The Hilarious Hypnotist

Welcome to the hilarious hypnotist Podcast. I'm Traci Kanaan, your hostess of hypnosis, and I'm a certified hypnotist and hypnotherapist and a former internationally touring comedian. For years I've been using hypnosis to help my clients become the next best version of themselves. One day, I started combining my hypnosis with the skills I learned performing stand-up comedy, and BOOM, I was breaking the traumas that kept disempowering my clients with lightning speed. There is nothing I love more than using hypnotic techniques to uncover the deepest, darkest secrets that haunt my clients every day of their lives, and then being able to use comedy to flip it around so they see their lives, and most importantly, themselves in a very different light. Spend some time walking in the footsteps of my clients, and watch how I work to change their life And maybe even your life using two of the most powerful forces for change, hilarity, and hypnosis. I am your host, Tracy Kanaan, and welcome to The Hilarious Hypnotist podcast.

EP 63: Staying Strong and Sober Through Grief and Loss, With Amy - Part 2 05/04/2025

EP 63: Staying Strong and Sober Through Grief and Loss, With Amy - Part 2 In this episode, Traci helps Amy recenter and ground herself, and shows her a couple of soothing techniques. When she asks Amy if there's anything she can help with, Amy asks for help with an unhealthy relationship she had with Eli. Using The Hilarity and Hypnosis Approach, Traci breaks the bad feelings for Eli using karaoke songs that Amy likes to sing. At the end of the session, Amy thanks Traci for saving her life, as she was collecting meds with the intent to overdose after her dog Sweet Pea died. She tells how she threw out the medications after her first session with Traci. Grounding and Future Plans Traci asks Amy if she feels more grounded, to which Amy responds affirmatively. Traci guides Amy to visualize a shape and color that feels good to her, leading Amy to choose a purple heart. Amy reflects on her recent actions, acknowledging her progress and the tools she has acquired to handle challenges. Traci and Amy discuss Amy's future plans, including the possibility of fostering another dog and starting a lifestyle meeting at a local dungeon. Balancing Relationships and Emotional Health Amy expresses her fear of reattaching to James unhealthily, having previously made him her sole source of joy. Traci reassures Amy that avoiding James is not healthy and suggests maintaining some contact to avoid feeling deprived. Amy reflects on her past experiences with attachment and the importance of balancing her emotional health with her relationship with James. Traci and Amy discuss the concept of new relationship energy (NRE) and how it affects their feelings and behavior. Exploring New Relationships Amy shares her experience with a new guy, Sean, who is also poly and has recently switched from a hierarchical to an anarchical relationship model. Traci and Amy discuss the importance of having clear boundaries and expectations in relationships, using the "rate of date" system to evaluate potential partners. Amy reflects on her past relationships and how they have shaped her current approach to dating and attachment. Traci encourages Amy to continue working on her emotional health and secure attachment style, emphasizing the importance of self-care. Addressing Past Trauma Amy requests help in addressing past sexual traumas, particularly with a partner named Eli who violated her boundaries. Traci and Amy discuss the impact of these traumas on Amy's current relationships and emotional well-being. Amy shares details of her relationship with Eli, including his refusal to wear condoms and the health issues it caused her. Traci guides Amy through a visualization exercise to release her emotions and feelings about Eli, emphasizing the importance of setting healthy boundaries. Letting Go of Past Relationships Traci and Amy use a metaphorical microwave to symbolize letting go of the negative aspects of Amy's relationship with Eli. Amy expresses relief and a sense of peace after the exercise, feeling more empowered to set boundaries and maintain healthy relationships. Traci encourages Amy to continue practicing self-care and to reach out to James to see how it affects her emotionally. Amy reflects on the progress she has made in her emotional and relationship journey, feeling more centered and at peace. Future Plans and Reflections Amy shares her excitement about future plans, including a trip to Vegas with James to meet her parents. Traci and Amy discuss the importance of living in the moment and not future-tripping, emphasizing the need to focus on the present. Amy expresses gratitude for the support and guidance she has received, feeling more confident in her ability to handle challenges. Traci and Amy conclude the session with a heartfelt exchange, expressing their appreciation for each other and the positive impact of their conversations. Please check the link for the Heart Coherence Technique Video: You can download the RATE-A-DATE sheet here: PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/36422910

EP 62: Staying Strong and Sober Through Grief and Loss, With Amy - Part 1 04/23/2025

EP 62: Staying Strong and Sober Through Grief and Loss, With Amy - Part 1 Amy is back for her 3rd session with The Hilarious Hypnotist (see previous episodes 17, 18, & 45). In Episode 45 (April of 2024), she was newly sober and worried about slipping back into drugs and alcohol when it was time for her beloved dog, Sweet Pea, to transition. In January, Sweet Pea passed, and then Amy lost 2 more family members the same week. A few weeks later, she lost her friend Julie at the age of 43. While at Julie's celebration of life, she meets James, and a lovely romance begins. James is polyamorous like Amy, but when he leaves to visit his other partner, Amy has difficulty accepting his absence and is concerned she has an unhealthy attachment to him. She wants to be grounded and centered and find peace within. Traci gets the details of the past several months and realizes Amy has done everything right. Amy reached out to her support system, and they all chipped in to provide support to Amy and helped ensure she stayed sober. Traci also discovers that Amy has made peace with her sister, mother, father,and step-mother (episode 45), that are now also part of her support system. Amy's Recent Losses and Traumas Traci Kanaan introduces Amy Ortiz, a repeat guest who has experienced significant losses and traumas. Amy shares that her dog, Sweet Pea, passed away on January 4, which triggered a series of other losses. Amy's cousin died of the flu and was taken off a ventilator, followed by her uncle, who also died after being taken off a ventilator. Amy's friend Jenny, who was only 43, died of a heart attack, and her neighbor Maria died from an accidental overdose. Impact of Losses on Amy's Mental Health Amy describes how the losses affected her mental health, leading her to feel devastated and wanting to drink. She managed to stay sober through her program, meetings, and support from her sponsor. Amy met someone she believed to be her soulmate at Jenny's celebration of life event. The relationship with her soulmate became unhealthy, leading to separation anxiety when he left to visit his other partner. Amy's Coping Mechanisms and Support System Traci Kanaan suggests writing letters to the people Amy has lost, which Amy finds therapeutic. Amy writes letters to Sweet Pea, her ex-partner Eli, and her partner James, which helps her process her feelings. Traci emphasizes the importance of having a support system, including God, her sponsor, friends, and family. Amy acknowledges the support she received from her new boss, roommate, and other friends and family members. Amy's Personal Growth and Achievements Amy reflects on her personal growth, noting that she is better off now than she was five years ago. She has remained sober for 14 and a half months and has elevated from a vet tech to a groomer. Amy has lost 13 pounds and has reconnected with her mom, stepmom, and dad. She appreciates the support from her sponsor, friends, and new boss, which has helped her stay grounded. Amy's Struggles with Separation Anxiety Amy discusses her struggles with separation anxiety and the impact of James's absence on her mental health. She describes the physical symptoms she experienced, including not eating and difficulty sleeping. Amy's friend Mel advised her to take space from James to reconnect with herself. She has started to feel better, eating again and sleeping through the night, but still needs to process the losses. Amy's Journey to Healing Traci Kanaan guides Amy through a visualization exercise to help her process her losses and find stability. Amy visualizes a rock in her heart representing the loss and separates it from the true love she feels for her lost ones. She crumbles the rock, symbolizing the strength and resilience she found to stay sober. Amy adds positive aspects of her life, including her relationship with James, her new job, and her support system, to the rock. Please check the link for the Heart Coherence Technique Video: You can download the RATE-A-DATE sheet here: PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/36273325

