The Grace Smith Podcast

What does it really take to go from having $7 in your bank account to building a $40+ million company in just one year? And how do you continue choosing love even after experiencing the unthinkable?

In this deeply transformative episode of the Think Like series, Grace conducts a profound hypnotherapy session with entrepreneur and wellness expert Danette May, who sold one of her companies just hours before this recording. Through accessing her subconscious mind, Danette reveals the energetic and spiritual foundations behind extraordinary business success, profound healing, and choosing love through life's greatest challenges.

You'll discover the "rope metaphor" for abundance that everyone has access to, learn a powerful color and sound manifestation technique, and understand why childhood connections with animals hold the keys to remembering our innate wisdom. Danette also shares how medical procedures can be spiritual recalibrations and why the love we need to heal already exists within us.

This isn't just another success story, it's a blueprint for aligning your inner frequency with your outer desires, whether that's financial abundance, perfect health, or unshakeable peace.

00:00 Introduction to the Think Like Series

00:51 Meet Danette May: A Journey of Transformation

01:24 Danette's Subconscious Breakthroughs

02:04 The Power of Belief and Trust

02:37 Starting the Conscious Conversation

04:07 Danette's Authenticity and Lifestyle

05:48 Entrepreneurial Success and Reflections

08:28 Healing from Loss and Trauma

09:50 The Role of Hypnotherapy and Community

14:51 Danette's Connection to Nature and Spirituality

18:56 Entering the Subconscious Mind

27:01 The Rope Metaphor and Abundance

34:10 Childhood Memories and Animal Wisdom

41:09 Surgery and Spiritual Recalibration

47:20 Choosing Love Through Trauma

50:13 The Power of Love and Pain

51:13 Soul Light and Choices

52:19 Guidance and Protection

52:52 Colors, Frequencies, and Mother Earth

01:02:09 The Rope of Belief

01:10:38 Childhood Memories and Healing

01:13:09 Facing Fear and Surgery

01:19:31 Returning to the Original Family

01:23:04 Embodying Frequencies for Change

01:29:59 Final Reflections and Gratitude

Resources:

• Instagram: @thedanettemay
• Facebook: Danette May
• TikTok: @thedanettemay
• NEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMay
• Listen to The Danette May Show
• Get Embrace Abundance book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebook
• Get The Rise book: therisebook.com
• Work with Danette: danettemay.com
• Lotus Rising Premium Coaching program: danettecoaching.com
• Grace Hypnotherapy App – www.getgrace.com/app
• Follow Grace Smith on Instagram – @gracesmithtv
• Grace’s Website  - www.gracesmith.com

If you want to learn more about the “Think Like” Hypnosis Process, watch this episode:    https://youtu.be/MZvUktVQgtA

In this episode of The Grace Smith Podcast, Grace welcomes Dr. Pinar Ozmizrak, a PhD Geneticist specializing in healthcare and public education, for an illuminating conversation on the scientific backbone of hypnosis. Together, they unpack the newly released "Hypnotherapy Research & Studies: Volume 1": a rigorously curated compilation of more than 50 peer-reviewed studies on hypnotherapy's impact on everything from IBS and insomnia to pediatric surgery pain.

Listeners will discover:

• The process behind selecting top-tier research out of 16,000+ studies

• A groundbreaking study showing hypnosis as a successful alternative to general anesthesia in children

• Evidence that online and app-based hypnotherapy significantly reduces symptoms of IBS

• The deeper meaning behind hypnotic “suggestibility” and what truly drives success in hypnosis

• How the Grace Hypnotherapy team plans to take this research further with new studies and collaborations
  

This episode is not just for practitioners or skeptics, it’s for anyone curious about what happens when data meets deep healing. Whether you’re struggling with chronic pain, sleepless nights, or just want proof that hypnotherapy works, this episode will shift your perspective.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Hypnotherapy's Potential

