Hypnotic Authenticity | Healing the Mind from Within

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Discover calm, clarity, and authentic confidence with Hypnotic Authenticity. Each episode blends hypnosis, psychology, and mindful awareness to help you release overthinking, shame, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and fear of change. Explore grounded insights and compassionate guidance for emotional healing, stronger boundaries, inner alignment, and lasting peace. Rooted in clinical hypnotherapy and real-world experience, this is a gentle space to deepen your self-understanding, dissolve the patterns that keep you stuck, and learn to work with your subconscious mind instead of against it.

  1. NICE GUY SYNDROME | 1. The Unspoken Contract

    5H AGO

    NICE GUY SYNDROME | 1. The Unspoken Contract

    This is the first episode in a deep and honest exploration of what is often called "Nice Guy Syndrome." This series is for any man who has tried his best to be "nice," only to find himself feeling lonely, unseen, and resentful. We begin by defining the core problem. The "Nice Guy" strategy isn't about genuine kindness; it's a performance. It’s an unspoken, implicit contract where you trade niceness for approval, hoping to deflect attention from your own perceived flaws. It's a game of manipulation that, paradoxically, makes you feel less like a "nice guy" and more like a fraud. This introduction lays the groundwork for understanding why this pattern is so exhausting, why it's designed to fail, and why the common response—to simply try *harder* at being nice—only deepens the trap. Inside this introduction, you'll find: 🤝 The Unspoken Contract: Defining the core mechanic of Nice Guy Syndrome—being "nice" not as a gift, but as a transaction to get something in return. 🎭 The Mask of Perfection: A look at how this strategy is used to hide perceived flaws and the profound loneliness that results. 💥 The Pressure Cooker of Resentment: Understanding the inevitable cycle of niceness, frustration, and explosive anger when the unspoken contract is not honored. 🧭 The Path Forward: A gentle reframing of the goal—not to become an "un-nice guy," but to find the freedom of being true to yourself. This is the first step in a journey to move beyond people-pleasing and into a more authentic, powerful, and integrated way of being. ⭐ Support & Explore Further If this episode sparks insight or reflection, please consider following the podcast and leaving a quick rating — it helps others discover this work. ▶️ For more analysis, guided meditations and hypnosis sessions, visit my YouTube channel: Authentic Life Hypnosis 🔗 And if you decide you’d like to explore this work more deeply and personally, you’re welcome to connect with me. All my links are here: https://linktr.ee/hypnocoach #NiceGuySyndrome #PeoplePleasing #Masculinity #Authenticity #RelationshipAdvice #SelfWorth  #AuthenticLifeHypnosis

    10 min
  2. HEALING | The Grief Anchor (Hypnosis)

    1D AGO

    HEALING | The Grief Anchor (Hypnosis)

    Finding your anchor in the midst of grief. This recording was created in the shadow of the recent, tragic fire in the mountain resort of Crans Montana, here in Switzerland. Witnessing the hurt and loss that is still unfurling from that event serves as an immediate and powerful reminder of how fragile our sense of stability can be. My thoughts are with all those directly affected. However, this session is not designed for the specifics of their experience. Rather, it is offered gently to anyone, anywhere, who feels the ground shaking beneath them—for whatever reason—and is navigating their own personal journey through grief and loss. When the ground has fallen away beneath you and the future feels uncertain, grieving can be a lonely and destabilizing experience. This episode offers a gentle hypnotic invitation to find a place of inner safety and security, not by trying to fix or change your feelings, but by honouring them. Inside this episode, you'll find: 🌊 A Space for Your Truth: An invitation to honour whatever you are feeling—and not feeling—without judgment or the pressure to change.🌍 A Grounding Metaphor: A guided visualization connecting you to the Earth's deep, steady core, a source of stability even amidst surface turmoil.⚓ Discovering Your Inner Anchor: A gentle process to locate a point of deep stillness and strength within your own body, a place you can return to anytime.🧭 A Path to Inner Stability: The means to hold your feelings with compassion while staying connected to your unshakeable inner ground. ⚠️ This episode includes a hypnotic invitation and you may wish to close your eyes: please only listen when it is safe and appropriate to do so. Do not listen to my words while driving or operating machinery. ⚠️ ⭐ Support & Explore Further If this episode sparks insight or reflection, please consider following the podcast and leaving a quick rating — it helps others discover this work. ▶️ For more analysis, guided meditations and hypnosis sessions, visit my YouTube channel: Authentic Life Hypnosis 🔗 And if you decide you’d like to explore this work more deeply and personally, you’re welcome to connect with me. All my links are here: https://linktr.ee/hypnocoach #Grief #Healing #GriefSupport #FindingYourAnchor #EmotionalHealing #GuidedHypnosis #GuidedMeditation #AuthenticLifeHypnosis #WellnessPodcast

