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After a recent thyroid diagnosis (Hashimoto's), I used hypnotherapy to understand the emotional root cause of my symptoms. In this deeply personal episode, I walk you through my discoveries and share: The symptoms I've been dealing withThe tools that I used to understand the emotional roots of my illnessHow getting canceled in 2020 triggered longstanding, repressed traumaMany unfiltered thoughts about the last six years (f-bombs included) Musings on people pleasing, being a political misfit, and self-expressionAn insider's glimpse into how a hypnotherapy session can unfoldHow I'm healing now that I've put the puzzle pieces together Where to Connect with Holly:  Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Read Holly's Substack: https://hollyfisherhiggins.substack.com/  Holly's website: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/ Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Ready to release the fear of being seen?  If you want to put yourself out there — but there's another part of you that wants to hide — I'm sharing a 3-step process to help you shed the fear and step into shining. Join the SHINE workshop here: https://hollyfisherhiggins.podia.com/shine Follow me on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Work with me 1-1 as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/ Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Podcast Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

In my early postpartum days, I remember Googling things like "motherhood identity crisis" because I felt so lost. I thought I was prepared for motherhood, but I was not. Turns out, I should have been Googling the term "matrescence," but I'd never heard of it. Today, I'm joined by integrative therapist Amy Borskey Duffer to talk about this powerful concept, which helps mothers create meaning and peace amidst huge life changes. We discuss: What is matrescence? The developmental journey of becoming a mother that affects us physically, emotionally, spirituallyBoth Amy and Holly's challenging experiences in early motherhoodAcceptable cultural norms in motherhood vs. the raw reality of what actually goes on behind the scenesWhy we should question common societal narratives about the motherhood journeyCareer vs. motherhood: can there really be a balance?The importance of forming secure attachment in the first 3 years of a child's lifeUnderstanding how personal and generational trauma can affect our motheringThe top challenges new mothers face (and ways to address them)The support Amy offers through her private practice and program, The Mother Well Where to Connect with Amy Borksey Duffer:  Amy's Website: https://www.alliswellbeing.com/ Amy's Program, The Mother Well: https://www.alliswellbeing.com/themotherwell Follow Amy on Instagram @all_is_well_being Postpartum Support International Helpline:  www.postpartum.net — complimentary support phone numbers are listed on the homepageBooks Referenced:  Lisa Marchiano, Motherhood Facing and Finding YourselfAmy Taylor-Kabbaz, Mama RisingWhere to Connect with Holly:  Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Holly's website: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/ Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

In this deeply personal episode, I share the magical preconception story of my son Henry, who started visiting me in dreams 7 years before he was born. Tune in to hear: The moment I knew I’d be a mother, even though I never planned on itHow my son started communicating with me long before he was bornMy experience with a miscarriage and pregnancy after lossThe beautiful signs and symbols that carried me through my grief, all the way through a healthy pregnancy and birthTips for communicating with your own spirit babies  Follow me on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Work with me as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/ Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Books mentioned: Babies are Cosmic, by Elizabeth and Neil Carman Spirit Babies, by Walter Makichen A Cosmic Bond, by Emily Greene Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Welcome back to the show! After a 3-year break, I'm back at the mic to address the elephant in the atmosphere: we've all been through a crazy amount of upheaval in the last few years, but we're not really talking about it. Tune in to hear: What's been happening for me personally over the last few yearsWhy I haven't felt "normal" since 2019 (you can probably relate!)The aftermath of the pandemic and how it's affecting people emotionally, even if they aren't talking about itMajor trends I am seeing in my practice around health anxiety, shutting down creative expression, relationship strains, and feeling stuck/frozenA super-simple thing I do when I'm feeling stuck Follow me on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Work with me as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/ Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Have insomnia or sleep issues? This episode will blow your mind — and it might change your life. Holly unpacks the subconscious root causes of insomnia, and explains why hypnotherapy can be an effective approach for people who have tried everything else. Here's what's covered: Why common treatments for insomnia often don't workHow your insomnia is trying to protect you and make you happy (seriously) The top 4 subconscious root causes of insomniaHow trauma and childhood sleep experiences create resistance to sleepHow hypnotherapy can rewire the mind for deep sleepWhy standard sleep meditations may not always workDetails about Holly's sleep system, UnsomniaUnsomnia Sleep System: https://hollyfisherhiggins.podia.com/unsomnia Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Are there annoying things in your life that you just don't wanna deal with? Me too. In this episode, I share personal stories about how these energy drains pile up to create a massive mountain of misery. Tune in to get the inspiration you need to tackle one sucky thing on your to-do list this week. Here's what's covered: Hospital bills and household tasks (AKA, stupid things I avoided and regretted)A story about a window that might change your lifeWhy we avoid the little things, and what to do about it Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Work with me as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/ Get on the sleep program waiting list: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/sleep-program-vip-list/ Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

