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Addiction Hypnosis – Breaking Free from the Story in Your Head
When we think of addiction, we often picture substances, behavior, and consequences. But what if addiction goes deeper than that—into the stories we tell ourselves, and the thoughts we repeat until they become beliefs?
In this episode of The Other Side of Addiction, we explored a powerful concept: Addiction Hypnosis. The idea that our mind—left unchecked—can run the same destructive program on repeat. That’s where the cycle begins:
Thoughts → Feelings → Actions → Results
It all starts with a single thought.
“I’m not good enough.”
“I’ll never change.”
“No one loves me.”
These thoughts aren’t just words—they create emotions. And those emotions drive our choices. Before long, we’re acting on a script we didn’t even choose. That’s what we mean by hypnosis. You’re not asleep, but you’re not fully awake either. You’re stuck in a trance of past pain, shame, and patterns.
But here’s the good news:
You can wake up.
You can interrupt the cycle.
You can rewrite the story.
And it starts with love—self-love. Not the kind that’s earned or proven, but the kind that’s chosen. Every healing journey begins the moment you stop fighting yourself and start accepting who you are, right now, mess and all.
This episode is for anyone who feels caught in the loop—whether it’s addiction, shame, or just the feeling of being stuck. You’re not broken. You’re not alone. And your story isn’t over.
If you're interested in working with Dori Olds she can reached at @801-674-7329 @dori_olds19
