52 | He Was Skeptical of Hypnotherapy… Until This Conversation

This week, I’m joining Jamie on the Managing Mental Health Podcast for a grounded an honest conversation about hypnotherapy, subconscious healing, and why so many people stay stuck in the same patterns even when they understand them logically.Jamie, a fellow mental health professional, came into this conversation openly skeptical of hypnotherapy, which made this such an important episode. We talk about the difference between stage hypnosis and therapeutic hypnotherapy, what hypnosis actually feels like, and why so many people can talk about their trauma, patterns, and struggles for years but still feel like something deeper has not shifted.I also share more of my own story in this episode, including how I came to hypnotherapy after years as a traditionally trained talk therapist, and how my own RTT sessions helped me break through something I had been carrying since childhood. We explore how subconscious beliefs like I’m not safe or I’m not enough can quietly shape our relationships, our visibility, our anxiety, our money patterns, and our ability to fully receive the life we want.This episode is for anyone who has ever been curious about hypnotherapy, skeptical of it, or frustrated that insight, willpower, and self-awareness have not fully changed the thing that keeps repeating. It is a powerful conversation about what happens when we stop only managing symptoms and start getting to the subconscious root.What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeHow I went from traditional talk therapy into RTT hypnotherapy after my own life-changing experienceThe difference between stage hypnosis and therapeutic hypnotherapyWhat hypnosis actually feels like, and why it is not mind controlWhy people can know better consciously and still keep repeating the same patternsHow subconscious beliefs formed through trauma or repeated life experiences shape relationships, money, visibility, and self-sabotageWhy issues like anxiety, perfectionism, depression, and chronic stuckness often have deeper roots than we realizeHow hypnotherapy helps uncover the real reason behind a pattern instead of only addressing the surface behaviorWhy safety is such a huge part of healing, and what it means to help the subconscious mind recognize that the danger is no longer happeningThe importance of screening and why hypnotherapy is not appropriate for everyoneResources and LinksListen to the full episode on Managing Mental Health Podcast on YouTubeConnect with Jamie on InstagramWant to work together 1:1? Click here to book your Connection CallApply to be coached on the podcast: shiftyourstorypodcast.comHang out with me on Instagram and FacebookYour Next StepsIf this episode resonated, subscribe, rate, and leave a review, or send it to someone who has been curious about hypnotherapy but still has questions. And if you have ever felt frustrated that insight alone has not changed the pattern, this conversation may help you understand why.🎙️ The Shift Your Story Podcast© 2026 Ally Rose | All Rights Reserved💌 Contact: [email protected]✨ Want to be coached on the podcast? Apply here🫶🏾 Let’s connect:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteDisclaimer:The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, nor does it constitute a therapeutic relationship. All views expressed are my own. You should always consult with your own medical, mental health, legal, and financial professionals before making any decisions.