EP 61: "As One Was" to "As One Does", with Skylar - Part 2 02/15/2025

EP 61: "As One Was" to "As One Does", with Skylar - Part 2 Traci begins working with Skylar on the issues she's experiencing with her parents, using a variety of techniques. The fog begins to lift and Skylar changes her focus to the people who love and support her unconditionally. Traci then helps Skylar with some strategic goals to help her make the most of her time before surgery (pre-recording content that she can drip over the time she's healing), and using her spare time to rest, recover, and learn how to write comedy. Skylar also talks about how she's continued with traditional therapy, but with hypnotherapy added to her self care, she's able to make changes in herself very quickly. KEY POINTS: -Skylar Calico discusses her move from Germany to the US at eight years old and the emotional impact of her mother's behavior. -Traci explains the process of reattaching emotional chords and offers Skylar the option to reconnect with her mother or others. -Skylar expresses her involvement in the kink community and her strong network of friends, including M, her power guy, and Danni Daniels. -Traci and Skylar discuss the pressure to conform to others' expectations regarding body image and the importance of making decisions that align with her well-being. QUOTABLES: "I almost feel like I'm disappointing. Like, you know, I told my fans I was getting this done. I feel like I'm disappointing myself." "Okay, so I got six months of nothing coming up. I gotta find a way to positively rechannel my energy. I can learn new skills like comedy writing. I'm gonna have to take it easy. I have worked so hard these past couple of years." "You know, the the one I filmed, the one that I released recently that was about uh, people, quirky, pigging it, Winnie the poet, and Donald ducking it at the nudist resort, you know, because I said, Hey, I live in a nudist resort." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/35292615

EP 60: "As One Was" to "As One Does", with Skylar - Part 1 02/10/2025

EP 60: "As One Was" to "As One Does", with Skylar - Part 1 Skylar is back for her fourth session a little over one year from her first session, and WHAT A TRANSFORMATION! Skylar and Traci discuss how she just wanted to be okay around black beans and eat a burger, to earning more money in one month than she did previous year. She got herself a management company thanks to another friend in the business (Danni Daniels) and just returned from the AVN awards. The goal for this session is to help her cut ties with her parents who repeatedly cause her anxiety and stress. Her uncle was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer, and she was forgotten when she asked to be included in plans to spend time with him. If that's not enough, she was all excited about a boob lift. Still, she then decided to postpone it until she's in a better mental state to handle being unable to work or lift anything heavy for 6 months while she's healing from the surgery. After covering a variety of issues, Traci now has the groundwork to move forward and get Skylar in a better place. KEY POINTS: -Traci Kanaan introduces Skylar Calico, highlighting the unplanned nature of the podcast and the real-life stories shared by guests. -Traci recalls Skylar's initial session a year ago, noting Skylar's bitter and angry demeanor at the time. -Skylar shares that her career took off after releasing bitterness, focusing on social media and content creation, which led to earning four times more than previously. -Skylar mentions attending the AVN Awards with her social media management agency, contrasting it with the strict control of talent agencies. QUOTABLES: “ And sometimes you get caught up in the moment of life, yeah, and you don't sit there you think, you know, a year ago, I was grossed out by black beans, yeah, oh my god. “ “ It's causing a lot of strife within my family themselves, but more importantly, my uncle has stage four fucking cancer, right’ “It's the triggers, and it's also like, so I basically came to terms with the fact that my family is dead to me” PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/35215105

EP 59: Santa-Nosis Session with Norma 12/09/2024

EP 59: Santa-Nosis Session with Norma Norma signed up for a lunch with laughter series Traci offered, and ended up receiving a fun Santa-Nosis session just for her! Like many people, Norma had a more negative attitude towards the holidays. Traci began uncovering why and then created a hypnosis session on the fly to help Norma get through the holidays with Woo-Santa! Traci Norma discuss their recent activities and experiences. Norma shares her newfound interest in pet sitting, including alpacas, and Traci shares information on her "Hypnotize Yourself For Happiness" program. Norma mentions reconnecting with an old friend and exploring background music for audios. They discuss various hypnosis techniques, including Traci's innovative approaches to regression therapy, such as redecorating traumatic memories and using humor to reframe negative experiences. Traci emphasizes the importance of making clients' memories positive and shares specific client success stories. They also touch on the concept of secondhand trauma and the impact of revisiting memories. Norma Bowen 12-18-24 TRANSCRIPTION Transcript Traci Kanaan and Speaker 1 discuss their recent activities and experiences. Traci shares her newfound interest in pet sitting, including alpacas, and her work on a free "Hypnotize yourself for happiness" program. Speaker 1 mentions reconnecting with an old friend and exploring background music for audios. They discuss various hypnosis techniques, including Traci's innovative approaches to regression therapy, such as redecorating traumatic memories and using humor to reframe negative experiences. Traci emphasizes the importance of making clients' memories positive and shares specific client success stories. They also touch on the concept of secondhand trauma and the impact of revisiting memories. Outline Pet Sitting and New Ventures Norma shares her newfound interest in pet sitting, mentioning she will be looking after alpacas in January. Norma talks about expanding their pet sitting business to include dogs, bunnies, chickens, and alpacas. Norma expresses excitement about her recent experience staying with a Great Dane, a bunny, and chickens. Norma mentions sending out an audio letter to 107 people and receiving a response from one person, indicating the message reached more than one person. Reconnecting with Old Friends and Music Collaboration Norma reconnects with an old friend who is a recording technician in Las Vegas and discusses potential collaboration for background music for audios. Traci shares her excitement about recording 14 mini videos for a "Hypnotize yourself for happiness" program to be given out for free this Christmas. Norma talks about starting to take notes for a keynote speech in Nice, France, in May, focusing on metaphysical wellness. Traci Kanaan and Norma discuss the high cost of attending the Hypno Thoughts conference in Canada and consider alternative, more affordable options like the Pacific Northwest Hypno conference. Hypnosis Unconferences and Personal Reflections Traci Kanaan and Norma discuss various hypnosis unconferences, including the New England Erotic Hypnosis Unconference and the Midwestern Erotic Hypnosis Unconference. Norma humorously refers to their journey as an "existential kink" and mentions reaching out to a friend named Mary. Traci Kanaan reflects on the life-changing moment of entering hypnosis through the erotic hypnosis track and the influence of her first hypnosis instructor, Mark Cunningham. Traci Kanaan shares her experience with regression therapy and her initial reluctance to conduct full-blown regressions due to the emotional intensity. Regression Techniques and Client Stories Traci Kanaan describes her approach to mini regressions and the use of metaphors to redecorate and change the context of traumatic memories. She shares a story of a client who was sexually assaulted and how they redecorated the room in her mind to change the memory. Traci Kanaan discusses the importance of humor in hypnosis and how she incorporates it into her sessions to make clients feel more comfortable. She shares a technique of flipping negative parental messages into positive affirmations, such as telling a client they don't belong in a negative environment. Creative Approaches to Regression and Client Engagement Traci Kanaan talks about using humor and client-specific references, like Dave Chappelle skits, to make sessions more engaging and relatable. She emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' interests and using them to create personalized hypnosis experiences. Traci Kanaan shares a story of a client who was triggered by a text from their father and how they used humor to reframe the message. She discusses the concept of the "karma police" and allowing clients to fantasize about retribution for their perpetrators without feeling guilty. Addressing Trauma and Secondhand Trauma Traci Kanaan shares a story of a client whose mother was in a car accident and how the client experienced secondary trauma by reliving the accident repeatedly. She explains how she helped the client replace the traumatic memory with a happier one, leading to the resolution of migraines. Traci Kanaan discusses the importance of addressing secondhand trauma and how it can be just as impactful as direct trauma. She shares her approach to helping clients reframe their memories and create new, positive associations. Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Traci Kanaan and Norma discuss the importance of reframing memories and making them more positive. Traci Kanaan shares her technique of asking clients, "What were you thinking?" to help them understand the perspective of their perpetrators. Norma expresses interest in writing down Traci Kanaan's techniques and finds them very helpful. QUOTABLES: "And one of my my first hypnosis instructor, was Mark Cunningham, who the renegade hypnotist, and he is just like, give women orgasms, lots and lots of orgasms. So I learned it, and then I applied it for men and women." "And the third 100 hours was on regression, and I watched the video, and the lady kicking and screaming and calling her mother and sob and I fucking hate you and screaming and punching a pillow, screaming and punching a pillow, and I'm like, can I get my money back? Because no fucking way. I'm gonna spend 40 hours watching people punch a pillow and cussing out their parents." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/34342270