    28 min
  3. MINDSET | Hypnosis for Your Deepest Intention

    5D AGO

    MINDSET | Hypnosis for Your Deepest Intention

    What is the one, single, most important change you are ready to create in your life? This episode is a powerful, "content-free" hypnotic journey designed to help you bring that core intention to life. This is not about a specific topic; it is about your specific goal. You bring the "what," and this session provides the "how"—a deep inner journey to connect with your own wisdom and resources. Through a process of profound relaxation and metaphor, you will be guided to create a powerful blueprint for your subconscious mind to follow. This is an invitation to become the co-creator of your own reality, emerging with a quiet conviction to carry your intention forward into a new chapter of your own making. ⚠️ This episode includes a hypnotic invitation and you may wish to close your eyes: please only listen when it is safe and appropriate to do so. Do not listen to my words while driving or operating machinery ⚠️ Inside this exploration, you'll find: 🌀 A Deep Hypnotic Journey: A 30-minute guided session to help you access a resourceful and creative inner state.✍️ The Ritual of Intention: The simple, powerful act of writing your chosen goal to hold as your physical anchor.🗺️ Building the Blueprint: A guided process to visualize your goal with multi-sensory detail, making it real for your subconscious mind.🧭 The Emergence of Agency: An opportunity to connect with a deep sense of purpose and power as you align your entire being with your intention. This is a powerful tool to use whenever you are ready to make a conscious and deeply-rooted change in your life. ⭐ Support & Explore Further If this episode sparks insight or reflection, please consider following the podcast and leaving a quick rating — it helps others discover this work. ▶️ For more analysis, guided meditations and hypnosis sessions, visit my YouTube channel: Authentic Life Hypnosis 🔗 And if you decide you’d like to explore this work more deeply and personally, you’re welcome to connect with me. All my links are here: https://linktr.ee/hypnocoach #Hypnosis #IntentionSetting #Manifestation #PersonalGrowth #SubconsciousMind #GuidedHypnosis  #AuthenticLifeHypnosis

    33 min
  4. MINDSET | Beyond Willpower

    12/29/2025

    MINDSET | Beyond Willpower

    The new year often begins with a familiar ritual: the setting of ambitious goals, followed by the quiet shame when our willpower inevitably falters. We're taught to believe this is a personal, moral failing—a lack of self-control. But what if that story is wrong? This episode is a compassionate exploration of a fundamental misunderstanding: the idea that success is a matter of brute-force willpower. It’s an invitation to step off the hamster wheel of striving and depletion, and instead learn to work *with* your nature, not against it. Drawing on practical science, we'll gently dismantle the myth of the "iron will" and uncover the much more graceful strategies that actually lead to lasting change. Together, we will explore: 🧠 Willpower as a Scarce Resource: Understanding that your willpower is more like a phone battery than a moral virtue, and why this knowledge is the first step to self-compassion. 🌿 Designing a Kinder Environment: How people who seem to have endless willpower aren't stronger; they've just designed their environment to make hard decisions unnecessary. ✨ The Art of Postponing: The simple but powerful strategy of "postponing" rather than "denying" a craving, and how it can gently defuse the power of impulse. 🧭 The Ultimate 'Hack' - A Deeper 'Why': The most important shift of all—how connecting your goals to a mission so meaningful that it becomes part of your identity makes many daily choices almost effortless. This is an invitation to find a more gentle, intelligent, and sustainable path to personal growth, one that is built on self-awareness, not self-punishment. ⭐ Support & Explore Further If this episode sparks insight or reflection, please consider following the podcast and leaving a quick rating — it helps others discover this work. ▶️ For more analysis, guided meditations and hypnosis sessions, visit my YouTube channel: Authentic Life Hypnosis 🔗 And if you decide you’d like to explore this work more deeply and personally, you’re welcome to connect with me. All my links are here: https://linktr.ee/hypnocoach #Mindset #Willpower #SelfDiscipline #Habits #MeaningfulGoals  #AuthenticLifeHypnosis

