Can you rewire your brain just by thinking? Hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether joins host Mike Stroh to break down how your subconscious mind is quietly running the show — your habits, beliefs, emotions, and even your healing. Craig shares how he overcame anxiety and depression before the age of the internet or SSRIs, what actually happens in your brain during hypnosis (hint: you do it every day without knowing), and why Olympic athletes spend half their training time doing nothing physical.

In this episode you'll learn: what hypnotherapy actually is and isn't, the science behind brainwave states (alpha, theta, beta), how to stimulate your vagus nerve to reset your nervous system on demand, and a simple 5-minute "3-2-1 Reset" exercise you can use today. Craig also explains why visualization literally rewires your brain — and what you might be accidentally practicing right now.

🧠 Topics covered: clinical hypnotherapy, the subconscious mind, brainwave states, vagus nerve stimulation, EMDR, bilateral stimulation, neuroplasticity, mental rehearsal, and the 3-2-1 Reset.

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Chapters

00:00 Craig's Journey to Hypnotherapy
04:11 The Power of the Subconscious Mind
09:41 Demystifying Clinical Hypnosis
17:36 Understanding Clinical Hypnotherapy
22:44 Practical Hypnosis Exercise
27:09 Understanding Bilateral Stimulation and Its Benefits
34:02 The Three, Two, One Reset Exercise
39:30 The Connection Between Heart, Gut, and Brain
45:15 Visualization Techniques and Their Impact
51:08 Practicing Positive States and Lasting Thoughts
52:29 Introduction to the State of Mind Podcast
53:00 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

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What if everything you've been doing to heal is actually keeping you stuck?

In this episode, I sit down with Manna Abraham — former CFO, founder of the Emotion Memory Pattern Release Method, and author of Finally Free — to explore why so many people spend years (or decades) in the healing loop without ever truly starting to live.

Manna shares her journey from chartered accountant and CFO to trauma recovery specialist, including the day she couldn't move from her bed for three days despite every credential and certification she'd earned. That moment forced one question: what is there left to lose?

In this conversation you'll discover why your values may be rooted in fear rather than strength, the difference between knowledge and wisdom and why knowing something doesn't mean you're living it, the four internal instruments of the mind and how discernment changes everything, three powerful questions that cut through survival mode and point you toward what you actually want, and why time doesn't heal — you do — and how Manna helps clients step out of complex trauma in hours rather than years.

Manna's book Finally Free: The Six-Step Path for Overcoming Personal and Generational Trauma When Talk Therapy Is Not Enough is a do book, not a read book — each step is meant to be applied, not just understood.

Find Manna Abraham and her work at the links below.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Manna Abraham's Journey
06:02 The Turning Point: Embracing Inner Wisdom
11:32 The Power of Self-Observation and Non-Identification
17:04 Aligning with Inner Compass: Three Key Questions
22:11 The Role of Guidance in Personal Growth
27:40 Conscious Choices: The Path to Deeper Inquiry
30:03 The Power of Conscious Intention
36:46 Understanding the Six Steps to Healing
40:36 The Role of Values in Personal Growth
50:33 Personal Leadership and Inner Peace
54:22 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

Learn more about Manna here - https://mannaabraham.com/

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Will Steel flew fast jets for the Royal Air Force, walked away from a dream British Airways 747 posting, and spent 15 years leading transformational programs to 90,000 people worldwide. Now he's written the book he always believed was impossible to write — Free to Lead.

In this episode, Will breaks down why your biggest obstacle isn't your circumstances — it's the decision a 3-year-old version of you made that you've been living out ever since. We talk about the Islamic concept of Fitra (your true natural essence), ontological coaching, why speaking the truth out loud is the fastest path to freedom, and how to lead authentically when you've spent years playing a role.

Whether you're a young person figuring out who you are, a leader stuck in overdrive, or someone curious about what's actually underneath the anxiety — this one's for you.

Will Steel's Website - https://willsteel.com

Chapters

00:00 The Journey to Writing a Transformational Book

05:52 From Pilot to Personal Development Leader

11:47 The Impact of Military Service on Personal Growth

16:58 Authenticity and Leadership: The Fitra Method

22:32 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Finding Self-Acceptance

27:07 Revisiting Childhood Experiences

29:40 Understanding Ontological Coaching

33:34 Balancing Internal States and Practical Tasks

37:55 Identifying Limiting Beliefs in Work

43:14 The Importance of Integrity and Honesty

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Disclaimer Professional medical care and psychotherapeutic services are not offered on this Youtube channel. It is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such condition Seeking professional support is encouraged if you think you have an issue and that you want help.