How to Like Your Life

One of the most uncomfortable places is to be is feeling like you've left your old life/identity, but you're still waiting to fully step into your new one. In this episode, Emilie chats about what's happening in the mind during this stage, and how you can support yourself as you sit with the unknown before things fall into place. Try Doddle Hypnosis App Free for 7 Days (and check ou...

So many of us subconsciously block our big dreams by avoiding taking the actions that would truly help us feel more ready for that next level. In this episode, Emilie walks you through a strategy to identify the ways in which you are holding yourself back, and shows you how to actually make ROOM for your big dreams in your life, your habits, and your mindset.  Try Doddle Hypnosis App Free for 7 Da...

What happens when your own beliefs, past experiences, and expectations hypnotize you to reinforce those beliefs again and again? Your mind is wired to reinforce what it already knows, and the way it's always done things. In this episode, you'll learn why your own beliefs an stories you've told yourself have kept you feeling stuck all these years, and more importantly, how to hypnoti...

This episode is all about procrastination's cousin - the "workin' on it" mode, how we get ourselves stuck in the trap of perfectionism, where we overcomplicate, overplan, and overwork on projects as a way to avoid visibility. We'll dive into how and why your subconscious avoids the spotlight, and more importantly, how to rewire your brain so that it can feel easier to show...

Today's episode goes deep into the sneaky sneaky block that keeps us from achieving more: our  fear of success . You'll learn why your brain protects you from a big life, why self-sabotage happens so naturally, how essential it is to start dreaming BIGGER, and, of course, how to reprogram your mind so that it feels easier to go after the big life you want for yourself (without so much re...

The pod is back, and we're diving into an often overlooked but ESSENTIAL step to leveling up: regulating your nervous system. In this episode, Emilie delves into why nervous system regulation is essential for success and big goals, what happens when we're dysregulated, how to regulate in moments of stress, and how to hypnotize yourself to teach your nervous system that your big, exciting...

This episode is a powerful deep dive into why it's SO hard to be consistent. We'll chat all-things subconscious resistance, self-sabotage, and - most importantly - strategies to get unstuck so that it can feel easy and effortless to stay consistent in the pursuit of your goals. Click below to register for the upcoming hypnosis workshop, FALL INTO FLOW , which will guide you through the e...

We're BAAAACK! This episode dives back into the basics: WHY it's important to like your life: how it improves your life-satisfaction, gets you closer to your goals, and also helps you navigate big scary things in the world. We'll also break down 6 super simple ways to start liking your life that take no extra time in your day. Try Doddle Hypnosis App Free for 7 Days (and check out t...

How To Like Your Life Podcast BONUS: Guided Hypnosis Session (Joyful Energy Reset) Enjoy a full length guided hypnosis session by Emilie Leyes to boost your access to joy and energy for the rest of the day! NOTE: As this session is deeply relaxing, please do not listen to this recording while driving or standing. Try Doddle Hypnosis App Free for 7 Days (and check out the hypnosis session specifica...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 25: What is Hypnosis? (dispelling myths, answering common questions, and understanding how to use it) This episode is a deep dive into the tool that is talked about in nearly every episode - HYPNOSIS. This powerful tool gives you the ability to communicate directly with your subconscious mind to create rapid changes in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I...

In this time in history, folks around the world are navigating rage, sadness, and fear. In this episode, Emilie walks you through the importance of these emotions, why we experience them, what functions they serve, and most importantly, science-backed tools to help you navigate these big hard feelings as they come. Below you can find the article on anger that was referenced in the episode: Anger C...

In this episode, Emilie is thrilled to share one of her absolute favorite hypnosis sessions from the hypnosis app, Doddle! Walk off the Stress is a guided walking session designed to help you calm down and feel more grounded while you're on the move. So put on some sneakers, press play, and start to feel your mind and body relaxing instantly. Try Doddle Hypnosis App Free for 7 Days (and check...

