The Hilarious Hypnotist Traci Kanaan

The Hilarious Hypnotist (Traci) HATES unfinished business! When Jeff ran out of time, Traci had to finish up his session! After going through several times in Jeff's life where he experienced panic attacks, we finally get the panic attacks he experienced when he was flying. When a client reaches out to Traci, the problem they're calling about is usually never "the problem." The "problem" is the outward expression of something else going on inside, and Traci knew Jeff had made an emotional link to flying. Now...how to correct it? Jeff was slightly unwilling to imagine the scenarios Traci was using to test his progress, but somehow they made it through. While we ended this episode knowing Jeff may have to do an additional work, some progress was made!
 
KEY POINTS:
- Jeff and Traci go back and forth with where he's at with flying.
- Traci keeps testing her work by asking Jeff to imagine he's getting ready to board a plane.
- Jeff, being a very literal person, is a little reluctant to "imagine" the scenarios Traci is asking.
-The unconscious mind doesn't know the difference between an actual or imagined situation, so it's safe to test the work without actually having to be at the airport or in an airplane.
-Jeff feels some relief, and although both Traci and Jeff acknowledge that more work may need to be done in the future.
 
QUOTABLES:
"Every time I've experienced a major change in my life, my brain usually went haywire."
"My head just went to a really odd space."
"My brain went to, like, something under the bed in my childhood bedroom, like you know, kind of like the boogie monster under the bed in my childhood bedroom."
"I've met with other therapists or doing other like meditation, it's like positive imagery and psycho pictures of walking with your dog on the beach. And then all of a sudden, I see like, a tidal wave. And, you know, that's like the, the catastrophe that I'm talking about."
 
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on:
IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ 
YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA 
IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ 
 
Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 
 

In this episode, we continue working with Jeff and begin going through each of the things that caused panic attacks; driving, exercise, and then flying (the big one!). Traci explains to Jeff that the panic attacks are actually trying to protect him (and possibly distract) him from the real issue, which is the loss of control of his life. It's his body's way of saying that he's not safe and that something needs to change, only when it finally speaks it's when Jeff is doing something like driving, exercising, or flying...and then Jeff naturally equates the panic attacks to those activities instead of the real issues. Traci and Jeff work through driving and exercise, leaving only 9 minutes for flying...which means Jeff gets to come back in a future episode.
 
KEY POINTS:
Jeff and Traci work through the panic attacks and exercise, with Jeff watching himself in a movie starring Gabriel Iglesias aka "Fluffy." Jeff worries about being politically incorrect during his session, so Traci has to switch tactics. Jeff begins to see the connections, and is able to let go. When working on exercise, Jeff is able to work his issue down enough that he can contain "the flames" in a box that says "In case of emergency, break glass." Traci and Jeff begin working through his fear of flying, before running out of time. Jeff got a lot out of the session.  
QUOTABLES:
"My lack of control over my situation, that was the problem."
"If that panic attack didn't happen, your life would be completely different."
"Definitely some thoughts dancing around in there but I think for the most part, it's much better now than it was the first time around."
"It's not only keeping you safe, but it's keeping you from enjoying life."
"Physical aspects of my body chemistry are finally getting into alignment."
"I envision myself with a hammer and a glass case with a little piece of wire."
 
 
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on:
IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ 
YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA 
IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ 
 
Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 

While at Hypnothoughts, the world's largest hypnosis conference where The Hilarious Hypnotist was presenting, another hypnotist came by and said "I'm going to refer someone to you...because you have some things in common." Sure enough, we did, and after chatting for a few minutes I knew I wanted Jeff on the podcast because he is afraid of flying, to the extent that it causes panic attacks. Jeff begins sharing his 22-year history of panic attacks, and The Hilarious Hypnotist begins to see a pattern unfolding. Over the years, the panic attacks seem to evolve and then resolve, only to attach themselves to something else. It started off with driving, then exercise, and now airplanes. Traci begins to examine what was going on behind the scenes in Jeff's personal life and begins to unravel a pattern between the panic attacks and control issues.
 
KEY POINTS:
Jeff shares his story about his first panic attack, and how he ended up in the hospital. Jeff relates his story about his panic attacks related to exercise. Jeff tells a horrendous story about his fear of flying, and how his last flight ended in disaster with his girlfriend getting sick on take-off. Traci digs into what was happening around the same time these panic attacks rooted in his behavior and begins to notice a pattern of losing control in his personal life. QUOTABLES:
"People are predictable in some way, shape, or form."
"Panic attacks are a way for someone to keep themselves safe; they feel threatened in some way."
" I do not like to be not in control. And I don't like to feel like you are controlling me."
"You are there for those you love no matter what."
"I want my ribs back!"
 
