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🧠Unlocking the Power of Mind and Recovery 🧠Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of the mind, delve into the secrets of personal transformation, and discover the keys to recovery and well-being? Look no further than Hypnogeeks episode 13 – the ultimate podcast for therapists, curious minds, and seekers of positive change!Join us as we embark on a mind-bending journey through the realms of hypnotherapy, holistic healing, and the power of the human spirit. Hosted by experts in the field, our podcast episodes are packed with fantastic information. Episode 13  of our Hypnogeeks Podcast with Shig 🎙️ Step into the World of Recovery and Transformation  🌟In this captivating conversation, we journey deep into the heart of truth and transformation. Hypnogeeks explores the very essence of our existence, unveiling the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shape our lives.🔍 Unearthing the Roots:Discover the profound origins behind life's challenges – from the feeling of not fitting in, to the masks we wear. These issues run deep, and families often hold the key to unraveling them. Shig believes in listening, understanding, and embracing these perspectives from the earliest stages.🤯 The Ripple Effect of Substance Misuse:Did you know that for every person grappling with substance misuse, a staggering 14 lives are impacted? But it doesn't stop there. Addiction's far-reaching consequences affect families, friends, and communities at large. The numbers might be even higher, revealing the urgency of addressing this issue.🏠 A Fresh Approach to Recovery:Traditional rehabilitation centers have their place, but they come with challenges – time off work, separation from family, and costs. Enter SP Bespoke Solutions, setting a new standard with rapid intervention and individualised care. Their dedication and expertise make all the difference.🌟 The Power of Early Intervention and Education:COVID-19 brought substance misuse into sharp focus as people were confined to their homes. Early recognition and seeking help became crucial. SP Bespoke Solutions emphasizes the need for education and intervention to prevent further harm and maintain family bonds.🏛️ Government's Investment in Recovery:While the government invests in recovery services, the conversation calls for a holistic approach. Legal measures might not be as effective as comprehensive support and therapy, in addressing the emotional and psychological facets of addiction.❤️ Shig's Path to Recovery:Shig's own journey to recovery is a testament to revisiting the past, embracing the good and the bad, and learning to love oneself. His approach involves clearing minds of negativity, offering "rent-free space" in heads, and empowering individuals to live without fear of substances.🌠 Individualised Recovery, a Team's Dedication:Shig and his team at SP Bespoke Solutions champion individualised recovery plans. Their mission? To help individuals reclaim their lives, mend relationships, and become positive contributors to their communities.🎧 Join "Hypnogeeks" for a heartfelt exploration of addiction recovery. Witness the power of compassion, early intervention, and personal dedication. Together, we'll unveil the path to healing and transformation.🚀🌈Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

In this episode, we chat about all things meditation and The New Guided Minds Meditation Teacher Training Course at the NCCH.Neil our meditation teacher began his journey to spiritual freedom in November 2017 beginning with Meditation classes.The joy and blissful state of being that Neil began to experience with meditation was more than enough to convince him that life is a truly magical gift and that the changes to come would be for the highest good of himself and all his relations.Meditation reconnected Neil with his creative spirit and this took him to sing in concerts in Italy, the Czech Republic, Macedonia, and New York City as well as bringing an abundance of joy to his life. His dedication to meditation under the spiritual guidance of Sri Chinmoy enabled him to flip unhealthy and addictive behaviours bringing centredness and grounding to his whole life.Before meditation, his life was extreme but he found his 'here and now' on the middle path of enlightenment, and knowing this place of balance he lives a fully expressive and empowered life. Neil's exploration of the healing arts blossomed under the tutelage of Sheila Whittaker at the College of Sound Healing,  Suzy Crockford for Ancient Ways, Leo Rutherford for his expertise on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, and in addition Angelic Reiki, Cacao Ceremony Facilitation, Ho'oponopono, Mindfulness, Hatha Yoga and most recently with the guiding light of Hypnotherapy, Amanda Joy at the Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy.All of the teachings Neil receives, he shares in facilitating and holding space for his events with The Soul Sound Spirit www.thesoulsoundspirit.com.Neil loves to share sound healing and meditation in his spare time he performs at festivals and concerts and has performed at the Yoga Show in Alexandra Palace, The Durham Festival of Well being and Ferne Cotton's Happy Place Festival, and many more to come! Neil currently leads and facilitates classes for adults and children in Meditation and Mindfulness bringing presence and grounded living to all who seek it. 