Coffee With Hilary and Les from State of Mind Hypnosis and Training Centre

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Imagination is our most underutilized creative tool, yet it holds the power to transform our lives through expanded awareness and possibilities. 

• Children naturally use imagination, creating entire worlds from simple objects while living fully in their subconscious minds
• Studies show 90% of young children generate hundreds of creative ideas, but this ability dramatically diminis...

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Feeling like you've lost parts of yourself along life's journey? You're not alone. 

Sometimes after challenging relationships, career transitions, or difficult events, we notice that certain qualities we once possessed—playfulness, trust, imagination, or inner peace—seem to have disappeared. This isn't just nostalgia or aging; it's a genuine energetic phenomenon...

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What if the ego isn't something to battle, but simply "the story we tell ourselves about ourselves"? In this thought-provoking exploration, Hilary and Les unpack how our self-narratives shape our entire experience of life—and how we can transform them.

Most of us swing like pendulums between harsh self-criticism and compensatory self-inflation, trapped in judgment pattern...

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Death isn't the end—it's a transition as natural and necessary as birth. This profound realization emerged as Hilary and Les shared their personal journeys from fear to understanding what exists beyond our physical bodies.

Hilary's story begins with childhood anxiety about death that haunted her into adulthood. A palm reader's prediction that she might die in her 30s...

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Death – the ultimate taboo that most of us spend our lives avoiding. Yet what if confronting our mortality could be the key to living more fully? In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the complex relationship humans have with death and why finding peace with it matters.

We begin by examining where our beliefs about death originate. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why ...

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What meaning do you assign to death, and how does that shape your emotional response to mortality? This profound question forms the heart of our exploration into the psychology of how we process death and the unconscious programming that determines our relationship with life's most inevitable experience.

Drawing from personal stories—including my father's recent passing and hi...

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What meaning do you assign to the seemingly random events in your life? A found dime, an abandoned stroller, a cardinal at your window — are these merely coincidences, or something more profound? 

Hilary and Les dive deep into how humans function as "meaning-creating machines," constantly interpreting the world through personal filters that eventually form our life philosophie...

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An unexpected eight-day power outage following a devastating ice storm teaches us profound lessons about fear, adaptation, and the human tendency to interpret natural processes as chaotic attacks on our well-being. We explore how quickly our sense of collective interconnection dissolves when basic infrastructure fails, revealing our deep-seated fears of isolation and vulnerability.

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This podcast episode dives into the feelings of shame and self-judgment that hold many back from making desired changes. The hosts explore how to transform mistakes into lessons, emphasizing the importance of trust, self-compassion, and the cyclical nature of these emotional experiences. 

• Resistance to change rooted in past shame 
• Importance of trust in relationship with self 

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Today's episode explores the chaos created by external pressures and how our minds often focus on what we cannot control, leading to anxiety and confusion. We discuss the influence of media, the importance of critical thinking, and how adopting a perspective of curiosity can help reclaim our minds and emotions.

• Understanding how outside distractions create chaos in the mind 
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Have you ever wondered if hypnosis is more than just a party trick or stage performance? Prepare to change your perspective as we unravel the truth behind hypnosis, revealing its true nature as a powerful tool for relaxation and self-improvement, rather than the mind-control myth it's often portrayed to be. This episode promises to transform your understanding of hypnosis by exploring its b...

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Reflect on your childhood money memories: do they still influence your financial decisions today? This episode invites you to explore how early messages about money, like the classic "don't spend it all in one place," shape our perceptions of worthiness and responsibility. Through personal stories, we uncover the guilt and confusion that often accompany our spending habits and hig...

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What if the relentless pursuit of financial security is robbing us of present happiness? Join us as we unravel the "should monster" lurking in our financial lives with our insightful guest, Brian Rump - The Profit Coach. We challenge the ingrained beliefs that echo societal expectations, like "I should save more" or "I should have a retirement plan," and encourage l...

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Can hypnosis unlock the potential to transform your financial mindset? We bring you an intriguing conversation with The Profit Coach, Brian Rump, a certified consulting hypnotist and money business coach, who combines his expertise from banking and hypnosis to redefine our relationship with money. Brian delves into the psychological barriers we face with money and how preconceived beliefs can ho...

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Have you ever noticed how a simple visit with family can catapult you back into old habits and roles? Our recent journey along the Canadian coasts offered the perfect backdrop for reflecting on these family dynamics and the personal growth they incite. Join us as we share heartfelt stories from Newfoundland and Ontario, exploring how time with loved ones can both trigger nostalgia and invite new...

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How do family traditions shape who we are, and what happens when those traditions collide with modern family dynamics? We invite you to join us as we peel back the layers of what family truly means, especially as we approach the emotionally charged season of Thanksgiving. Our conversation isn't just about the nostalgia and warmth of family gatherings; it's also about the tension and co...

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Have you ever wondered why a simple raised eyebrow can lead to a heated argument? Join us for another thought-provoking episode of Coffee with Hilary and Les, where we unpack the complexities of interpreting events and the meanings we assign them in our relationships. From misunderstandings sparked by text messages to the subtle ways past experiences shape our reactions, we explore how hyper-awa...

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How often do you feel the pressure to have an opinion on everything, and does it ever feel overwhelming? Join Hilary and Les in a compelling coffee chat where we unpack the true essence of critical thinking and how it shapes our mental well-being. We address common misconceptions, emphasizing that it's perfectly okay to not have a viewpoint on every issue, which can significantly ease menta...

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Can critical thinking save your relationships? Join Hilary and Les as they unravel the surprising ways critical thinking shapes our interactions and mental health. In this eye-opening episode of "Coffee with Hilary and Les," Hilary recounts her initial skepticism about critical thinking, often mistaking it for judgmental behavior, while Les shares insights from his teaching days at Tre...