The Transparent Hypnotist

Thank goodness last week Michael continued my Monday tradition of looking at the news in the hypnosis world, otherwise I would have been writing this post throughout the day and posting ever so late. You know, it really is a busy world.

The Good

It is amazing to me in this day and age how the notion of getting pregnant often runs to polar opposites. Those who do not or should not get pregnant do so way too easily. Yet, there are others who desperately want to have a child of their own and have incredible difficulties. (Of course there is a middle ground, but talking about that seems less dramatic). Hypnotist Gina Cox-Roberts shares her story about overcoming her own difficulties becoming pregnant. She used hypnosis and within a month, she was pregnant (The Shropshire Star).

So you have heard about this thing called past life regression. Maybe you are inclined to wonder about the procedure. The Altoona Mirror has published hypnotist Teresa Ippoliti’s 14 steps to exploring past lives.

I appreciate honesty - even if it is not what I wish to hear. And when one is involved in hypnosis, I think honesty is really important. A prime example is an article Peter Duffy wrote about attending a group session lead by Dr. Donald Brown. It is a lovely article, one in which Peter admits his own inhibitions on giving hypnosis a chance. Peter, do not fret, you probably used some suggestions for relaxation without even knowing it, and when or if hypnosis is something for you to explore there will be another time and place (The Chronicle Herald).

Good Articles About Specific Hypnotists

Phil McKinnon of the Carson-Tahoe Hypnosis Center in Nevada (The Nevada Appeal).

Robert Maxwell of the Magically Hip, located in Ontario, Canada (The Sachem).

Peter Gilmour, a hypnotist working with the Robins’ football team (soccer) (The Football League).

Peter Reveen, stage hypnotist (Times and Transcript).

Dr. Vasantha Krishnaswam, clinical hypnotherapist (Express Buzz.com).

Clever Articles About Hypnosis By Those Who Practice Hypnotism

Dr. Morrow: Myths of hypnosis forever debunked (www.news-press.com).

Sensational smoking cessation by Bobby Keeling (Nature.com).

EVI SHAW: Another approach to pain management (Go San Angelo).

So Cool, It’s Bad

Sometimes Mother Russia has it going on. Take fighting crime for instance - they are not afraid to employ hypnosis (and truth be told, a little psychic prowess added into the mix) to find answers. Other countries (yes, I am pointing the finger inwardly to the place I reside) are not so keen and often in court, hypnosis is inadmissible (The Moscow Times).

HypnoMagician Keith Barry is back at it again, performing for the big dogs (Planet Hollywood for one) after having taken a year off to recover from a devastating accident that left him debilitated. We wish him well! (The Las Vegas Sun).

Ever heard of the band Star***er? Well hopefully you have or will. Their lead singer used hypnosis to get out of a creative rut. You can listen to their music here (www.argusleader.com).

Let us talk about sex for a minute. If you live in an area where you are able to watch the show Generation Sex, November will feature hypnotist Terry Doherty working with an up and coming model on increasing her sexual pleasure (www.live-pr.com).

The Ugly

Shame on you Nebraska. Here you go, being all we-want-our-state-to-be-smoke-free and what is the real message? Subject your body to chemicals (pills) or talk therapy to quit. Hypnosis is not covered in their new Medicaid smoking cessation plan that will begin in December (Nebraska TV).

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