Empower Your Life with Dr. Matt James

Dr. Matt James keeps it real today: yes, connecting to your why gives you energy, but we still live in a world where you have to grind. That’s just fact.   The key isn’t avoiding the grind. It’s finding the small moments inside it, five minutes of coffee outside, grilling steaks, sitting on a balcony, to ground and rebalance yourself. With back-to-back travel ahead (Houston → a brand-new training he’s never taught before → solo for 5 days → a 3am flight to teach in Hilo), Dr. Matt is being intentional about grounding himself now, because even when you’re living your purpose, burnout is still possible.   The takeaway: purpose doesn’t make you immune to burnout. You still have to build in the moments that ground you, even if it’s just 5 or 10 minutes.   Shout out to the team (Karl, Ethan, Britt) holding down San Diego this week, much appreciated!   Want tools to build a life you don’t need to escape from? Join the 4-Day NLP Practitioner Training: https://trainings.nlp.com   #Grind #Balance #Burnout #NLP #DrMattJames #Empowerment         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Dr. Matt James is deep into Trainers Training with a room full of soon-to-be NLP trainers and today’s topic came straight from watching them work through filter patterns.   Here’s the thing: if you don’t know your own filter pattern, you can’t tell someone else what you actually need to understand something deeply. Dr. James shares his own daughter’s story. She thought she was “dumb” in school simply because she’s a detailed, literal listener and processed information differently than how it was taught. Once she learned her filter pattern, she realized she was never the problem… she just filters differently.   At the Master Practitioner level, students learn all 22 major filter patterns — including one simple one Dr. James shares here: big picture vs. detail. He’s big picture, his wife is detail-oriented. Instead of that becoming a source of conflict, understanding each other’s filters means he gives her the details she needs, and she gives him space to stay big picture.   Different people think differently and that’s something to celebrate, not fight.   Want to learn all 22 filter patterns and transform how you communicate? Join the 4-Day NLP Practitioner Training: https://trainings.nlp.com   #NLP #FilterPatterns #Communication #DrMattJames #TrainersTraining #Empowerment         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Live from Carlsbad, Day-something of the 41st Annual Trainers Training — but today Dr. Matt James is staying home to focus on clients and building AI technology to help those who help others, while his wife takes over teaching for the day.   Watching her get completely re-energized — rewriting the entire day’s curriculum because she loves teaching so much — inspired today’s topic: your why.   If you can’t connect what you’re doing to a bigger purpose, that’s the real question to ask: why are you doing it at all? Purpose doesn’t mean the work gets easier — you still put in effort — but it should be effortless to find the motivation. That’s the difference between people who are thriving and the ones who’ve lost their drive at work, in relationships, in life.   Even hosting the team for dinner tonight has a why: connection.   Ready to find your why and build the skills to live it out? Join the 4-Day NLP Practitioner Training: https://trainings.nlp.com   #TrainersTraining #NLP #KnowYourWhy #DrMattJames #Empowerment #Purpose         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Leadership starts with YOU.   Fresh from Week 1 of Trainers Training (our flagship program, running strong for 41 years), Dr. Matt James shares one powerful tip he couldn’t fit into a full training day: before you can lead others, you have to learn to lead yourself.   The difference between a manager and a leader? Managers dictate policy and procedure. Leaders help people tap into something deeper — inspiring growth beyond any ceiling they thought they had. And that starts with how you talk to yourself, especially in the moments that test you (like showing up for that workout).   Are you managing yourself… or leading yourself?   Want to develop real leadership and communication skills? Join Dr. Matt James for the 4-Day NLP Practitioner Training. Register now: https://trainings.nlp.com   #Leadership #NLP #PersonalDevelopment #TrainersTraining #DrMattJames #Empowerment         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Energy + Speed + Follow Through = Results   Live from Carlsbad, Dr. Matt James just wrapped Week 1 of Master Practitioner Training with 60+ students — capped off with a board break that’s way more than it looks like. It’s a lesson in goal setting: you need energy, speed, and follow through to break through.   Dr. James shares a story that still gets him — a woman who pitched him an incredible healing center idea, had trainers lined up, hearts fully in it… but couldn’t answer where, what state, or how it would run. She’d been “talking about it” for 10 years. That was 20 years ago. Still hasn’t happened.   The lesson? Great ideas without action are just ideas. If you don’t take the first step, someone else will.   Ready to stop talking about your goals and start following through? Join the 4-Day NLP Practitioner Training: https://trainings.nlp.com   Subscribe for more real talk on mindset, leadership, and NLP.   #FollowThrough #GoalSetting #NLP #MasterPractitioner #DrMattJames #Empowerment         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

