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#120 Depth Hypnosis: Isa Gucciardi

Feb 20, 2025
Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., a pioneer in Depth Hypnosis, combines ancient wisdom with modern psychology to tackle emotional challenges like trauma and anxiety. She delves into the powerful synergy of shamanistic practices and Buddhist psychology. The conversation highlights the importance of ancestral healing, showcasing transformative stories from intergenerational trauma. Isa also emphasizes the role of altered states of consciousness in self-discovery and the unique contribution of depth hypnosis to contemporary therapy.
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INSIGHT

Depth Hypnosis Overview

  • Depth Hypnosis blends shamanic practices, Buddhist psychology, and energy medicine.
  • It addresses issues like depression, anxiety, and trauma by helping individuals reconnect with their core selves.
INSIGHT

Altered States and Transformation

  • Altered states of consciousness are crucial for transformation because they allow access to deeper levels of the psyche.
  • These states help address issues like trauma by revisiting the originating experience and changing one's relationship to it.
ANECDOTE

Shifting Acceptance of Modalities

  • Isa Gucciardi faced resistance incorporating shamanism and energy medicine into therapy 30 years ago.
  • Now, there's growing acceptance of these modalities, as her book, Depth Hypnosis, illustrates.
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