Listen or subscribe via your favourite app In this short mind moment, co-host Carolanne Ashley explores the concept of self-worth and how it is not something that needs to be earned or validated by others. She shares her own personal journey of struggling with self-worth and the realization that their worth was already inherent within them Key steps discussed for building self-worth include practicing self-compassion, focusing on your...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app In this short mind moment, Co-Host Clancy Barton discusses: Differentiating between thoughts (spontaneous mental events from the unconscious mind) and thinking (active, conscious processing and analysis) How emotional reactions and "childlike" behaviours often stem from unconscious thoughts rather than rational, adult-like thinking Examples contrasting logical, conscious thinking (e.g. creating...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app This episode covers a powerful technique called "Tactical Breathing" that can help you reset, refocus and recharge in under 7 minutes. Tactical breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural "rest and digest" system, to interrupt the stress response The technique involves a 5-count rhythm for inhaling, holding, exhaling, and pausing the breath. This helps slow the...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app In this episode of the Mind Body Link podcast, hosts Carolanne Ashley and Clancy Barton delve into the complex topic of anger, exploring it as a pressure valve that releases unresolved emotions often rooted in deeper issues. They examine anger at its core, describing it as an emotional response to sensory inputs, frequently linked to past experiences and learned behaviors. The discussion then shifts to...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app In this special episode of Your Mind, Body, Life, host Carolanne Ashley introduces a new series of “Mind Moments”—short, impactful sessions designed to help you reset, refocus, and recharge in under seven minutes. Today’s episode dives into the often overlooked but powerful connection between hydration, salt, and mental clarity. Feeling foggy or drained? Before reaching for that cup of coffee,...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app In this episode, hosts Clancy Barton and Carolanne delve into the complexities of anxiety and stress management, emphasizing that these feelings are learned responses rather than inherent traits. They explore the root causes of anxiety, highlighting the importance of understanding unconscious beliefs and thought processes. The conversation introduces transformational hypnotherapy as a powerful tool for...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app In this episode, hosts Clancy Barton and Carolanne Ashley dive deep into the fascinating world of gaming and its parallels to hypnosis. They explore how the intense focus and immersion experienced by gamers can mimic a hypnotic state, and how this can both benefit and challenge their mental health and social skills. Key Takeaways: Gamers often develop valuable skills like problem-solving, strategic...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app Hosts Carolanne and Clancy explore the deep connection between the mind and body and how it shapes our life experiences. The episode focuses on the importance of cultivating a strong relationship with oneself as the foundation for all other connections the challenges of overcoming the fear of judgment and rejection, and how hypnosis can help address the root causes of these limiting beliefs. Clancy...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app In this episode, hosts Carolanne and Clancy explore the topic of discovering your "why" - the core motivation and driving force behind your life and actions. They explore the importance of understanding your purpose (who you are) and your passion (what you love to do) and how uncovering this can lead to greater personal and professional fulfilment. Carolanne and Clancy share their own journeys of...
Listen or subscribe via your favourite app In this episode, Carolanne Ashley and Clancy Barton discuss the profound connection between the mind and body and how it relates to chronic health conditions. Clancy shares insights from her experience helping clients overcome challenges like autoimmune diseases and chronic pain. She explains how childhood experiences can shape the development of subconscious programs and neural pathways in the...
