Calm Collective Conversations

Christy Cowgill
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Calm Collective Conversations is a podcast where nurses explore hypnosis, coaching, and the mind-body connection in everyday practice. Hosted by Christy Cowgill, CRNA, PMHNP, and board-certified hypnotherapist, this show highlights how nurses are integrating holistic tools to create meaningful, lasting change for their clients—and themselves. Through real conversations, we explore topics like stress, behavior change, nervous system regulation, and the power of language in healing.

Episodes

  1. Jul 7

    Calm Collective Conversations | Healing Starts before Surgery

    Healing doesn't begin when the surgeon makes the first incision. It begins the moment you decide to move forward. In this episode of Calm Collective Conversations, I sit down with nurse, educator, and intuitive healing practitioner Rita Nelson to explore how patients can become active participants in their own healing journey—before, during, and after surgery. Together we discuss: ✨ Why healing starts before surgery✨ Questions every patient should ask their healthcare provider✨ Reducing fear and anxiety before medical procedures✨ The role of intuition in healthcare✨ Whole person healing and patient empowerment✨ Preparing your nervous system for surgery✨ How hypnosis and guided imagery can support recovery✨ Spiritual resilience during illness and uncertainty✨ Why listening may be one of the greatest healing tools Whether you're preparing for surgery, supporting a loved one, or you're a healthcare professional seeking a more human-centered approach to care, this conversation offers practical wisdom and hope. One of my favorite reminders from Rita: "You're not wanting me to fix you. We're wanting we to fix you." Healing is a partnership. If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone preparing for a medical procedure or working in healthcare.

    Calm Collective Conversations | Healing Starts before Surgery

  2. Jun 23

    Calm Collective Conversations | What Happens in Oaxaca

    Have you ever come home from a trip feeling different? Not just rested. Changed. In this week's podcast, I sit down with holistic nurse Christine to talk about an incredible journey to Oaxaca, Mexico—a place filled with vibrant art, meaningful traditions, amazing food, and opportunities for personal reflection. We talk about:✨ Intentional travel✨ Día de los Muertos traditions✨ Women entrepreneurs✨ Culture, connection, and growth✨ Why stepping outside your comfort zone can open new possibilities If you've been feeling called to something bigger than a typical vacation, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Listen now and tell me: What's the most meaningful trip you've ever taken?

    Calm Collective Conversations | What Happens in Oaxaca

  3. Jun 9

    Calm Collective Conversations | Why Calm Feels Uncomfortable After Chronic Stress

    What happens when your nervous system has been stuck in survival mode for years? In this Calm Collective Conversations episode, Crystal sits down with Christy Cowgill, CRNA, PMHNP, to talk about nervous system regulation, hypnosis, breathwork, chronic stress, anxiety, trauma, and the mind-body connection. If you’ve ever thought: “Why am I so exhausted?” “Why can’t I calm down?” “Why does rest feel uncomfortable?” …this conversation is for you. Christy shares how hypnosis and focused attention can help support the nervous system, shift emotional patterns, and reconnect people back to a sense of calm, clarity, and safety within themselves. Inside this episode:✨ The connection between the mind and body✨ Why calm can feel uncomfortable at first✨ How breath changes the nervous system✨ What hypnosis actually feels like✨ Chronic pain, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm✨ Why language matters in healing✨ Simple ways to begin regulating your nervous system today “One breath can change the nervous system.” — Christy Cowgill This conversation is educational and supportive in nature and is not intended to replace medical or psychological care. Results vary based on participation and individual experience. Learn more about Calm Collective Care and the practitioners mentioned in this episode:Calm Collective Care

    Calm Collective Conversations | Why Calm Feels Uncomfortable After Chronic Stress

