The Grace Smith Podcast

Grace Smith
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Are you ready to break through limiting beliefs, rewire your subconscious, and step into your highest potential? Each episode of The Grace Smith Podcast dives deep into the science and soul of hypnotherapy, personal growth, and mental resilience. Through expert insights, guided exercises, and transformative guest conversations, Grace helps you harness the full potential of your mind, whether you’re seeking stress relief, confidence, success, or a deeper connection with yourself.

  1. Think Like: Danette May

    11/25/2025

    Think Like: Danette May

    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: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowGet Embrace Abundance book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comLotus Rising Premium Coaching program: danettecoaching.comGrace Hypnotherapy App – www.getgrace.com/appFollow Grace Smith on Instagram – @gracesmithtvGrace’s Website  - www.gracesmith.com If you want to learn more about the “Think Like” Hypnosis Process, watch this episode:    https://youtu.be/MZvUktVQgtA

    1h 37m
  2. Making Hypnotherapy Mainstream

    11/18/2025

    Making Hypnotherapy Mainstream

    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

    1h 42m
  3. Part 4: Close Your Eyes, Get Free

    10/03/2025

    Part 4: Close Your Eyes, Get Free

    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

    10 min
  4. Part 3: Close Your Eyes, Get Free

    09/26/2025

    Part 3: Close Your Eyes, Get Free

    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

    14 min
  5. Part 2: Close Your Eyes, Get Free

    09/19/2025

    Part 2: Close Your Eyes, Get Free

    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

    23 min
  6. Part 1: Close Your Eyes, Get Free

    09/11/2025

    Part 1: Close Your Eyes, Get Free

    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

    10 min
  7. Close Your Eyes, Sleep: Part 4

    08/21/2025

    Close Your Eyes, Sleep: Part 4

    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

    28 min
  8. Close Your Eyes, Sleep: Part 3

    08/14/2025

    Close Your Eyes, Sleep: Part 3

    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

    15 min
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Are you ready to break through limiting beliefs, rewire your subconscious, and step into your highest potential? Each episode of The Grace Smith Podcast dives deep into the science and soul of hypnotherapy, personal growth, and mental resilience. Through expert insights, guided exercises, and transformative guest conversations, Grace helps you harness the full potential of your mind, whether you’re seeking stress relief, confidence, success, or a deeper connection with yourself.

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