EP 58: How News Networks Use The Dark Arts of Hypnosis, with Terri - Part 3 11/25/2024

EP 57: Staying Buoyant in the Red Wave, with Terri - Part 2 11/16/2024

EP 56: Staying Buoyant in the Red Wave, with Terri - Part 1 11/11/2024

EP 56: Staying Buoyant in the Red Wave, with Terri - Part 1 After the election results were posted and Donald Trump was declared the winner, Terri, like millions of people who supported Kamala Harris, became despondent, depressed, and disillusioned. She called up her friend Traci, The Hilarious Hypnotist, and requested a session in hopes of not only helping herself get through the disappointment, but to also help others find peace in very uncertain times. Traci has worked with several clients on both sides of the political spectrum and knows that when someone vehemently hates a political candidate, it's because that candidate emulates the same mannerisms and behaviors as someone from their past. A few targeted questions, and Terri revealed a story about her ex-husband and Traci was able to connect the dots. Traci also touches on how the media and politics use "The Dark Arts of Hypnosis" to persuade their viewers to believe their narrative. KEY POINTS: - Terri shares the difficulties she's had in dealing with the election results. - Terri wishes she could go back to a time when politics didn't matter to her because she never paid attention. - Terri shares the story how her ex-husband literally kicked her to the curb, leaving her with nothing. -Terri shares some details about her personal life, and how she gets her news from "comedy" sources like The View, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert. -Terri admits she has trouble finding joy, despite having a great husband, a beautiful house, and has everything she could ever want. QUOTABLES : I think I've always considered myself to be an impact that I feel other people's emotions, and so I just feel like I'm feeling everybody's fear. I wish I could go back to when I didn't watch the news, wasn't involved in politics, and none of it mattered. I I've always held the belief for years and years that didn't matter who the president is, I decide my economics, I decide my money. I decide how my life is going to be, and whoever's President really doesn't affect me. And so I never voted. I never paid attention. Typically, when people have a strong hate towards someone that they've technically never met, it's a reminder of someone in their past that hurt them just wearing another pair of shoes. PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/33875127

EP 55: Raccoons, Foxes, and Litterboxes with Skylar - Part 2 09/15/2024

EP 55: Raccoons, Foxes, and Litterboxes with Skylar - Part 2 DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE WHILE DRIVING!!! The Hilarity and Hypnosis Approach uses humor to kill the triggers, but since this is Skylar's third session, enough triggers have been addressed that it's time to start using HYPNOSIS to build up the behaviors that Skylar wants for herself. Using characteristics from her role models, The Hilarious Hypnotist Traci begins creating a recording she can listen to every night. She also does a mini-regression, taking Skylar back to the pre-teen who had all of her things taken away, and letting her know she's going to get all those things back and more sometime in the future. Skylar visualizes a room with red and white sheets of paper, symbolizing past hurtful words and positive affirmations. They metaphorically tear up the red sheets and dispose of them, symbolizing letting go of past traumas. Skylar then fills the room with white sheets, representing positive characteristics and accomplishments. They also address specific past traumas, such as being bullied and losing a dog. The session concludes with Skylar feeling lighter and more at peace, having processed and released past hurt. Transcript Outline Hypnosis Session Introduction and Safety Instructions Traci Kanaan introduces the podcast and the hypnosis session, emphasizing that the session is unplanned and real. Traci provides safety instructions for listeners, advising them to pause if they are driving or in a critical situation. Skylar Calico humorously interjects, adding a light-hearted tone to the session. Traci shares a past hypnosis demo involving a client who hated being on hold, using a humorous approach to guide the client through the process. Beginning the Hypnosis Process Traci instructs listeners to get comfortable, close their eyes, and take deep breaths to relax. She guides listeners through a progressive relaxation exercise, focusing on different body parts to help them relax. Traci describes the sensation of a cool cream being spread on the forehead and moving down the body, promoting relaxation. Listeners are encouraged to notice their own relaxation efforts and to continue breathing normally. Visualization and Imagery Techniques Traci leads listeners through a visualization exercise, imagining a door in a favorite color and shape. Listeners are asked to step through the door into a comfortable, dome-shaped room with red and white sheets of paper. The red sheets represent hurtful words from the past, while the white sheets represent positive affirmations. Traci encourages listeners to take a red sheet of paper and hand it to a raccoon and a fox, symbolizing letting go of past hurtful words. Processing and Letting Go of Past Hurt Listeners are guided to tear up the red sheets of paper and give them to the raccoon and fox, who may use them for various purposes. Traci asks listeners to imagine the raccoon and fox handling the paper, symbolizing the release of past hurt. Listeners are encouraged to continue with other red sheets of paper, each representing different past hurts and negative words. The exercise aims to help listeners process and release these negative words, promoting healing and letting go. Filling the Room with Positive Affirmations Traci instructs listeners to fill the room with white sheets of paper, each representing positive characteristics and accomplishments. Listeners are encouraged to add white sheets for qualities like kindness, nurturing, adaptability, and safety. Traci asks listeners to add white sheets for their accomplishments, such as being clean, signing a lease, and achieving recognition. The exercise aims to create a positive and supportive environment in the listener's mind. Reconnecting with the Inner Child Traci guides listeners to go back in time and connect with their inner child, offering reassurance and support. Listeners are encouraged to tell their inner child that they are okay and that they will be alright. Traci asks listeners to share positive messages with their inner child, such as their accomplishments and the support they now have. The exercise aims to promote healing and self-compassion, helping listeners feel lighter and more at peace. Testing and Reinforcing the New Mindset Traci asks listeners to test their new mindset by recalling past hurtful words and affirming their new positive outlook. Listeners are encouraged to notice how their new mindset affects their reactions to past hurtful words. Traci reinforces the new mindset by asking listeners to repeat positive affirmations and to visualize their new, positive self. The exercise aims to help listeners internalize and solidify their new, positive mindset. Final Reflections and Closing Traci and Skylar reflect on the session, discussing the progress made and the positive changes experienced. Skylar shares personal experiences of bullying and the impact of social media, highlighting the journey to self-acceptance. Traci and Skylar discuss the importance of self-compassion and the healing power of hypnosis. The session concludes with Traci thanking Skylar and encouraging listeners to visit the website for more information and potential collaboration. PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/33064487

