Every 3 seconds a person is diagnosed with dementia. This fast progressing disease can take away the joy expected in the golden years of life. The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease. Nearly 50% of the U.S. adult population will be diagnosed with some form of heart disease. On this episode of Hypnotic Rhythm Craig & Larry are joined by hypnotist Claudia Rickard, who works as part of care giving teams for those living with dementia. Then Craig has a conversation with Dan Goyette a hypnotist & former paramedic who works with those recovering from heart disease procedures.

Segment 1: Start

The first segment includes a conversation with Claudia, a dementia consultant, trained by Dr. Daniel Nightingale. She explainshow hypnosis & other types of intentional focus processes can be anintegral part of a care plan for those experiencing dementia. Learn ways that vascular dementia can be prevented through healthy living. Then hear about ways to slow progression & even improve the quality of life for those with dementia through these practices.Claudia explains how intentional focus practices are extended beyond the individual to those caretakers & family members who oversee the well being of the individuals living with dementia. Finally learn about the Bunny Talk Method. A process born from a game played with her daughter. Now extended to act as an emotional anchor in the use of dementia care, as well as a process for introducing children to mindfulness & hypnosis practices.

Segment 2: 25:30 Mark Minute/Second

In the Second segment former paramedic Dan Goyette discusses how hypnosis is used as part of an overall care plan for those recovering from heart issues & procedures. Dan works not only with cardiac patients, but just like Claudia, with the caregivers as well. His practice has a strong focus on teaching first responders hypnosis practices to deal with their daily experiences in emergency response & trauma care. Dan has his own podcast& hypnosis magazine called The Hypno Café.

Segment 3: 41:25 Mark Minute/Second

During the final segment Craig & Larry are back in Chicago discussing the conversations with Claudia & Dan. Hear about some ways hypnosis can be used for overall healthiness & to prevent the creation of disease within us.  

15-Minute-Focus:  1:11:50Mark Hour/Minute/Second

Following the podcast Craig provides a focus session that can be used regularly to allow healing & recovery. Your body knows what to do. If you remove stress & allow it to happen your body can be at its best.Craig will take you through a process of focused healing.

(Warning: This portion of the podcast includes a hypnosis session intended to illicit a relaxed sleep like state.  Do not listen to this portion unless you are able to safely experience this state)

Show Notes:

You can reach Craig at [email protected]

You can reach Larry at [email protected]

For information on upcoming events go to www.garrettwellnesscenter.com 

To find out more about our guests go to:

Claudia Rickard (www.ClaudiaRickardHypnosis.com)

Dan Goyette (www.michiganhypnotherapyguild.com)

For more information on the Heartland Hypnosis Conference: heartlandhypnosisconference.com

Dr. Daniel Nightingale: (World-renowned clinical dementia specialist based in Tempe, AZ)

https://drdanielnightingale.com/

Book Notes:

Claudia Rickard: “A Parent’s Journey: The Bunny Talk Method”

Betters & Hunt “Aging With Grace: Flourishing In an Antiaging Culture”

Gary Elkins: “Handbook of Medical & Psychological Hypnosis”

Joseph Murphy: ”The Powers of Your Subconscious Mind ”

Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D. : “The Body Keeps the Score”

Special Thanks to:

Ali Miller for providing the show break information. HypnotherapistofChicago.com

To the following for providing their show promos:

William Mitchell www.mitchellinstitute.com

Craigy Pesek

Matt Dickson www.mattdicksonhypnosis.com

Peter Blum www.trancesonics.com

Frank Prince www.thecomedyhypnosisshow.fun