  4. May 26

    Calm Collective Conversations | Whole Person Healing

    In this episode of Calm Collective Conversations, Christy Cowgill sits down with perioperative nurse, hypnotherapist, and holistic healing practitioner Rita for a deeply reflective conversation about fear, healing, spirituality, and the power of whole-person care. After nearly 40 years in nursing, Rita shares how working in surgical medicine revealed both the brilliance and the limitations of modern healthcare. Through caring for patients facing surgery, fear, uncertainty, and mortality, she began to recognize something many healthcare professionals quietly feel: Healing is about more than the body. Together, Christy and Rita explore what happens when nurses begin listening differently… not just to symptoms, diagnoses, and procedures — and to the words, fears, beliefs, and inner experiences patients carry beneath the surface. This conversation explores: ✨ Whole-person healing in modern healthcare ✨ Fear, uncertainty, and loss of control before surgery ✨ The connection between thoughts, words, and healing ✨ How breathwork and guided imagery can create calm ✨ Using compassionate language to help patients feel safe ✨ The role of spirituality and inner wisdom in healing ✨ How hypnosis and mind-body approaches complement traditional care ✨ Reframing illness, fear, and life challenges with greater awareness Rita also shares how small moments of connection inside the operating room can become powerful opportunities for healing, empowerment, and peace. This is a grounded, compassionate conversation for nurses, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and anyone navigating fear, healing, uncertainty, or personal transformation. ✨ Explore more with Calm Collective Care: www.calmcollectivecare.com Access guided hypnosis sessions, connect with trained nurse coaches, and explore supportive mind-body resources designed to help you reconnect with yourself. 💛 If this conversation resonated with you: • Share it with a friend, colleague, or fellow healthcare professional • Follow along for more Calm Collective Conversations • Leave a review to help more people discover these conversations #WholePersonHealing #MindBodyConnection #NurseCoach #Hypnosis #HolisticNursing #HealthcareProfessionals #InnerHealing #GuidedImagery #CalmCollectiveCare #SpiritualHealing

    Calm Collective Conversations | Whole Person Healing

  5. May 12

    Calm Collective Conversations | Is This All There Is? Finding Peace Beyond Achievement

    In this episode of Calm Collective Conversations, Christy Cowgill sits down with nurse coach, meditation guide, and educator Christine Gilchrist for a thoughtful conversation about inner peace, meaning, meditation, and reconnecting with yourself beyond achievement. Together, they explore how high-achieving professionals can still feel restless, disconnected, or quietly asking themselves, “Is this all there is?” Christine shares how revisiting Dante’s Path years later inspired her to create a transformational group experience centered around reflection, meditation, imagery, community, and reconnecting with inner wisdom. This conversation explores: ✨ The power of curiosity and reflection ✨ Why slowing down can feel uncomfortable ✨ Meditation and guided imagery practices ✨ The connection between meaning, purpose, and healing ✨ How community can deepen personal growth ✨ Why going inward can change the direction of your life This is a grounded and deeply human conversation about reconnecting with yourself in a world that constantly asks you to do more. This episode is for nurses, helpers, healthcare professionals, seekers, and anyone longing for more peace, clarity, and alignment in their life. ✨ Learn more about Christine’s course offering: christinegilchrist.com/courses ✨ Explore more with Calm Collective Care: www.calmcollectivecare.com Access guided hypnosis sessions, connect with trained nurse coaches, and explore resources designed to support meaningful change. 💛 If this conversation resonated with you: Share it with a friend or colleague Follow along for more Calm Collective Conversations #Meditation #MindBodyConnection #NurseCoach #PersonalGrowth #InnerPeace #GuidedImagery #HolisticHealth #HealthcareProfessionals #CalmCollectiveCare

    Calm Collective Conversations | Is This All There Is? Finding Peace Beyond Achievement

  6. May 11

    Calm Collective Conversations | Why Nothing Is Working (And What Actually Does)

    In this episode of Calm Collective Conversations, Christy Cowgill and Crystal explore how hypnosis supports women navigating menopause, sleep challenges, and habit change. Together, they unpack how nervous system dysregulation often underlies symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, and stress-driven behaviors—and how reconnecting the mind-body connection creates real, lasting change. They also explore how hypnosis can complement traditional care, including the growing use of GLP-1 medications, by addressing the deeper habit patterns, emotional responses, and identity shifts needed for sustainable results. This is a powerful conversation about doing less, trusting yourself more, and accessing a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and agency. This episode is for nurses, coaches, and helping professionals who want to deepen their understanding of holistic care—and for anyone ready to feel more at home in their body. ✨ Explore more with Calm Collective Care: Calm Collective Care Access guided hypnosis sessions, connect with trained nurse coaches, and explore resources designed to support meaningful change. 💛 If this conversation resonated with you: Share it with a nurse or colleague Follow along for more Calm Collective Conversations #NurseCoaching #Hypnosis #MindBodyConnection #MenopauseSupport #SleepHealth #HabitChange

    Calm Collective Conversations | Why Nothing Is Working (And What Actually Does)

  7. Apr 28

    Calm Collective Conversations | Turn Down Pain in Minutes

    In this episode of Calm Collective Conversations, Christy Cowgill shares her journey from nurse anesthetist to integrating hypnosis and mind-body tools—both in clinical practice and through her own experience with chronic pain and recovery. Through powerful clinical stories and personal insight, she explores how language, attention, and the nervous system shape our experience of pain—and how simple tools like breath and visualization can create meaningful change. She also introduces practical techniques, including the “dial method,” to help reduce pain intensity and reconnect with the body in a more supportive, empowering way. This is a powerful conversation about shifting from fighting pain to understanding it—and reclaiming a sense of control and agency in the healing process. This episode is for nurses, coaches, and helping professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the mind-body connection—and for anyone navigating pain who is ready for a new approach. ✨ Explore more with Calm Collective Care Access guided hypnosis sessions, connect with trained nurse coaches, and explore resources designed to support meaningful change. 💛 If this conversation resonated with you: Share it with a nurse or colleague Follow along for more Calm Collective Conversations #NurseCoaching #Hypnosis #MindBodyConnection #ChronicPain #HolisticNursing