    17 min
  5. AUTHENTICITY | Coming Home to You

    12/22/2025

    AUTHENTICITY | Coming Home to You

    What does it truly mean to be authentic? In a world that constantly pressures us to conform, the word itself can feel like just another expectation we're supposed to meet. This episode is less about finding a secret and more about the quiet, ongoing journey of coming home to yourself. It's a personal reflection, filmed in the dizzying beauty of Dead Horse Point, on what it feels like to shed the layers of inherited stories and simply allow what is alive inside of you to be seen. Together, we'll hold space for exploring: 🍃 The feeling of authenticity as an evolving experience, not a fixed destination.✨ The quiet relief that comes from letting go of people-pleasing.🧭 The courage to own your interests, boundaries, and heartfelt truths.🤝 How genuine connection becomes possible when we move beyond the "crisis of conformity." This is an invitation to trust the gradual process of personal growth and self-ownership—to feel safe in your own skin and honour the unique story your life is telling. ⭐ Support & Explore Further If this episode sparks insight or reflection, please consider following the podcast and leaving a quick rating — it helps others discover the work. ▶️ For more analysis, guided meditations and hypnosis sessions, visit my YouTube channel: Authentic Life Hypnosis 🔗 And if you decide you’d like to explore this work more deeply and personally, you’re welcome to connect with me. All my links are here: https://linktr.ee/hypnocoach #authenticity #SelfDiscovery #EmbraceYourself #InnerPeace #SelfAcceptance  #AuthenticLifeHypnosis

    18 min
  6. HEALING | Victim Mentality vs. Survivor Mindset

    12/15/2025

    HEALING | Victim Mentality vs. Survivor Mindset

    In this episode, we explore the concept of victim mentality and how it can hinder personal growth. I share insights on how to overcome challenges and take personal responsibility for achieving self-fulfillment. Learn how to move beyond identifying as a victim and begin creating the life you desire. I delve into the complexities of victimhood and its impact on mental health and personal growth. From my own experiences and research, I explore how victimhood often acts as a protective mechanism, but one that limits our ability to embrace life fully. By asking, “Why me?” we become trapped in a cycle of helplessness and negativity, preventing forward movement and success. Learned helplessness is a coping mechanism that can keep us from taking the steps we need to live the life we want. Pain is universal, but suffering is pain compounded by resistance. We suffer when we resist the difficulties of life. When we embrace pain as a universal experience, we can shift our perspective. By adopting the mindset of a survivor, we can ask, “What’s next?” and transform challenges into powerful opportunities for growth. Identifying as a victim often leads to stagnation and a lack of motivation to take action. By examining our own victimhood narratives, we can begin to break free from self-imposed limitations and create a more empowering and fulfilling life. Victimhood asks, “Why me? Why am I constantly dealing with this problem?” A survivor, on the other hand, always asks, "What’s next?" The most difficult experiences can propel us to profound heights of self-understanding, but when we hold on to victimhood, we deny ourselves the responsibility to take action. Recognizing our agency allows us to embrace risk and opportunity — things we might otherwise avoid due to fear of pain or past trauma. Releasing ourselves from victimhood can also improve our relationships. By moving beyond this limiting mindset, we become more present with our loved ones, fostering empathy and compassion, and encouraging mutual growth. We have the power to choose our responses to life’s setbacks. If victimhood justifies your pain, inaction, or self-doubt, it's worth reconsidering. While it may seem like protection from past wounds, victimhood only leads to more suffering for everyone involved. If you can accept the reality behind your victimhood without identifying as a victim, you give yourself permission to take action and move forward. By acknowledging your agency, you see the direction in which to travel. And it is action, not avoidance, that leads to progress. Join me in this exploration of victimhood, resilience, and personal growth as I guide you through transforming pain into strength and embracing life to the fullest. Let’s step out of the shadows of victimhood and into the light of our own potential. ⭐ Support & Explore Further 🎧 If this episode sparks insight or reflection, please consider following the podcast and leaving a quick rating — it helps others discover this work. ▶️ For more analysis, guided meditations and hypnosis sessions, visit my YouTube channel, Authentic Life Hypnosis. 🔗 And if you decide you’d like to explore this work more deeply and personally, you’re welcome to connect with me. All my links are here: https://linktr.ee/hypnocoach #OvercomingVictimhood #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Empowerment  #AuthenticLifeHypnosis

    7 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    ANXIETY | Avoidances & Compulsive Habits

