56. Rewiring the Mind for Healing with Clinical Hypnotherapist Garry Coles

When you think of hypnosis, cancer treatment probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but after this episode, it just might be.This week on Everyday Epigenetics, Susan sits down with clinical hypnotherapist Garry Coles, who’s spent over 20 years working in the fascinating field of hypno-oncology, helping cancer patients improve outcomes, reduce side effects, and rewire their mindset for healing through the power of the subconscious.What started as skepticism turned into groundbreaking research, hospital partnerships, and over 2,500 patient journeys supported by Garry’s work. Whether you’re a science nerd or a total newbie to hypnotherapy, this conversation will open your mind to what’s possible when we treat the mind and body as part of the same healing system.In this episode, you’ll learn:How one hypnotherapy session cured Garry’s lifelong nightmares (and sparked his new career)What hypno-oncology really is, and how it helps before, during, and after cancer treatmentThe surprising impact of pre-surgery hypnosis on pain perception, recovery speed, and medication useWhat psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) means, and how emotions literally affect your immune systemWhy “self-fulfilling prophecies” can make or break your healingReal stories of patients who went from devastation to empowerment (and even triathlons!)Learn More about Garry ColesWith over 20 years’ experience as a full-time hypnotherapist, Garry holds an MSc in Clinical Hypnotherapy, for which he carried out research into the effects of presurgical hypnosis on the recovery quality in breast cancer operations. Garry was contracted, for over 19 years, to a major UK NHS hospital for oncology-based hypnotherapeutic work, in addition to practicing from within a local GP surgery. Garry is a regular presenter, worldwide, at conferences as well as presenting his own popular masterclasses and monthly mentoring services.RESOURCES:Connect with Garry Coles:Website: https://hypno-oncology.com/Website: https://releasehypnotherapy.com/Email:  [email protected] Visit the website: healthyawakening.co/podcastFind listening links here: https://healthyawakening.co/linksSHOW NOTES: https://healthyawakening.co/2025/05/09/episode56/Connect with Susan:Contact me for your DNA testing or epigenetic coaching!To schedule a FREE consultation, send an email to [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/susanrobbinshealthyawakeningInstagram: @susanrobbins_epigeneticcoachP.S. Want reminders about episodes? Sign up for our newsletter, you can find the link on our podcast page! https://healthyawakening.co/podcast