Trance, Tennis Rackets & Authentic Living with Joel from BodyMind Hypnotic- Free & Open Mind Podcast

Welcome to the Free & Open Mind Podcast, where we explore authentic living, deep change… and why hypnotists aren’t out there robbing banks.In this episode, hosts Hardy Brooklyn (Brooklyn-based business & life coach) and Stan (goal success coach from Perth, Australia) sit down with Joel from BodyMind Hypnotic. Joel's a former paralegal who traded checking legal documents for guiding people into trance and transformation.*You’ll hear about:*• How trance is really just focused attention (yes, your highway driving zone-out counts).• Why self-hypnosis is possible—but a lot easier with a coach who can see you spinning your hands and say, “Uh, let’s slow that down.”• Why hypnotists can’t just make you rob a bank (unless your imagination really wants to go along for the ride).• Simple tools like breath work, crossing the midline, and Joel’s “emotional muscle building” exercise to help you avoid going full hamster-on-a-wheel in your own head.• How changing “I’m a bad person” into your worst Michael Jackson impression of “I’m bad” can actually rewire your inner dialogue.• Joel’s authentic side: Tai Chi, one‑pot cooking, marinated eggs, vegan cheese, sci‑fi nerdery, and medieval reenactment (because nothing says self‑improvement like hitting your friends with padded weapons—responsibly).Along the way, Hardy reluctantly admits he’s great at putting people into trance with storytelling—but not so keen on being hypnotized himself. Control issues? Joel has thoughts.*If you’ve ever wondered—*• Can I really be hypnotized?• Why is change so hard?• Is talking things out with a coach, therapist, or a mate over a beer basically low-key hypnosis?—this episode is for you!*About our Guest*👉 Check out Joel’s work at BodyMind Hypnotic (links in the description) and try his “Flip Your Script” resource to start messing with that unhelpful inner voice—preferably in a funny accent.👤 *About the Hosts*Hardy Brooklyn is a life and business coach based in Brooklyn, New York. Hardy helps individuals who feel something’s “just not right” figure out how to reconnect their path to a healthier, happier, more rewarding journey.• Website & Newsletter: https://boxofrain.com• Link: https://www.bor.bz• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardybrooklynStan Nelson is a moving forward and goal success coach from Perth, Western Australia. Stan helps people who feel stuck start living extraordinary lives with clarity, momentum, and aligned goals.• Website & Blog: https://coachingwithstan.com.au🔴 *Watch Live & Catch Past Episodes*The Free & Open Mind Podcast streams live every Friday at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Watch live and find past episodes: https://freeandopenmind.com (Redirects to the YouTube channel and the archive of past episodes.)We feature guests from all walks of life who openly share about authentic living, identity, transformation, and personal growth.💬 *Join the Conversation*• Ask questions in the live chat and comments• Share your own experiences with authenticity, motherhood, identity, and big life transitions• Suggest future guests or topics you’d love to see on the show👍 •Support the Show•If this conversation resonates with you:• Like this video• Subscribe to the channel• Comment with your biggest takeaway from Joel’s story• Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to live more authenticallyYour support helps us reach more people who are ready to live with a Free & Open Mind.