• #13 Hypnosis for Healthcare
    Mar 7 2025
    Every 3 seconds a person is diagnosed with dementia. Thisfast progressing disease can take away the joy expected in the golden years oflife. The leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease. Nearly 50% of the U.S. adult population will be diagnosed with some form of heart disease. On this episode ofHypnotic Rhythm Craig & Larry are joined by hypnotist Claudia Rickard, who worksas part of care giving teams for those living with dementia. Then Craig has a conversation with Dan Goyette a hypnotist & formerparamedic who works with those recovering from heart diseaseprocedures. Segment 1: StartThe first segment includes a conversation with Claudia, a dementia consultant, trained by Dr. Daniel Nightingale. She explainshow hypnosis & other types of intentional focus processes can be anintegral part of a care plan for those experiencing dementia. Learn ways that vascular dementia can be prevented through healthy living. Then hear about ways to slow progression & evenimprove the quality of life for those with dementia through these practices.Claudia explains how intentional focus practices are extended beyond theindividual to those caretakers & family members who oversee the well beingof the individuals living with dementia. Finally learn about the Bunny TalkMethod. A process born from a game played with her daughter. Now extended toact as an emotional anchor in the use of dementia care, as well as a processfor introducing children to mindfulness & hypnosis practices. Segment 2: 25:30 Mark Minute/SecondIn the Second segment former paramedic Dan Goyette discusseshow hypnosis is used as part of an overall care plan for those recovering fromheart issues & procedures. Dan works not only with cardiac patients, butjust like Claudia, with the caregivers as well. His practice has a strong focuson teaching first responders hypnosis practices to deal with their dailyexperiences in emergency response & trauma care. Dan has his own podcast& hypnosis magazine called The Hypno Café. Segment 3: 41:25 Mark Minute/SecondDuring the final segment Craig & Larry are back in Chicagodiscussing the conversations with Claudia & Dan. Hear about some wayshypnosis can be used for overall healthiness & to prevent the creation ofdisease within us. 15-Minute-Focus: 1:11:50Mark Hour/Minute/SecondFollowing the podcast Craig provides a focus session thatcan be used regularly to allow healing & recovery. Your body knows what todo. If you remove stress & allow it to happen your body can be at its best.Craig will take you through a process of focused healing. (Warning: This portion of thepodcast includes a hypnosis session intended to illicit a relaxed sleep likestate. Do not listen to this portionunless you are able to safely experience this state) Show Notes:You can reach Craig at Craig@TheIntentionallyFocusedMind.comYou can reach Larry at LarryGarrett.GWC@gmail.com For information on upcoming events go towww.garrettwellnesscenter.com To find out more about our guests go to:Claudia Rickard (www.ClaudiaRickardHypnosis.com)Dan Goyette (www.michiganhypnotherapyguild.com)For more information on the Heartland Hypnosis Conference: heartlandhypnosisconference.comDr. Daniel Nightingale: (World-renowned clinicaldementia specialist based in Tempe, AZ)https://drdanielnightingale.com/ Book Notes:Claudia Rickard: “A Parent’s Journey: The Bunny Talk Method”Betters & Hunt “Aging With Grace: Flourishing In anAntiaging Culture”Gary Elkins: “Handbook of Medical & PsychologicalHypnosis”Joseph Murphy: ”The Powers of Your Subconscious Mind ”Bessel Van Der Kolk M.D. : “The Body Keeps the Score” Special Thanks to:Ali Miller for providing the show break information. HypnotherapistofChicago.comTo the following for providing their show promos:William Mitchell www.mitchellinstitute.comCraigy PesekMatt Dickson www.mattdicksonhypnosis.comPeter Blum www.trancesonics.comFrank Prince www.thecomedyhypnosisshow.fun
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • #12A 15-Minute-Focus Breathwork
    Feb 18 2025

    This episode's Focus Session is all about the power of breathing. Take a guided tour through a short breathing technique to create calm, focus, & even energy.

    (Warning:This portion of the podcast includes a hypnosis session intended to illicit a relaxed sleep like state. Do not listen to this portion unless you are able to safely experience this state)

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    17 mins
  • #12 Lessons From The Heartland
    Feb 1 2025
    The Heartland Hypnosis Convention is a wonderful experience for anyone involved with or interested in hypnosis. It is held just outside of St. Louis Missouri, over the last weekend of April every year. The conference includes 3 days of multiple track presentations. The tracks include clinical hypnosis, stage hypnosis, metaphysical uses, & business aspects of hypnosis.On this episode of Hypnotic Rhythm Craig & Larry are joined by the founder of the conference William Mitchell.Segment 1: StartThe first segment includes a conversation on a presentation that William prepared on the powers of positive visualization to increase performance in sports, faith, & life. Learn how using this process along with hypnosis can actually shift the part of your brain that is used to accomplish tasks. Join in as they talk about William’s workshop at the conference on hypnotic phenomenon and how to use some of these natural processes to improve the results of any hypnosis session. Before the break, the trio discusses some of the topics from the Key Note presentation by both Larry& William on Larry’s experiences over 50 years of practicing hypnosis.Segment 2: 22:30 Mark Minute/SecondDuring the second segment the three are back to discuss the differences & similarities in the process they each use. Some wonderful secrets & insights are shared. In closing out the segment they highlight the conference & some of the many offerings attendees get to experience over the weekend. Segment 3: 47:30 Mark Minute/SecondDuring the final segment Craig & Larry are back in La Grange Park IL discussing the conference & some of the discoveries they made there. Revisiting the powers of the subconscious & the memories &feelings that are stored within it. They discuss the benefits that exploring awareness will create in your life. They tie together some new ideas with some of the topics discussed by William. In closing you get to hear about some of the exciting topics coming up in the next several episodes of Hypnotic Rhythm. 15 Minute Focus 1:15:30 Hour/Minute/ SecondThis episode's Focus Session is all about the power of breathing. Take a guide tour through a short breathing techniqueOnly listen to this portion of the recording when properly able to experience the hypnotic state safely & comfortably.Show Notes:You can reach Craig at Craig@TheIntentionallyFocusedMind.comYou can reach Larry at LarryGarrett.GWC@gmail.comYou can reach William Mitchell at mitchellhypnosis@gmail.com or mitchellinstitute.comFor information on upcoming events go at garrettwellnesscenter.com For more information on the Heartland Hypnosis Conference go to: heartlandhypnosisconference.comFor more information on Second Tuesday Hypnosis Meetings contact Donald Hood at DonaldHood@gmail.comor https://www.youtube.com/@2ndtuesdayhypnosisgroup993 Book Notes:Dr. John Edgette: ”Handbook of Hypnotic Phenomenon In Psychotherapy”Ken Keyes: “Handbook to Higher Consciousness”T.X. Barber: ”Hypnosis: a Scientific Approach”The National Institutes of Health website for the hypnosisstudies discussed Special Thanks to Ali Miller for providing the show break information.HypnotherapistofChicago.comThank you to the following for providing show promos:Craigy PesekWilliam Mitchell www.mitchellinstitute.comPeter Blum www.trancesonics.comDan Goyette www.michiganhypnotherapyguild.comMatt Dickson www.mattdicksonhypnosis.comClaudia Rickard www.claudiarickardhypnosis.com
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • #11B Better Sleep Session Keeping Your Resolutions
    Jan 1 2025

    As a new year’s gift Larry has provided a sleep hypnosis recording that will help you to create positive sleep habits & improve your daily energy through a healthier sleep routine. (Warning: This portion of the podcast includes a hypnosis session intended to illicit a relaxed sleep like state. Do not listen to this portion unless you are able to safely experience this state)

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #11A 15-Minute-Focus Keeping Your Resolutions
    Jan 1 2025

    Craig provides a focus session that can be used regularly to create the focus & energy to achieve your goals. Included is a trigger to recreate this positive state whenever needed.

    (Warning: This portion of the podcast includes a hypnosis session intended to illicit a relaxed sleep like state. Do not listen to this portion unless you are able to safely experience this state)

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    19 mins
  • #11 Keeping Your Resolutions (New Years 2025)
    Jan 1 2025

    The new year may just be another day. But we often use it as a chance to reset & an opportunity to leave behind those things that no longer serve us. Many people make resolutions. Less than 1% make it 10 months & 20% make it at least 3 months successfully. But the overwhelming majority of resolutions are abandoned by the second Friday of January, dubbed “Quitter Friday.” What is it that makes so many of us flounder at those goals that we know are good for us? What makes us flop on those good intentions? Why can’t those good conscious decisions be kept? Usually it has to do with a conflict between what our conscious mind thinks & what our subconscious mind feels. When this happens, the feelings overpower the thoughts every time.

    In this New Year’s episode Larry & Craig explain where these conflicts stem from & how to use hypnosis to counter act these conflicts. Learn how hypnosis can set both the rational & emotional forces of the mind on the same path, creating a desire to achieve these goals.

    Segment 1: Start

    In the first segment Larry & Craig discuss the mind body connection & how our experiences & our emotions impact our body. Learn how to use hypnosis to accomplish physical goals by addressing these subconscious impacts. Learn how through hypnosis you can get beyond these useless habits. Understand how to create new positive healthy living by using hypnosis. Discover how utilizing hypnosis to improve your sleeping habits can create the energy needed to accomplish your goals. Become aware of how hypnosis can launch the power within you to establish healing.

    Segment 2: 28:15 Minute/Second Mark

    In the second segment the hosts discuss the important role that Hypnosis can play in creating a strong mental environment for success. Craig & Larry explore the ability of hypnosis to overcome fears. Ascertain the secrets of how hypnosis aids in removing stress from your mind. Larry & Craig also introduce how using hypnosis & the inner child process can move you beyond the scars of past trauma & drama.

    Segment 3: 50:45 Minute/Second Mark

    In the final segment, your hosts discuss the many ways to establish your goals including how hypnosis can help you to formulate them. They further explain that one of the greatest powers of hypnosis is to create focus to complete your goals. Understand how the process of hypnosis can cause the reticular activating system to recognize opportunities for success. Learn some other final tips on how hypnosis can work to welcome achievement of your goals.

    Focus Session: 1:17:30 Hour/Minute/Second Mark

    Following the podcast Craig provides a focus session that can be used regularly to create the focus & energy to achieve your goals. He includes a trigger for you to recreate this positive state whenever you need it. (Warning: This portion of the podcast includes a hypnosis session intended to illicit a relaxed sleep like state. Do not listen to this portion unless you are able to safely experience this state)

    Sleep Hypnosis Session: 1:36:30 Hour/Minute/Second Mark

    As a new year’s gift Larry has provided a sleep hypnosis recording that will help you to create positive sleep habits & improve your daily energy through a healthier sleep routine. (Warning: This portion of the podcast includes a hypnosis session intended to illicit a relaxed sleep like state. Do not listen to this portion unless you are able to safely experience this state)

    Show Notes:

    You can reach Craig at Craig@TheIntentionallyFocusedMind.com

    You can reach Larry at LarryGarrett.GWC@gmail.com

    For information on upcoming events go to: GarrettWelnessCenter.com

    Book Notes:

    Jordan Peterson: “12 Rules for Life…”: jordanbpeterson.com/books/

    Robert Kiyosaki: richdad.com

    Wayne Dyer: drwaynedyer.com

    Ken Keyes: “Handbook to Higher Consciousness”

    Special Thanks to:

    Ali Miller for providing the show break information.

    Craigy Pesek for providing a show break promo.

    Colleen Pesek for providing a show break promo.

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    2 hrs and 9 mins
  • #10 What Is It About Hypnosis
    May 1 2024

    Segment 1: Start

    Join Craig & Larry to discover why hypnosis allows you to close your eyes for a short while then open them able to accomplish things that you couldn't before. Discover some wonderful tips on how to be successful on both sides of hypnosis as a client or hypnotist.

    Segment 2: 28:20 Minute/Second Mark

    Hear about Larry's workshops at the 2023 Heartland Hypnosis Conference. Larry & Craig discuss Larry's talk on "How to be Successful with Every Client." They speak about the importance of the words that we use. Larry explains how he began to utilize parts of his stage hypnosis shows with clinical clients to achieve an even greater experience for those clients.

    Segment 3: 55:18 Minute/Second Mark

    In the final segment Larry & Craig discuss books that have helped them to create positive views & experiences. Hear about the books that have formed Larry’s philosophy on living well. Larry & Craig talk over the books that have influenced both of their hypnosis processes.

    Show Notes:

    You can reach Craig at ⁠Craig@TheIntentionallyFocusedMind.com⁠

    You can reach Larry at ⁠LarryGarrett.GWC@gmail.com⁠

    For information on upcoming events go to: GarrettWelnessCenter.com

    Book Notes:

    Wayne Dyer: drwaynedyer.com

    Wayne Dyer Reads “The Cookie Thief” By Valerie Cox

    “A New Earth” By Eckhart Tolle

    “The Game of Life” By Florence Scovel Shinn

    “Outwitting the Devil” By Napoleon Hill

    "Winning Through Intimidation" By Robert Ringer

    “Handbook to Higher Consciousness” By Ken Keyes

    Special Thanks to:

    Ali Miller for providing the show break information.

    Craigy Pesek for providing a show break promo.

    Colleen Pesek for providing a show break promo.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • #9 Welcome to the Heartland Hypnosis Conference
    Apr 8 2024

    On this episode of Hypnotic Rhythm. Craig & Larry come to you from the Heartland Hypnosis Conference just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. They are joined by the first guest ever to the podcast, the conference founder & fellow hypnotist William Mitchell. William explains how the conference came to be, as well as his journey through his hypnosis career. They discuss William's presentation at the conference & delve deeper into some of the information that he shared. Larry & William share some stories of their 20 plus year friendship & professional careers.

    Reverend William Mitchel is the founder & organizer of Heartland Hypnosis Conference. He is the lead trainer at The Mitchell Institute. William practices hypnosis through his Personal Motivation Hypnosis Clinic.


    The second segment includes a voice, listeners will recognize. Ali Miller joins your hosts to discuss some of the discoveries that each of them made during the conference. Ali presents the information break content during most podcasts. She is an integral hypnotist at the Garrett Wellness Center & founder of Hypnotherapist of Chicago.


    To close out the episode, back in Chicago, Craig & Larry discuss Larry's 2 presentations from the conference. Larry discusses how to make the transition from stage hypnosis to clinical hypnosis. He also discusses how a hypnotist can be successful with every client. As usual Larry closes with a powerful positive message.


    Special thanks to "Metaphor" Matt Dickson for his show introduction:

    He can be found at his website or check him out on youtube.

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    1 hr and 22 mins