EP 54: Raccoons, Foxes, and Litterboxes with Skylar - Part 1 09/07/2024

EP 54: Raccoons, Foxes, and Litterboxes with Skylar - Part 1 Skylar Calico returns to the Hilarious Hypnotist Podcast for her third session, discussing her ongoing struggles with her mother's critical voice and the impact of her upbringing. Skylar shares how her mother's constant negativity has led to burnout, anxiety, and a fear of being punished. She recounts her mother's controlling behavior, including taking away her possessions and punishing her for being depressed. Skylar expresses a desire to break free from her mother's influence and adopt a more balanced, nurturing approach to life, inspired by positive role models like her adoptive mother and Bambi Wild. The session aims to help Skylar reframe her mother's voice and cultivate a more positive self-image. KEY POINTS: Skylar Calico's Return and Initial Updates Traci Kanaan introduces Skylar Calico, a fan favorite, and mentions this is Skylar's third session. Skylar Calico jokes about her "time blindness" and mentions her social media and financial success. Skylar discusses her burnout and constant internal voice of her mother telling her she will fail. Skylar shares an example of her mother's negative influence when Skylar was excited about buying a car. Impact of Skylar's Mother's Criticism Skylar describes her mother's criticism about her appearance, including her lips and boobs. Skylar talks about her mother's insecurity and anxiety, which she has inherited. Skylar mentions her mother's habit of projecting her own insecurities onto Skylar. Skylar shares a memory of her mother not being able to tell her she loves her, which still haunts her. No Contact and Reconciliation with Mother Skylar explains her decision to go no contact with her mother in December and the reasons behind it. Skylar mentions her mother's realization that she needed to work on herself to avoid messing up her younger brother. Skylar talks about her mother's history of favoritism towards her adopted sisters and the fear of replacement. Skylar shares a traumatic memory of her mother giving away her dog on her 14th birthday. Generational Trauma and Parental Reactions Skylar discusses the generational trauma from her grandmother and how it influenced her mother's parenting. Skylar recounts a traumatic experience of being hospitalized and her parents stripping her room of everything. Skylar talks about her mother's attempts to commit her and the legal action against her. Skylar mentions her brother's similar behaviors and diagnoses, and how her parents have learned from their mistakes. Social Interactions and PTSD Triggers Skylar describes her mother's controlling behavior during movie outings and the anxiety it caused. Skylar shares how her mother's anxiety and reactions have shaped her social interactions and expectations. Skylar talks about her fear of being punished and the impact of her mother's reactions on her relationships. Skylar mentions her mother's tendency to weaponize everything and the silent treatment as a reaction to being asked to take a break from an argument. Desire for Positive Interactions Skylar expresses her desire to not hear her mother's voice in her head during interactions with others. Skylar wants to be able to communicate without fear of her mother's reactions. Skylar talks about her tendency to jump to aggression and defensiveness and her desire to change that. Skylar mentions her admiration for people who are sweet and nurturing, like her adoptive mother and Bambi Wild. Role Models and Personal Traits Skylar describes Bambi Wild as a sweet, humble, and down-to-earth person who has a capacity for violence but doesn't use it. Skylar talks about her admiration for Bambi's career and her nurturing nature. Skylar mentions Raven as another role model but notes that Raven has a quicker switch to aggression than Skylar. Skylar expresses her desire to be like Bambi, sweet and nurturing, but also capable of defending herself if necessary. Adaptability and Personal Symbolism Skylar explains the significance of raccoons and foxes as symbols of adaptability and resilience. Skylar shares her love for animals and how these creatures embody qualities she values in herself. Skylar talks about the adaptability of raccoons and foxes and how they can survive anywhere. Skylar mentions her raccoon tattoo as a reminder of her ability to adapt and make do with what she has. Breaking Up Patterns and Moving Forward Traci Kanaan explains the goal of the session: breaking up patterns in Skylar's head and moving towards a desired life. Traci introduces the concept of the "two space" and how it can help Skylar stay centered and grounded. Skylar describes her admiration for people who are in the "two space" and how it helps them navigate interactions. Skylar talks about her desire to be in the "two space" and not be hyper-vigilant or defensive in her interactions. Creating a Positive Self-Image Traci and Skylar discuss the importance of creating a positive self-image and reinforcing desired traits. Skylar talks about her tendency to reinforce negative traits and the need to focus on positive ones. Skylar expresses her desire to be sweet, nurturing, and capable of diplomatic conversations. Skylar mentions her admiration for people who are kind and humble, and her goal to embody those traits. PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/32952902

EP 53: "Mommy Python" with Sandy - Part 2 07/06/2024

EP 53: "Mommy Python" with Sandy - Part 2 The Hilarious Hypnotist begins going through Sandy's triggers and scrambling her memories with Monty Python quotes and dad jokes. Sandy reveals more details behind the trigger of being around emotional women. Each round she feels better and better. Using a combination of Robert Smith's Faster EFT and David Snyder's techniques, Traci can get Sandy feeling calmer about her upbringing. Sandy agrees to return for another episode, as she still has 5 more "triggers" to work through. KEY POINTS: - Sandy reveals her experience sleeping under a bridge while her mother was in jail. -Traci tells a few bad dad jokes, including one Sandy hadn't heard. -Sandy mentions that her mother was so upset at one point, that she threw an iron skillet at her dad, which broke in 3 pieces when it hit the driveway. -Sandy explains that her father left several times, sometimes for a few months to a few years. -Traci starts to get Sandy feeling better about her upbringing and her situation. QUOTABLES (2 quotes): "Perfect. We're going to leave it right there for now. But what I want you to do is take a little bit, just a little bit of the red-orange schmutz, okay? And hold it in your hands. And as you hold it in your hands, you're going to feel it move a certain way. Okay, one way is going to feel like more grief and betrayal. But the other way is going to feel more like love self-worth, confidence." "Oh, what the fuck is this happiness? I don't know. But does it feel better than what you had? Yeah." "Is it different? Yeah. A little bit different. So go ahead now and imagine independent state being every day from here forward. And that you can be around anybody who's emotional. But you don't have to take part in their emotional illness. Is that empowering for you?" PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/32029912

EP 52: Snuffing it with Sandy - Part 1 07/01/2024

EP 52: Snuffing it with Sandy - Part 1 Traci spoke at a Naturist Women's Rendezvous a few weeks ago and met Sandy. Traci's hypno senses lit up, and sensed there was a LOT more to Sandy than appeared and sure enough she was right. She invited Sandy to be on the podcast, and Sandy graciously accepted. Sandy, like many of Traci's clients, had a turbulent and unstable childhood. While they're "functioning" as adults, they have some triggers that just seem to keep getting in the way of their happiness. One of Sandy's triggers is being around emotional women, which she acquired from numerous incidents with her mother. While we start with a list of sex-emotional triggers, this one has a lot of juice so the entire session was focused on this one trigger. KEY POINTS: - Sandy outlines the 6 triggers she'd like to work on with Traci, including emotional women, partners not saying goodbye, Catholic guilt, not being able to say NO, stage fright/fear of rejection, and her strong freeze response. -Traci begins asking for details surrounding her emotional mother's outbursts. -Sandy mentions that she finds Monty Python and dad jokes to be funny. -Sandy details several fights between her mother and father, and how she dealt with them. -Sandy reveals that she ended up sleeping under a bridge for a few weeks until being placed in foster care. QUOTABLES: "It's people like you who cause unrest!" ~Monty Python "This parrot has ceased to be. He is no more. ~Monty Python "Like you're lucky because when my mother and my stepfather would fight he would leave. Sometimes he'd be gone for years. I mean, they got back together and then split up and got back together and split up, and eventually, when he passed away, it was in her house. But there were a lot of years that he wasn't there." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/31957397

