Are there annoying things in your life that you just don&apos;t wanna deal with? Me too. In this episode, I share personal stories about how these energy drains pile up to create a massive mountain of misery.Tune in to get the inspiration you need to tackle one sucky thing on your to-do list this week. Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered:Hospital bills and household tasks (AKA, stupid things I avoided and regretted)A story about a window that might change your lifeWhy we avoid the little things, and what to do about itFollow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsWork with me as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/Get on the sleep program waiting list: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/sleep-program-vip-list/Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Mindspeak: Holistic Mental Health with Holly Higgins, NTP

049: That Thing You've Been Avoiding

If you&apos;ve ever caught yourself saying, "Yikes — my kids are going to need so much therapy!," this episode is for you. I&apos;m joined by my dear friend and colleague, Kristen Willis, to discuss what it looks like to heal your own trauma and raise littles at the same time. Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered:How addressing the wounds of your inner child can influence your role as a parentConscious parenting: what it is (and what it isn&apos;t)Fate vs. control: emotional wounds as sacred teachersWhat to do when parenting guilt creeps inThe top 3 emotional needs of kidsHow to encourage healthy subconscious beliefs in childrenThe two-word phrase that will change how you offer praiseNavigating tech addictions and phone boundaries with littlesFor the complete show notes, including all books and tools referenced, please visit this page.Follow Kristen on Instagram @luminous.spiritFollow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsWork with me as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

048: Encouraging Healthy Subconscious Beliefs in Children with Kristen Willis

Many people feel like their pain isn&apos;t justifiable. They&apos;re ashamed of their struggles, because they feel like they had "a pretty decent childhood." This creates the question, "If nothing terrible happened to me, why do I feel so bad?" In this myth-busting episode, I&apos;ll answer that question, and offer a new perspective on childhood trauma and what really causes pain. Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered: The dark side of comparative suffering (why it&apos;s dangerous to compare your pain to someone else&apos;s)What really creates pain and struggle (hint: it&apos;s not what happens to you)Your life rulebook: what it is and how you create itCommon "insignificant" events from childhood that leave big emotional scarsWhy curiosity is key in the healing processCreating new beliefs on purposeWork with me as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/Sleep Program VIP Notification Signup: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/sleep-program-vip-list/Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

047: Why Do I Feel So Bad?

Today I&apos;m sharing all about the super-practical tool I&apos;ve used to increase my intuition. You&apos;ll hear the hilarious backstory, as well as how you can learn this skill yourself! Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered:How I was introduced to pendulumsWhen I started using a pendulum to tap into my intuitionHow I use a pendulum to make everyday decisions (and serious decisions, too!)How you can use a pendulum to guide important decisions, test for ideal foods and personal care products, and moreDetails on my upcoming live pendulum workshop, Swing IntuitionSwing Intuition: Click Here to Register for the February 27, 2021 WorkshopDirect link to workshop: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/swing-intuition/Download Holly&apos;s free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

046: The Tool That Skyrocketed My Intuition (Plus Workshop Announcement!)

If you're fascinated by hypnotherapy and the subconscious mind, I'm diving into my top 5 FAQs today. Here's what's covered:Personal and professional life updates (roosters and '90s songs)Standard hypnotherapy vs. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Can hypnosis work if you have trouble remembering your past? What if you can't access the "right" memory in a hypnotherapy session?What if you have a background of trauma, or are apprehensive about what might come up?What if you can't visualize, or aren't good at visualizing?What happens if you fall asleep?! Join the waiting list for Mission UnblockedDownload Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

045: Hypnosis FAQs - The Top 5 Questions I’m Asked About RTT Hypnotherapy

Lauren Geertsen is back on the show to celebrate the release of her new book, The Invisible Corset: Break Free from Beauty Culture and Embrace Your Radiant Self. Holly and Lauren discuss how to wade through cultural noise to reconnect to your own intuition. Here's what's covered: Lauren's new book, and her goal to end the cycle of female body hateHow cultural expectations make us just as uncomfortable as traditional corsetsHow Lauren's healing journey opened her eyes to mass manipulation, including mass manipulation in the beauty industryHow marketing and sales tactics in the beauty industry mirror common dynamics of psychological abuseA historical glimpse into ever-shifting beauty trendsHow to differentiate between your true self and your false selfIdentifying what beauty routines honor (rather than suffocate!) your true selfWhy we must look beyond the body positivity movementHealing diets vs. intuitive eating: finding your happy placeA powerful tool to make important decisions through the lens of freedomOrder Lauren's book, The Invisible CorsetFloral Song Flower EssencesLauren's Food without Fear ProgramFollow Lauren on Instagram @body_connection_coachDownload Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