02:20 Meet Dr. Pinar: A Personal Connection to Hypnotherapy

04:39 Compiling the Hypnotherapy Research Document

06:42 Criteria for Selecting Hypnotherapy Studies

12:39 Understanding Research Methodologies

28:57 Exploring a Landmark Study on Hypnosis and Anesthesia

46:13 Hypnotherapy for IBS: Digital Solutions

51:18 Post-Treatment IBS Improvement

52:32 Emotional Impact of IBS

54:25 Online vs. In-Person Hypnotherapy

57:08 The Effectiveness of Digital Hypnotherapy

59:28 Future Directions for IBS Hypnotherapy Research

01:01:17 Randomized Controlled Trial on Hypnotherapy for IBS

01:11:01 Hypnotherapy for Sleep Improvement

01:15:01 Debunking Hypnotic Suggestibility

01:25:10 Implications of Hypnotherapy Research

01:29:44 Future Research Directions and Conclusion

Follow Grace and Pinar:

Connect with Grace: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesmithtv/

Website: https://getgrace.com/app/

Connect with Pinar: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinar-ozmizrak/

Website: https://linktr.ee/pinarozmizrak

What if you've been perfect all along, just covered in layers of conditioning?

In the final episode of the Close Your Eyes, Get Free mini-series, Grace shares two powerful metaphors that will completely transform how you think about personal growth. You're not broken and in need of fixing. You're a flawless emerald that just needs the dust wiped away.

Drawing from her best-selling book, Grace reveals the Root, Trunk, and Limb concept, why hacking off the "limbs" of your problems (like quitting smoking or losing weight) without addressing the root causes only leads to new problems sprouting up elsewhere. Studies show that up to 80% of gastric bypass patients develop new addictions because the root issue was never healed.

You'll discover why stress and anxiety act as the "trunk" that activates all your surface-level issues, and how the real transformation happens when you address the roots: lack of self-love, self-worth, and self-confidence.

Grace challenges you to a 7-day hypnosis commitment using the free self-worth recording from the Grace Hypnotherapy app. This isn't about adding something to yourself, it's about removing what was never yours to begin with.

Ready to remember who you really are?

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode

• 01:00 Making Hypnosis a Daily Habit

• 01:30 The Emerald Metaphor: You're Already Perfect

• 03:00 Removing Layers vs. Adding Something New

• 04:00 The Root, Trunk, and Limb Concept Explained

• 05:00 Why Surface Solutions Create New Problems

• 05:30 The Gastric Bypass Study: 80% Develop New Addictions

• 06:00 The Trunk: How Stress Activates All Your Issues

• 07:00 The Roots: Self-Love, Self-Worth, Self-Confidence

• 08:00 Your Homework: The Self-Worth Recording

• 09:00 The 7-Day Hypnosis Challenge

• 10:00 You Already Have Everything You Need

Mentioned in this episode:

• Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's best-selling book)

• Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com

Connect with Grace:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=en

Website: https://www.gracesmith.com/

Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace

What if the beliefs holding you back weren't even yours to begin with?

In the third episode of the Close Your Eyes, Get Free mini-series, Grace reveals the three powerful sources that shaped your subconscious programming: Environment, Elders, and Entertainment. Drawing from her best-selling book, she'll uncover how your childhood surroundings, authority figures, and media consumption created beliefs that may be sabotaging your success today.

You'll discover the simple but powerful Cancel-Cancel technique that can instantly interrupt limiting thoughts and replace them with empowering ones. Grace shares why "do as I say, not as I do" doesn't work, how to choose better entertainment for your children, and the surprising truth about why believable positive thoughts trump unrealistic affirmations every time.

Whether you've been stuck in patterns of negative self-talk or you're ready to finally break free from inherited family beliefs about money, success, or your capabilities, this episode will give you practical tools to start rewriting your story today.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 Welcome to the Grace Smith Podcast

• 01:00 The Three Es: Environment, Elders, and Entertainment

• 02:00 How Environment Shapes Your Money Beliefs

• 03:00 The Power of Elders and Modeling Behavior

• 05:00 Why "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" Fails

• 06:00 Entertainment's Impact on Your Subconscious

• 07:00 The 80% Rule for Children's Media

• 08:00 Common Limiting Beliefs and How They Form

• 08:30 The Cancel-Cancel Technique Explained

• 10:00 Using the Rubber Band Method

• 11:00 This Week's Homework Assignment

• 12:00 Finding Believable Positive Thoughts

• 13:00 Making Cancel-Cancel Your New Habit

Mentioned in this episode:

• Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's best-selling book)

• Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com

Connect with Grace:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gracesmith.com/Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace

In Part 2 of this transformative 4-part mini-series, Grace Smith demystifies hypnosis by breaking down the actual neuroscience behind it. Forget everything Hollywood has taught you about hypnosis - Grace explains what really happens in your brain during hypnotic states and why this understanding is crucial for lasting transformation.