EP 51: Perspectives on Life Explosions with Sandy - Part 2 06/05/2024

EP 51: Perspectives on Life Explosions with Sandy - Part 2 The exciting conclusion of Sandy's life coaching session after her life drastically changed with the break up of her boyfriend of 4 years, having to move to a new place, and the grandchildren she's not allowed to see moved from Guatemala to being within 2 hours of her home in Florida. Traci continues to work with Sandy to lay out a plan as to what her best life would look like. She reframes Sandy's past relationship as "the bridge." He wasn't the end all, but a terrific support when she needed that support in her life. She works on finding peace with her son, as well as several other relationships that were touched on within this session. KEY POINTS: - Traci points out that Sandy's ex-boyfriend was her bridge, supporting her until she arrived at her next relationship destination. -Sandy discusses conversations she had with her mother about her not being alone. -Traci and Sandy talk about the patterns of abandonment that Sandy has experienced throughout her life. -Sandy talks about how her son came up with the money to get his kids from Guatemala to America, and how he's trying to make things right with his wife. -Traci does a quick meditation with Sandy to help get her balanced. QUOTABLES: "I feel like I'm on the road to wellness, physical wellnesswhich also comes down my anxiety, so I'm on the I'm on the verge of wellness." "You hear him saying the words you abandoned me when I needed you most? It's the audio you can hear it in your head." "And I'm glad I had a moment of clarity yesterday. It was after talking to my financial guy that made me think that I don't have to go rush out and make any permanent decisions right now. I can simply rent something until I figure out what's next." "You know, we all keep our issues in our body. Some people keep it in their sinuses. I keep that stuff on my sinuses too. When I'm letting go of stuff, it's all about the number of tissues." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/31609187

EP 50: Perspectives on Life Explosions with Sandy -Part 1 06/01/2024

EP 50: Perspectives on Life Explosions with Sandy -Part 1 Often times when my clients start working with me, the Universe picks up on it and the waves of change ripple out and come back in unexpected ways. In the three weeks since Sandy's first visit, her boyfriend of 4 years broke up with her, she had to find a new place to live, and she discovered her grandkids (that she's not allowed to see) found their way from Guatemala to Florida. As we go through Sandy's life, the patterns of abandonment, betrayal, and lack of control emerge. Now that Sandy's being forced to change her life, The Hilarious Hypnotist coaches her into thinking about what she needs to do to live her best life. KEY POINTS: - Sandy reports what's happened since their last session; her boyfriend of 4 years broke up with her, she has to find a new place to live, and she discovered her grandchildren left Guatemala and are now living a few hours away from her in Florida. -Sandy reveals the complicated relationship with her son; after she gave him a lot of money, she had to cut him off. He no longer allows his kids to see their grandmother. -Sandy admits she gets upset when she loses control, and her body is paying the price as she experiences various ailments. -Sandy celebrates 25 years of being sober and is approaching the 20th anniversary of her quitting smoking. -Sandy mentions isolating herself from others when Traci points out that perhaps she wasn't "depressed" but she needed time to cocoon. -Traci guides Sandy through her Rate A Date system, so she can begin manifesting what she wants in her next relationship. QUOTABLES: "It's awful because people take the rejection personally, but the truth is that everybody's the star in their own movie." "You want someone who is sober, a nonsmoker, kind of thoughtful. Someone who can communicate. A foodie that lives within a 30 minute drive that appreciates the nudist lifestyle." "I also want someone who is sexually adventurous, financially stable, family-oriented and loves music." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/31557522

Ep 49: Singing Away Your Shit With Sandy - Part 2 05/18/2024

Ep 49: Singing Away Your Shit With Sandy - Part 2 The exciting conclusion of Sandy's session. In the second half, Traci continues to piece together Sandy's life, eventually becoming the caregiver to the step father that abused her. Traci continues to break the bad trances by having Sandy re-imagine her stepfather with various props and silliness so Sandy can't possibly see her stepfather in the same way ever again. Sandy brings up other memories, and one by one, Traci helps her get rid of them using a variety of techniques. Traci winds down the session with some self-soothing techniques, which she shows her clients so they can care for themselves in between sessions. KEY POINTS: - Traci points out that people only remember maybe like 10% of the details accurately. They make up the other 90%. So if you can only accurately remember 10% of what happened and you're making up the other 90%, make it good! -Sandy continues to connect the dots between her life and her medical conditions. Recognizing the patterns is the key to taking your power back. -Traci continues to break Sandy's bad trances with song parodies from Barbra Streisand and musicals. -Sandy agrees to come back for a follow-up. QUOTABLES (2 quotes): "Good. I like how you put the karma police in there. Didn't even teach that to you yet. Awesome. "You were the only kid with divorced parents. You saw your dad every other weekend and you missed some things because you were with your dad. What did you miss? "I don't know. I think that's probably why I am the way I am. And there's really nothing I can do about it. But you know, the fact that I connected these dots in all these years that's one thing I didn't connect the dots. "We all learn at our own pace. Yes, we all learn at our own pace. I recognize my power now." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/31363567

Ep 48: Singing Away Your Shit With Sandy - Part 1 05/13/2024

Ep 48: Singing Away Your Shit With Sandy - Part 1 Sandy heard how The Hilarious Hypnotist was able to help Amy (EP 17, 18 & 45) and wanted to try healing with humor for herself! Sandy, like many of Traci's clients, is suffering from a multitude of issues: trouble sleeping, depressed feelings, fibromyalgia, and anxious feelings. Traci reads "fibromyalgia" in Evette Rose's book, Metaphysical Anatomy, and Sandy begins connecting many events in her life have now manifested in her body. Sandy reveals several incidents she experienced growing up and details a list of things that she enjoys and make her laugh, one of which is singing. Traci, in another life, was known as "The Princess of Parodies," and begins making up song parodies to break the the bad trances that have kept Sandy stuck for so long. KEY POINTS: - Sandy reveals her list of ailments, including depressed feelings, anxious feelings, fibromyalgia, and trouble sleeping. - Traci reads the fibromyalgia passage from Evette Rose's book Metaphysical Anatomy, and Sandy begins connecting the dots between her life experiences and the ailments she's experiencing. - Sandy reveals the issues she had with her stepfather, and other relationships over the years, that have affected her in some way. -Traci begins using song parodies to help Sandy break the bad trance left behind by her (deceased) stepfather. -Sandy begins to experience the lightning-fast healing power of humor after years of therapy. QUOTABLES (2 quotes): "I love singing stuff that nobody expects me to sing." "I've always loved to sing. My mom used to play musicals like West Side Story South Pacific, Oklahoma, and I loved singing along with all of them. "I finally got him (my stepfather) to go away by just making a lot of noises like I was going to wake up and he got scared and left. I finally figured this out." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/31260922

