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Ever wonder why we wear masks on Halloween? The tradition goes back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people believed the veil between worlds grew thin and spirits could cross over. Good spirits were welcomed in, and harmful ones were scared off with costumes and masks. In this episode, hypnotherapist Ted A. Moreno shows how this old tradition mirrors what happens when you try to change. Leaving the familiar for the unknown is uncomfortable, and the “spirit” of your old behavior will do its best to pull you back. Ted talks about: Why your mind clings to old habits even when they no longer serve you How putting on a new “mask,” or identity, helps scare off the dark side of change Why you’ll be tempted to put the old mask back on, and what to do when you do How to use the darker half of the year for honest introspection If you’re trying to quit a habit, lose weight, or become someone new, this one is for you. Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

Think about this for a minute… Most of what you believe about yourself, about what you deserve, about what is possible for you, was not something you chose. It was given to you. Before you were old enough to question it. Before you even knew it was happening. That is social conditioning. And according to Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno, it is one of the most powerful and least examined forces shaping your life right now. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Ted explores the invisible trance that most of us are walking around in every day. Where it comes from. How it keeps us anxious, stuck, and measuring our worth against standards that were never truly ours. And most importantly, how to begin waking up from it. From the hypnosis of comparison and social media to the conditioning of family, religion, and culture, this episode takes an honest and thought provoking look at the programming that runs our lives beneath the surface. Because the trance can be broken. It has been broken before, by individuals and by entire movements. And it can be broken by you. "The first step toward freedom is to realize that you are a prisoner. You cannot escape a prison if you don't know you're in one." — Vernon Howard Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Are you ready to examine the beliefs and conditioning that may be holding you back? Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

What if the thing holding you back is not your circumstances, your skills, or your opportunities? What if it is simply what you believe? In this episode of the Ted in Your Head Podcast, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores one of the most powerful and underexplored forces in human life. The beliefs we carry. Where they come from. How they shape everything we do. And how to change the ones that are no longer working. Through three compelling stories, including a businessman saved by a worthless check, an artist who gave up his gift because of one teacher's opinion, and an elephant held captive by a chain it could snap without even trying, Ted brings to life the extraordinary, sometimes devastating, and ultimately liberating power of belief. This is not a self-help pep talk. It is a genuine exploration of how belief works, why most of us are living by beliefs we never consciously chose, and what becomes possible when we finally decide to question them. You will come away with a practical exercise for examining your own beliefs, a fresh understanding of how hypnotherapy can help change the ones that are holding you back, and maybe, just maybe, the courage to let go of a belief that has had its hand around your ankle for far too long. Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Are your beliefs holding you back from the life you really want? Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

Do you feel safe right now? Not necessarily physically safe, but safe in the deeper sense that things are going to be okay—even though you don't know exactly what the future holds? If your answer is no, or even "I'm not sure," this episode is for you. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores why uncertainty can create so much anxiety and why our nervous system can respond to the unknown as if it were a threat. Ted talks about the uncertainty we're facing in the world today, the difference between trying to control the future and learning to trust yourself, and how periods of uncertainty can actually become opportunities for growth and change. You'll also learn four practical ways to create more stability from the inside out: establishing a daily routine, developing trust in your ability to handle whatever comes, staying present, and connecting with others. Most importantly, Ted explains how hypnotherapy can help calm the nervous system and change the subconscious patterns that keep anxiety and fear going. Because you don't need to know exactly what the future holds to feel safe. You need to know that whatever it holds, you can handle it. Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno If you've been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsettled by uncertainty, Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

Is Social Anxiety Holding You Back? Ted in Your Head Podcast - Episode 516 Have you ever walked into a room full of people and immediately thought… What am I supposed to say? Are they judging me? Do I look nervous? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno gets personal about social anxiety, sharing the story of his own first—and very uncomfortable—business networking mixer. He also explores what social anxiety really is, why it can feel like a full-body experience, and how the fear of being judged can quietly hold you back from relationships, opportunities, career success, and simply enjoying yourself around other people. You'll also learn the difference between being an introvert and experiencing social anxiety, along with 8 practical strategies you can use to become more comfortable in social situations—from preparing conversation starters and asking questions to mental rehearsal and challenging negative self-talk. Most importantly, Ted explains how hypnotherapy can help change the subconscious patterns that keep social anxiety going. Because social anxiety isn't a character flaw. And you don't have to become the life of the party. The goal is something much simpler: To have the freedom to choose whether you engage with the world instead of feeling like you have to hide from it. Watch on You Tube: https://youtu.be/eIfMHpmujIQ Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno If social anxiety is keeping you from living the life you want, Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

