence, this episode is a must-listen to take control of your life.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:25) Understanding Addiction and Dopamine

(04:46) Not All Dopamine Responses Are the Same

(06:53) Dopamine in the Modern World

(10:24) How Dopamine Influences Our Decisions

(11:57) Resisting a Drugified World

(16:02) How Dr. Lembke Approaches  Her Personal Technology Use

(19:51) How to Know if a Behavior is Becoming Addictive

(25:31) Are We Doomed to Stay Stuck on Our Phones?

(28:46) ChatGPT's Potent Impact on Dopamine and Behavior

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(32:29) Can Controlled Pain Help Treat Addictive Behavior?

(36:01) The Prevalence of Addiction in Athletes

(40:27) How to Stop Work From Becoming an Addiction

(42:53) Dr. Lembke’s Method to Rebalance Dopamine in Her Patients

(50:28) Using GLP-1s to Curb Addictions

(56:34) The Power of Support Groups

(1:00:03) The Role of Shame in Addiction

(01:02:33) Using Radical Honesty to Break Addictive Patterns

(01:08:20) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation

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Cécile Canqueteau-Landi is the world-renowned coach behind the greatest gymnast of all time: Simone Biles. A former Olympian herself, Cécile has spent over 40 years inside the intense, high-stakes world of elite gymnastics. After guiding stars like Biles and Jordan Chiles to international success, she’s now leading the University of Georgia’s program into a bold new chapter.

In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, Cécile pulls back the curtain on what it takes to coach gymnastics at the highest level and how the sport is finally evolving:


How Simone Biles conquered the historic Yurchenko Double Pike Vault


The hidden challenges of coaching the world’s most decorated gymnast


What’s really behind the NCAA gymnastics boom 


The exact moment she knew Simone couldn’t compete in Tokyo


Why gymnastics coaching had to change and how it finally is


The real story behind Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal controversy


Why today’s gymnasts are competing longer, stronger, and freer


The Olympic legacy that runs deep in Cécile’s own family

But this episode isn’t just about gymnastics. It’s a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it takes to set your own bar—and keep raising it.

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:25) Cécile's Career as an Elite Gymnast

(04:54) Why Gymnasts Used to Be “Old” at 16

(07:30) Representing France in the 1996 Olympics

(10:12) The Sacrifices Cécile Made for Gymnastics

(11:43) Leaving France to Pursue a Coaching Dream

(14:43) The Unexpected Phone Call to Become Simone Biles' Coach

(18:36) The Coaching Approach Simone Needed

(20:26) Building Trust With Your Athletes

(22:47) How Simone Mastered the Yurchenko Double Pike Vault

(26:26) Simone Biles, the 2020 Olympics, and the Twisties

(36:16) Behind the Scenes of Simone's 2024 Comeback

(42:09) Will Simone Biles Compete in the 2028 Olympics?

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(43:39) Cécile’s Approach for a New Type of Gymnastics Coaching

(47:53) The Challenge of Coaching the World's Best Gymnasts

(52:33) A New Chapter: Coaching Gymnastics at the University of Georgia

(56:09) Balancing Elite and NCAA Gymnasts

(58:09) Is the NCAA Extending Gymnasts' Careers?

(01:01:15) Jordan Chiles' Bronze Medal Controversy

(01:05:19) Will This be Enough to Save Jordan Chiles' Bronze?

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(01:08:02) Cécile’s Olympic Games Family Legacy

(01:15:59) How Athletes Can Step Over Their Own Line

(01:19:49) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation

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Dr. William Li is a world-renowned doctor, researcher, and bestselling author known for showing how everyday foods can powerfully influence health. His groundbreaking books Eat to Beat Disease and Eat to Beat Your Diet have transformed how thousands think about nutrition, gut health, and immunity.

Now, in this empowering conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes, he goes deeper than ever into the simple dietary shifts that can radically upgrade your body. He explains:


Why most people are eating more protein than they need


Why blueberries can be more effective than supplements


The best foods to build a stronger immune system


How to eat to reset your gut health


Why you shouldn’t overlook when you eat your meals


How to eat healthy on a tight budget, without sacrificing nutrition


Whether supplements and probiotics are truly worth taking


The surprising benefits of dark chocolate

This episode is your practical guide to using food to become your best self. Whether you're an athlete, or just trying to feel better in your body, Dr. Li offers the tools to transform your health one meal at a time.

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(00:00) Introduction  

(02:23) Is Food the Key to Prevent Illness and Disease?  

(07:37) The Best Foods to Boost Immune Health  

(16:28) How Your Diet Can Activate Stem Cells Naturally  

(19:37) The Unexpected Health Benefits of Eating Dark Chocolate  

(23:42) Top Myths About Inflammation Debunked  

(27:41) Why It's Important to Time Your Meals Around Sleep  

(31:04) How to Easily Fit Intermittent Fasting Into Your Life  

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(36:15) Rethinking Calories: Do They Matter?  

(38:01) Affordable Ways to Eat Healthy and Avoid Ultra-Processed Foods  

(42:51) What Are Ultra-Processed Foods?  

(45:13) Dr. Li’s Personal Diet: The MediterAsian Approach  

(48:56) How to Build Your Own Personalized Eating Plan  

(54:03) How Gut Health Impacts Your Whole Body  

(56:46) Using Food to Improve Gut Health and Ease Discomfort  

(01:00:22) Are Bloating and Gas Normal?  

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(01:04:26) Should You Take Supplements and Probiotics?  

(01:06:34) The 2 Probiotics Dr. Li Recommends  

(01:11:40) A Nutritionist's Take on Protein, Collagen, and Creatine  

(01:18:54) Dr. Li's 3 Nutrition Tips for a Healthy New Year  

(01:25:09) Kristen Breaks Down the Conversation  

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