EP 47: When Your Mama Is The Drama with Skylar Part 2 04/27/2024

EP 46: When Your Mama Is The Drama with Skylar Part 1 04/19/2024

EP 46: When Your Mama Is The Drama with Skylar Part 1 Skylar is back for a follow-up visit three months after her first visit (Episodes 41 & 42). After being turned away by several therapists prior to her session with Traci The Hilarious Hypnotist, Skylar is thrilled with her results from her first session. She's calmer, able to eat hamburgers without guilt, and doesn't get sick when she sees black beans. She even sent Traci a few referrals. Traci asks what's left, and Skylar reveals that she still has some "Mama Drama," things her mother said and did that still trigger her. Traci compiled a list and began knocking them out one by one, using a combination of royalty-free sounds, tapping, and humor. You can see Skylar's transformation. When she's triggered, she squeezes a rubber chicken and Traci blasts the sound byte with a ridiculous sound saved on her mini iPad. After a while, Skylar starts laughing, breaking the "magic spell" of her mother's words. KEY POINTS: - Skylar reports back that she's actually craving hamburgers and is able to look at black beans without getting sick. -Skylar says that since her first session, she occasionally feels down, but she's able to work through it within a day or two. -Skylar begins talking about "generational trauma," and lists a whole bunch of triggers, which are mostly things her mother said to her. -She briefly touches on being trafficked and being brainwashed. -Skylar talks about being collared by her partner. QUOTABLES : "It's like I was in a constant competition with my mom! She was always comparing herself to me and not in a good way." "You're fucking crazy. Yeah, there we go. You're fucking crazy." "I'm sitting here like doing a podcast, therapy, with a rubber chicken." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/30898213

EP 45: Staying on 12 Steps for Sweet Pea with Amy 04/09/2024

EP 45: Staying on 12 Steps for Sweet Pea with Amy You might remember Amy (episode 17 & 18), who wanted to experience a "DP." A few weeks after her October 2022 session, Amy told Traci that she had been stockpiling her meds and had planned to overdose when her dog Sweet Pea passed. She got so much out of her session with Traci, that Amy ended up throwing out her medications. She used Traci's techniques to "dial down" her fibromyalgia pains and began enjoying life. Now, it's April of 2024, and Amy's dog "Sweet Pea" is winding down. Amy has been struggling with weed and liquor and finally got herself into a 12-step program 2 months before this session. She's very concerned that when Sweet Pea does pass, she'll be tempted to start drinking and doing weed again, and she wants to make sure she stays clean. KEY POINTS: - Amy brings Traci up to speed on what's been happening since their last session. -Amy tells Traci she still uses a technique Traci taught her to "dial down" her fibromyalgia pain. -Amy tells Traci that she had been stock-piling her meds for when her dog "Sweet Pea" passes, and that thanks to Traci's help, she threw out her meds. -Amy is proud of the fact that her 12-step program is allowing her to lead a meeting before being sober 90 days. -Amy admits "Sweet Pea" was her third choice when she went to get a puppy 16 years ago. -Traci uses Amy's words and upbringing to help her tap down the urges she may have to drink once Sweet Pea passes. QUOTABLES (2 quotes): "I don't want to feel this sadness. Let me cover it up with weed and liquor." "Let's keep the memory of Sweet Pea and not confuse it with weed and liquor." "I spent money on a cuddle clone, but I'm not a cuddler." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/30745678

EP 44: What Did I Do To Deserve This From Victim to Victor - Part 2 03/18/2024

EP 44: What Did I Do To Deserve This From Victim to Victor - Part 2 TRIGGER ALERT! Child molestation is discussed in depth in this episode. The molestation happened 50+ years ago. The person accused of being molested is deceased. DESCRIPTION: The conclusion of Ninalynn's session with The Hilarious Hypnotist. Ninalynn makes several stunning realizations not only about her past but regarding her family members as well. She realizes that her uncle was not only grooming her but other family members as well in order to protect his dirty secrets. Ninalynn realizes that she's likely played out the scenarios in her head more than they've actually happened. The family member who controlled her has passed, so it's okay for her to let it go. She admitted that this family member snuck past her in a weak moment and continued his pattern. She still felt guilty about that, but found some peace that the situation could have been much worse. Ninalynn questions why does God hates her so much, but later acknowledges that out of all the bad days she's had, she's gotten through 100% of them. Don't miss the exciting ending to this session! KEY POINTS: - Ninalynn has additional insights into not only her story but into the stories of other family members. -She sees the pattern of child molestation, and thanks in part to her husband, she has mostly been able to stop the pattern from repeating. -Ninalynn realizes she needs to continue working on herself mentally and physically, and also with her diet. QUOTABLES (2 quotes): "I was 16 and he would buy me speed, pot, cigarettes, or alcohol to keep me quiet." "I revert to the child when I'm being strongly talked to, and now I can break that training." "The younger me feels empowered to know what he's going to do and knows that it's not me. It's him. And he does it because he hates himself." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/30416593

EP 43: What Did I Do To Deserve This? From Victim to Victor 03/10/2024

EP 43: What Did I Do To Deserve This? From Victim to Victor TRIGGER ALERT! Child molestation is discussed in depth in this episode. The molestation happened 50+ years ago. The person accused of being molested is deceased. DESCRIPTION: The Hilarious Hypnotist's friend, Ninalynn, has experienced a series of horrible events. In September of 2022, she unexpectedly lost her son-in-law due to a massive heart attack. He left behind a daughter (Ninalynn's granddaughter). A few months later, Ninalynn had to testify that custody of her granddaughter should be given to her son-in-law's parents instead of her daughter, because her daughter married a child molester. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis this past November. A month later, she was told she had kidney cancer, only to find out she was mis-diagnosed and had extreme calcification on her kidneys instead. As Traci digs into Ninalynn's past, she discovers that Ninalynn is experiencing heightened stress thanks to a molester in her past. In this episode, Ninalynn reveals many details about her molester while Traci quickly works to dissolve the pain, guilt, and shame surrounding her circumstances. KEY POINTS: - Ninalynn talks about being molested by a family member, from the age of five to sixteen. -She admits being angry with her mother, because she suspected she knew what was going on. -Ninalynn is angry with herself, because she never told anyone what was happening. She didn't tell anyone because her uncle threatened he would hurt her mother and sister, and turn them against her if she told. -Ninalynn realizes she was being psychologically manipulated and trained. QUOTABLES: "I should have been strong enough to be able to say something to anybody, and know that other people in the family saw something, but I wasn't too sure. "At that time, I started hating myself because I was accepting his molesting. I was going to him and saying "Hey, I want to go out drinking tonight. Buy me some alcohol and I'll trade. I was 16." "What have I done to deserve this? Why is God punishing me?" PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/30305368

EP 42: Neighbors, Nudists, and Hypnosis, an interview with Dr. John M. Gullo 01/28/2024

EP 42: Neighbors, Nudists, and Hypnosis, an interview with Dr. John M. Gullo When Traci moved to Paradise Lakes Resort, she heard about a retired hypnotist living in her neighborhood. It took a few years, but their paths finally crossed. Dr. Gullo reached out and started giving Traci some articles he had written about hypnosis. Traci gave him a few recordings of her HAHA sessions. They realized within a few weeks that although their practices were different, they had a very similar approach to working with clients in hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Dr. Gullo began sharing his scripts with Traci, and in December made her a Board Certified Medical Hypnotist with Advanced Medical Hypnosis. Please enjoy this interview with Traci's mentor, neighbor, and friend, Dr John M Gullo. KEY POINTS: -Dr. Gullo and Traci discuss how they met. -Dr. Gullo shares how he went from a Doctorate in Psychology into the field of hypnosis. -Dr. Gullo talks about REBT, and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. -Traci expresses her gratitude to be a Board Certified Medical medical hypnotist, and that she's honored to carry on his work. QUOTABLES: "I listened to one of your recordings and began analyzing it while I was listening to it. I noticed you used a lot of deepeners, and then I woke up 40 minutes later thinking "What the fuck just happened?" "And he sent me some information, some articles that Dr. Albert Ellis, who is the inventor of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy back in 1955, was the first paper that he wrote on that." "Because people who smoke and have weight issues, they got stress issues as well, which is really the basis for the smoking and the weight to come about in your life to begin with." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ Get your copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/29677948