You can’t out-willpower your baggage.   I’ve heard this from professionals for decades. “I’m just going to push through it.”   If that worked, psychology would have solved this 100 years ago. When the field first began, the question on the table was: can you think a certain way and get past your emotional baggage? The answer was no then. It hasn’t changed.   Your baggage lives in your unconscious mind. Willpower is a conscious-mind function. They operate in different places. One cannot override the other. No matter how much discipline you bring to it.   This shows up in leadership, in sales, in high-pressure roles. The professional who powers through burnout. The executive who compartmentalizes grief and wonders why their decision-making feels off six months later. The salesperson who white-knuckles through call reluctance instead of addressing what’s underneath it.   Here’s the reframe. The willpower you need is the willingness to find a technique that goes to the root. That’s where your effort belongs. Once you have the right tool, the process is about trusting your unconscious mind to release what conscious effort never could.   We’re running our master level event in California right now. 68 people. Two full weeks of deep work. In week two, we teach Mental and Emotional Release®, a technique I developed for exactly this purpose. It goes to the unconscious and helps people release the anger, sadness, fear, guilt, and shame that willpower alone can’t reach.   Follow for more on the psychology of performance, leadership, and emotional release.   Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com.   Join our free community, Empowerment Home: https://empowermentinc.mn.co/spaces/9453123?utm_source=manual         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

People are paying to walk into a room and smash plates.   Rage rooms are a growing trend. And the psychology behind why they feel good is real. Catharsis works in the moment. You let it out. The pressure drops. You feel lighter.   About an hour later, everything comes back.   This is what I call the catharsis trap. You release the surface tension without ever addressing the root. It’s like cutting the top off a weed. Looks clean. Grows right back.   I see this pattern in professional settings too. A hard conversation with a colleague turns into venting over lunch. A frustrating quarter turns into a team gripe session. Everyone walks away feeling heard. Nothing changes. Because the actual root of the misfire never got examined.   In my own relationship with my wife Kristina, when we hit a miscommunication, we let it out first. Then we go deeper. Where did the disconnect happen? Was I operating too big-picture while she needed detail? Where exactly did the misfire take place? That’s how you course-correct.   The same principle applies in teams, partnerships, and leadership. Letting it out is step one. Getting to the root is where actual change happens.   Follow for more on the psychology behind how we communicate, lead, and release what holds us back.   Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com   Join our free community, Empowerment Home: https://empowermentinc.mn.co/spaces/9453123?utm_source=manual

