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Raise your hand if you have been criticised by people who felt threatened by you, by your parents or peers, by in-laws, by work colleagues, and by partners. It happens, and sometimes it happens every single day, for YEARS.

What our parents, carers, authority figures and friends tell us contributes to form the idea of who we are. Not only that, but overly critical people in our lives will eventually destroy our self esteem, our capacity to trust in our abilities, and our ability to properly understand, regulate and express our emotions.

In my new episode I share the main issues that affect those who grew up with controlling, super critical parents and how they often tend to transfer those behaviours to their own offspring. Despite best intentions, even loving parents can fall into the trap of constantly focusing on what their child is doing wrong - while forgetting to praise small and big achievements.

And that makes them feel awful.

In the same way, these principles apply to friends, society, media, relationships and whatever is influencing us in our daily lives.

Overly critical environments create individuals who are unable to find true joy, express themselves, trust their own judgement, and be kind to themselves. They might experience anxiety, addictions, suicidal ideation, lack of desire to engage with others, indecision and many other unpleasant issues.

I will share how to deal with super critical, harsh humans who diminish us, how to turn things around, accept that some people won't change and move on.

The most important thing we can learn in the journey is to love ourselves and understand that we are worthy humans.

We are enough!

If you need help in the process, you know where I am! Using RTT, Ericksonian hypnosis, Coaching and NLP, and a good dose of warmth and humour, I will transform your life in just four weeks!

#criticism. #criticalfriends #criticalparents #overcomelowselfesteem #selfesteem #heal #addiction #loveyourself

#You are enough

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If you suffer from anxiety and panic attacks when it comes to money, you might have a money phobia, which is also known as Chrometophobia. In this episode I will share what the symptoms of this condition are and how it affects people who have regular or very well paid jobs; they won't spend money for bills, repairs or necessities, and might end up in financial trouble, or neglecting serious home repairs and health issues until they end up spending a lot more than they wished to save.

This is a real condition that affects many people and I will also add some down to earth tips on how to tackle it.

Chrometophobia has nothing to do with wisdom and realism, and with those who realistically cannot spend money because it's tight or it's not there.

The origins of this issue usually stem from negative beliefs we have built around money when we were younger or when financial disaster hit us.

Symptoms range from anxiety to avoidance and full blown panic attacks when talking or thinking about this mysterious thing: money!

#fearofmoney #chrometophobia. #fearofspending #anxiety #panicattacks #moneyphobia #fear

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I must admit I was shocked when I saw a short BBC documentary where young people spoke to a stranger the same words they tell themselves every day. Those dialogues were dark and depressing. Yet we know that a surprisingly large amount of our youth and young adults is suffering in an environment that is toxic for them, and is destroying their self esteem, while pushing them, in some cases, to self destroy in an attempt to be cool, popular and accepted.

Let's not divert our gaze when we see anorexia, bulimia, self harm, addiction, self hate, body hate, social anxiety and so on. There is always a reason when we start hating ourselves.

In this episode I will crunch some data from studies that seek to understand the impact of societal pressure and social media on how we view ourselves.

Whether we are under pressure to become smaller, bigger, larger, more or less endowed, faster, slower, prettier or stronger, I want to send a loud and clear message: You are more that your body! You are unique and important.

You matter. You are loved.

You are *E*N*O*U*G*H*

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#selflove #youareenough #suicidehelp #depression. #feelingalone #anorexia #bulimia #peerpressure. #mediapressure. #dysmorphia. #lovetourself

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More than 10% of the population suffers from anxiety related to driving. I did too and I completely recovered!

In this episode I explore the types of fears one might might experience (such as fear of motorways, bridges, tunnels), some reasons why this disorder might happen, and some considerations on how to tackle driving anxiety.

In some cases, using either CBT, hypnosis and/or a short refresher driving course may achieve optimal results - each case is different and may require different interventions.

Some articles of interest are linked below if you want to delve into it a bit more.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28077179/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/driving-anxiety#causes

https://www.iamroadsmart.com/courses/advanced-driver

https://www.iamroadsmart.com/courses/mature-driver-review

#drivinganxiety #calmwhendriving #fearofdriving #phobias #advanceddriving

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Every once in a while we need to listen to something soothing and calming, or to find again focus and energy. This recording has been done in Italian, my native language, and it's designed to help you love yourself more, have more joy in your day and relax with the sounds of nature.

It also helps in situations such as being at the doctor or dentist, or trying to fall asleep.

The introduction is short and made in English, but the recording of the hpnotic part is in Italian.

I hope you will enjoy my gift and you will have a wonderful time relaxing! You will also be able to find out if you can relax by listening to a foreign language!

Ogni tanto abbiamo desiderio di ascoltare qualcosa che ci calmi e ci renda pacifici, o necessitiamo di ritrovare concentrazione ed energia. Questa registrazione è stata fatta in italiano, la mia lingua madre, ed è stata disegnate per aiutarti ad amare te stesso, avere più gioia nella tua giornata e rilassarti con i suoni della natura.

Inoltre aiuta in situazioni tipo essere dal dottore o dal dentista, o se cercate di addormentarvi.

La breve introduzione è in inglese, ma la parte ipnotica è in italiano.

Mi auguro che gioverete del mio dono e vi possiate veramente rilassare!

Inoltre per chi non parla italiano, potrà scoprire se è possibile rilassarsi ascoltando una lingua straniera!

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I have a give away this week, just for you! If you have been worrying about progress towards a goal you have, help is at hand with this FREE coaching session designed for you!

Your goal could be about:

• You career (starting one, improving it, climbing the ladder)
• Your relationships (creating, cultivating, nourishing, ending one)
• Your health (reversing or managing a condition, improving overall fitness, weight loss, addiction)
• A lifetime trip you want to take (organising, seeing your why, making it happen)
• Fixing or repairing something broken (items, areas, relationships)

All you need is pen and paper to jot down answers and then pause to take your time to reflect.