044: How the Beauty Industry Stifles Our Intuition with Lauren Geertsen

If you&apos;re interested in the mind-body connection, energy medicine, and our current collective awakening and shift in consciousness, today&apos;s episode is going to be a treat for you. I&apos;m interviewing Dr. Brian T. Lumb and Dr. Chelsea Rae Verslues — both chiropractors who specialize in energetic bodywork that&apos;s nothing like traditional chiropractic. I have been working with Dr. Brian for almost a year, and I love the perspectives that he and Dr. Chelsea Rae bring to the table. Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered: The truly magical potential of the human body, and why this potential goes untappedHow technology has outpaced our human evolution, and what we can doDr. Brian&apos;s discovery of elemental wisdom, and how it shifted his approach in practiceUsing the traditional wisdom of the 5 elements to anchor our current evolutionWhy it&apos;s important to consider the body&apos;s role in mental and emotional wellbeingHow to connect to the body to move and process emotional energyAmazing case studies from their healing practice and mentorship programWhat&apos;s on the horizon for Dr. Brian and Dr. Chelsea RaeFor the complete show notes, visit this page.Download Holly&apos;s free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsFollow Dr. Brian and Dr. Chelsea Rae on Instagram @nourishflourishnowMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

043: Upgrade Your Human Operating System with Dr. Brian T. Lumb and Dr. Chelsea Rae Verslues

Happy New Year! It's a ripe time for change and goal setting, so I wanted to discuss one of the biggest goal-setting pitfalls out there: changing at the level of ACTION, without changing at the level of identity. Here's what's covered:Why it's impossible to sustain long-term change without an identity shiftWhy action alone won't create the change you want to seeWhat self-helpy words like "being" and "awareness" really mean, and how to understand and apply themRed flags to notice in your self-talk, and how to turn them aroundPractical, real-life examples of bringing habit change to the identity levelThe most important question to ask yourself as you embrace change for goodLearn more about Mission Unblocked and apply for the programDownload Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

042: Habit Changes Always Fail Without This

If you&apos;ve ever been told you&apos;re "too sensitive," "too impulsive," or too WHATEVER, today&apos;s episode is for you. I&apos;m chatting with astrologer Natha Campanella about how we can use the wisdom of astrology to better understand ourselves, our personalities, and how we relate to the world. Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered: How and why Natha became an astrologerAstrology myth-busting: the true depth of astrology, beyond the newspaper horoscopeHow our birth chart (natal chart) acts as a map for our life pathHow astrology can help you understand your emotions and tendencies, and therefore better relate to yourself, others, your career, and the worldWhat&apos;s "written in the stars" vs. our own free willThe most common juicy questions Natha receives as an astrologerInsights for people who are questioning their life path and purposeNatha&apos;s insights on the collective astrology of 2020, and the shifts she sees moving into 2021Learn more about Holly&apos;s program, Mission Unblocked (applications open through January 7, 2021)Visit Natha and book a reading at https://nathacampanella.com/Follow Natha on Instagram Follow Holly on Instagram

041: Astrology as a Tool for Emotional Wellbeing with Natha Campanella

If you&apos;re a fellow holistic practitioner, coach, or creative, you&apos;ll want to tune into this week&apos;s episode! I&apos;m talking all about business and creativity as a vehicle for healing and personal development. If you feel stuck and afraid of truly putting yourself out there, I&apos;m sharing my unfiltered thoughts. I&apos;m also unveiling a new program I&apos;m offering! Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered:Why so many holistic practitioners stay stuckThe common blocks we face, including imposter syndrome, "not-good-enoughness," scarcity, perfection, and procrastinationWhy another online marketing course or "ABC, 123" guide will probably not solve your business challengesMy philosophy on entrepreneurship as a vehicle for intense personal growth and deep healingThe personal challenges I&apos;ve faced as a holistic entrepreneur, and how I&apos;ve worked through themWhat would actually happen if someone handed you your "dream business"How I&apos;ve used hypnotherapy to overcome my most challenging business blocksDetails on Mission Unblocked: my new hypnotherapy intensive for fellow practitioners and creativesLearn more about Mission Unblocked and apply for the programDownload Holly&apos;s free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

040: Announcing Mission Unblocked — My Program for Practitioners, Coaches, and Creatives who are Done Feeling Stuck and Small

