Ep. 113: Rapid Change Through Integrative Hypnosis with Melissa Tiers
Dec 1, 2024
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Melissa Tiers, founder of The Center for Integrative Hypnosis and an internationally renowned trainer, dives deep into the transformative power of hypnosis. She discusses how the unconscious mind can be harnessed for personal growth and lasting change. Key topics include therapeutic memory reconsolidation, the role of curiosity in therapy, and techniques for rewiring ingrained patterns. Melissa humorously addresses perfectionism and procrastination, highlighting how structured procrastination can lead to productivity. Her insights blend neuroscience with practical applications for real-life transformations.
Melissa Tiers explores how integrative hypnosis serves as a powerful tool for accessing the unconscious mind and facilitating personal growth.
The concept of therapeutic memory reconsolidation highlights that recalling memories allows for emotional updates and significant behavioral changes.
Curiosity and flexibility are emphasized as essential components in personal transformation, enabling clients to explore alternatives without fear of judgment.
Deep dives
Journey into Hypnosis
Melissa Tears shares her lifelong fascination with altered states of consciousness, which began in childhood. She recalls experimenting with various methods, including mind-altering substances, ultimately leading her to explore hypnosis as a means to alter consciousness without drugs. Her initial foray into hypnosis was more of a hobby, branching out from her career as a rock and roll musician, which heightened her curiosity about how the brain processes reality. This curiosity propelled her to build a renowned practice in hypnosis, where she emphasizes growth through exploration rather than traditional marketing techniques.
Understanding Hypnosis
Hypnosis is characterized as a state of heightened suggestibility, which differs significantly from the often misunderstood notion of stage hypnosis. It provides individuals with access to their unconscious mind, where a majority of mental processing occurs outside of conscious awareness. The practice encourages a more organic, Ericksonian approach, focusing on the potential within the mind rather than imposing suggestions. By exploring the adaptive unconscious, hypnosis helps individuals confront and change entrenched patterns, ultimately allowing them to view their lives and challenges from a fresh perspective.
The Power of Memory Reconsolidation
Therapeutic memory reconsolidation offers a unique framework for rapid change by activating memories associated with negative emotions and then introducing new, disconfirming information. Each time a memory is recalled, it becomes malleable, which allows for the possibility of updating emotional responses connected to that memory. This concept supports the idea that past experiences can be reinterpreted, leading to significant changes in present behavior and emotional states. By illuminating how this process works, practitioners can guide clients through meaningful transformations within a short timeframe.
Curiosity and Flexibility in Change
Melissa emphasizes the integral relationship between curiosity and flexibility when undergoing personal transformation. By fostering a safe space for experimentation during coaching, clients can explore alternative perspectives without the fear of judgment or making mistakes. This fluid approach allows for several strategies to replace rigid, step-by-step methods, enabling clients and practitioners alike to adapt dynamically to the unique needs of each session. Enabling clients to embrace uncertainty and experimentation as part of their growth journey is key to creating lasting change.
The Role of Integration in Personal Growth
Living an unblocked life entails achieving congruency between one's thoughts and feelings, allowing true self-expression and alignment with one's intrinsic values. This integration fosters trust in one's intuitive knowledge, encouraging individuals to embrace uncertainty and explore their unique paths. The journey is not about perfection but rather about connectedness and the continuous evolution of self. By acknowledging the fluidity of identity and the habitual patterns that shape behavior, individuals may release fixed identities and embrace the excitement of transformation.
Today’s episode is a game-changer! I’m thrilled to be joined by the incredible Melissa Tiers, founder of The Center for Integrative Hypnosis in New York City and co-founder of the Ethical Coaching Collective. Melissa is a multi-award-winning author and internationally renowned hypnosis trainer. Her groundbreaking work in integrative hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and mental health coaching is transforming how people understand the mind and achieve personal growth.
In this conversation, Melissa shares her journey into hypnosis, the science behind how the brain changes, and how hypnosis can be used as a tool to break habitual patterns and create rapid, lasting change. Melissa also explains therapeutic memory reconsolidation and why curiosity is key to effective therapy.
Whether you're new to hypnosis or looking to deepen your understanding of the mind, this episode offers a deep dive into practical neuroscience and transformational techniques that you can apply in your own life.
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Melissa Tiers is the founder of The Center for Integrative Hypnosis in New York City and co-founder of the Ethical Coaching Collective. She is a multi-award-winning author, coach, and hypnosis trainer renowned for her innovative techniques in integrative hypnosis, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and mental health coaching. She has received multiple Pen and Quill Awards from the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association for her books, including "Integrative Hypnosis: A Comprehensive Course in Change" and "The Anti-Anxiety Toolkit: Rapid Techniques to Rewire Your Brain"
Melissa teaches a range of methods designed to help individuals transform limiting beliefs and habits, manage stress-related conditions, and achieve personal growth through self-directed neuroplasticity. Her work integrates the latest in neuroscience research with practical applications, making her a sought-after trainer and speaker globally.