    Calm Collective Conversations | Turn Down Pain in Minutes

  8. Apr 24

    Calm Collective Conversations | This Changed How I Care for Patients

    In this episode of Calm Collective Conversations, Christy Cowgill sits down with Crystal, a nurse with over 29 years of experience, to explore how hypnosis and nurse coaching transformed the way she connects with patients, families, and herself. From oncology to hospice and palliative care, Crystal shares how her experiences revealed a deeper truth—that people don’t just need treatment, they need to be seen and acknowledged. Together, they discuss how hypnosis shifts communication from fixing to empowering, how language becomes a tool for change, and why helping people access their own inner knowledge leads to more meaningful and effective care. This is a powerful conversation about identity, purpose, and discovering a new way of being in healthcare. This episode is for nurses, coaches, and helping professionals who feel called to something more—and for anyone curious about how small shifts in communication can create profound impact. ✨ Explore more with Calm Collective Care: Calm Collective Care Access guided hypnosis sessions, connect with trained nurse coaches, and explore resources designed to support meaningful change. 💛 If this conversation resonated with you: Share it with a nurse or colleague Follow along for more Calm Collective Conversations #NurseCoaching #Hypnosis #MindBodyConnection #HolisticNursing #HealthcareTransformation

    Calm Collective Conversations | This Changed How I Care for Patients

  9. Apr 14

    Calm Collective Conversations | Train Your Mind. Change Your Performance.

    In this episode of Calm Collective Conversations, Christy Cowgill and Hannah explore how hypnosis can be used to unlock peak performance—both mentally and physically. Through real-life experience training for running events, Hannah shares how shifting unconscious patterns helped her move beyond fear of injury, improve breath control, regulate heart rate, and access a more effortless “flow state.” Together, they discuss how mental rehearsal, visualization, and intentional self-talk can transform not only athletic performance—but also how we approach challenges in everyday life. This is a powerful conversation about working with the mind instead of against it—and how that shift changes everything. This episode is for nurses, coaches, and helping professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the mind-body connection—and for anyone curious how hypnosis can support real, lasting change. ✨ Explore more with Calm Collective Care: Calm Collective Care Access guided hypnosis sessions, connect with trained nurse coaches, and explore resources designed to support meaningful change. 💛 If this conversation resonated with you:• Share it with a nurse or colleague• Follow along for more Calm Collective Conversations #NurseCoaching #Hypnosis #MindBodyConnection #PeakPerformance #HolisticNursing

    Calm Collective Conversations | Train Your Mind. Change Your Performance.

  10. Apr 6

    Calm Collective Conversations | What Actually Matters? Nurse Coaching & Hypnosis with Hannah

    What if the goal isn’t the real goal? In this episode of Calm Collective Conversations, Christy Cowgill and Hannah explore how nurse coaching and hypnosis help clients move beyond surface-level change and reconnect with what truly matters. Together, they discuss how stress, sleep, emotional overwhelm, and life circumstances often take priority—and why meaningful change starts there. This is a powerful look at how language, presence, and the mind-body connection create lasting transformation. This episode is for nurses, coaches, and helping professionals who want to deepen their impact—and for anyone curious about a more holistic approach to change. ✨ Explore more with Calm Collective Care: https://www.enterintocalm.com/calm-collective-care Access guided hypnosis sessions, connect with trained nurse coaches, and explore resources designed to support meaningful change. 💛 If this conversation resonated with you: • Share it with a nurse or colleague • Follow along for more Calm Collective Conversations   #NurseCoaching #Hypnosis #MindBodyConnection #HolisticNursing #NervousSystemRegulation

    Calm Collective Conversations | What Actually Matters? Nurse Coaching & Hypnosis with Hannah
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Calm Collective Conversations is a podcast where nurses explore hypnosis, coaching, and the mind-body connection in everyday practice. Hosted by Christy Cowgill, CRNA, PMHNP, and board-certified hypnotherapist, this show highlights how nurses are integrating holistic tools to create meaningful, lasting change for their clients—and themselves. Through real conversations, we explore topics like stress, behavior change, nervous system regulation, and the power of language in healing.

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