When was the last time you sat outside and just looked at the sky? Not took a photo of it. Not posted it. Just sat there and looked at it. If you had to think about that for a moment — this episode is for you. Somewhere along the way, many of us have traded the sky, the trees, and the mountains for a small glowing screen. And that trade is costing us more than we realize. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno takes an honest look at our relationship with our devices — and makes a gentle but compelling case for putting them down and stepping outside. Drawing from current research on screen addiction, the healing benefits of nature, and his own experience of weekly walks at a lake near his home, Ted explores why so many of us feel disconnected and anxious — and what a little fresh air and a lot less screen time can do about it. This isn't about technology shaming. It's about remembering that you were built for a much bigger world than the one that fits inside a four-inch screen. "Disconnect to reconnect." — Unknown Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Are you feeling like your phone has more control over you than you'd like to admit? Ted can help you break the pattern. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

Do you ever have the unsettling feeling that something bad is about to happen... even when there's no reason to think it will? That constant sense that the other shoe is about to drop isn't just "all in your head." It may be your subconscious mind running an old survival program you didn't even know existed. In this episode, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno reveals some of the surprising causes behind feelings of impending doom—from childhood conditioning and an overactive fight-or-flight response to social media, blood sugar, and even the tasks you've been avoiding. More importantly, Ted shares practical tools you can use to calm your nervous system, reprogram limiting subconscious patterns, and begin replacing fear with a genuine sense of safety and peace. If you've been living with chronic anxiety, unexplained dread, or the feeling that disaster is always just around the corner, this episode could change the way you understand your mind—and yourself. "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." — Viktor Frankl Listen now and take the first step toward greater peace of mind. Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno If anxiety, chronic worry, or a constant sense of dread is keeping you from living the life you want, you don't have to face it alone. Ted has helped hundreds of people retrain their subconscious minds and create lasting change. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute phone consultation today and discover how hypnotherapy can help you feel calmer, more confident, and back in control. https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

How much of your day do you spend wishing things were different than they are? Wishing people were different. Wishing situations were different. Wishing the world would just cooperate with how you think it should be. If the answer is "a lot" — you're not alone. And it might be costing you more than you realize. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores one of the most common — and most exhausting — sources of human suffering: Fighting reality. Drawing from the wisdom of the Serenity Prayer, the teachings of Wayne Dyer, and 23 years of working with clients, Ted breaks down why our refusal to accept what is keeps us stuck in stress, anxiety, and misery — and what we can do about it. Find out: Why fighting what you cannot change is one of the fastest roads to misery The difference between acceptance and giving up How to tell the difference between what you can change and what you can't Why "shoulding all over yourself" is making your life harder The one question that can immediately shift your perspective Why acceptance is not weakness — it's emotional intelligence This episode is for anyone who is tired of being at war with their own life — and is ready to find a little more ease, peace, and clarity in the face of whatever shows up. "Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be." — Wayne Dyer Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Are you struggling to find peace in the face of what life is throwing at you? Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

Here's a question worth sitting with for a moment: Right now — are you actually here? Or are you somewhere else? Because while your mind is busy replaying the past, rehearsing the future, and worrying about things it can't control — your life is happening. Right here. Right now. Without you. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores one of the most important — and most overlooked — ideas in personal development: The present moment is the only place life actually happens. Drawing from the teachings of Eckhart Tolle and Jed McKenna, as well as his own personal experience, Ted explores why so many of us are essentially sleepwalking through our lives — lost in the content of our minds — and what it takes to finally wake up and show up for the life that's happening right in front of us. You'll discover: Why your mind is like a movie — and how to stop being hypnotized by it The difference between the content of your life and the awareness underneath it How to step back from your thoughts and become the observer of your own experience Simple, practical tools to bring yourself back to the present moment Why what you resist persists — and what to do instead This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like life is rushing by while they're stuck in their head — and who is ready to come back to the only moment that actually exists. Right now. "The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it." — Eckhart Tolle Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Are you ready to stop thinking about your life and start actually living it? Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

You're exhausted. But the moment your head hits the pillow, your brain has other plans. The worrying. The replaying. The mental to-do lists. The staring at the ceiling wondering why you can't just... switch off. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. According to the Mayo Clinic, more than one-third of adults experience insomnia at some point — and ten to fifteen percent deal with it chronically. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores why so many of us struggle with sleep — and what you can actually do about it. Drawing from years of experience working with hypnotherapy clients, Ted breaks down the most common causes of insomnia, the lifestyle habits that quietly sabotage your sleep, and a practical set of strategies to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling like yourself again. Do you lie awake at night unable to quiet your mind? Do you wake up in the middle of the night and can't get back to sleep? Do you drag yourself through the day running on empty? Listen to this episode to discover why sleep is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health, your mood, and your performance — and what it takes to finally get the rest you deserve. "The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep." — E. Joseph Cossman Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Are you struggling with insomnia or poor sleep and can't seem to find a solution that works? Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

