The Power of Your Future Self, Hypnosis, and Identity Shifts with Aubrey Vejvoda
Release Date: 01/21/2020
DANGEROUSLY GOOD STORIES
Under 24 hours after publishing the last episode, one listener (& episode 79 guest + friend of mine), Caryn DeFreez sent me an audio message.
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Welcome to Dangerously Good Stories, fka Intentional Documentary!
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Caryn DeFreez is a wife, homeschooling mom, and has a big love for documenting stories.
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Aubrey Vejvoda is a former marketing student turned HypnoCoach. She quit her photography business and today she’s on the frontlines trying to help make hypnosis mainstream.
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Photographer Jessica Hachey and I talk about:
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This episode is totally a 2 for 1, because we go into two very different topics all in one episode.
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This Story of the Month comes from photographer Ashley Manley who contributed this story on Fearless and Framed back in 2015. It was published almost 5 years ago and her words hold so much value still today!
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Our stories—the stories of our past and of the present—are more than just memories to enjoy inside of passing moments on our way to the next big thing. Let’s cultivate your 2020 stories… consider this a mini planning workshop that’s NOT all about the business, creativity, weight loss, lifestyle or home improvement goals.
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Ever wonder about navigating big life changes while running a business?
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This bonus episode teaches my 5-part Practice to get off survival mode and to feel AWAKE again.
info_outline⚠️ Note: This episode is from the Intentional Documentary® era. I’ve kept it in the public archive because Aubrey’s story speaks to identity shifts, emotional honesty, and the courage to follow an inner knowing.
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After navigating postpartum depression and feeling out of sync in stay-at-home motherhood, Aubrey Vejvoda started listening to the quiet signs pulling her in a new direction.
In this conversation, she shares why she left photography, how hypnosis helped her reconnect with herself, and what it means to move forward by tuning inward.
⚠️ Content note: This episode ends with a short guided hypnosis for relaxation. If you’re driving or multitasking, come back when you’re able to sit still and fully listen.
Topics Covered
- The emotional weight of not loving stay-at-home motherhood
- Identity shifts that surfaced after postpartum depression
- Leaving photography after recognizing red flags
- The difference between hypnosis and meditation
- How Aubrey works with the “future self” through hypnosis
- Using subconscious tools to reconnect with your own voice
- A short, guided relaxation hypnosis to close the episode
Where Aubrey Is Now:
Since this episode aired, Aubrey (they/them) has shifted into the world of expressive arts and advocacy. They’re currently studying to become a licensed art therapist, with a focus on trauma-informed care, youth empowerment, and social justice through creativity.
Connect with Katie and access the archived episode resources here:
→ dangerouslygoodstories.com/intentional-documentary-archive