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Mindspeak: Holistic Mental Health with Holly Higgins

Mindspeak: Holistic Mental Health with Holly Higgins
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Mindspeak explores holistic mental health and all things mind-body wellness. Join hypnotherapist, Holly Higgins, for discussions about the power of intentional thought and belief; how your subconscious mind influences your health and happiness; and how to live life beyond trauma and past conditioning. Discover alternative modalities for depression and anxiety, hear stories from those who have found healing, and find the tools you need to take back your power. 
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Ready to release the fear of being seen?  If you want to put yourself out there — but there's another part of you that wants to hide — I'm sharing a 3-step process to help you shed the fear and step into shining. Join the SHINE workshop here: https://hollyfisherhiggins.podia.com/shine Follow me on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins  Work with me 1-1 as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/  Download my free "Clear the C...
In my early postpartum days, I remember Googling things like "motherhood identity crisis" because I felt so lost. I thought I was prepared for motherhood, but I was not. Turns out, I should have been Googling the term "matrescence," but I'd never heard of it. Today, I'm joined by integrative therapist Amy Borskey Duffer to talk about this powerful concept, which helps mothers create meaning and peace amidst huge life changes. We discuss: What is matrescence? The developmental journey of becom...
In this deeply personal episode, I share the magical preconception story of my son Henry, who started visiting me in dreams 7 years before he was born. Tune in to hear: The moment I knew I’d be a mother, even though I never planned on itHow my son started communicating with me long before he was bornMy experience with a miscarriage and pregnancy after lossThe beautiful signs and symbols that carried me through my grief, all the way through a healthy pregnancy and birthTips for communicating w...
Welcome back to the show! After a 3-year break, I'm back at the mic to address the elephant in the atmosphere: we've all been through a crazy amount of upheaval in the last few years, but we're not really talking about it. Tune in to hear:   What's been happening for me personally over the last few yearsWhy I haven't felt "normal" since 2019 (you can probably relate!)The aftermath of the pandemic and how it's affecting people emotionally, even if they aren't talking about itMajor trends I am ...
Have insomnia or sleep issues? This episode will blow your mind — and it might change your life. Holly unpacks the subconscious root causes of insomnia, and explains why hypnotherapy can be an effective approach for people who have tried everything else. Here's what's covered: Why common treatments for insomnia often don't workHow your insomnia is trying to protect you and make you happy (seriously) The top 4 subconscious root causes of insomniaHow trauma and childhood sleep experiences ...
Are there annoying things in your life that you just don't wanna deal with? Me too. In this episode, I share personal stories about how these energy drains pile up to create a massive mountain of misery.  Tune in to get the inspiration you need to tackle one sucky thing on your to-do list this week. Here's what's covered: Hospital bills and household tasks (AKA, stupid things I avoided and regretted)A story about a window that might change your lifeWhy we avoid the little things, and what to ...
If you've ever caught yourself saying, "Yikes — my kids are going to need so much therapy!," this episode is for you. I'm joined by my dear friend and colleague, Kristen Willis, to discuss what it looks like to heal your own trauma and raise littles at the same time. Here's what's covered: How addressing the wounds of your inner child can influence your role as a parentConscious parenting: what it is (and what it isn't)Fate vs. control: emotional wounds as sacred teachersWhat to do when paren...
Many people feel like their pain isn't justifiable. They're ashamed of their struggles, because they feel like they had "a pretty decent childhood." This creates the question, "If nothing terrible happened to me, why do I feel so bad?" In this myth-busting episode, I'll answer that question, and offer a new perspective on childhood trauma and what really causes pain. Here's what's covered:  The dark side of comparative suffering (why it's dangerous to compare your pain to someone else's)...
Today I'm sharing all about the super-practical tool I've used to increase my intuition. You'll hear the hilarious backstory, as well as how you can learn this skill yourself! Here's what's covered:   How I was introduced to pendulumsWhen I started using a pendulum to tap into my intuitionHow I use a pendulum to make everyday decisions (and serious decisions, too!)How you can use a pendulum to guide important decisions, test for ideal foods and personal care products, and moreDetails on my up...
If you're fascinated by hypnotherapy and the subconscious mind, I'm diving into my top 5 FAQs today. Here's what's covered: Personal and professional life updates (roosters and '90s songs)Standard hypnotherapy vs. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Can hypnosis work if you have trouble remembering your past? What if you can't access the "right" memory in a hypnotherapy session?What if you have a background of trauma, or are apprehensive about what might come up?What if you can't v...
