If you went to the county fair as a child you may have seen stage hypnosis shows that often feel like a circus freak show. People doing silly antics on the stage (e.g. clucking like a chicken), but that is not what hypnosis is really about. Hypnosis is nothing to be afraid of … we hypnotize ourselves without even realizing it all the time … and it is a powerful tool to help us tap into our sub-conscious mind. Instead of trying to use consciousness to fix the sub-conscious brain, why not go right to the source. We can spend years in talk therapy, or we can tap directly into our sub-conscious and get quicker results. In this episode we explain the process and benefits of hypnosis from a hypnotherapist and patient point of view.

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A little gratitude goes a long way to improve our own life, and the lives of others. The more grateful we are, the more positive we become. The more positive we are, the happier we become. Say please and thank you. Give people compliments. Keep a gratitude journal. Express your gratitude and you will be amazed how good you feel. Here’s how to cultivate more gratitude in your daily life.

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Technology has afforded us with a powerful tool in #socialmedia. It can be used for good, bad, and some downright ugly purposes. People can fall easily into comparison traps, judging others, technology addiction, and even bullying without even realizing it. We can use social media as a force for good by sharing our joy, positivity, and lifting others up. In this episode we share tips for how to use social media to improve your life and the lives of others. You can use social media as a force for good.

We are joined again by social media expert Phil Gerbyshak.

You can learn more about Phil at: https://philgerbyshak.com/ or connect with him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philgerbyshak/

The level of stress felt by people has increased dramatically in the last few years. There are many reasons for this … but are your ready for a big one you may not be expecting? Much of our stress is caused by not managing our time wisely. A little dose of good, old-fashioned time management can do wonders for reducing your daily stress. Since we no longer live in a traditional 9-5 business world, we have to work even harder to prioritize and know when to unplug from the 24/7 digital world. Get some practical tips for reducing your stress by taking back control of your time.

Even though it may be hard to admit, no matter who you are, you need help from others to be successful. In this episode Kathy and Jason discuss how to find others to collaborate and partner with that support and bring out the best in you. When you get the right people in the room, magic happens. Transformations happen. You will also learn “the rest of the story” on how Kathy and Jason met and why it’s called The Fire & Earth Podcast.

Social media is now an every-day part of our lives, and some people use it in a very sleazy way. The equivalent of walking up to someone at a party and saying “you’re pretty attractive, let’s make a baby.” We should be using social media to make actual human connections, to educate and inspire, not to inflame and make people feel icky.

We are joined by social media selling expert Phil Gerbyshak who explains how to develop actual human connections through social media, attract more of the people you want to work with, and unlock the potential of social media in your business and life.

You can learn more about Phil at: https://philgerbyshak.com/

Some of you may be a little skeptical about the Law of Attraction. Think positive and everything good will come into your life if you just believe in the woo-woo, seems a little too good to be true. Many of us are taught to be logical, oh responsible, practical so we can be so dependable, oh clinical, intellectual, cynical and discount the power of manifestations and the Law of Attraction. Instead of being cynical about the woo-woo (which btw is now being supported by scientific research) why not give it a try and see if it works for you.

Victoria Gallagher shares her journey of starting as a skeptical stockbroker to her transition to becoming a hypnotherapist and expert in the Law of Attraction. She explains how to make the Law of Attraction practical by listening to those little intuitions and practicing alignment to unlock your potential.

You can learn more about Victoria and find out more information about her most recent book Practical Law of Attraction at: https://www.hyptalk.com/

Many people wear masks to show the world one thing, when on the inside they may feel much different. When it comes down to it, most people have insecurities and are afraid to let others know their “real” self. This can lead to negative feelings of unworthiness, being fake, or that we are never good enough.

In order to build authentic and deep relationships with people we have to remove our masks, embrace our weirdness and allow ourselves to be vulnerable. Some people may not like the “real you,” but that’s OK. Those who do will L-O-V-E you.

If you feel like you are wearing a mask you shouldn’t be wearing, have the courage to take it off and be authentically you. Embrace your weirdness and “Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken” – Oscar Wilde.

For more information about the exercise Jason referenced in this episode, check out:

Ashanti Branch, Founder and Executive Director, The Ever Forward Club at: https://everforwardclub.org
The 100K Mask Challenge at: https://everforwardclub.org/100kmasks
Masks Documentary: https://everforwardclub.org/the-mask-you-live-in/

Do you ever feel like you are just having a “year from hell?” You know one of those Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Years. We all have good days and bad days, but what do we do when it feels like the bad seems to stretch over the course of whole year? How do we deal with our work and personal life when it’s hard to concentrate, we are pulled in many directions, and feel like we are spiraling down? Join us on the episode to learn how to use tools like, blocking out time, self compassion, awareness, and gratitude to stay positive and find the good when you make a shift and realize it’s actually been a very good year.