Send us a textWhat if the real blocker to lasting change isn’t a lack of insight, but a nervous system still bracing for impact? That question runs through our conversation with licensed mental health counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist Natalia Urquiza-Manzano, founder of House of Unashamed, where she helps women dismantle shame and end self-sabotage with a blend of therapy, subconscious work, and empowerment coaching.Natalia shares how early therapy, single motherhood, and her own relapse cycles shaped a practice that prioritises accessibility and results. We dig into why talk therapy can map the problem but often stalls at the edge of action, and how hypnotherapy engages the subconscious where automatic patterns live. From childhood regression and parts work to the “smoke alarm” metaphor for background beliefs, she shows how shifting core narratives reduces cravings, builds tolerance for good things, and makes sustained sobriety possible. The focus is practical and humane: name the story, stabilise, then update it at the level where your body recognises safety.We also tackle the realities of modern care. Clients arrive informed by TikTok and Instagram, eager for quick fixes on vaping, attachment, or validation addiction. Natalia counters the urge to bypass with clear boundaries and embodied work: pause, scan the body, notice the urge, and choose an opposite action that rewires the loop. For clinicians, we explore burnout prevention through therapy-for-the-therapist, ritualised self-care, and scheduling breaks. On the business side, Natalia talks building lean systems, marketing without hype, and scaling impact through community groups like her “Girls Night In,” which pairs education with reflective tools and grounded homework.If you’re curious about how to turn “I know what I’m doing” into “I can do something different,” this conversation offers grounded steps, honest stories, and a framework to replace shame with self-trust. Listen, subscribe, and leave a review to share what opposite action you’ll try this week.Guest Biography Natalia Urquiza-Manzano, LMHC, CCHt is a licensed mental health counselor, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and the founder of House of Unashamed. She works with women to break cycles of self-doubt, heal shame patterns, and rebuild self-trust through an integrative approach that blends clinical therapy, subconscious work, and empowerment coaching.With a background in addiction and trauma treatment, Natalia is passionate about helping clients move beyond insight into embodied, lasting change. Her work challenges shame-based narratives and supports women in living more aligned, grounded, and purposeful lives — personally and professionally.Contact Details🌐Website: https://houseofunashamed.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-urquiza-manzano-lmhc-ccht-65b74a309/About Dr Andrew Greenland Dr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing. Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care. 💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

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