What if the perfect day isn't something that happens to you — but something you consciously create? In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores the art and practice of designing days that feel fulfilling, meaningful, and alive — even in the middle of a busy work week. Drawing from his work helping clients break free from the modern epidemic of overwhelm, Ted shares practical, grounded strategies for building days that include flow, ease, presence, and joy — not just productivity. You'll discover how your evening routine sets the stage for the next day, why knowing your own energy rhythms is essential, and how small, intentional choices — from how you wake up to how you wind down — can transform an ordinary day into one worth remembering. Listen to this episode to learn how to stop waiting for the perfect day and start participating in creating it — one intention, one choice, and one moment at a time. Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Ready to start creating more perfect days but feel like something keeps getting in the way? Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact-us/ tedinyourhead.com

Is Meditation All It's Cracked Up to Be? - Episode 509 Millions of people meditate. Neuroscientists study it. CEOs swear by it. Monks dedicate their lives to it. But does meditation really live up to the hype?" In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores the question: Is meditation all it's cracked up to be? Drawing from both personal experience and current scientific research, Ted discusses how meditation can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, improve focus and emotional resilience, and even create measurable changes in the brain. More importantly, you'll discover how meditation can help you develop a healthier relationship with your thoughts—allowing you to step back from worry, fear, and self-criticism instead of being controlled by them. Do you find yourself constantly thinking, worrying, or stressing about the future? Would you like more peace of mind, greater self-awareness, and a deeper sense of presence? Listen to this episode to learn why meditation has stood the test of time, how it can benefit your mental and emotional well-being, and some simple ways to begin a practice of your own. Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Are you interested in developing a mediation practice but can’t find the discipline, time, or mental state to make it happen? Ted can help. Reach out for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact tedinyourhead.com

Could Low Blood Sugar Be Affecting Your Mood More Than You Realize? - Episode 508 Anxiety, irritability, brain fog, panic attacks, exhaustion… what if some of these symptoms aren’t just “in your head”? What if your blood sugar has something to do with it? In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno explores the powerful connection between low blood sugar, the nervous system, and emotional well-being. Learn how skipping meals, eating too much sugar, or relying on caffeine can send your body into fight-or-flight mode—triggering symptoms that can feel exactly like anxiety or panic. Ted discusses how blood sugar highs and lows can affect your mood, focus, sleep, stress levels, and even create fearful associations with situations like driving or flying. Do you get shaky, anxious, irritable, foggy, or overwhelmed when you haven’t eaten? Do you crash emotionally after sugary foods or caffeine? Listen to this episode to better understand the hidden physiological triggers that may be affecting your mind and body—and what you can do to feel calmer, clearer, and more emotionally balanced. Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno If you are having trouble with anxiety or managing your blood sugar, reach out to Ted for a 30-minute complimentary phone consultation at https://tedmoreno.com/contact. tedinyourhead.com

Overwhelm has become a way of life for many people. Being overwhelmed will put you into a trance. But not the nice, relaxing kind… Instead, the kind that will shift your nervous system into survival mode, reinforcing stress, negativity and limiting beliefs. That’s why overwhelm is so dangerous. In this episode of Ted in Your Head, Certified Hypnotherapist Ted Moreno discusses the trance of modern life: overwhelm. Understanding overwhelm may be one of the most important things you can do for your mental and emotional well-being. Do you feel trapped? Exhausted? Unable to move forward? Unclear? Listen to this episode to understand why, and how you can get some clarity. Web: https://tedmoreno.com/ Podcast: https://tedmoreno.com/blog/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tedamoreno Need help with overwhelming transitions going on in your life? Please reach out to and request a complimentary phone consultation. Ted is in the Pasadena area of Southern California where he sees clients in person, and remotely over Zoom. Visit TedMoreno.com/contact to learn more or request a complimentary 30-minute consultation. tedinyourhead.com

What if the answers you’re searching for are already inside you… waiting to be uncovered? In this episode, Ted sits down with Life and Spiritual Guide, Kristan Swan, author of Spaghetti on the Wall and Heart Mapping, guided journals designed for exploration and creativity.   Ted and Kristan explore how journaling can become a powerful tool for self-discovery, helping you make sense of your experiences, clarify your values, and reconnect with who you truly are.   In this in-depth and thought-provoking interview, they discuss the power of embracing our own stories through journaling and how using the tools she provides create space for honest self-exploration.   Kristan shares how putting pen to paper isn’t just about writing—it’s about “coming home to yourself.” If you’ve ever journaled… or wondered if a journaling practice could help you gain deeper insight and direction, this conversation might open a door you didn’t even realize was there. tedinyourhead.com