    This video explores avoidance strategies and how they relate to maintaining comfortable delusions. It also touches on how these strategies can be linked to substance abuse and addiction, as described by Gabor Mate. Want to learn more about facing the truth? Are there habits that you do to excess? It’s likely a pacifying strategy that almost works, kinda, sometimes. The problem is, it’s impossible to get enough of something that doesn’t entirely work, so you do it to excess.Sound familiar? If so, ask yourself what is the need you’re trying to fulfil. Or the pain that you’re trying to soothe. Or the fear that you dare not face.In this video, I discuss the perils of avoidance, hoping to help you break free from the chains of denial and those (un)comfortable delusions.We live in a world where our personal worth is based mainly on what we have (or don't have) rather than who we are and what we stand for. We're led to avoid the innermost thoughts that may be uncomfortable and instead try harder, chase status and buy shiny things. Capitalism is winning here: inequality is increasing; addictions and mental health crises are everywhere. The pain is on our doorstep, but the world seems to prefer its delusions. In this video, I discuss the risks we take by avoiding ourselves while the messengers bang louder and louder upon our aching conscience. Breaking free from these delusions is the first step towards a sane and flourishing life. I delve into what happiness is, how shame affects society at its core, and how it is leading to many of the complexities and schisms that we see in society today.It's a challenging and complex subject, and as a result, my words are somewhat melancholic. Still, it feels important to say. Want to talk? Find me here!https://authenticlifecoaching.ch/free-clarity-session/ I have a much shorter video here on a similar subject: https://youtu.be/siWE0YnG0KM 00:00 Introduction03:52 Powerlessness in the face of an opioid fuelled mental health crisis.06:10 The broad spectrum of avoidance strategies08:44 It's easier to ignore the reality staring us in the face. We choose what we pay attention to.10:08 A little experiment to illustrate: Be careful what you look for16:05 Shame and how it impacts our need to avoid18:50 Cultural underpinnings20:48 Capitalism's impact24:55 Self-awareness brings flexibility & the ripple effect of many small actions. #mentalhealth #avoidance #addiction  #AuthenticLifeHypnosis

    37 min
  8. AUTHENTICITY | Living a PASSIONATE Life Is Easier Than You Think!

    12/01/2025

    AUTHENTICITY | Living a PASSIONATE Life Is Easier Than You Think!

    Ready to live a more passionate, purposeful living? This video encourages you to ignite your spirit and embrace each day with enthusiasm. To start embracing passion, find what truly drives you and live boldly! Want to discover more about living life to the fullest? What's the route to unlimited joy, adventure and massive opportunity? It comes from throwing away your rule book and getting flexible with what you think you might be. Come discover the joy in the journey! In this video, I'll discuss how to fuel your fire with passion and embrace unlimited joy. Too often, we're so focused on the negative that we miss out on the joy that's waiting for us. This video is about finding what brings you happiness and making the most of every moment. I delve into the transformative power of authenticity—a concept so significant that it inspired the name of my website. Authenticity, often regarded as the pinnacle of personal identity, is a magnetic quality that leaves a lasting impression when we encounter individuals who embody it. But what exactly is authenticity, and how can we cultivate it? As we grow and evolve, we shed layers of expectations, societal pressures, and conformity that no longer serve us. Through this process, we uncover our unique essence and develop the courage to express ourselves fearlessly and passionately. Authenticity is akin to a sturdy rock, symbolising a grounding force that reminds us of our innate worth and resilience. Many of us face a crisis of conformity in today's society, grappling with unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by social media and pressured to adhere to societal norms we never consented to. Pursuing "normalcy" often leads us to suppress our true selves, but embracing our uniqueness and perceived flaws is key to unlocking the power of authenticity. Through personal anecdotes and insights, I share the challenges I've faced in my journey towards authenticity, including overcoming bullying and resisting the urge to conform to narrow definitions of beauty. By embracing the imperfections and scars that tell the story of our lives, we can reclaim our individual narratives and rediscover the innate beauty within. I encourage viewers to embark on their journey of self-discovery by releasing inherited beliefs and stories that no longer serve them. By doing so, we begin to take ownership of our emotions and experiences, making conscious choices about how we respond to the world around us. Authenticity thrives when we honour our individuality and celebrate the unique qualities that make us who we are. In conclusion, authenticity is an ongoing process that requires patience, self-reflection, and the willingness to embrace our true selves. By nurturing our inner world and embracing the complex tapestry of our lives, we cultivate a deep sense of joy, fulfilment, and beauty that transcends societal expectations. Join me on this empowering journey towards authenticity as we create a more authentic, compassionate, and connected world. Want to talk? Find me here! https://authenticlifecoaching.ch/free-clarity-session/ #AuthenticityJourney #EmbraceYourTrueSelf #SelfDiscovery #InnerWork  #AuthenticLifeHypnosis

    14 min
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Discover calm, clarity, and authentic confidence with Hypnotic Authenticity. Each episode blends hypnosis, psychology, and mindful awareness to help you release overthinking, shame, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and fear of change. Explore grounded insights and compassionate guidance for emotional healing, stronger boundaries, inner alignment, and lasting peace. Rooted in clinical hypnotherapy and real-world experience, this is a gentle space to deepen your self-understanding, dissolve the patterns that keep you stuck, and learn to work with your subconscious mind instead of against it.

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