You'll discover the four main brainwave states (Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta) and learn why the Theta state - where hypnosis occurs - is your brain's most adaptable condition. Grace reveals how Thomas Edison used self-hypnosis daily to fuel his inventions and shares the powerful "jungle to highway" analogy that explains how neural pathways are created and strengthened.

The episode includes a guided 3-minute stress relief technique that can reduce your stress levels by 50% on average. Grace walks you through the complete process, from breathing exercises to visualization, showing you exactly how to access the Theta state and begin rewiring your stress response.

Whether you're skeptical about hypnosis or ready to dive deeper into transformation, this episode provides the scientific foundation you need to understand why this tool is so powerful for creating lasting change.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's book)

• Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Miniseries

01:20 Understanding Hypnosis

03:28 Brainwave States Explained

08:01 The Power of Repetition in Hypnotherapy

11:19 Guided Self-Hypnosis Exercise

21:34 Homework and Next Steps

What if your inability to stick to goals isn't about willpower, discipline, or motivation, but about something much deeper?

In the first episode of Grace's transformative four-part mini-series based on her book Close Your Eyes, Get Free, we explore the real root cause of why change feels so impossible: subconscious programming. Drawing from over a decade of hypnotherapy experience, Grace reveals why your conscious mind's best intentions keep losing to hidden beliefs you didn't even know you had.

You'll hear a compelling story from a client who desperately needed to lose 100 pounds for life-saving surgery, her insurance depended on it, her health depended on it, yet her subconscious mind kept sabotaging every attempt. The discovery of what was really happening beneath the surface will change how you understand your own "failures" forever.

Whether you've been stuck in cycles of promising yourself change or this is your first step toward understanding your subconscious mind, this episode will help you shift the conversation from willpower to reprogramming, from fighting yourself to finally working with the 90% of your mind that's been running the show.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's book)

• Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Mini-Series

00:29 Understanding Hypnosis

00:47 Freedom Begins in the Mind

02:05 The Power of the Subconscious Mind

03:09 Overcoming Subconscious Barriers

04:52 Reprogramming for Success

06:01 Series Overview and Homework

08:59 Reflect and Prepare for Change

If you've made it to Part Four of the Close Your Eyes, Sleep Series, we're so proud of you.In this final episode, we're bringing everything together and talking about the real-life, deeply human experiences that can still get in the way of sleep, even when you're doing everything "right." From pregnancy to parenthood, menopause to chronic illness, and even the subconscious identity of being an "insomniac," these hurdles are rarely talked about with the nuance they deserve.We're not bypassing the hard stuff, we're meeting it with compassion, subconscious tools, and a plan you can keep returning to.

You'll also hear how small shifts, just 10% improvements, can create lasting transformation over time. Hypnotherapy doesn't require perfection. It meets you where you are, and helps you move forward bit by bit, belief by belief.00:00 Series Overview and Welcome01:00 Addressing Final Sleep Hurdles02:00 Pregnancy and Sleep Challenges06:42 Parenthood and Sleep Deprivation09:09 Menopause and Sleep Disruptions12:43 Chronic Pain and Illness Impact on Sleep18:55 The Identity of Being an "Insomniac"26:18 Final Thoughts and Homework AssignmentYour homework for this week:Reflect on what has helped you most during this seriesChoose one sleep recording from the Grace Hypnotherapy app and commit to using it daily for 30 daysShare your story or favorite takeaway on social media and tag me @gracesmithtv so I can celebrate your progressMentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Sleep (my best-selling book)“Overcome the Final Sleep Hurdles” (Free inside the Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com)Connect with Grace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gracesmith.com/Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace

We all know what we should be doing to sleep better, cut the screen time, skip the wine, try yoga, get a better pillow. But what if it's not just about your routine… it's about how your subconscious relates to it?