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on:
IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ 
YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA 
IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ 
 
Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 
 

TRIGGER WARNING!!! This episode discusses BDSM, beatings, self-harm, and possibly other issues that may trigger listeners/viewers who are sensitive to these topics. In this episode, Katie discusses a little more in-depth about her connection with BDSM and that she and her Dom are into "impact play." Impact Play, for those not into BDSM, can range from light spankings to being beaten with an object. Traci has extensive experience with impact play and explains that sometimes people get their pain and pleasure wires crossed. For most people, pain is pain, and pleasure is pleasure. Sometimes people find relief or release in pain and actively look for this "pleasure" in unhealthy ways, such as self-harm. Katie admitted to cutting herself, and Traci points out that the ways self-harm is tied to self-worth and pleasure. Traci then helps Katie break apart the ties to all of these, so she can still seek "pain/pleasure" and it's separate from self-harm and self-worth.
 
KEY POINTS:
Katie illustrates her childhood connection to pain = pleasure. Katie identifies other triggers and memories she has regarding her childhood. Traci explains how some people are wired a little differently, that pain = pleasure instead of pleasure = pleasure. Traci and Katie discuss self-harm, self-worth, and the pain/pleasure connection. Traci gives Katie several techniques to help manage her "Switch Flips".  
QUOTABLES:
"My belief is that you can embrace your wiring issue and find healthy ways to express it through BDSM."
"When you were born, you were neutral."
"Sucking up my whole life and getting my brain to be quiet seems like the better choice."
 
 
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on:
IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ 
YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA 
IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ 
 
Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 
 

Traci, The Hilarious Hypnotist, was flying home from and had a layover in Denver when she started up a chat with another couple, Katie & Scott.   The couple had an interest in BDSM and polyamory and was looking for a hypnotist to help Katie get past some trauma.  Traci gave them her business card, and a few months later they called for a consultation.  After hearing Katie's story, Traci asked if she would be okay with sharing her healing journey on the podcast.  Katie agreed, and then realized they'd be coming through Tampa to attend FetishCon in St. Petersburg, FL.  They reconnected at Hilarious Hypnotist HQ and Katie shared the struggles she was having in her new "power exchange" relationship.  Katie is a 24/7 submissive to her gentle Dom.  She consciously knows she's SAFE in her current relationship, but occasionally she gets triggered by past trauma and without notice, "switches" to a Dominant role that violates their agreed-upon protocol, creating issues in the relationship.  Katie is looking to figure out what her triggers are so she doesn't "switch" mid-scene and crash the relationship dynamic.
 
KEY POINTS:
Katie and Scott discuss their current situation, being in a 24/7 dominant/submissive relationship AND being polyamorous
They talk about what happens when Katie "switch flips" the scene.
Katie discusses being raise by alcoholic parents and their party lifestyle
When her parents sobered up, things didn't get better.
Katie didn't feel "safe" growing up and was often sent to her room for showing big emotions, feelings, crying, or sadness.
 
QUOTABLES:
"It's time to let my unconscious brain meet my conscious brain and know that I'm safe."
"Most of what comes up for me with that is through doing bodywork and it's like, fragmented."
"Typically BDSM people are highly kinesthetic."
"It's a great story for Netflix to create a story for Netflix. I own it."
 
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on:
IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ 
YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA 
IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ 
 
Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 

In this episode, The Hilarious Hypnotist begins helping Matt work through his issues one by one. The tendency of ADHD is to avoid dealing with the issues at hand, and Traci calls Matt on it and begins working on each of the transactions. Traci begins throwing F bombs into the session, and Matt starts laughing explaining his aversion to use F bombs in most situations. He still finds them funny, so Traci begins changing her "f***s" into "ducks," "bucks," while "mucking" things up. The laughter works and the transaction love Matt felt dissolves. Traci learns one of the hardest things he had to do with his therapist, is take birthday money that was given to him and spend it on himself instead of his family. He bought himself a BB gun, and Traci takes those feelings and builds them up into a Purple Rider BB gun...and then transforms that energy into something he can take into the bedroom. She then helps him discover that people pleasing is not a one way street. Sometimes he needs to "take" so others can receive the pleasure of being able to give.
 
KEY POINTS:
- Matt continues to work through the words that kept him from being his best authentic self and doing things his way.
-Matt takes in the importance that it's okay to receive; he doesn't always have to be the one giving.
-Matt ties his good feeling to the Purple Rider BB Gun.
-Matt is challenged in a good way, and thinks about living is life in his way.
 
QUOTABLES:
“What happens is that when you're constantly the giver, you are denying someone else the same joy that you experience by giving, because they can't give back to you.”
 
"I always wanted to theme My bedroom into something fun. Married. Oh no, no, no. It's supposed to look elegant, romantic. Whatever. My bedroom is now that I'm divorced. You're like this is all Nintendo. I have an incentive lamp. I have a Nintendo posters, everything. I even have a little bit thing but pillowcases. One of them says game over. Basically my my bedroom is always ready for player number two."
 
"Muck this shit."
 
 
PRODUCTS / RESOURCES:
To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on:
IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ 
YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA 
IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ 
 
Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4