Someone once asked me, “How do you protect yourself from energy vampires?” I said, “Garlic? A cross?”   She didn’t laugh. But the real answer was more useful than a joke.   If you believe that someone has the ability to drain your energy, you just handed them the keys. The belief itself is the open door.   I’ve been teaching NLP and Huna since the ’90s. One concept I come back to over and over is congruency. When your beliefs are solid and aligned, the door closes. You keep your energy.   You keep your focus. And when someone shows up looking to pull from the people around them, you make a clean decision. You disengage. You move on.   That works in a room full of students. It also works in a boardroom. It works in partnerships, negotiations, and every professional relationship where energy dynamics are at play.   It starts with beliefs. And beliefs can be changed.   Follow for more on NLP, beliefs, and the psychology of personal empowerment.   Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com   Join our free community, Empowerment Home: https://empowermentinc.mn.co/spaces/9453123?utm_source=manual         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Your partner is your shadow. The closest mirror you’ll ever look into.   You let them sleep in the same bed with you. So whatever you see in them, the thing that irritates you, the thing you wish they’d change, that’s a reflection of something inside you waiting to be dealt with. That’s hard to swallow. It’s also where the real growth lives.   In this episode, I sit down with my daughter Skylar back home in Hawaii and talk about something that comes up with almost every relationship client I coach: how do you actually get better at your relationship?   You’ll learn: Why “grow together or grow apart” is more than an old saying How polarities attract so the two of you can find harmony (big picture meets detailed, introvert meets extrovert) What to do with the trait in your partner that drives you up the wall Why doing your own growth work can quietly create friction at home How to decide whether your partner should walk this path with you When you harmonize inside yourself, you stop traveling the road alone and start bringing the people you love along with you.   Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com. We’re in Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic City, San Diego and there’s still time to jump in.   Join our free community, Empowerment Home: https://empowermentinc.mn.co/spaces/9453123?utm_source=manual   Aloha, Dr. Matt         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Tom Brady has seven Super Bowl rings. The Pittsburgh Steelers, as a franchise, have six.   One man outpaced an entire team’s legacy. The reason was not talent. It was routine. In this YouTube Live, Dr. Matt breaks down why the most successful people in any field do not just have goals. They have a non-negotiable routine that runs 365 days a year, and why copying someone else’s routine will not get you there.   You’ll learn: Why Tom Brady’s “I don’t play football. I am football.” mindset applies to every area of life Why following someone else’s routine sets you up to fall short How to identify YOUR routine by looking back at when you were at your best Why how you show up in one area begins to impact how you show up in every area   Your routine is not Tom Brady’s. It is not Dr. Matt’s. Find yours. Run it every day.   Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com   Join our free community, Empowerment Home: https://empowermentinc.mn.co/spaces/9453123?utm_source=manual         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Most people think making yourself a priority means saying yes to more of what you want.   Dr. Matt is back in Waimea with a follow-up to last week, and this one goes a level deeper.   In this episode, Dr. Matt builds on last week’s conversation about making yourself a priority, introducing the Eisenhower Matrix and the two types of procrastination most people never recognize.   You’ll learn: The two types of procrastination, and why the second one is harder to catch How the Eisenhower Matrix helps you sort what only you can do from what should be delegated Why staying busy in the wrong area is its own form of avoidance How to identify what truly requires your time and what should be handed off Making yourself a priority is the first step. Knowing what only you can do is what makes it stick.   Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com. Join Empowerment Home, our free Mighty Networks community where Dr. Matt is taking these conversations even deeper.   If you are not in yet, it is free. Come in. empowermentinc.mn.co/spaces/9453123?utm_source=manual         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

“Dad, when’s the last time you unplugged for four or five weeks?”   That was my son. Right before he left to run our training in Denver. And I told him. It’s been years.   Now I’ll openly admit. I coach. I teach. I run a business. I host webinars. Even when I say I’m “off,” I’m still working. If your work is taking care of other people, you probably know what I mean.   In this week’s check-in from Hawaii, I’m talking about something most high-functioning people refuse to face. People use “I’m too busy helping everyone else” as a way to avoid working on themselves. We just wrapped our NLP Practitioner Training in Houston, and this kept surfacing with the assistants and the team. What about me? What about me? Not in a selfish way. In a harmonious way.   Look, morning sets the tone. Water. Nature. A few quiet minutes that belong to you. These small foundational things are what let you show up well for everyone else. Most people skip them and wonder why nothing feels solid.   So I’m taking some real downtime here. And I’ll be coming to you every week from here.   What’s one small thing you could do today that helps you show up better for the people who need you?   Subscribe and I’ll see you next week. Aloha.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

