🎙️Journeys to Wellbeing: Episode 18

“All addiction has one objective — to soothe emotion.” - Karl AnthonyIn this episode, I’m joined by Karl Anthony, owner of Irish Hypnosis and Director of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy Ireland. Hypnosis is a field I’ve been curious about and didn’t know a huge amount about, so I invited Karl on to help me understand what hypnosis really is, how it works, and how it can support emotional wellbeing.In this honest and wide-ranging conversation, Karl shares his personal journey into hypnosis, his trauma-informed approach to addiction and emotional healing, and why compassion — not shame — is essential when it comes to mental health and recovery.We Talk About:🌿 Karl’s personal story and how early trauma shaped his path into hypnosis🌿 What hypnosis actually is — and common myths and misunderstandings🌿 Trauma, emotional pain, and why “everyone has trauma”🌿 Addiction as an attempt to soothe emotion rather than a moral failing🌿 The subconscious mind, early childhood “blueprints,” and repeating patterns🌿 How hypnotherapy can support a range of symptoms such as anxiety, panic, addiction, IBS and emotional healing etc.Karl speaks openly about his work helping people with trauma, addiction, and anxiety, and shares insights from over 25 years of clinical experience. He offers a deeply compassionate reframe of addiction and mental health, reminding us that people are not broken — they are often hurt and seeking relief from emotional pain. 🔗 Connect with KarlFacebook:👉 https://www.facebook.com/karl.anthony.522TikTok:👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@thekarlanthonymethodWebsites:👉 https://www.irishhypnosis.ie👉 http://ichireland.ie📱 WhatsApp / Messenger:Karl can be contacted directly on 086 890 9541 🎧 Listen & Watch🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify🌐 Connect with MeLearn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ieFollow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.💞 Support the PodcastIf you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.#Hypnosis #TraumaInformedCare #AddictionRecovery #EmotionalHealing #EilisOGrady #JourneysToWellbeing #Mindfulness #Podcast