EP 41: "Skylar, Part 2: "Captain Save A Ho" To The Rescue 01/22/2024

EP 41: "Skylar, Part 2: "Captain Save A Ho" To The Rescue The amazing resolution of Skylar's session. Traci starts with working on her feelings towards black beans, and ties in a way to resolve some of her issues with her friend Joe's death. Traci then moves on towards resolved some of her issues around her mother's views on being skinny and eating healthy. Skylar's tendency to get triggered by newbies attempting to guilt her into working with her is somehow magically reduced, as well as her feelings towards "non-descript, weaselly white boys." Skylar also goes back to her 18-year-old self, to offer her younger self advice, guidance, and encouragement for what she needs to know to get through the next several turbulent years of her life and find some peace in knowing how these past experiences made her stronger. KEY POINTS: - Skylar sees the connection between Captain Joe Save A Ho and herself as the new Captain Save A Ho. -Skylar is able to see herself going to a Mexican restaurant, and being able to be around friends who order black beans. -Skylar, previously dismissed by 4 or 5 therapists, is able to make peace on numerous issues, or at least finding those past issues much more manageable. -Traci wants to work with Skylar more especially on the human trafficking she experienced, but decides she's worked on enough issues and to save some for the next session. QUOTABLES: "What if I'm valued just as I was, it's time for me to start valuing myself" "I don't need to bite as hard like it always feels like you know a dog with a bone that can't let go of that bone to get locked on a camp. That's how it's always felt versus now it's just kind of a Yeah, that's annoying." "When people say they're sorry, it's a way to distance themselves. So they don't have to feel empathy" PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/29588953

EP 40: "Skylar, Part 1: She's Lean, Clean, and Hates Black Beans" 01/15/2024

EP 40: "Skylar, Part 1: She's Lean, Clean, and Hates Black Beans" At a Thanksgiving potluck in the Paradise Lakes community, Traci meets "Skylar, who is the girlfriend of their tenant. Skylar appears to be having a tough time with the holiday season, so Traci offers her a session as a guest on The Hilarious Hypnotist podcast. Skylar accepts, and begins sharing her varied background as an influencer, model, and content creator on Only Fans. Skylar initially wanted to tackle issues with her "almond mom," instilling in her a belief system around unhealthy foods and that no one would ever love her if she was fat. As Traci dug deeper, she found other issues more pressing, including her being a former coke addict, a victim of human trafficking, and a violent reaction towards anything black beans that she emotionally tied to the death of her friend and mentor. Be prepared for a wild ride into the life of Skylar! KEY POINTS: - Skylar details her issues with food, having to watch what she eats, being paranoid about eating unhealthy foods, and her mother's words echoing back with every meal. Skylar talks about her relationship with her mentor and friend Joe, who gave her a place to stay and tried teaching her a skill so she could support herself. With Joe's death, Skylar found herself without a best friend, a job, a place to live, and a career all in one day. She was also accused of homicide, and had to prove she was not at fault. She admitted she still feels guilty about his death. She talks about her content creation, and how she's picky about who she works with. Skylar gets triggered by collaboration inquiries with newbies, who don't come with references and play "victim" or "poor me" to guilt her into trying to work with them. Skylar touches on a few details about her rapes, and that she would love to go back in time and bitchslap her 18-year-old self for posting on sex jobs. QUOTABLES (2 quotes): "A dick is a dime a dozen. Guys in porn are low value, high supply, and little demand." "I'm a Mama Bear with new talent. I'm "Captain Save A Ho." "Human traffickers use the same tactics as cult leaders to program their victims. PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/29488753

EP 39: Change, Planes, and Automobiles with Jeff - Part 3 09/15/2023

EP 39: Change, Planes, and Automobiles with Jeff - Part 3 The Hilarious Hypnotist (Traci) HATES unfinished business! When Jeff ran out of time, Traci had to finish up his session! After going through several times in Jeff's life where he experienced panic attacks, we finally get the panic attacks he experienced when he was flying. When a client reaches out to Traci, the problem they're calling about is usually never "the problem." The "problem" is the outward expression of something else going on inside, and Traci knew Jeff had made an emotional link to flying. Now...how to correct it? Jeff was slightly unwilling to imagine the scenarios Traci was using to test his progress, but somehow they made it through. While we ended this episode knowing Jeff may have to do an additional work, some progress was made! KEY POINTS: - Jeff and Traci go back and forth with where he's at with flying. - Traci keeps testing her work by asking Jeff to imagine he's getting ready to board a plane. - Jeff, being a very literal person, is a little reluctant to "imagine" the scenarios Traci is asking. -The unconscious mind doesn't know the difference between an actual or imagined situation, so it's safe to test the work without actually having to be at the airport or in an airplane. -Jeff feels some relief, and although both Traci and Jeff acknowledge that more work may need to be done in the future. QUOTABLES: "Every time I've experienced a major change in my life, my brain usually went haywire." "My head just went to a really odd space." "My brain went to, like, something under the bed in my childhood bedroom, like you know, kind of like the boogie monster under the bed in my childhood bedroom." "I've met with other therapists or doing other like meditation, it's like positive imagery and psycho pictures of walking with your dog on the beach. And then all of a sudden, I see like, a tidal wave. And, you know, that's like the, the catastrophe that I'm talking about." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/28039032

EP 38: "Change, Planes, and Automobiles" with Jeff - Part 2 09/04/2023

EP 38: "Change, Planes, and Automobiles" with Jeff - Part 2 In this episode, we continue working with Jeff and begin going through each of the things that caused panic attacks; driving, exercise, and then flying (the big one!). Traci explains to Jeff that the panic attacks are actually trying to protect him (and possibly distract) him from the real issue, which is the loss of control of his life. It's his body's way of saying that he's not safe and that something needs to change, only when it finally speaks it's when Jeff is doing something like driving, exercising, or flying...and then Jeff naturally equates the panic attacks to those activities instead of the real issues. Traci and Jeff work through driving and exercise, leaving only 9 minutes for flying...which means Jeff gets to come back in a future episode. KEY POINTS: Jeff and Traci work through the panic attacks and exercise, with Jeff watching himself in a movie starring Gabriel Iglesias aka "Fluffy." Jeff worries about being politically incorrect during his session, so Traci has to switch tactics. Jeff begins to see the connections, and is able to let go. When working on exercise, Jeff is able to work his issue down enough that he can contain "the flames" in a box that says "In case of emergency, break glass." Traci and Jeff begin working through his fear of flying, before running out of time. Jeff got a lot out of the session. QUOTABLES: "My lack of control over my situation, that was the problem." "If that panic attack didn't happen, your life would be completely different." "Definitely some thoughts dancing around in there but I think for the most part, it's much better now than it was the first time around." "It's not only keeping you safe, but it's keeping you from enjoying life." "Physical aspects of my body chemistry are finally getting into alignment." "I envision myself with a hammer and a glass case with a little piece of wire." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/27932088

