Join Candace and Kyle for a fascinating discussion about the modality of hypnotherapy and how it can create lasting changes in someone’s life. Guest: Amy Green Smith is a hypnotherapist, public speaker, personal improvement coach, and experienced podcaster with over nine years and 500+ episodes under her belt. One of her main goals is to help people move beyond their ‘limiting beliefs.’ Visit her website and podcast, The Bold Faced Truth, which addresses the issue of people-pleasing and many more topics: Amy Green Smith's Website. Covered in this Episode: Introduction to Hypnotherapy: Amy explains what hypnotherapy is and how it can be used to make meaningful changes. Hypnosis involves slowing down brain waves to the theta state, an ‘in-between awake and asleep’ phase, where the inner critic is silenced, allowing receptivity to new messages. Brain Wave States: Learn about the different brain wave states – alpha and beta (awake states), theta (hypnosis state), and delta (deep sleep). The theta state is similar to a hypnotic trance, like when you arrive at a destination while driving but can't remember the journey. Conscious vs. Subconscious Mind: The conscious mind comprises about 5% of our functioning, while the subconscious mind takes up the other 95%. In the theta state, the inner critic goes to sleep, making it easier to accept new messages and reframe beliefs. Hypnosis Process: Hypnosis includes induction (e.g., sequential breaths, hand movements) followed by deepeners (visual/auditory/visceral stimuli). In the theta state, Amy uses affirmations, sounds, and hand movements to reduce cortisol levels, similar to ‘meditation with a goal.’ Consent and Values in Hypnosis: A person cannot be hypnotized to do something against their value system. Hypnotherapy works towards consensual changes an individual wants to make. Coming Out of Hypnosis: Techniques to wake from the theta state include ‘counting out’ (counting backwards). Post-session, most people feel relaxed, calm, and may experience a sense of well-being. Amy’s Program "Worthy": A 9-month program designed to achieve dramatic life changes. Amy shares details about this transformative program during the conversation. Free Resources: Visit Amy’s website for a free workbook on people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachieving. Check out “How to Speak Up for Yourself Without Being a Dick” and other freebies. Ways to Connect with Amy Green Smith: Website: www.amygreensmith.com Instagram: @heyamygreensmith Some of Amy's Favorite Influences: Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Iris Apfel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iris_Apfel Tune in to this insightful episode and discover how hypnotherapy can help you banish toxic thinking and boost your self-confidence! CONNECT W/CANDACE + KYLE Candace Burch: YourHormoneBalance.com [email protected] Kyle McAvoy: [email protected]

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