“I’m a beetroot. There’s something fundamentally wrong with me.” That is what I used to tell myself. As I explain in my book, Beyond Blushing, I had a phobia of blushing. I had erythrophobia. It was more than just feeling a little self-conscious when my cheeks turned
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Quick Summary: Hypnosis, Memory, and Your Brain Feature The Old Way (Trauma/Anxiety) The Hypnotherapy Way Brain Region Amygdala: Memory is stored as an active, high-alert “threat.” Hippocampus: Memory is moved to the historical “archive.” Experience Emotional Flashback: You relive the terror and helplessness. Integration: You remember the
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I often get clients who believe they have repressed childhood memories of abuse and want to know if inner child healing hypnosis can help recover them. This is an important question to address, and I want to be clear from the outset: as a responsible practitioner, I
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Considering hypnotherapy for deep emotional healing? Asking yourself: “How many sessions will I need?” It’s a practical concern, and understanding what to expect can help you commit to the transformative journey ahead. The Typical Timeline: 3-6 Sessions For most adults seeking deep emotional healing through hypnotherapy, the
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If you’re an adult struggling with anxiety or depression and sought help from your doctor, you’ve likely been prescribed or at least offered medication. While pharmaceutical interventions help many people, they’re not the only path forward and drugs are not a long-term solution in most cases. An
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It’s 2 AM, and your mind is racing through tomorrow’s presentation for the third night this week. Your heart pounds as you replay every possible scenario where things could go wrong. Sound familiar? You’re not alone, over 40 million adults in the United States experience anxiety disorders
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Lucy sits in therapy, tears streaming down her face as she recounts her childhood for what feels like the hundredth time. “I know my father’s criticism is why I can’t handle feedback at work,” she says. “But knowing this doesn’t seem to change anything. Am I healing,
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Dissociative disorders can make you feel disconnected from yourself, your memories, and your surroundings. When conventional therapies don’t provide sufficient relief, many wonder if less conventional approaches like hypnosis might help. This question needs careful exploration, especially given the complex nature of dissociation, the misconceptions surrounding hypnosis
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If you’ve experienced trauma and are still feeling its effects, you may have tried various approaches to find relief. While traditional talk therapy can be valuable for some people, many trauma survivors find that hypnotherapy offers a uniquely effective path to healing. This is because trauma isn’t
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Ever notice a strange feeling when someone is trying to be or maybe even is genuinely nice to you? That little voice that questions their motives or makes you want to pull away? If kindness sometimes makes you uncomfortable or even angry, you’re not alone. I spoke
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