MIT just released a study on loneliness and AI. The results are not what most people expect. If you’ve been relying on AI more than usual lately, this is worth watching.   Dr. Matt James breaks down what the research actually found, why AI can’t replace human connection no matter how advanced it gets, and how to use AI in a way that genuinely works for you instead of against you.   In this video: What the MIT study revealed about loneliness and AI Where AI helps and where it makes things worse How to use technology intelligently without losing what matters most Ready to experience real transformation in person? Dr. Matt’s NLP Practitioner Trainings are happening across the US all year long. Four days. Live. In-person.   Find a training near you: trainings.nlp.comWant to connect with a real community? Join Dr. Matt on Mighty Networks. Email [email protected] to get access.   #NLP #DrMatt #AI #PersonalDevelopment #HumanConnection #NLPTraining #Mindset #MentalHealth         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Everyone is talking about regulating your nervous system. Dr. Matt has a different take. You already know how.   After four 8-hour long breakthrough sessions in nine days, Dr. Matt had a lot of reasons to think about this one. What he landed on is simpler than the trending conversation gives it credit for.   In this YouTube Live, Dr. Matt breaks down why your unconscious mind already knows exactly what to do, and what gets in the way of listening to it.   You’ll learn: Why most of the trending advice on nervous system regulation is noise How your unconscious mind signals what it needs, and how to read those signals The 90-minute natural reboot cycle Dr. Matt uses at every training What gets in the way of listening to your own body   Your body is already talking. The work is learning to listen.   Learn more Empowering tools at our live trainings at trainings.nlp.com         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

What if the version of you that people respect most is just… you?   Dr. Matt’s wife is celebrating her birthday. She let him steal a few minutes for a Live. And it turned into one of the most important lessons he ever got from his teacher, Uncle George Naʻope.   In this YouTube Live, Dr. Matt shares why showing up 100% authentically is not just good advice. It is the whole game.   You’ll learn: Why performing a version of yourself leaves you feeling empty The real reason people hold back from being fully themselves What Uncle George Naʻope taught Dr. Matt about the difference between an act and authenticity Why the right people only show up when you stop performing for the wrong ones   The people who connect with the real you go deeper. That connection is worth more than the approval of everyone watching a performance.   Join us for live trainings at trainings.nlp.com         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Can you manifest your way out of your baggage?   The personal development world says yes. Dr. Matt says there’s a step most people are skipping.   In this YouTube Live, Dr. Matt breaks down why manifestation and affirmations fall short when there’s unresolved emotional baggage underneath, and what you actually need to do first to make them work.   You’ll learn: Why affirmations work in some areas of your life but fall flat in others The difference between managing your baggage and releasing it The four things required to create real change, and why the order matters How Mental and Emotional Release® (MER) and Hoʻoponopono fit into the equation   The tools that work come after the work that clears the way. Get the steps in the right order.   Want to learn more? Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

When was the last time you fully unplugged? Not just sat on the couch with your phone. Completely disconnected.   Dr. Matt is in Houston and noticing something most people have stopped questioning: nobody takes real downtime anymore. And that gap is one of the biggest contributors to burnout.   In this YouTube Live, Dr. Matt breaks down why partial disconnection does not count, and what real downtime looks like.   You’ll learn: The difference between partial disconnection and fully unplugging Why checking your phone during a “break” is not a break How small moments of true disconnection help scale back burnout How NLP and Huna-based tools address burnout at its root   Your mind needs to reboot. Give it the space to do it.   Check out live trainings at trainings.nlp.com         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

YOU NEED PURPOSE Why Successful People Still Feel Lost   Why do so many people who are intelligent, capable, and driven still feel like something in their life doesn’t quite fit?   In this episode, Dr. Matt James breaks down one of the most important ideas he’s taught for over 30 years:   Without purpose, everything else starts to feel disconnected.   You can learn powerful techniques. You can study mindset. You can attend seminars and read every self-development book out there.   But if you don’t have a clear purpose, those tools often feel like they have nowhere to go.   Your career may feel misaligned. Your conversations may feel repetitive. Even success can begin to feel flat.   In this conversation, Dr. Matt explains: • Why purpose gives meaning to everything else you learn • Why motivation fades when purpose is missing • The difference between someone empowering you vs. learning how to empower yourself • Why purpose is the foundation of lasting fulfillment   At Empowerment Inc., the mission has never been to empower people for them.   It’s about teaching people how to empower themselves.   And that begins with purpose.   What drives your purpose right now?         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

