Send us a text This podcast episode features an in-depth interview with Kisha Reynolds, a hypnotherapist, certified life coach, and advocate for understanding body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). Kisha shares her personal journey from a 25-year career in human resources to her current roles in hypnotherapy and mental health, explaining how burnout led her to pursue more meaningful work in healing and coaching. Episode Highlights The discussion centers on Kisha’s experiences with BFRBs, such as nail biting, trichotillomania (hair pulling), and dermatillomania (skin picking), tracing their origins in childhood trauma and anxiety, and emphasizing the cycle of stress, coping, shame, and secrecy often involved in these behaviors.Kisha opens up about breaking the silence around BFRBs, describing how sharing her story and writing the book "Beyond the Habit" was a healing and cathartic process, fostering community and reducing isolation for those affected by these conditions.The episode highlights the differences and similarities between BFRBs and OCD, clarifying that BFRBs are not simply bad habits but neurologically driven coping mechanisms often linked to stress and environmental factors.Kisha explains the science and practice of hypnotherapy, distinguishing clinical hypnotherapy from stage hypnosis, and describes its effectiveness in treating trauma, fears, phobias, anxiety, and enhancing personal growth, including inner child work and professional development.Practical techniques for managing BFRBs are discussed, including the creation of positive anchors through hypnotic suggestion, the role of mindfulness, and the importance of community support, education, and self-compassion in healing.The episode also covers Kisha’s work with clients, describing transformative outcomes using tailored hypnotic scripts and structured programs, and invites listeners to learn more about resources like the TLC Foundation and the Lighter Foundation for further support.This episode offers valuable insights into the healing power of hypnotherapy, the complexities of BFRBs, and the importance of storytelling, community, and self-acceptance on the path to wellness. www.321deepsleep.com Kisha@321deepsleep.com 321deepsleephypnotherapy@gmail.com Kisha's upcoming book is titled 'Beyond the Habit' Support the show www.uracure.com