I will guide you through the process step by step and help you create the skeleton of a system or strategy that will get you there.

I will be happy to hear how you got on with this practical and hands-on session!

#mondaymotivation #goalsetting #achieveyourgoal #Mindset #howtogetyourgoal

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Have you ever wondered if it's possible to live a good life - not perfect or without trails, but good and without regrets?

I did - and I eventually I realised that if I didn't take action, nobody would do it for me. I had to take responsibility to fix my issues, change my habits, my thoughts, my everything if I wanted to reach my goals. One thing I had to learn was to stop licking my wounds, stop living in the past.

I used life-long learning and hypnosis to work on many layers of my personality so I could emerge as the real me - the one I was born to be: the artist, the mind architect, the piano lover, the eclectic learner, the optimistic life-loving mite that you might spot eating black sugar free chocolate and dance at the music of Technotronic (not at the same time!)

In the process I found out that fear was stopping me from change. I was not investing in myself and I was waiting for some kind of saviour who would do all the hard work for me. I had to work on my fear of failure, of rejection, of pain to be able to burst out of my chrysalis and extend my wings.

Hypnosis helped me to conquer my fears, try new things and create the life I want.

No, I haven't become a famous singer, or a millionaire nor have I become younger. That's not what inner work is about. It's more about enjoying every day, being grateful, and changing small things to change the big things in my life.

If you are wondering what's next in your life and you are curious about hypnosis, my new podcast episode is for you. It will give you ideas of what hypnosis and inner work can achieve when you and I work together. No, I don't do the work for you but with you. It's different.

As you listen you will see how many others have found creativity, solutions, focus, improved performance, and broke habits of over eating, smoking, negative thinking etc.

You might be surprised that many well-known people from Churchill to Einstein, To Mel B and Adele have benefited from hypnosis. And you can be the next.

What are you waiting for?

For articles, podcast episodes and show notes

https://createwithfranz.libsyn.com

#changeyourlife #hypnosisworks #conquerbadhabits #stopsmoking #stopanxiety #improveperformance #findyourpurpose

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A diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis can be daunting. There isn't a total cure yet. Therefore, when Cindy Hubbs Longsdale found out she had MS, she had two choices: helplessly watch the disease destroy her life or take action.

In this episode, we will find out what type of mindset Cindy had, how her stressful situation triggered M.S., and how she managed to reverse her condition through several, widely available life-style based techniques.

The result? After her most recent MRI scan, her specialist doctor stated, 'There is no sign of progression. Whatever you are doing, keep doing it!'

I learned that much of what we habitually do in the Western world can in some people trigger MS or other auto-immune conditions. Thus, prevention is the best cure. 'And if you are thinking that wellness is expensive', says Cindy, 'try illness! That will cost you a lot more.'

Find Cindy Hubbs Lonsdale here:

https://holisticwellnesswithcindy.com/2022/11/11/how-i-halted-ms-naturally-my-wellness-MS

#M.S. #multiplesclerosis. #mindset #healingmindset #autoimmunedisease #manageMS #ayurveda #cleaneating #stressrelief #bodymindconnection

Disclaimer: the contents of the interview do not try to dispense medical advice, but simply share a personal healing journey. Every person is different and reacts in a different ways to food, exercise, chemicals and treatments. Always consult your physician before starting any protocol or routine.

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If you've noticed that at the end of the day you've achieved pretty much nothing, despite good intentions, join the club.

Between lack of sleep, overwhelm, multitasking and lack of clear goals, everything seems to be set up to make us fail. In this engaging episode we will examine why we can't concentrate - and most importantly, on how we can focus on what really matters and get things done.

If this is a significant and not a clinical problem, I will be very happy to help you with coaching, hypnosis and NLP to find out what's keeping you stuck and what you can do to start moving towards the life that you want.

And if you are reading this while doing another task or two, you totally need to listen to this episode!

#concentrationmatters #focusmatters #achieveyourgoals #distractions #howtoachievewhatyouwant

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New year, new goals, right? So you've done it all:

• You decided to become healthier and fitter this year
• You improved your diet
• You changed your lifestyle
• You set realistic goals
• You hired a therapist and/or a coach/medical professional
• You cleared your emotional traumas and blocks
• You achieved good results...

BUT...

• You are still not losing enough weight
• You can't quite resist your sugar craving
• You are regularly eating too much processed food
• You are starting to think that you are destined to remain as you are
• You are blaming genetics, festivities, the weather, global warming, your cat and everyone else
• You simply don't have time to listen to extensive medical lectures to understand and solve your issue

If this is happening to you, I have good news. Sometimes, even after clearing all your emotional problems, we still desire and even crave certain foods. How come? Very often it is because we are wired to prefer sweet over savoury foods. And because of your biology, which makes us crave more of the wrong food with mechanism I will explain in the podcast.

Therefore, by understanding what happens when we eat someting sweet, we can regulate the timing and type of foods we eat, so we can work with our body to lose those cravings. By learning which foods affect our mood, appetite and sleep we can modify our pattern just enough to allow those stubborn inches to melt away.

In this tip-packed episode I will share the connection between sugar and the brain, following an amazing podcast episode from Dr A. Hubermann, an American neuroscientist and tenured associate professor in the department of neurobiology and psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine who has made contributions to the brain development and plasticity.

My summary will point you back to his 2 hour long podcast episode, but if time is a commodity for you, it will certainly get you started straight away with simple and effective strategies to kick those extra inches off for good!

#weightloss #sugarcravings #losewight #mindsetreset #sciencebasedtips #dopamine #naturalweightloss

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