What if the real problem in your relationship isn’t the fight… What if it’s the lack of recovery afterward?   In today’s episode from Dr. Matt, he shares something he and his wife deeply value — especially after celebrating their anniversary:   Recovery is critical.   Most people: • Apologize / Ask for forgiveness • Justify • Blame • Move on…   But they never truly recover.   And without recovery? The same pattern repeats.   In this episode, he breaks down: • Why just saying “I’m sorry” isn’t enough • The difference between blame and ownership • A powerful story about his son that changed how he handles conflict • How couples can clean things up so the past doesn’t keep resurfacing • The mindset shift that prevents future fights   Recovery isn’t weakness. It’s leadership.   If you want stronger relationships — whether married, dating, or committed — this conversation matters.   Listen to the full episode. And if you’d like a deeper training on boundaries + recovery in relationships, comment below or reach out to us at [email protected].   Also check out: Upcoming Empowerment Events trainings.nlp.com   Recovery is critical. And it starts with y o u.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Are you physically strong… but mentally unfocused?   Mental strength isn’t toughness or intelligence — it’s your ability to direct your focus and energy every single day.   In this Live from our NLP training, Dr. Matt explores: Why mental health is more than physical fitness How focus becomes your superpower Why celebrating relationships or goals one day a year isn’t enough How high performers train their mindset   If you want to be strong in every area — energetic, mental, emotional, and physical — this message is for you.   Subscribe for more.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Are you actually burned out… or are you carrying unresolved baggage?   After a recent burnout webinar, one question kept coming up: “How do I know which one it is?”   In this episode, Dr. Matt breaks down the critical difference between burnout and emotional baggage—and why confusing the two can keep you exhausted, triggered, and stuck in patterns that never change.   You’ll learn: How burnout can happen without trauma Why energy imbalance causes burnout When negative emotions are feedback vs. unresolved baggage The subtle signs you’re bleeding energy without realizing it   If you feel drained, irritated, stuck, or questioning your direction in life—this conversation will give you clarity.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

What do you do when the economy shifts, layoffs increase, and uncertainty is everywhere?   You double down on you.   In this YouTube Live from Dr. Matt James where he shares powerful lessons drawn from real moments in history — the 1990s economic downturn, the 2008–2009 market crash, COVID, and what we’re seeing right now. Across every major disruption, one pattern always holds true:   The people who thrive are the ones who invest in themselves.   Whether you’re protecting your role, advancing in your career, pivoting industries, or building something of your own — you are the product. You are the value.   Dr. Matt breaks down: Why fear and emotional baggage stop people from taking action What truly separates you when everyone is grinding How self-investment creates security, confidence, and congruence Why now is the moment to commit fully to your path Upcoming live and virtual trainings available Multiple U.S. cities + virtual options Subscribe for upcoming lives in this series on navigating change Visit trainings.nlp.com to see upcoming events and trainings.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

        Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Burnout isn’t weakness. It’s information.   In this episode, Dr. Matt explains why burnout is actually your body’s intervention—a signal that something is out of alignment energetically, mentally, emotionally, or physically.   If you’re pushing, grinding, relying on caffeine or motivation to get through the day, and still feel exhausted… this conversation will shift how you see burnout forever.   Plus, Dr. Matt shares how to identify your burnout stage and what to do before it escalates.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

        Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

        Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Ever ignored that quiet inner voice — and regretted it later?   In this live session, I dive deep into what happens when we don’t trust our intuition, and how it costs us in relationships, opportunities, and peace of mind.   Your gut isn’t random — it’s the sum of all your experiences, wisdom, and subconscious knowing. When you learn to listen, it will guide you toward the right path every time.   In this episode by Dr. Matt, you’ll discover: Why your gut is more intelligent than your logical mind How emotional baggage blocks your ability to hear your intuition Simple steps to rebuild trust in your inner guidance   If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself or letting fear make your decisions — this conversation will show you how to reconnect with your true internal compass. Check out this episode and learn how to trust yourself even better.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

