Two Hypnotherapists Talking...

In this episode of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking,' Brenda Rhodes returns as a guest to discuss her innovative work with clients using left-handed techniques to access younger parts of the self for trauma release and playful expression.

She elaborates on her methods, particularly with children, using a play board to facilitate emotional release. Branda shares her extensive experience working with individuals affected by narcissistic behaviour, drawing from her own 30-year marriage. Brenda tells Denise and Martin about her new program, 'From Survive to Thrive,' to help clients overcome such trauma. Brenda also talks about her upcoming presentations in Ireland, Orlando, and New Zealand, focusing on energy, hypnosis, and working with narcissists.

She briefly discusses her recent publications, 'Great Relationships' and 'The Worry Detox,' which provide tools for self-care and stress management. The episode emphasises the importance of self-love and finding the right support to navigate and overcome personal challenges.

This podcast is unlike any other. It’s a weekly transatlantic Zoom call between two professional friends and colleagues who want to share their knowledge and experience with anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. They feature a guest every other week, and aim to remove much of the mysticism around this much misunderstood discipline.

Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com

Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com

Brenda Rhodes https://allentownhypnosis.com

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Episode 7 of ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’ finds Denise and Martin talking about future plans for the next series, and touch on many different potential topics.

As a podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers, they decided it was time to recap on some of the subjects they have covered over the past 3 years, but also to explore just how they can provide their viewers and listeners with some quality and valuable information. They briefly revisit fundamentals for newcomers and delve into the science behind hypnosis. Topics covered include the origins of the term by Braid, the practical uses of hypnosis, and its non-sleep nature. They also extend an invitation to practitioners of related mental health fields to join their discussions.

Future episodes are planned to cover topics such as the neurological underpinnings of hypnosis, the power of suggestion, and the subconscious mind. They both discuss personal experiences, specifically one involving EMDR therapy for trauma, and the journey from undergoing hypnosis to studying and practicing it. This podcast is unlike any other, it is a transatlantic Zoom call between two professional friends and colleagues who have a genuine desire to share their knowledge and experience with a wider public. They touch on the ethical considerations of hypnotherapy, its regulation, and potential future directions. The episode concludes with details of next week's guest and an open invitation for audience interaction and topic suggestions.

Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com

Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com

#hypnosis #hypnotherapy #future #skillset #emdr #psychology #history

Series 7 Episode 5

In this episode of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking,' Denise and Martin discuss various topics related to their professional and personal lives as hypnotherapists. Denise announces her new weight management program with rolling enrolment and offers an introductory call for interested individuals. Martin was recently asked by a public relations company to answer 10 questions about himself, for a website feature they are creating. They decided it might be interesting for their listeners, if they ask the same 10 questions of each other, so that’s what this week’s episode is about.

The questions cover how they start their working day, come up with their best ideas, the best advice they've received, their views on leadership, work-life balance tips, admired business figures, trusted news sources, favourite brands, the recent new skills they have learned, and their commonly used management phrases. They share personal anecdotes and insights, providing a glimpse into their professional philosophies and daily routines. As ever, their conversation goes all over the place, as they aim to demystify their profession, to anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers.

#hypnosis #hypnotherapy #podcast #conversation #privatepractice #work-life #selfimprovement #selfcare #leadership

Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com

For more Information on Denise's weight reduction program: program https://akesoandaglaia.mykajabi.com/Weight_Release_Through_Hypnosis?preview_theme_id=2153042549

Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com

Series 7 Episode 4 

Welcoming back Eugenia Andrews 

Manifesting Abundance and Success. In this episode, Denise & Martin welcome back Eugenia Andrews, a hypnotherapist and life coach who splits her time between Texas and Greece.  

Eugenia shares her journey of establishing an international business, particularly during the pandemic, and discusses her work in mindset coaching, focusing on abundance and manifesting success. She outlines her six-step process for achieving abundance, emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, setting clear goals, visualizing success, and taking action. She also talked about how to align one's professional confidence with their abundance mindset, to help grow their business and take it to the next level. 

Eugenia also announces a special offer for her mindset abundance program and shares insights on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Throughout the conversation, she highlights the significance of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the importance of taking care of oneself to maintain success. 

This podcast is for anyone and everyone who is interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. It’s a weekly Zoom chat between Denise and Martin who are two professionals with busy hypnosis practices on opposite sides of the Atlantic. 

#hypnosis #hypnotherapy #wellness #mindset #abundance #success #coaching 

Denise Billen-Mejia   https://www.healandberadiant.com  

Martin Furber   https://www.martinfurber.com 

Eugenia Andrews [email protected]  

Two Hypnotherapists Talking 

Series 7 Episode 3 

Denise and Martin are back for the third episode of this series. The podcast for anyone and everyone with an interest in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. 

This episode finds them discussing various buzzwords and concepts related to hypnotherapy and hypnosis. They cover topics such as neuro-hypnosis, mindfulness-based hypnosis, positive psychology, and trauma-informed approaches.  

They emphasise the importance of understanding and looking beyond marketing terms, and the necessity of building trust and rapport between clients and hypnotherapists. The episode also touches on the technical aspects of hypnosis, such as brain activity during trance states, and explores practices like self-hypnosis. 

As ever, this informal chat between two professional friends and colleagues, veers slightly off-topic and finds them discussing the benefits of flotation tanks and waterbeds! 

So, if you’ve ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers, why not tune into this episode. 

#hypnosis #hypnotherapy #buzzwords #trauma-informed #mindfulness-hynosis #self-empowerment #self-image #self-care 

Denise Billen-Mejia   https://www.healandberadiant.com  

Martin Furber   https://www.martinfurber.com 

Two Hypnotherapists Talking Series 7 episode 2 

 Empowering Minds: Transformative Hypnotherapy with Les Roberts 

In episode two of series seven, Denise and Martin welcome guest Les Roberts, a clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner from between Manchester and Liverpool. Les shares her extensive background, including her current work in training other hypnotherapists and her specialized approach in working with children.  

Les discusses the details of her teaching methods, including modules that cover various aspects of hypnotherapy, from basic inductions to complex issues like depression and panic attacks. She also highlights her work with social services, helping children, and families, especially those coping with issues like selective mutism and neurodiversity. The conversation delves into the importance of self-care for therapists and the challenges of addressing secondary gains in therapeutic settings. 

This is the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. 

Denise and Martin are on opposite sides of the Atlantic. They both have busy practices and have a weekly catch-up on Zoom. They have a guest every other week, so why not tune in now to find out what two hypnotherapists and their guests talk about with each other. No swinging watches guaranteed! 

Denise Billen-Mejia   https://www.healandberadiant.com  

Martin Furber   https://www.martinfurber.com 

Les Roberts: www.lesrobertshypnotherapy.co.uk    

[email protected]  

Tel: +44 7464 099447  

Two Hypnotherapists Talking – Series 7 Episode 1 We’re back for Series 7! After a much-needed break, and a chance to get several episodes in the can ready for series 7, Denise and Martin are back with the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. This kick-off episode finds them chatting about how they have been preparing for the new series by recording episodes in advance to avoid interruptions. Martin talks about his growing experience as a hypnotherapist and mental health trainer, sharing his recent experience teaching college students about mental health awareness and suicide awareness The discussion explores the intersections of hypnotherapy and mental health training, emphasising the importance of early intervention and self-awareness. Denise talks about her busy plans for 2025, including a TEDx talk and a book project. They both touch on the benefits of online therapy and teaching, while noting a growing preference for face-to-face courses in mental health training. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming podcast guests for this series, including Les Roberts in the next episode. Denise and Martin each have busy practices on opposite sides of the Atlantic, this podcast is their regular catch-up call on Zoom, nothing is pre-planned, and nothing is scripted. It’s a natural conversation between two professional friends and colleagues. So, if you’ve ever wondered what two hypnotherapists would talk about to each other, then this is the podcast for you. no swinging watches guaranteed! Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com

Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com

Martin Furber         www.martinfurber.com

Coping with the Unexpected: Resilience and Hypnosis

We’re at the end of series 6, of the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. This weekly podcast is a Zoom ‘catch-up’ between two professional friends and colleagues, based on either side of the Atlantic. In this episode of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking,' hosts Denise Billen Mejia and Martin Furber discuss their recent challenges and breaks during the series. They delve into how they have adapted to unexpected events, emphasising the importance of resilience in overcoming life's hurdles. Denise shares her experiences with physical therapy, while Martin reflects on coping strategies for daily stress. They also reminisce about significant historical events and their impact on mental connections. The episode concludes with a promise of new guests and exciting topics for the next series. Watch out for details of series 7 coming soon.

#hypnosis #hypnotherapy #podcast #conversation #stress 

Denise Billen-Mejia  www.healandberadiant.com  

Martin Furber  www.martinfurber.com 

They’re back after taking the UK Bank Holiday Weekend away from the podcast, but here for US Labor Day!

This week’s episode finds Denise and Martin chatting about a few of the quations they get asked by prospective clients in their respective practices. 

They discuss the frequency and nature of common questions they receive, misconceptions about hypnosis, the benefits of hypnotherapy, and its medical significance. They also touch on the importance of stress reduction and how hypnotherapy can assist with various issues such as weight loss, pain management, and overcoming social anxieties. The conversation offers insights into what hypnotherapy involves, its effectiveness, and the typical session structure. 

As ever, they tend to go off-topic, as these two professional friends and colleagues also talk about anything and everything, in their weekly transatlantic Zoom conversation which they turn into a podcast for your enjoyment. 

Their aim is to demystify this much misunderstood modality and, answer questions you may have about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring.  Remember if you have other questions, you are welcome to contact either of us; link at top of page.

Join them now on this latest episode. 

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