If you've ever caught yourself saying, "Yikes — my kids are going to need so much therapy!," this episode is for you. I'm joined by my dear friend and colleague, Kristen Willis, to discuss what it looks like to heal your own trauma and raise littles at the same time. Here's what's covered: How addressing the wounds of your inner child can influence your role as a parentConscious parenting: what it is (and what it isn't)Fate vs. control: emotional wounds as sacred teachersWhat to do when parenting guilt creeps inThe top 3 emotional needs of kidsHow to encourage healthy subconscious beliefs in childrenThe two-word phrase that will change how you offer praiseNavigating tech addictions and phone boundaries with littles For the complete show notes, including all books and tools referenced, please visit this page. Follow Kristen on Instagram @luminous.spirit Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Work with me as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/ Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Many people feel like their pain isn't justifiable. They're ashamed of their struggles, because they feel like they had "a pretty decent childhood." This creates the question, "If nothing terrible happened to me, why do I feel so bad?" In this myth-busting episode, I'll answer that question, and offer a new perspective on childhood trauma and what really causes pain. Here's what's covered:  The dark side of comparative suffering (why it's dangerous to compare your pain to someone else's)What really creates pain and struggle (hint: it's not what happens to you)Your life rulebook: what it is and how you create itCommon "insignificant" events from childhood that leave big emotional scarsWhy curiosity is key in the healing processCreating new beliefs on purposeWork with me as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/rtt-rapid-transformational-hypnotherapy/ Sleep Program VIP Notification Signup: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/sleep-program-vip-list/ Download my free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Today I'm sharing all about the super-practical tool I've used to increase my intuition. You'll hear the hilarious backstory, as well as how you can learn this skill yourself! Here's what's covered: How I was introduced to pendulumsWhen I started using a pendulum to tap into my intuitionHow I use a pendulum to make everyday decisions (and serious decisions, too!)How you can use a pendulum to guide important decisions, test for ideal foods and personal care products, and moreDetails on my upcoming live pendulum workshop, Swing IntuitionSwing Intuition: Click Here to Register for the February 27, 2021 Workshop Direct link to workshop: https://www.hollyfisherhiggins.com/work-with-me/swing-intuition/ Download Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

If you're fascinated by hypnotherapy and the subconscious mind, I'm diving into my top 5 FAQs today. Here's what's covered: Personal and professional life updates (roosters and '90s songs)Standard hypnotherapy vs. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Can hypnosis work if you have trouble remembering your past? What if you can't access the "right" memory in a hypnotherapy session?What if you have a background of trauma, or are apprehensive about what might come up?What if you can't visualize, or aren't good at visualizing?What happens if you fall asleep?! Join the waiting list for Mission Unblocked Download Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Lauren Geertsen is back on the show to celebrate the release of her new book, The Invisible Corset: Break Free from Beauty Culture and Embrace Your Radiant Self. Holly and Lauren discuss how to wade through cultural noise to reconnect to your own intuition. Here's what's covered:  Lauren's new book, and her goal to end the cycle of female body hateHow cultural expectations make us just as uncomfortable as traditional corsetsHow Lauren's healing journey opened her eyes to mass manipulation, including mass manipulation in the beauty industryHow marketing and sales tactics in the beauty industry mirror common dynamics of psychological abuseA historical glimpse into ever-shifting beauty trendsHow to differentiate between your true self and your false selfIdentifying what beauty routines honor (rather than suffocate!) your true selfWhy we must look beyond the body positivity movementHealing diets vs. intuitive eating: finding your happy placeA powerful tool to make important decisions through the lens of freedomOrder Lauren's book, The Invisible Corset Floral Song Flower Essences Lauren's Food without Fear Program Follow Lauren on Instagram @body_connection_coach Download Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

If you're interested in the mind-body connection, energy medicine, and our current collective awakening and shift in consciousness, today's episode is going to be a treat for you. I'm interviewing Dr. Brian T. Lumb and Dr. Chelsea Rae Verslues — both chiropractors who specialize in energetic bodywork that's nothing like traditional chiropractic. I have been working with Dr. Brian for almost a year, and I love the perspectives that he and Dr. Chelsea Rae bring to the table. Here's what's covered:  The truly magical potential of the human body, and why this potential goes untappedHow technology has outpaced our human evolution, and what we can doDr. Brian's discovery of elemental wisdom, and how it shifted his approach in practiceUsing the traditional wisdom of the 5 elements to anchor our current evolutionWhy it's important to consider the body's role in mental and emotional wellbeingHow to connect to the body to move and process emotional energyAmazing case studies from their healing practice and mentorship programWhat's on the horizon for Dr. Brian and Dr. Chelsea Rae For the complete show notes, visit this page. Download Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Follow Dr. Brian and Dr. Chelsea Rae on Instagram @nourishflourishnow Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

Happy New Year! It's a ripe time for change and goal setting, so I wanted to discuss one of the biggest goal-setting pitfalls out there: changing at the level of ACTION, without changing at the level of identity. Here's what's covered: Why it's impossible to sustain long-term change without an identity shiftWhy action alone won't create the change you want to seeWhat self-helpy words like "being" and "awareness" really mean, and how to understand and apply themRed flags to notice in your self-talk, and how to turn them aroundPractical, real-life examples of bringing habit change to the identity levelThe most important question to ask yourself as you embrace change for goodLearn more about Mission Unblocked and apply for the program Download Holly's free "Clear the Crap" meditation here (this will put you on my email list!) Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Music: Joseph McDade, "On the Verge"

If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive," "too impulsive," or too WHATEVER, today's episode is for you. I'm chatting with astrologer Natha Campanella about how we can use the wisdom of astrology to better understand ourselves, our personalities, and how we relate to the world. Here's what's covered:  How and why Natha became an astrologerAstrology myth-busting: the true depth of astrology, beyond the newspaper horoscopeHow our birth chart (natal chart) acts as a map for our life pathHow astrology can help you understand your emotions and tendencies, and therefore better relate to yourself, others, your career, and the worldWhat's "written in the stars" vs. our own free willThe most common juicy questions Natha receives as an astrologerInsights for people who are questioning their life path and purposeNatha's insights on the collective astrology of 2020, and the shifts she sees moving into 2021Learn more about Holly's program, Mission Unblocked (applications open through January 7, 2021) Visit Natha and book a reading at https://nathacampanella.com/ Follow Natha on Instagram Follow Holly on Instagram