EP 37: "Change, Planes, and Automobiles" with Jeff - Part 1 08/28/2023

EP 37: "Change, Planes, and Automobiles" with Jeff - Part 1 While at Hypnothoughts, the world's largest hypnosis conference where The Hilarious Hypnotist was presenting, another hypnotist came by and said "I'm going to refer someone to you...because you have some things in common." Sure enough, we did, and after chatting for a few minutes I knew I wanted Jeff on the podcast because he is afraid of flying, to the extent that it causes panic attacks. Jeff begins sharing his 22-year history of panic attacks, and The Hilarious Hypnotist begins to see a pattern unfolding. Over the years, the panic attacks seem to evolve and then resolve, only to attach themselves to something else. It started off with driving, then exercise, and now airplanes. Traci begins to examine what was going on behind the scenes in Jeff's personal life and begins to unravel a pattern between the panic attacks and control issues. KEY POINTS: Jeff shares his story about his first panic attack, and how he ended up in the hospital. Jeff relates his story about his panic attacks related to exercise. Jeff tells a horrendous story about his fear of flying, and how his last flight ended in disaster with his girlfriend getting sick on take-off. Traci digs into what was happening around the same time these panic attacks rooted in his behavior and begins to notice a pattern of losing control in his personal life. QUOTABLES: "People are predictable in some way, shape, or form." "Panic attacks are a way for someone to keep themselves safe; they feel threatened in some way." " I do not like to be not in control. And I don't like to feel like you are controlling me." "You are there for those you love no matter what." "I want my ribs back!" PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/27865506

EP 36: "Switch Flipping" with Katie - Part 2 08/21/2023

EP 36: "Switch Flipping" with Katie - Part 2 TRIGGER WARNING!!! This episode discusses BDSM, beatings, self-harm, and possibly other issues that may trigger listeners/viewers who are sensitive to these topics. In this episode, Katie discusses a little more in-depth about her connection with BDSM and that she and her Dom are into "impact play." Impact Play, for those not into BDSM, can range from light spankings to being beaten with an object. Traci has extensive experience with impact play and explains that sometimes people get their pain and pleasure wires crossed. For most people, pain is pain, and pleasure is pleasure. Sometimes people find relief or release in pain and actively look for this "pleasure" in unhealthy ways, such as self-harm. Katie admitted to cutting herself, and Traci points out that the ways self-harm is tied to self-worth and pleasure. Traci then helps Katie break apart the ties to all of these, so she can still seek "pain/pleasure" and it's separate from self-harm and self-worth. KEY POINTS: Katie illustrates her childhood connection to pain = pleasure. Katie identifies other triggers and memories she has regarding her childhood. Traci explains how some people are wired a little differently, that pain = pleasure instead of pleasure = pleasure. Traci and Katie discuss self-harm, self-worth, and the pain/pleasure connection. Traci gives Katie several techniques to help manage her "Switch Flips". QUOTABLES: "My belief is that you can embrace your wiring issue and find healthy ways to express it through BDSM." "When you were born, you were neutral." "Sucking up my whole life and getting my brain to be quiet seems like the better choice." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/27804327

EP 35: "Switch Flipping" with Katie - Part 1 08/14/2023

EP 35: "Switch Flipping" with Katie - Part 1 Traci, The Hilarious Hypnotist, was flying home from and had a layover in Denver when she started up a chat with another couple, Katie & Scott. The couple had an interest in BDSM and polyamory and was looking for a hypnotist to help Katie get past some trauma. Traci gave them her business card, and a few months later they called for a consultation. After hearing Katie's story, Traci asked if she would be okay with sharing her healing journey on the podcast. Katie agreed, and then realized they'd be coming through Tampa to attend FetishCon in St. Petersburg, FL. They reconnected at Hilarious Hypnotist HQ and Katie shared the struggles she was having in her new "power exchange" relationship. Katie is a 24/7 submissive to her gentle Dom. She consciously knows she's SAFE in her current relationship, but occasionally she gets triggered by past trauma and without notice, "switches" to a Dominant role that violates their agreed-upon protocol, creating issues in the relationship. Katie is looking to figure out what her triggers are so she doesn't "switch" mid-scene and crash the relationship dynamic. KEY POINTS: Katie and Scott discuss their current situation, being in a 24/7 dominant/submissive relationship AND being polyamorous They talk about what happens when Katie "switch flips" the scene. Katie discusses being raise by alcoholic parents and their party lifestyle When her parents sobered up, things didn't get better. Katie didn't feel "safe" growing up and was often sent to her room for showing big emotions, feelings, crying, or sadness. QUOTABLES: "It's time to let my unconscious brain meet my conscious brain and know that I'm safe." "Most of what comes up for me with that is through doing bodywork and it's like, fragmented." "Typically BDSM people are highly kinesthetic." "It's a great story for Netflix to create a story for Netflix. I own it." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit wingshypnosis.com OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - instagram.com/wingshypnosis/ YT | youtube.com/channel/UCXL-XQBxmgLL_NdYa_qN0zA IG | @tracikanaan - instagram.com/tracikanaan/ Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - audible.com/author/Traci-Kanaan/B0786F5GF4 /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/27743700

EP 34: The Pressure of Being A People Pleaser with Matt - Part 2 07/03/2023

EP 34: The Pressure of Being A People Pleaser with Matt - Part 2 In this episode, The Hilarious Hypnotist begins helping Matt work through his issues one by one. The tendency of ADHD is to avoid dealing with the issues at hand, and Traci calls Matt on it and begins working on each of the transactions. Traci begins throwing F bombs into the session, and Matt starts laughing explaining his aversion to use F bombs in most situations. He still finds them funny, so Traci begins changing her "fucks" into "ducks," "bucks," while "mucking" things up. The laughter works and the transaction love Matt felt dissolves. Traci learns one of the hardest things he had to do with his therapist, is take birthday money that was given to him and spend it on himself instead of his family. He bought himself a BB gun, and Traci takes those feelings and builds them up into a Purple Rider BB gun...and then transforms that energy into something he can take into the bedroom. She then helps him discover that people pleasing is not a one way street. Sometimes he needs to "take" so others can receive the pleasure of being able to give. KEY POINTS: - Matt continues to work through the words that kept him from being his best authentic self and doing things his way. -Matt takes in the importance that it's okay to receive; he doesn't always have to be the one giving. -Matt ties his good feeling to the Purple Rider BB Gun. -Matt is challenged in a good way, and thinks about living is life in his way. QUOTABLES: “What happens is that when you're constantly the giver, you are denying someone else the same joy that you experience by giving, because they can't give back to you.” "I always wanted to theme My bedroom into something fun. Married. Oh no, no, no. It's supposed to look elegant, romantic. Whatever. My bedroom is now that I'm divorced. You're like this is all Nintendo. I have an incentive lamp. I have a Nintendo posters, everything. I even have a little bit thing but pillowcases. One of them says game over. Basically my my bedroom is always ready for player number two." "Muck this shit." PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: To learn more about Wings Hypnosis and book a session with her, visit OR follow Traci on: IG | @wingshypnosis - YT | IG | @tracikanaan - Get your own copy of "Hey" And Other Scintillating Mating Calls from the Online Dating World - /episode/index/show/1b629e17-fb83-420b-8832-dab1c142152f/id/27352365

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