'The building blocks of an enriching spiritual life are found in meditation and mindfulness, from there you can blossom and flourish on your own spiritual journey to enrich the mind, body, and soul.It's really an immensely rewarding calling to teach meditation, you find yourself within each and every student you teach.' Neil is very excited to share the wonderful gift of becoming a teacher of Meditation with the Guided Minds Meditation Teacher Training - 'It's about being a bright guiding light in your world, to love, grow and create the world that you share from the pure light of the heart.' Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a mental health condition caused by a traumatic experience.Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include flashbacks, nightmares, feeling very anxious and difficulty sleeping.The main treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder are antidepressants and talking therapies.Any situation that a person finds traumatic can cause post-traumatic stress disorder. Examples include a road accident, an assault and childbirth.Complex trauma describes exposure to multiple traumatic events often of a wide range of types, long-term exposure to trauma and/or repeated trauma. These events are severe and pervasive, such as abuse or profound neglect.Roderick Aungier Known as Rod is an independent Gestalt Psychotherapist with a small private practise. He has also helped set up an online Institute called Complex Trauma Institute where provides various online active learning groups, the occasional webinar and some training as and when.Qualified in Gestalt and Somatic Developmental Psychotherapy – qualified in New York.  He has various diplomas around Embodied Relational ways of working – because he found that connecting at a bodily level worked for him and his trauma process and he sees incredible results with clients.  Before Gestalt training – in 2002 I worked at various jobs which all seemed to relate to trauma, notably working with acquired brain injury for ten years. He studied natural science at university later in life (36) and did Analytical chemistry for five years and discovered an analytical side of him that he didn’t know existed but he never felt like a real scientist.Rod sought help and therapy for many years after leaving school after realising that he was pretty damaged. He found very little help or understanding from any of the available resources provided until one day when he told his Doctor that he was suicidal and was referred to see a Gestalt therapist.This Gestalt therapist was pivotal for his awareness of what happened to him and years of peeling away the layers of the onion followed – and still continue. When he felt, he had come to a good point in his personal therapy and understanding he engaged in Gestalt training – and of course became much more aware of how him and his damage had affected everyone he was in contact with.Further understanding led him to investigate embodiment and embodied work and the connection between one lived body and another – which. If paid attention to, can lead to profound healing.That seemed to be the place he needed to be so his therapy approach is a mixture of Gestalt and Embodied work.Rods childhood from a very early age involved a confusing – charming for a lot of the time but brutal, controlling and physically violent at other times– father.  All of his adjustments and adaptations and unawareness’s came about because of one man, and he say that sometimes when he looks back and sees how one person’s actions can affect a whole family system its staggering.There were five in his family and not once was his father ever confronted with the truth of his actions and if Rod looks at the world today you can clearly see the benefits of being an autocratic and brutal leader everywhere you look which is a sobering thought.Rod is passionate to share that trauma and even complex trauma _ the enduring kind, which he suffered, can be worked with, processed and transformed – it’s just not the easiest nor the shortest of journeys. So the real driver behind writing the book was what I saw as a real split in therapy and healing. On the one hand you had the absolute expert scientific approach and on the other you had the spiritual hippy very unscientific approSupport the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

In today's fast-paced world, many people are looking for more than just financial success in their careers.They want to create a business that is not only profitable but also aligned with their personal values and beliefs. This is where the concept of a "soul aligned business" comes into play. Let's be honest that's why we trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy,whether you're spiritual or not we all trained to help and serve others, we all felt the call to do something more soul aligned.In this episode we ask just is a soul aligned business?How can you ensure that you are following the right path for your life and building a soul aligned business?We discuss the Witch wound, how that shows up and how we  can work together to heal and grow. Connect with Melissa at https://melissa-amos.com/Click the link bellow to get her free gift. Melissa-Amos.com/free-giftSupport the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

