The Singer Who Lost Her Voice And Found It Again

The surprising way hypnosis helped a performer overcome a mental block In February 2023, a 25-year-old singer came into our office with a problem that sounds simple until it steals your identity: her voice kept going hoarse, sometimes disappearing, right when she needed it most. Not at home. Not chatting with friends. On stage. For…

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From 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,…

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How to Protect Your Body From Your Own Destructive Thoughts

In my work as a keynote speaker on self-care for Healthcare professionals, I am often asked: “How does mental health impact physical health?” This question is relevant, especially for caregivers who may prioritize others’ well-being at the expense of their own. The answer is that your mental and physical health are deeply interconnected, and understanding…

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