Melissa Tiers: Stay Curious, Keep Evolving, and the Punk Rock Edge of Hypnosis

In this episode of AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe, Ryan welcomes Melissa Tiers, a true powerhouse in the hypnosis world, founder of the Center for Integrative Hypnosis, and the author of multi-award-winning books like Integrative Hypnosis: A Comprehensive Course in Change. Coming from a background in punk rock, Melissa brings a beautifully disruptive, anti-authoritarian energy to the changework field.The conversation dives deep into why practitioners must avoid falling into rigid protocols or getting bored of their own methods. Melissa emphasizes the vast unknown still remaining in consciousness research and advocates for an evolving, adaptable framework that integrates hypnosis, neuroscience, and conversational agility. From discussing the "fledgling" nature of modern psychology to the necessity of keeping a sharp, experimental edge, Melissa provides a masterclass in staying endlessly curious and letting go of clinical dogma.Key Takeaways & Meaningful Quotes"Having come from rock and roll, I was in no way, shape, or form a rock star... but recently, because of the political climate, really, I've been missing having that kind of punk rock outlet.""They never expand, and when you listen to them lecture about it, they're bored. They're bored of their own shit. And so, you know, that's what I would suggest, is to... is to stay curious.""We have barely scratched the surface of this field. We still can't agree on what the fuck consciousness is, let alone unconsciousness. And so, once you get that, that this is still fledgling, even though it's been around for thousands of years..."How to Connect and Work with UsConnect with Melissa Tiers: Explore Melissa’s books, practitioner training programs, and integrative approaches to clinical hypnosis and coaching.Website: melissatiers.comCenter for Integrative Hypnosis: centerforintegrativehypnosis.comWork with Ryan DeJonghe: Ready to explore your own transformation through hypnosis?Website: trancewell.helpEmail: [email protected]