Tonight on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show we chat with Adam James Proud.Adam is a YouTuber and motivational speaker from Newcastle. Growing up very shy, socially awkward and without many career options, Adam felt life had left him behind… We chat about how many of us feel left behind, not really knowing what we want to do with our lives, just watching as others head of to university, college or get their dream jobs. After reaching an all time low, he began to slowly transform his life. Having shared tables with millionaires and worked around the world, Adam comes to you today to share some of his insights on confidence and personal empowerment. We find out how he went from feeling ugly, uninspired, unhappy and unhealthy to empowered, confident and driven to help others. Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

Tonight on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting about MONEY.. Helen Louise Adams is the leader of a growing global movement called the Female Business Revolution. She helps female entrepreneurs create unlimited income with the most powerful tool at their disposal - their intuition! She is passionate about empowering women everywhere to reclaim their sovereignty over money, not only for their security but also for them to be able to live the first class lives they desire and deserve!Listen at 8 pm on DH9digital and on The Wednesday Wellbeing Show.Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesday Wellbeing show  I'm chatting with 🧠 Award Winning Mental Health Coach & Public Speaker 🎵 Singer Songwriter 🦋 Inspiring Women Changemaker ‘Social Impact Star’ 📻 BBC New Voices Finalist / Regular BBC guest 💫 and Network Mental Health Lead - NHS LeedsMiranda Arieh. Tonight we duscuss how We ALL have the power to grow, develop and re-condition our minds in new ways.  It all starts with compassion and tonight we discuss the foundations of self-compassion for emotional recovery.We are the creators of our lives tune in and discover how you can heal the Unheard parts of you meet your unmet needs heal grow and transform.https://mirandaarieh.co.uk/Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

Tonight on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with voice specialist and Expert. Healer of the voice, former X-factor voice coach and the Founder of Soulfood Seminars, Liz Howard Yates.Liz helps men and women who have issues of anxiety towards public speaking, which might include panic, weakness, or frailty In their voice! With her Soulfood method, you will discover how to speak with a calm, commanding voice on the Topics that matter. With her 25 years of experience as a voice expert and a TEDx Speaker, she's helped hundreds of nervous speakers from around the globe release fear, find their voice, and champion their ideas when stepping into the spotlight. 💯 listen tonight and reach out to Liz when you're ready and need to work on your public speaking skills. aka… Heal your voice!  💯get in touch if you need feedback concerning your Podcasts or Videos. 💯 Rid stage fright that maybe over-taking your confidence. Your voice mirrors who you indeed are!  Liz's motto is, We can strive for perfection; however, authenticity will always open the doors 🚪 to freedom! 💯👍🏾📌🎙 Mail: speak@soulfood-seminars.com www.soulfood-seminars.com www.facebook.com/Howard.Liz  http://linkedin.com/in/liz-🎙-howard-62469418  https://www.google.com/search?q=soulfood-seminars.com%20liz%20howard IG https://www.instagram.com/businessvoiceexpertliz_h/?hl=enSupport the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'  chatting meditation with Colin Ellis. Colin is known as a Meditation Maverick, and has been studying meditation for over 23 years. He recently published, "There Are Only 7 Ways to Meditate: Make Your Meditation Amazing". This book is aimed at people who have tried meditation but not gained all the benefits. Along with the paperback, Colin launched a mobile app.  He says "Retreats create quantum jumps in your personal evolution" Tonight we talk the misconceptions of meditation and find out how to do it even if you have a super busy mind. Get the app here: https://MeditationWellbeing.app His Book: https://7WaysToMeditate.com OrConnect: https://ColinEllis.infoListen on @DH9digital on @nova and on Amanda Joy's Podcast Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #wednesdaywellbeing show comes with a content warning!! This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Please check the show notes for more detailed descriptions before listening and take care of yourself. Tonights topic is sexual violence and domestic abuse. Far more than that, we discuss how you can heal fully from these types of horrific experiences. To provide some perspective, here are some key statistics from trusted sources showing the scale of the problem in England and Wales. 1 in 4 women are raped, sexually assaulted and or sexually abused. 1 in 6 children have been sexually abused and 1 in 20 men have been raped or sexually assaulted as an adult. That's more than 1 in 20 people every 12 months. My guest tonight Geua Hila spent over 30 years battling with depression and anxiety after falling victim to sexual abuse, divorce and homelessness.Geua is the founder of The Wholistic F.A.I.T.H Process; a process that allows all who will apply it, to become enlightened and feel empowered in reclaiming a life they have lost.  Through inspirational and motivational speaking, she has unlocked doors for women to regain control and use their negative past experiences as fuel for a positive present and future. She has spoken on platforms such as The Evolve Network, women-only group She’roes, International Women’s Day events and Kingdom Women of the Word. She has also featured on Jessie Wang’s podcast ‘Voices Unheard’ and this week she's joining me on my podcast as she prepares to share her story at an event. You can join Geua at Customs House on the Friday the 7th of October 2022 at 10:00  till 15:00 BST. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-and-feel-great-seminar-reach-out-tickets-409417417517You can listen on DH9digital or at Nova Radio on Sunday or on Amanda Joy's Podcast too. This is possibly the most challenging and inspiring interview I've ever done.Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week in the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with Catherine Kelleher qualified transformation coach, Mind Detox and Neuro-lingustic programming practitioner, specialising in helping people move from fear to freedom.Catherine beleives that "​It starts with you and the realisation that you might be on your way or indeed burned out".​Years ago, she found herself in a position of rebuilding her life and starting over after her "dark night of the soul". Catherine had totally crashed and burned.  This was an extremely difficult and dark period of her life, she was stressed, depressed, anxious, lost, fearful and had lost all hope.The reason being; she wasn't fulfilled or living her life the way she wanted to. Just going through the motions everyday out of a sense of duty because that’s what professionals and high-achievers do. Right? When working with Catherine  you will look at every aspect of your life, your deep rooted fears and your aspirations for the future. With a blend or coaching, Mind Detox, exercises and other techniques you will clear any limiting beliefs and fears that led you to burnout in the first place and get you moving forward and living life the way you want.https://linktr.ee/cathkellehercoachingSupport the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesday Wellbeing show we are talking love, romance, and relationships with Just 1 to 11 it • Relationship Coaching • Speaker • Trainer • Coach, Martin and Naomi.Perhaps you are bickering more with your partner, drifting apart, prefer being apart and dread time together.How's the intimacy, are you feeling unloved, irritated, fed up and frustrated? The pandemic was “the perfect storm” for many couples, with lockdowns and social distancing causing them to spend increased amounts of time together. This has, in many cases, acted as a catalyst for break-ups that may have already been on the cards, especially if previous separate routines had served to mask problems. With divorce rates being so high maybe we need to ask, why have humans suddenly become so inept at making relationships last? Have we forgotten how to love? Or worse, forgotten what love is? This week we take a deep dive into our romantic life, share the reality and the challenges that relationships bring.  We look at why relationships don't work out and how we can get through tough break ups. How would you currently rate your relationship out of 10?Where would you LOVE your relationship to be out of 10?Wherever you are at, we will show you have to take it to an 11! You can listen at 8 pm on DH9digital on Wednesday and on Nova Radio North East 102.5fm on Sunday afternoon or on Amanda Joy's Podcast.Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with Wendy Dixon. Wendy is an Author, Spiritual Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychic medium on a mission to create an online community raising the collective consciousness. Wendy has also created a fantastic programme that supports women going through menopause. She believes that age is not a barrier to living your dreams, to reinventing and creating a life that gives you purpose, meaning and joy. Wendy believes that all solutions for health, well-being and Spiritual growth can be found within. She says "this guidance lies within us, always keeping us safe and on the right track". Wendy is so passionate about waking others up to their own intuition and encouraging them to begin to trust their own intuition, tune in and listen to what their bodies are telling them and find their own unique spiritual path.  She provides therapy, support, connection and community and I can't wait to share this show with you!www.linktr.ee/wendydixonSupport the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm replaying one if my favourite interviews with Frank Ramsay.Frank is the author of 'Blue mondays forging a career in chinese medicine'. Cruising a new world view. Alternative medicine at Sea! A new frontier! Atheism in drug addiction and Barcelona city of magic. Tonight we chat with Frank about his mental health and mania, and the healing, transforming nature of his experience. His own life and his extensive studies in mental health nursing and Traditional Chinese medicine give him a wealth of knowledge he brings to tonights show.We also chat about the theories around acupuncture for depression. Our discussion is around mental wellbeing and the research showing acupuncture can alter brain chemistry and increase serotonin production (which is lowered in depression). Acupuncture is also known to increase endorphins (the body’s feel-good hormones) in the nervous system and brain, which may improve mood.Acupuncture has been shown to down-regulate the areas of the brain responsible for pain, stress, anxiety and worry. We discuss the currently used medical model for mental wellbeing and how with advancement in knowledge and holistic therapies we can support people in a more effective way.Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with Clare Evans Co founder of Defi Health Solutions (DHS). As our NHS faces unprecedented challenges, it's going to require an equally unprecedented, and long term, response from the government. Firstly to deal with the backlog of both physical and mental healthcare that the pandemic has caused, and second to create a system of health and care that tackles both the health inequalities and the other weaknesses that covid-19 has exposed. Clare has a background of 26 years in health as a registered general nurse. She has worked within most specialities in health and across all of the main health systems during her career. Her clinical background is acute general medicine, multiple complex chronic conditions management, hospital avoidance, disease prevention, education and her specialist area, is respiratory disease, asthma and COPD. For over 26 years Clare has studied and analysed health systems and is an expert in systems and solutions development.In 2017 Clare developed Global Health Solutions for respiratory conditions, asthma and COPD. She took them to the WHO, as well as other global leaders and respiratory organisations between 2017 and October 2019 however, they were not ready for a radical change in health systems, disease management and prevention of disability. In February 2022 she met Adam Ahmed co-founder of Hybridtech Group (HTG). Adam, is a global business development and marketing strategist. He was creating a powerful ecosystem of partners to create global change, empowering people with knowledge and education to create smart entrepreneurs and wealth, amongst other things. Clare and Adam have come together to change Global Health. The objective is for it to become patient centred, holistic, and caring, Whilst addressing the problems with effective, simple, timely, cost-effective solutions. The mission is to develop powerful community-based health systems and solutions which balance medical health, holistic health and introduce the most advanced effective technologies to our clients.  DHS aims to open one stop Health Hubs, with powerful community-based collaborations to provide holistic individualised, patient centred, community-based care, right from birth to end of life in every community across the UK. The aim is to educate clients not only on all of their health needs, but on the wide range of treatment options available to them, to enable informed choice.The aim to provide choice over where they receive that care; in the Health Hubs, in their own home, in a practitioner’s own clinic or even via zoom when possible. They aim to manage all aspects of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing to ensure that clients become not only healthy, and educated on their own health, but the best versions of themselves they could possibly be. The first Health Hub has opened in Bradford UK. When this model has been finalised, the system will be modelled around the UK and the world as a franchise option. It's an exciting time and I can't wait to introduce you to Clare Evans.Listen live at 8 pm on DH9digital on Amanda Joy's Podcast and Nova Radio North East 102.5fm on Sunday afternoons4.https://defihealthsolutions.com/Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with Antonio De Sousa.Anthony is a Self Belief & Self Joy Facilitator, mentor and coach specialising within spiritual frequency areas of self love, self care and self mastery. He’s the author of a brilliant brand new book that was launched just a few weeks ago. Antonio, formally a plasterer, in his new book gives his true account of what it is like to be a man who once hated himself. He acknowledges that life hasn’t been easy for him, codependency and a predisposition for drugs, and a break up that led him to question if he even wanted to continue living. Antonio has embarked on improving the fragile relationship he had with himself, in his debut book; 📚The Lockdown on Self-Love📚 Antonio promotes transparency and advocates that vulnerability is real strength. He gives voice to sensitive subjects that many men have suffered with and certainly don't talk about. He loves to share these principles with others, with a dose of personal development and spirituality, to inspire others to realise that the most important relationship there will ever be, is the one you have with yourself. He is also a proud father of two young children. In his book Antonio wears his heart on his sleeve. One thing that screams out from each chapter and each page of this book, is the realness through the way he expresses his experiences from his perspective. He quite refreshingly owns his part throughout from very early childhood having to flee South Africa, to landing in a foreign land in Portugal, to then finally relocation within England. I can only imagine what an experience it must have been to revisit some of the tough times in his life facing them head on and writing them down. He has let go of traumatic life experiences, childhood sexual trauma, violence, prison exposure, drugs, illusions, educational challenges like dyslexia, in such a creative  inspiring way. From challenging the status quo on mental health, spirituality, awakening, living an authentic life, its all in his book along with the depths of chaos he experienced. Now out in public within the world spreading his very special message of self empowerment, self belief, self joy, and ultimately self love, his presence is a real gift THE LOCKDOWN ON