I&apos;m back at the mic after a break! Truth be told, I&apos;ve been in a funk. I&apos;ve appreciated other people being honest about this lately, so I&apos;m being honest about it, too — in hopes that you might feel less alone. Here&apos;s what I&apos;m chatting about: The response to my last episode on censorship and cancel cultureThe strange 2020 phenomenon of being lonely and simultaneously wanting to be even more aloneThe collective feeling that we&apos;re all just "holding it together"Why 2020 is a legitimate excuse, and why it&apos;s OK to let go of the guilt of "not doing enough"How I&apos;m using intuitive movement (a.k.a. wacky dancing) to dispel negative energy3 more tips that have helped me maintain a baseline of sanityDownload Holly&apos;s free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Get on Holly&apos;s waiting list by filling out the brief form at the bottom of this page.Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

039: Navigating the Weirdness of Winter 2020

Today, I&apos;m speaking freely about my deep concerns with censorship and cancel culture, particularly in the arena of alternative wellness. If you value natural and alternative health information — and want to continue to have access to this information — this episode is an important listen. Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered: Why I haven&apos;t spoken up about this until nowWhat&apos;s going on with censorship in the natural and alternative health arenasThe truth about censorship (it started way before the current global crisis)The moment "I saw the writing on the wall" and knew this had massive consequencesImportant questions about where we draw the line when it comes to free speech vs. safetyMy thoughts on the rampant phenomenon of cancel culture, and how it relates to censorshipHow we inadvertently censor ourselves and perpetuate the issuesHow our current global climate is activating generational trauma Important lessons from history and literature that we must take into accountPractical action steps you can take if you are concerned about these issuesGet the full show notes with links to resources here.Download Holly&apos;s free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!)Get on Holly&apos;s waiting list by filling out the brief form at the bottom of this page.Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

038: Censorship and Cancel Culture — I'm Speaking Out

In today&apos;s episode, I talk about two "mind tricks" I use frequently to help alleviate worry. I&apos;m also sharing my habit challenge for November, and ways you can stay grounded and centered during these uncertain times. Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered: My personal November habit challenge: what I&apos;m doing and whyCompartmentalizing worry: how to prevent worry from "emotionally bleeding" all over your daysThe case for making a date with worry, and setting a worrying deadlineAn example of how I successfully used a worrying deadline when I was in a terrible funkWhy and when worrying is necessary, vs. when it&apos;s a waste of timeDownload Holly&apos;s free "Clear the Crap" meditation here.Get on Holly&apos;s waiting list by filling out the brief form at the bottom of this page.Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

037: Compartmentalizing Worry

If you&apos;ve fallen off track, it might be a good thing. In this episode, I share why backslides are so important to our evolution and growth, and how you can reframe your thinking around what it means to "screw up." Here&apos;s what&apos;s covered: Important updates about my practice, and how to join my waiting listThe two ways you can choose to think about backslidesFeedback vs. failure: what your mistakes are telling youThe importance of contrast, and how imperfection fuels evolutionWhat would happen if you actually achieved "perfection" Why I personally love backslidesDownload Holly&apos;s free "Clear the Crap" meditation here.Get on Holly&apos;s waiting list by filling out the brief form at the bottom of this page.Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

036: The Benefit of the Backslide (Why You Should Celebrate Screw-Ups)

To help you through these uber-wonky times, I created Clear the Crap: A Hypnotic Meditation to Release BS and Baggage. It's a totally free, 20-minute practice that I like to describe as a car wash for the soul. This episode is a "user's manual" for the meditation, where I share: Why I created this meditationWhat it's good for (bad vibes, yucky energy, feeling heavy or "blah," etc.)Why it's important to manage your energy as a sensitive soul/HSPHow this meditation is both similar and different to my RTT hypnotherapy workCommon FAQs about listening frequency, sleep, etc. Download Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here. Learn how to work with Holly as a coaching and hypnotherapy client here.Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhigginsMusic: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

035: Free Clearing Meditation Download (Plus a User's Guide)

Mindspeak explores holistic mental health and all things mind-body wellness. Join nutritionist and hypnotherapist, Holly Higgins, for weekly discussions about the power of intentional thought and belief; how your subconscious mind influences your health and happiness; and how to harness the food-mood, gut-brain connection. Discover alternative healing modalities for depression and anxiety, hear stories from those who have achieved radical remission, and find the tools you need to take back your power. New episodes every Tuesday!

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Mindspeak: Holistic Mental Health with Holly Higgins, NTP

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