In this third episode of the Close Your Eyes, Sleep Series, Grace shares how to create your own dream bedtime routine, first in your subconscious, and then in your physical environment. You'll learn why even the most beautifully designed routines fall short if your subconscious hasn't caught up, and how we can use visualization to bridge that gap.

Grace also talks about habits that support real sleep (like stopping liquids earlier, incorporating sleep-friendly foods, and progressive muscle relaxation), while always returning to the most important part: how you feel when you get into bed.

Your homework this week is simple and powerful: listen to the "Visualize Your Perfect Night's Sleep" recording on the Grace Hypnotherapy app each night, and start designing your own dream space, on the inside and out.

00:00 Welcome to the Grace Smith Podcast

00:42 Visualizing a Sleep-Friendly Bedtime Routine

02:02 Designing Your Perfect Sleep Environment

07:18 Practical Tips for Better Sleep

11:50 Scientific Insights on Sleep and ADHD

13:54 Homework and Conclusion

Mentioned in this episode:

• Close Your Eyes, Sleep (my best-selling book)

• “Visualize Your Perfect Night’s Sleep” (Free inside the Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com)

Connect with Grace: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=en

Website: https://www.gracesmith.com/

Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace

What if you could train your brain to set your worries down every single night?

In Part Two of the Close Your Eyes, Sleep Series, Grace shares one of the most effective subconscious sleep tools she’s ever created: “Put Your Worries in a Box.” This visualization technique, combined with hypno-affirmations and self-hypnosis, can help you release anxiety at bedtime, quiet your inner dialogue, and reclaim the peace you’ve been missing at night.

We’ll talk about why your subconscious might be flooding you with to-do lists and stress right before sleep and how you can rewire that pattern gently and powerfully.

You’ll also learn how prioritizing your “one thing” each day can ease decision fatigue, reduce overwhelm, and allow your subconscious to let go because it knows you’ve got it covered.

00:00 Welcome to the Grace Smith Podcast

00:33 Reprogramming Your Mind for Restful Sleep

00:48 Put Your Worries in a Box Technique

02:36 Practical Exercises for Reducing Worries

06:28 The Importance of Visualization

07:34 Supporting Studies on Visualization

11:31 Combining Hypnotherapy Elements

13:09 Hypno Affirmations for Better Sleep

14:20 Homework and Next Steps

14:59 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

Mentioned in this episode:

• Close Your Eyes, Sleep (Grace’s best-selling book)

• Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com

Connect with Grace: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=en

Website: https://www.gracesmith.com/

Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace

What if your insomnia isn’t about your screen time, your caffeine intake, or your bedtime routine but about something much deeper?

In the first episode of the Better Sleep Series, we explore the real root cause of sleep challenges: subconscious programming. Drawing from the insights in Grace’s best-selling book Close Your Eyes, Sleep, she’ll share discoveries from over a decade of hypnotherapy experience, including why feeling safe is often a prerequisite to restful sleep…something rarely discussed in mainstream wellness.

You’ll hear a powerful story from a client whose childhood memory of a kitchen fire shaped decades of insomnia, and you’ll learn why your subconscious may be keeping you in a state of hypervigilance every night without your conscious awareness.

Whether you’ve tried everything to improve your sleep or this is your first step, this episode will help you shift the conversation from symptoms to root cause.

00:00 Welcome to the Grace Smith Podcast

00:43 The Importance of Good Sleep

02:32 The Science Behind Sleep Deprivation

05:51 Exploring Hypnosis for Better Sleep

08:11 Client Stories: Uncovering the Root of Insomnia

13:56 Turning Off the Alarms: Practical Steps

15:36 Conclusion and Next Steps

Mentioned in this episode:

• Close Your Eyes, Sleep (Grace’s best-selling book)

• Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com

  
  

Connect with Grace: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=en

Website: https://www.gracesmith.com/

Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace