In this episode of AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe, I sit down with a true hero of mine in the hypnosis world, Chris Thompson. Chris is the engine behind the world-renowned Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy and a master at distilling complex psychological concepts into actionable steps for personal and professional growth.

We trace Chris’s journey from a shy engineering student who first saw Mike Mandel perform on a university stage to becoming a business strategist and professional hypnotist. Chris shares the "hidden secrets" of the Academy, including the 24/7 practice rooms that have revolutionized how students learn hypnosis.

We also dive into:

• The "Pykthos" Origin Story: The hilarious, accidental way Chris and Timothy September named their business mastermind.
• Hypnosis for Parents: How Chris used Ericksonian language patterns to navigate the "terrible twos" and help his children through emotional outbursts.
• Business Mastery: Why Chris believes you can learn anything and why he refuses to ever quit.
• Relationship Interventions: How everything in a relationship is an "ego state" problem and how to use inquisitive curiosity to de-escalate conflict.

Stay tuned until the end for a powerful guided hypnotic induction led by Chris, designed to help you take ownership of your personal change and identify your next logical baby step toward the life you want.

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Welcome Chris Thompson: Hypnosis certifications and the deck of cards that changed everything.
• 01:05 – The "Hidden Secret" of MMHA: The power of the 24/7 Practice Rooms.
• 02:18 – How Chris got into hypnosis: From shy engineering student to witnessing Mike Mandel’s stage show.
• 06:55 – Transitioning from Stock Analyst to Hypnosis Entrepreneur.
• 14:12 – Talking to Toddlers: Applying hypnotic language patterns to parenting.
• 18:59 – Everything is an Ego State: Solving relationship conflict with hypnosis.
• 21:12 – "Sharpening the Blade": Why the best hypnosis trainers never stop studying.
• 34:00 – Ryan’s personal success story: Using a practice room session to stay consistent with workouts.
• 40:51 – The story behind Pykthos and the "Strategy Cafe."
• 47:00 – How to build a business by "Greasing the Chute."
• 1:03:00 – Guided Hypnotic Induction: Taking ownership of your change with Chris Thompson.

Key Links Mentioned

• Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy: Get the Digital Cards and training at MikeMandelHypnosis.com/digital-cards
• Pykthos Strategy Cafe: Join Chris and Timothy for a virtual coffee every second Friday at Pykthos.com/cafe