Ep.60: Undoing the “Not Enough” Story: Hypnosis and the Subconscious Mind with Christina Woods

Hey friends! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome the incredible Christina Woods—a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master. Christina brings a wealth of knowledge and a deeply personal story of transformation after decades in corporate leadership. Together, we explore how childhood beliefs, people-pleasing patterns, and midlife awakenings can shape—and reshape—our lives.Christina gets real about her journey from high-achieving executive to empowered healer, sharing how modalities like hypnotherapy, EMDR, and energy work helped her (and now help others) move from burnout to balance. We dig into subconscious beliefs, emotional healing, intuition, and how to rewire the mind for worthiness and self-compassion. You’ll hear both the science and the soul of healing, with laughs, deep truths, and maybe a few thigh stories along the way. Episode Highlights:[0:01] - Laura introduces Christina Woods and her background in therapy and corporate leadership.[1:19] - Christina shares her unraveling: career burnout, divorce, and rediscovering herself.[5:53] - The “garden moment” that sparked Christina’s personal transformation.[7:35] - How hypnotherapy and EMDR opened the door to healing deep trauma. [10:48] - Laura and Christina discuss the power of embodied therapeutic modalities.[14:34] - Colette joins and dives into the hypnotherapy process and how it really works.[20:19] - Can anyone be hypnotized? Busting myths and sharing real client experiences.[24:27] - Custom hypnotherapy audios: why language, music, and intention matter.[27:55] - Common client themes: high achievers, perfectionism, and “not enoughness”.[29:16] - Healing principles from the documentary “HEAL” and why intuition matters.[32:40] - Fear, intuition, and learning to trust your internal compass.[35:58] - Hypnotherapy reveals unconscious beliefs—sometimes from early childhood.[37:39] - Laura and Colette share personal “aha” moments and therapy curiosities.[40:54] - Matching your energy with your mindset to truly hold what you believe you deserve. [41:37] - Where to find Christina online and how to work with her. Resources:Christina Woods’ website: www.christinalwoods.comChristina on Instagram: @christina.lwoodsIf today's discussion resonated with you or sparked curiosity, please rate, follow, and share "Insights from the Couch" with others. Your support helps us reach more people and continue providing valuable insights. Here’s to finding our purposes and living a life full of meaning and joy. Stay tuned for more!Ever stayed quiet to keep the peace and felt yourself disappear? The Cost of Quiet is for anyone who avoids conflict and pays the price. Reclaim your voice, strengthen your relationships, and experience real peace. Order your copy and join the movement: https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-book🎙️ Love the podcast? Come talk about episodes with us inside The Midlife Chat. It’s a free, private community just for women at midlife who want to keep these conversations going. We’ve created this space for real talk, fresh resources, and honest connection—where you can share ideas and resources, ask questions, and get support from women navigating the same season.  Come join us—we’d love to have you!👉 Join The Midlife Chat here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/795863256460970/Order The Cost of Quiet now! Colette’s new book, The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations that Create Secure, Lasting Love, launched February 3rd. Order your copy today: https://www.colettejanefehr.com/new-bookRecognized by FeedSpot:Top 60 Couples Therapy Podcasts | Top 100 U.S. Mental Health Podcasts | Top 100 Relaxation Podcasts