In this expansive, myth-busting conversation, I sit down with board-certified hypnotist, bestselling author, and trainer Penny Chiasson, who brings grounded science, deep integrity, and decades of clinical insight to the world of subconscious transformation. We pull back the curtain on hypnosis—not as woo, but as a legitimate, neuroscience-backed path to healing and identity integration.
This episode goes beyond the hype and reveals why hypnosis works, when it doesn’t, and what every client (and future hypnotist) needs to know before working with the subconscious mind.
This Episode Breaks Down:- Why hypnosis is more than “relaxation” — it’s a powerful brain state
- What every client should ask before choosing a hypnosis professional
- Penny’s personal journey from nurse anesthetist to elite hypnotist trainer
- How hypnosis helped Penny shift pain, trauma, and emotion-driven behavior
- The deeper importance of identity in lasting change
- When traditional therapy falls short—and what subconscious work adds
- Hypnosis for pain, IBS, phobias, and nervous system regulation
- Scientific studies on hypnosis and brain activity (including the insula + placebo)
- When scripts don’t work—and why conversational hypnosis changes everything
- Why hypnosis isn’t “mind control” but instead enhances personal power
- How to know if a hypnotist is truly qualified (and red flags to avoid)
- Client-led transformation that lasts—without over-efforting or overprocessing
This conversation invites you to drop the skepticism, tune into science, and reconnect with your subconscious as a resource for healing, not a mystery to fear.
✨ Featured GuestPenny Chiasson Board-Certified Hypnotist | Author | Creator of the Identity Matrix™ | Founder of Elite Hypno Pro™ 📲 Follow Penny on Instagram: @penny.chiasson 🌐 Learn more: pennychiasson.com
🔥Explore Penny’s Elite Hypno Pro™ Certification for aspiring hypnotists and her Master Pain Management training for professionals ready to go deeper.
🎓 Already certified? Learn conversational hypnosis directly from Penny—no scripts, just client-led results.
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