By Ran D. Anbar, MD and Fran Caudron Does hypnosis have the power to change physiology? Based on her experience, my friend believes that the answer is a resounding “Yes!” In January of 2023, I was interviewed by Fran Caudron for her podcast “Hopenning.” Fran told me that our interaction may have changed the course of her life. Source: Rob9000/Shutterstock The interview was recorded from Fran’s hotel room in a city far away from her home, as she anxiously awaited her surgery the following morning.