Summary

Joshua shares his journey of personal transformation, from a life that wasn’t working to finding his passion in hypnotherapy. He talks about how he pushed past his fears and made choices that empowered him to live life on his own terms. Joshua also discusses his experience in the sideshow industry and how it taught him the power of storytelling. Hypnosis became a catalyst for his own personal growth, and he now helps others make positive changes in their lives. The conversation explores the power of hypnosis and other modalities in creating change in the brain. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with hypnosis and how it has helped them make positive changes in their lives. They also touch on related modalities such as Havening, EFT, and somatic work. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of these modalities and the common goal of creating new neural pathways in the brain. They discuss the importance of being ready for change and overcoming fear and resistance to try new approaches. The hosts also reflect on the challenges of having honest and age-appropriate conversations about certain topics with their children. In this conversation, Joshua talks about his work as a hypnotist and the different fears and anxieties he helps people overcome. He explains how fear is context-oriented and how he helps clients shift their confidence from one area of their life to another. Joshua also discusses his passion for working with creative professionals and helping them overcome the things that are holding them back. He shares his approach of calming the nervous system and rewiring the brain to help clients become more confident. Joshua also talks about his podcast, Super States, where he explores trans states for personal and professional development.

Takeaways

• Pushing past fears and making choices can lead to personal transformation and empowerment.
• The power of storytelling can have a profound impact on others.
• Hypnosis can be a powerful tool for personal growth and making positive changes.
• Finding your passion and living life on your own terms can bring fulfillment and happiness. Hypnosis and related modalities such as Havening, EFT, and somatic work can create positive changes in the brain by building new neural pathways.
• Being ready for change and overcoming fear and resistance are important factors in the success of these modalities.
• There are various approaches and techniques within these modalities, but they all aim to create change and improve well-being.
• Having honest and age-appropriate conversations about certain topics, such as hypnosis or cannabis, can be challenging but important for personal growth and understanding. Fear is context-oriented and can be overcome by shifting confidence from one area of life to another.
• Calming the nervous system is an important first step in building confidence.
• Working with creative professionals and helping them overcome their fears and anxieties is Joshua’s passion.
• Anchoring positive states and building a future version of oneself are key techniques in Joshua’s work.
• Joshua’s podcast, Super States, explores trans states for personal and professional development.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Joshua’s Genesis Story
05:40 The Meaning of Life and the Power of Choice
08:48 The Thrill of Performing and Inspiring Others
13:35 Overcoming Fear and Making Life Changes
19:43 From Graphic Design to Hypnotherapy
24:21 The Magic of Hypnosis and Personal Experience
26:24 The Vision and Motivation for Change
31:55 Creating New Neural Pathways
36:48 Exploring Different Modalities
39:06 Overcoming Fear and Resistance to Change
41:33 Having Honest and Age-Appropriate Conversations
46:16 Overcoming Fear and Shifting Confidence
50:00 Calming the Nervous System and Vagal Nerve Toner
52:12 Anchoring Positive States and Building a Future Self
56:37 Working with Creative Professionals

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