Habits
The Firefighter Who Screamed… Then Rewired His Fear of Heights
In September 2025, a Texas firefighter named Avion Anderson discovered something he did not expect during mandatory rope-rescue training: a full-body fear of heights. On day one, he climbed and panicked. The videos went public, and millions watched a man in uniform do something most people try to hide: be terrified. But here is the…
Read MoreFrom Constant Coughing to Calm: A Nurse’s Habit Cough Cured with Hypnosis
By Steve Cohen, RN, Healthcare Hypnosis Practitioner The Nurse Who Couldn’t Stop Coughing In the late 1970s, a young nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital developed a mysterious, relentless cough. No infection. No asthma. No allergies. No physiological explanation. Her cough was so disruptive that colleagues avoided taking a report from her. She tried inhalers, medications,…
Read MoreHow One Simple Thought Stopped An Asthma Attack in Seconds
How Hypnosis Opened a Breath of Relief It was a Friday evening when one of my patients, 15-year-old Daniel*, felt the all-too-familiar tightening in his chest. The wheeze started low, then rose into the panic of an oncoming asthma attack. His inhaler was nearby, but in that moment, he reminded himself of one of the…
Read MoreHow One Powerful Hypnosis Session Helped This Woman Break Free From Smoking Forever
In 1978, something extraordinary happened in a quiet Los Angeles clinic. Valerie Hunt, a pioneering researcher in bioenergetics and neuromuscular behavior at UCLA, was documenting subtle energy fields when she stumbled upon a case that defied conventional medical logic. A woman—Diana—walked in as a pack-a-day smoker and walked out a nonsmoker. No patches. No gum.…
Read MoreThe Breakthrough Mind Technique That Restored Hope to a Man Who Couldn’t Swallow
How one man’s rare swallowing disorder led to a breakthrough in mind-body healing Imagine sitting down to a meal, feeling hunger in your belly, the aroma of food filling the air, and finding you cannot swallow a single bite. Not because you are nervous, not because it is too hot, but because your esophagus simply…
Read MoreHow a Stroke Patient Regained Movement with Hypnosis: A Rare True Story of Recovery
Interested in learning more about how hypnosis can help you or someone you love?Let’s have a conversation about the next steps toward your breakthrough. In 2006, Carl, a 52-year-old teacher from Oregon, suffered a devastating stroke that left his right side paralyzed. Doctors were cautious, even skeptical, about the extent of his possible recovery. Traditional…
Read MoreStop Negative Behaviors Before They Stop You
We all have actions or habits we wish to change—whether self-sabotage or behaviors negatively impacting our relationships or well-being. The first step toward growth is acknowledging that change is possible, and it starts with you. In this blog, we explore practical techniques to help you take control of troublesome behaviors before they cause greater…
Read MoreHow to Combat Obesity in America: Practical Solutions for a Healthier Future
Click here for a free screening Are we doing enough to combat the rising tide of obesity in the U.S.? With nearly half of adults projected to be obese by 2030, according to Mayo Clinic researchers, it’s time to take action. Junk food cravings and poor nutrition habits are fueling this epidemic, leading to increased…
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of Hypnosis for Weight Loss: Transform Your Habits, Emotions, and Motivation
Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption and concentration, like being in a trance. It works from the inside out, working in your unconscious to replace harmful habits and beliefs with healthy ones. It reframes your emotions around living a healthy life, and it also builds motivation, making the weight loss process more enjoyable and…
Read MoreHibernate Like a Pro: Embracing Winter’s Restorative Sleep
Why do you need more rest in the winter? If there’s one thing we can all relate to, it’s the struggle to get enough rest, especially when it’s cold and dark outside. There’s a scientific reason why you feel sleepier in the winter. It’s all about your internal clock, which is influenced by how much…
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