Lauren Geertsen is back on the show to celebrate the release of her new book, The Invisible Corset: Break Free from Beauty Culture and Embrace Your Radiant Self. Holly and Lauren discuss how to wade through cultural noise to reconnect to your own intuition. Here's what's covered:  Lauren's new book, and her goal to end the cycle of female body hateHow cultural expectations make us just as uncomfortable as traditional corsetsHow Lauren's healing journey opened her eyes to mass manipulatio...
If you're interested in the mind-body connection, energy medicine, and our current collective awakening and shift in consciousness, today's episode is going to be a treat for you. I'm interviewing Dr. Brian T. Lumb and Dr. Chelsea Rae Verslues — both chiropractors who specialize in energetic bodywork that's nothing like traditional chiropractic. I have been working with Dr. Brian for almost a year, and I love the perspectives that he and Dr. Chelsea Rae bring to the table. Here's what's cover...
Happy New Year! It's a ripe time for change and goal setting, so I wanted to discuss one of the biggest goal-setting pitfalls out there: changing at the level of ACTION, without changing at the level of identity. Here's what's covered: Why it's impossible to sustain long-term change without an identity shiftWhy action alone won't create the change you want to seeWhat self-helpy words like "being" and "awareness" really mean, and how to understand and apply themRed flags to notice in your self...
If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive," "too impulsive," or too WHATEVER, today's episode is for you. I'm chatting with astrologer Natha Campanella about how we can use the wisdom of astrology to better understand ourselves, our personalities, and how we relate to the world. Here's what's covered:  How and why Natha became an astrologerAstrology myth-busting: the true depth of astrology, beyond the newspaper horoscopeHow our birth chart (natal chart) acts as a map for our life p...
If you're a fellow holistic practitioner, coach, or creative, you'll want to tune into this week's episode! I'm talking all about business and creativity as a vehicle for healing and personal development. If you feel stuck and afraid of truly putting yourself out there, I'm sharing my unfiltered thoughts. I'm also unveiling a new program I'm offering! Here's what's covered: Why so many holistic practitioners stay stuckThe common blocks we face, including imposter syndrome, "not-good-enoughnes...
I'm back at the mic after a break! Truth be told, I've been in a funk. I've appreciated other people being honest about this lately, so I'm being honest about it, too — in hopes that you might feel less alone. Here's what I'm chatting about:  The response to my last episode on censorship and cancel cultureThe strange 2020 phenomenon of being lonely and simultaneously wanting to be even more aloneThe collective feeling that we're all just "holding it together"Why 2020 is a legitimate excu...
Today, I'm speaking freely about my deep concerns with censorship and cancel culture, particularly in the arena of alternative wellness. If you value natural and alternative health information — and want to continue to have access to this information — this episode is an important listen. Here's what's covered:  Why I haven't spoken up about this until nowWhat's going on with censorship in the natural and alternative health arenasThe truth about censorship (it started way before the curr...
In today's episode, I talk about two "mind tricks" I use frequently to help alleviate worry. I'm also sharing my habit challenge for November, and ways you can stay grounded and centered during these uncertain times. Here's what's covered:  My personal November habit challenge: what I'm doing and whyCompartmentalizing worry: how to prevent worry from "emotionally bleeding" all over your daysThe case for making a date with worry, and setting a worrying deadlineAn example of how I successf...
If you've fallen off track, it might be a good thing. In this episode, I share why backslides are so important to our evolution and growth, and how you can reframe your thinking around what it means to "screw up." Here's what's covered:  Important updates about my practice, and how to join my waiting listThe two ways you can choose to think about backslidesFeedback vs. failure: what your mistakes are telling youThe importance of contrast, and how imperfection fuels evolutionWhat would ha...
To help you through these uber-wonky times, I created Clear the Crap: A Hypnotic Meditation to Release BS and Baggage. It's a totally free, 20-minute practice that I like to describe as a car wash for the soul. This episode is a "user's manual" for the meditation, where I share:  Why I created this meditationWhat it's good for (bad vibes, yucky energy, feeling heavy or "blah," etc.)Why it's important to manage your energy as a sensitive soul/HSPHow this meditation is both similar and dif...






