89. Changemakers: Hypnotherapy to Find Purpose in Midlife, with Christina L. Woods

When we hit our forties and fifties, we often look around, realize our lives are pretty good, and still notice a sense of dissatisfaction or restlessness. Then, we feel guilty for feeling that way because we know how blessed we are to have families, friends, and careers we (at least) like. In this Changemakers episode, I'm joined by Christina L. Woods, a clinical hypnotherapist, subconscious transformation expert, and former corporate executive. Christina specializes in helping high achievers close the gap between outer success and inner fulfillment. We dive into why smart, capable midlife women often feel burned out, why traditional logic isn't enough to break our ingrained habits, and how hypnotherapy can help you safely rewrite your underlying beliefs to find true purpose. What You’ll Learn:✔ The Power of the Subconscious: How hypnotherapy quiets the analytical mind—which is only 5% of how our mind operates—to access the 95% of our emotional, subconscious mind where real change happens. ✔ The Identity Trap: Why we feel guilt when our different roles (like being a dedicated mom and a businesswoman) conflict, and how to teach your mind it is safe to be both. Episode Chapters:00:00 - The midlife guilt of feeling unfulfilled in a "good" life 05:05 - Christina's burnout and transition from the corporate world 11:33 - How to find your purpose by remembering what brought you joy as a kid 15:55 - How hypnotherapy actually works and why it isn't scary 23:48 - You don't lose control in hypnosis; you gain it back 26:18 - Why logic can never trump your subconscious mind 31:18 - A real-life example: The surprising root cause of night snacking 36:18 - How to get curious about your own blocks 38:26 - Why midlife is the perfect time to trust your intuition  Links & Resources:Christina's Website: ChristinaLWoods.com Free Weekly Hypnosis (The Reset Room):  ChristinaLwoods.com/theresetroom Cheryl's Free Story Cycle Resource: Cherylpfischer.com/storycycle Episode 69: Hypnosis for Menopause with Sarah Rubens  Why This Episode MattersBy stripping away the fear and myths surrounding hypnotherapy and giving it a try, you can finally quiet your inner critic, release the guilt of wanting more, and connect with the wisdom and intuition you've gained in midlife. Take a little bit better care of yourself in midlife.Find the GreenSynergy Elixir and Energy Fizz duo at cherylpfischer.com/greens. Grab your water bottle, add these, and enjoy! Grab your Vitamin G pixie sticks for detoxification and wellness at cherylpfischer.com/vitaming.Support the show🌸 Liked this episode? Share it with fellow Gen X women navigating hormone balance, an empty nest, and/or self-confidence!🫶 Love this show? Leave a review to help more women over 50 find us.💡Want menopause advice, mindset shifts, or support with midlife transformation?Find out more about the Midlife Recharge at cherylpfischer.com/coachingJoin the inner circle by subscribing on Substack: mindyourmidlife.substack.comLet’s talk health after 50, self-talk, and redefining aging for women — without the “midlife crisis” narrative. Every week I'm adding new success strategies for midlife women.Connect with Cheryl: Instagram | LinkedIn | Website