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But Really, Is Hypnosis Real? Hypnotist Paul McKenna Explains

Swinging pocket watches, clucking like a chicken, swirling eyes like in the cartoons, and other pop-culture clichés. All are examples of hypnosis’ long and checkered past, especially in entertainment. 

The ever-lingering question is, though, “Is hypnosis real?“ There are some who believe it’s a bunch of malarkey (that can happen when someone’s “turned into a chicken”), but there are many who believe otherwise.

“Hypnosis is a phenomenal technology for helping people to get calm, to turn off...

Agapi Stassinopoulos on Spiritual Connection for Loneliness

You’ve likely felt it—the lingering feeling that there’s a force grander than you can fathom guiding your steps. That is the heartbeat of the Universe…or Spirit…or God…or, as they call it in Star Wars, the Force. (Basically, it’s whatever you call the higher power.)

But what is that, exactly? What does it do? And how do you tap into it? 

“The beautiful thing about Spirit is that we don’t need to wait for special occasions to access our connection,” explains Agapi Stassinopoulos, a world-re...

Paul McKenna’s Guide to Hypnotherapy to Quit Smoking

Every smoker knows the drill. It starts with “just one puff.” 

Before they realize it, it’s another one. And another one. And another one until they’ve realized they’ve gone through a whole pack.

The warning signs on the box and all the statistics point to one thing: Marlboro Man wasn’t as cool as they made him out to be. The terrible truth is, breaking free from the grip is no easy task. 

But here’s the thing: have you considered trying hypnosis to quit smoking?

Sure, it may sound “...

5 Ways Hypnotist Paul McKenna Uses Hypnotherapy for Trauma

There you are. An overwhelming sensation washes over you as you gasp for breath. Your heart races, palms sweat. And numbness—all you can feel is numbness.

“What happened? Where am I?” pours into your mind as it whirlwinds with disjointed thoughts. And everything is passing in front of you in a chaotic blur.

This is how trauma can feel like. And as life moves forward and you’re brought back to reality, any little happenstance can trigger you to spiral yet again into another episode.

How ...

Fantastic Fungi’s Louie Schwartzberg Shares 3 Ways to Practice Gratitude

A sunrise. A child’s laughter. That first sip of freshly brewed coffee. 

These seem like simple, everyday things. But more often than not, these are aspects of our fast-paced lives that many of us overlook.

Schedules, deadlines, and to-do lists have consumed our day-to-day. And we rarely get to stop to breathe in the magic of the moment.

Herein lies a transformative practice that many of us fail to cultivate. It’s one that has the power to reshape the way we see the world and, at th...

Heal Your Body Faster? Marisa Peer’s RTT® May Just Be the Solution

Has a single thought ever made your heart race, palms sweaty, and stirred a whirlpool of anxiety within you? Maybe it was the thought of speaking publicly? Or the fear of losing a loved one?

Now imagine if you could control these thoughts. If you could tune them to bring a sense of calm, confidence and perhaps even heal your body.

That may be hypothetical for most. But it’s the reality for Marisa Peer, the founder and creator of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT®). 

She navigated through ...

5 Tips From Steven Kotler to Age Like a Pro & Unlock Your Flow

Sometimes, it feels like our lives have a built-in timer. Tick-tock, tick-tock. 

It’s like we’re expected to slow down as we age, to become less active and less strong. And—so help us—to also lower our ambitions. 

But what if that’s not the only way to age? Can we change the way we think about growing older?

After all, there are plenty of people who seem to defy aging: J. Lo, Pharrell Williams, Gabrielle Union… Even non-celebs, like Steven Kotler, the author of Gnar Country: Growing Old...

AI for Business Is a Game-Changer—Here’s Why

What do Google, Siri, and Tesla have in common? If you guessed “artificial intelligence,” you’ve hit the nail on the head.

AI is two words (well, two letters, really) that’s been thrown around a lot—the promises of productivity, streamlined operations, automation, and all else. And it’s no longer just for tech giants.

It’s for all of us. Even you, the entrepreneur.

So why is AI for business your next big step? Here are the basics you need to know:

What Can AI Do for Business?How...

Monty Moran’s Secret Ingredient for Chipotle’s Success

When you hear the word “leadership,” what comes to mind? Strategic vision? Innovation? Determination? All three, perhaps?

Yet there’s one element that’s just as important but less frequently mentioned: love. That’s right, love. 

It may seem counterintuitive (possibly even controversial). However, it’s a philosophy that some of the world’s most transformative business leaders champion—one in particular, Monty Moran, the former co-CEO of Chipotle.

This is the man who turned a small burrit...

Ignite Your Joy: Dr. Srikumar Rao’s Happiness Code

The pursuit of happiness—that’s the goal, right? 

It’s the illusion we’ve been sold on, according to Dr. Srikumar Rao, the founder of The Rao Institute and trainer of the Mindvalley program, The Quest for Personal Mastery.

Because what exactly is happiness? Maybe it’s marriage and a family. Perhaps it’s making a million dollars. Or maybe it’s even working for a company like Mindvalley. 

And the follow-up question is: why are we chasing it? 

That’s the topic of conversation between Dr...