At Empowerment, Inc. we believe in teaching you how to make your own decisions and own beliefs. And it is so easy to let others opinions dictate them. To truly be an Empowered individual, you need to be in charge of you and reclaim your power. This episode from Dr. Matt breaks down the importance of taking ownership of your decisions and how to not let outside forces negatively impact you or your personal power.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Struggling to turn your hard work into real, game-changing results? Picture this: you’re pouring effort into endless tasks—cluttered garages, endless emails, or half-hearted workouts—yet still feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and nowhere near your goals. Listen to this episode from Dr. Matt, where he’ll unpack the secret to crushing procrastination, unlocking true success, and transforming your hustle into unstoppable momentum—don’t miss this chance to elevate your life with actionable, next-level strategies.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

        Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

        Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Let’s be real—your next level starts with taking the hit. In this no-filter, 2-minute mic drop, Dr. Matt James breaks down the most underrated growth hack of 2025: feedback loops.   Filmed LIVE at our 40th Annual Trainer’s Training in Carlsbad, CA—where real leaders are forged through radical self-awareness, real-time feedback, and next-level communication.    If you want to: Unlock peak performance Lead in the AI-driven, post-pandemic, Zoom-saturated world Stop recycling the same results Upgrade your identity, fast… Then this is the slap of truth you didn’t know you needed. This isn’t motivational fluff. This is real-world, leadership-reboot energy.   Reminder: Comfort zones kill clarity. Feedback builds unshakable power. You can’t scale what you won’t face. Ready to evolve?   Get the tools here: trainings.nlp.com         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

        Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Feeling stuck? It might be because you’re saying yes to the wrong things. Most people don’t talk about what matters… until it’s too late, and too many people wait until they explode to finally speak up about what’s important to them. In this episode, Dr. Matt dives into the real reason most of us feel overwhelmed: misaligned priorities.   Learn how to clarify what you want, set non-negotiables in relationships and career, and communicate them before it’s too late. Plus, hear the powerful lessons he’s teaching his kids (and clients!) about passion, purpose, and what to say “yes” and “no” to in life. This episode is real, raw, and full of insights that could change how you show up—for yourself and the people you love.   You’ll walk away with: A 3-column framework to define your personal boundaries A fresh perspective on family, career, and self-worth A reminder to live intentionally—not just by default Listen to this quick episode now if you’ve ever struggled to put yourself first. This is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

AI is powerful—but are we using it to grow or to avoid growing? Too many people are outsourcing their inner work to artificial intelligence—and it’s costing them more than they realize. In this live, Dr. Matt explains why AI can’t replace your purpose, passion, or personal responsibility. He shares a story that reveals the deeper problem we’re not talking about. Want to grow? Stop letting tech do your thinking. Learn how to use AI without losing your soul.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

You already have what it takes — but are you using it the right way? What if your breakthrough isn’t 5 years away? What if it’s 1.9 seconds away?   This isn’t just about running — it’s about winning the inner game: Your mindset. Your belief. Your bold decisions.   You don’t need to start over. You just need to stop settling. This YouTube Live from Dr. Matt breaks down what it really takes to go from almost to unstoppable — just like Bannister.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

How is your mindset blocking you from having financial prosperity? To get out of scarcity mindset you have to realize one thing: there is NO limit to the amount of money you deserve to have and can obtain. The key to your financial future and freedom is rooted deep in your Unconscious Mind and in your beliefs.   Want to begin to reprogram your mind to open up your money-making potential? Join us at a LIVE event near you:   Los Angeles, CA – May 1-4, 2025 Denver, CO – May 22-25, 2025 Boise, ID – May 29 – June 1, 2025 Kansas City, MO – June 5-8, 2025 Virtual – December 11-14, 2025   trainings.nlp.com         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

How do you go deeper into Personal Growth? The key is having one thing: tools to work with. You can only go to someone or have someone else solve all your problems so many times before you need to realize that real and deep change begins with YOU.   Want to get empowering personal growth tools to help elevate your life to a level no other training program has given you? Join us LIVE near you:   Los Angeles, CA – May 1-4, 2025 Denver, CO – May 22-25, 2025 Boise, ID – May 29 – June 1, 2025 Kansas City, MO – June 5-8, 2025 Virtual – December 11-14, 2025   trainings.nlp.com         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

        Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

How screwed up is your reality? Is everything terrible or is everything perfect? A big part of a personal growth journey is you taking ownership over what you are filtering through your mind. What you’re perceiving outside in the world shows you what is going on deep in your Unconscious Mind. This shows you what you can work on to begin seeing and feeling the things that you WANT to and not let the outside world control you.   Listen to this episode from Dr. Matt to learn about how we filter information through our mind and how you can begin taking ownership of how you evaluate your reality and begin living a happy and empowered life.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Why not just hire and have AI think for you? If you are committed to personal growth, why would you trust something other than a human being to help you along your path? No matter how much AI develops and how intelligent it gets, it will never have the gift that we can give: being human and having emotions.   Join Dr. Matt for this epsiode to learn about the growth of AI and why you should and shouldn’t trust AI on your path.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

A common perception the psychology, NLP, and hypnosis community has is that it is manipulation, and using psychology and NLP allows you to control others. How do you as someone using NLP, handle this question from someone who may not fully understand what NLP is? The key is understanding the difference between influence and manipulation.   Listen to this episode from Dr. Matt to learn how to handle the objection to NLP being manipulation, and how to distinguish when someone is being influential vs. being manipulative.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

When is failure a good thing? A big part of what we teach is how you evaluate your results and where you are trending. Much like stocks, you need to learn how to keep yourself on an upward trend and ensure your continued growth.   Join Dr. Matt for this episode to learn a brand new topic he has yet to discuss. Learn how to truly evaluate your results and continue your growth!!         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Fear is inevitable in life and it can hold us back. Here at Empowerment Inc, we have techniques that help you overcome your fear and stop it from holding you back. However, once you let go of the fear, you still need two key things; action and courage.   Listen to this episode from Dr. Matt to learn how to model key thought leaders in our world and overcome your fear, move past your stories, and truly get all the lessons you need to be Empowered.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

With everything going on in the world, it’s helpful to always remember respect and kindness. In tragic moments, people beautifully come together, help, and have compassion. What is important however is to keep that connection and compassion through good times, and have empathy for others.   Listen to this episode from Dr. Matt to learn the importance of kindness, and the power of having empathy and also being willing to look at things from a different perspective.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

How does what you say to or about yourself affect your mind and mental health? Even the little things that you say in passing or as a joke over and over again sinks deep in your Unconscious Mind, and affects your beliefs about yourself. At the end of the day, your word is powerful and how you speak to or about yourself is more impactful than you may realize.   Listen to this episode from Dr. Matt to learn the power of language, and understand the power and meaning behind the words and the labels that we use.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Most people start their new year with a resolution. Yet, why do people struggle with achieving their resolutions? Setting and not achieving goals are not uncommon. In fact, it’s widespread. Your achievements can hurt if you allow your goals and resolutions to fall into the energy of failure.   Listen to this episode from Dr. Matt as he shares powerful yet simple insight to how to truly stay successful with achieving any resolutions you set for yourself.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

How do you have control within yourself when things outside of you are out of your control? What you can control is your reaction and your emotional state. Are you letting others and events control you and your state, or are you empowered and in control?   Listen to this episode from Dr. Matt where he talks about how to stay in control within any situation or circumstance you may face and shared powerful tips that will allow you to reclaim control of yourself as you progress on your path of empowerment.         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

        Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/

Is NLP manipulation? What is influence vs. manipulation? If you’ve been following us for a while, you may have asked yourself these questions, or if you are a graduate, you may have encountered this before. The key difference between manipulation and influence is what the intention and agenda are. Whose agenda are you running in your life? Yours or other people’s? And who are you trying to influence or manipulate?   Listen to this episode by Dr. Matt to learn the key difference between manipulation and influence, and learn how deep level change and results are possible when you begin focusing on who you listen to, and learning what agenda you want to run. Yours or others?         Empowerment, Inc. is the leading authority on NLP, Huna, Mental and Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.   For more information, visit us at www.nlp.com or www.empowermentinc.com     Music: “Reach for Success” by Scott Holmes https://scottholmesmusic.com/