SELF-LOVE: How to make suffering work for you https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09WQ17YHS/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_66C9PFT9QJB93DXEEJX0Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with Anita Reeves Anita is a graduate of the Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy where she gained a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy in 2021. Anita is a Mum and also a modern day monk her spiritual name being Viramata Ishaya. World Class Clinical Hypnotherapist modern day monk and international meditation teacher of ascension meditation. She works with thousands of people globally, online and in her local town Stokesley. Anita's unique Stepping stones to a calm mind programme is just perfect for anyone with a busy mind and it's been created to support the whole family. Anita is an ordinary mum who has unbelievable extraordinary tools to stay in the present moment, create love and space for all her family.  She uses these tools blended with powerful Hypnotherapy techniques to help you reduce your body shape and size, have a better relationship with food, move, dance or exercise more. Working with Anita is like having a holiday in your mind, and with her Hypnotherapy techniques your body gets all the holiday benefits too. Anita will guide you to make simple changes that will transform your mental health and bring you back to peace.It's was a blessing having her on my Diploma and a joy to have her as this weeks guest on my podcast.www.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This week on the #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with Rob Aungier an independent Gestalt Psychotherapist. Rob has helped set up an online Institute called The Complex Trauma Institute where he runs various online learning groups, the occasional webinar and some training too. Qualified in Gestalt and also Somatic Developmental Psychotherapy – based in New York, he also holds various diplomas around Embodied Relational ways of working. Rob found that connecting at a bodily level worked for him when healing his trauma and he sees great results with his clients too. Before Gestalt training – in 2002 he worked at various jobs which all seemed to relate to trauma, notably working with acquired brain injury for ten years. Rob also Studied natural science at University later in life (36) and did Analytical chemistry for five years he discovered an analytical side to himself that he didn’t know existed but he says he never felt like a real scientist. After many years of living with trauma himself, he sought help and therapy as he felt pretty damaged.  He struggled to find useful help and  understanding from any of the available resources provided until one day when he told his Doctor that he was suicidal and his Doctor sent him to see a Gestalt therapist. This Gestalt therapist was pivotal for his awareness of what happened to him and years of peeling away the layers of the onion followed – and still continue. When he felt he had come to a good point in his personal therapy and understanding he trained in Gestalt therapy. Further understanding led him to investigate embodiment and embodied work and the connection between one lived body and another which, If paid attention to, can lead to profound healing. In this weeks show we address Trauma, PTSD, complex trauma and the developments in therapy, Gestalt and Embodied therapy work. Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

On this weeks #Wednesdaywellbeing show I'm chatting with John Shearer  about mindfulness,  spirituality, awakening and mental wellbeing.John is an Australian Mindfulness Master, Spiritual Life Coach, Creator of RAG Therapy and founder of mindfullyMAD.org (mindfully Making A Difference).  He is grateful for his Near Death Experience in 1982 and the fifteen ‘dark’ years that followed. He gained much wisdom and learned heaps of life lessons. It sent him on a quest for knowledge and helped him become who he is today. John is passionate about his purpose which is helping a world in crisis to awaken. His signature saying is: Be Mindful… Pause… Connect!Support the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

This weeks #Wednesdaywellbeing guest is Tanya Whannell. Tanya from Thatcham near Newbury in Berkshire is an experienced practitioner of alternative & complimentary treatments & therapies. She has seen first hand the difference that can be made to peoples lives using these methods. They can be an effective compliment to conventional medicines and specialists such as Osteopaths & Chiropractors. Tanya is an Access Bars practitioner (nothing to do with getting better access to the pub) The Bars are the very core and foundation of Access Consciousness. They can be the starting point of a great adventure and it can be something you add to your life that will assist you in creating a greater ease with everything.  She also uses processes that are all hands-on and nurturing for the body. They can help boost your immune system, release past trauma, reduce stress. Can be used before or after operations, when taking prescribed medication, recovery after accidents and with weight loss. Intrigued?  Me too...in this episode we chat energy medicine, Alexandre technique, Access Bars and much more.Connect with Tanya at https://www.facebook.com/tanya.whannellSupport the showThis podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapywww.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com