{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F5458685e-9bbf-4e1f-85bb-0b78d439cb5d","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Hypnotherapy for Anxiety, Focus, and Pain Relief\u2014How to Work With (Not Fight) Your Subconscious \u2014 Ethan Reisboard","description":"Hypnotherapist Ethan Reisboard breaks down what actually happens in a modern hypnotherapy session\u2014no stage tricks, just guided, deeply relaxing work that primes your nervous system to accept helpful suggestions. We cover anxiety, focus and procrastination patterns often labeled as ADHD, chronic pain links to unprocessed emotions, polyvagal-informed breathwork, and why self-hypnosis can be practiced safely. Ethan explains how hypnotherapy complements talk therapy and physical rehab by regulating the nervous system so change sticks. If you want practical, non-pharmacological tools to calm the body and follow through on intentions, this episode gives you clear starting points.\nAbout the Guest:\nEthan Reisboard is a board-certified hypnotherapist based in Costa Rica who helps clients of all ages address anxiety, focus challenges, chronic pain, and compulsive patterns. His approach blends evidence-aligned hypnosis, nervous-system regulation, and simple breathwork techniques.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nHypnosis here is a gentle, guided relaxation\u2014closer to structured meditation than stage performance; you remain aware and in control.\n\n\nProgress requires permission, not \u201cgiving up control\u201d: allow guidance instead of resisting every suggestion.\n\n\nAnxiety and focus issues often involve nervous-system responses (fight/flight/freeze) to thoughts or situations; hypnotherapy helps change the body\u2019s response so action becomes easier.\n\n\nLabels aside, patterns like procrastination or social avoidance can be reframed and interrupted by updating subconscious associations.\n\n\nUnprocessed emotions can show up physically (e.g., GI discomfort, tension); addressing emotional processing may reduce body-level distress.\n\n\nHypnotherapy pairs well with talk therapy: bring the \u201cwhy\u201d and \u201cwhat to do,\u201d then install it somatically so follow-through improves.\n\n\nIt can also unlock stalled physical rehab by down-regulating the nervous system first, making the same exercises suddenly effective.\n\n\nSelf-hypnosis is safe; it\u2019s easier after a few guided sessions and can feel similar to effective meditation/manifestation practices.\n\n\nA practical starting tool: polyvagal-informed breathwork used during daily routines (walking, cooking, showering) trains calm for when you truly need it.\n\n\nNon-pharmacological does not mean anti-science; the aim is nervous-system regulation plus clear, actionable suggestions.\n\n\nHow to Connect with the Guest:\nWebsite: ethanreishypnotherapy.com\u00a0Social: Search \u201cethanreishypnotherapy\u201d on your preferred platformsEmail/Contact: Via website contact options\n\u00a0\nThe information shared in this podcast episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, psychologist, or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard in this episode.The guest\u2019s experiences and opinions are their own and do not replace individualized care. Hypnotherapy, breathwork, and other complementary practices mentioned are not substitutes for professional medical or psychological treatment.If you are experiencing a medical emergency, mental health crisis, or thoughts of self-harm, please contact your local emergency services or reach out to a trusted healthcare professional immediately.\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remai","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}