A long-requested topic on this podcast, in this episode Emilie dives into practical strategies to help your brain focus . We live in a society that teaches our brains to default to distraction and buzzy thoughts, which makes it difficult to focus our attention onto the things that really matter to us. By the end of this episode, you’ll have some tangible techniques you can implement into your life...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 21: How to Navigate Failure Life is messy, and nearly every day of our lives, it’s likely that something won’t go our way. In this episode, Emilie delves into the essential conversation of navigating failure - what to do when we face disappointment, frustration, and all the other big emotions that come along with not getting what we deeply desire. You’ll learn...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 20: How to Become Your Future Self Your future self is the version of you who is living the life you’ve always wanted. The version of you who is confident, strong, certain, and the version of you who loves your life (and yourself). So many people say that they can’t wait for their circumstances to change because they’ll finally feel better, but this episode ta...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 19: How to Have a Fresh Start (and "The October Theory" - Explained) We’re BAAACK! After many months away from this podcast, it’s time for a fresh start. This episode takes a deep dive into how to *start over*, how to do things differently, and how to get out of the rut that you’ve been stuck in. Emilie talks about the viral “October Theory” (why eve...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Ep. 18 - How to Navigate Anger When we’re faced with pain, illness, or physical insecurities, it can feel impossible to like or appreciate our bodies. In this episode, Emilie explores practical ways that you can repair your relationship with your body, offer yourself more compassion, and feel more at home with the body that you spend your life in. Try Doddle Hypnosis...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Ep. 17 - How to Navigate Anger Anger is an essential part of our human experience. However, when anger, irritability, and reactivity become chronic, that might be a sign of underlying nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, you’ll learn some strategies to navigate anger when it comes up, and calm the nervous system to reduce unnecessary stress and anger long-te...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 16: How to Overcome Perfectionism  It is so easy to get caught up in the pressure to be perfect. But guess what? *Perfection doesn’t exist.* In this episode, Emilie will walk you through practical tools to help you overcome perfectionism, embrace the beautiful messiness of being a human, and ultimately release the inner pressure to be the most perfect version...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 15: How to Increase Your Access to Happiness in Your Life When people hear the phrase “liking your life” they usually associate it with happiness. While liking our lives is so much more than that, this episode delves into six practical strategies that you can use to increase your access to happiness more often. Of course, all emotions are worth feeling, and al...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 14: The Science of "Manifestation"- How to Train Your Brain to Get Closer to Your Goals This episode delves into the controversial topic of “manifestation”, or the practice of intentionally bringing your goals into your life. Emilie breaks down manifestation from a scientific perspective, and shares a step-by-step process that helps you retrain your...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 13: How to Boost Your Creativity and Problem Solving Abilities In this episode, Emilie delves into practical, easy, fun tools that you can use to increase your access to creativity. Just like any other skill, creativity is something that you can strengthen and build throughout your life, and it can be useful in your problem solving abilities, working toward yo...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 12- How to Prepare for Something You’re Worried About Liking our lives isn’t always about feeling joyful and wonderful all the time. Life brings hard moments, and with that, worry follows. In this episode, Emilie shares how you can utilize the power of mental rehearsal and visualization to feel more relaxed and prepared for future situations that are causing y...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 11- How to Have More Energy in the Mornings So many of us start the day feeling groggy and dreading our to-do lists. In this episode, Emilie walks you through tangible brain training and self care strategies that can help you rewire your brain so that you feel energized and optimistic from the moment you open your eyes in the morning. Try Doddle Hypnosis App F...

How To Like Your Life Podcast Episode 10 - How to Get Out of a Funk No matter how many tools we have, no matter how wonderful our mental health is, some days we just wake up in a *funk*. In this episode, Emilie shares five of her favorite practical approaches to self soothing and feeling better when you wake up in a bad mood, or just need a little boost. Try Doddle Hypnosis App Free for 7 Days (an...