Changeworking

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In this episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James explore what happens when change work goes beyond what any of us can explain. At the end of last year, James did a clean language demo at the UK Hypnosis Conference without knowing what the volunteer was working on. Five days later, he learned the session had resolved her lifelong dyslexia — she could suddenly read signs and license plates that ha...

In this episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James explore the concept of the ego — not as something to eliminate or transcend, but as a map of self we use to navigate the world. Rather than treating ego as a fixed entity or enemy, this conversation looks at ego as the stories we tell about ourselves: how those stories help us function, how they quietly shape fear and behavior, and how suffering o...

In Part 2 of this conversation, Ruckus and James continue exploring the formative influences that shaped James’s thinking as a changework practitioner — moving beyond familiar territories into frameworks that dismantle belief, clarify perception, and reorient people toward agency and possibility. This episode dives into approaches that question certainty itself: how suffering is created through th...

Lesser-Known Influences That Shaped James Tripp Pt 1 Three Principles, Choice Theory, & Impact Therapy In this episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James Tripp dig into three formative influences that don’t always get named — but quietly shaped the way James thinks about change and human agency. You’ll hear James unpack: Three Principles — why thought creates experience, how insight dissolves...

Get YOUR Clean Language Quick-Start Guide (instant access PDF): www.cleanlanguagecourse.com In this episode, Ruckus sits down with changework expert James Tripp for a deep, revealing exploration of Clean Language — what it is, what it isn’t, and why it has quietly reshaped the worlds of coaching, therapy, hypnosis, and personal change. If you've ever wondered how practitioners help clients access...

In this episode, James Tripp introduces the powerful distinction between first-order and second-order change. First-order changes are modifications made within an existing system that ultimately change nothing—like rearranging chess pieces while still playing the same losing game. Second-order changes break the rules of the system entirely, requiring creative acts outside the current logic that ke...

First: This is incredibly human. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re good enough, feared not being able to help, or felt pressure to deliver a result… you’re not alone. These are deeply human experiences. They don’t make you a bad coach—they just make you a person doing work that matters to you. That in itself is a good sign. Second: We don’t get to control complex systems. This is a foundation...

In this episode, Ruckus and James explore the idea of showmanship and performance in effective changework, drawing connections between hypnosis, shamanism, acting, and public speaking. The conversation covers practical techniques for incorporating performance elements into coaching and therapy, the distinction between information versus evocation, and how practitioners can expand their communicati...

In this episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James Tripp dive deep into one of the most fundamental aspects of human psychology: identity. They explore how who you think you are directly shapes how you behave, and why all meaningful change work requires some shift in identity. Ruckus discovers that simply changing the language from "identity" to "self-concept" produces completely different answers...

What does it really mean when a client “goes psychoactive”? In this episode, Ruckus and James explore how deep engagement emerges — not from force, but from slowing down, dropping judgment, and leaning into possibility. From metaphors to memory reconsolidation, this conversation unpacks what makes transformation feel alive. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: What is psychoactive facilitation? 01:00 – J...

🎙️ Where do our beliefs come from—and how many of them do we actually know we have? In this episode, Ruckus and James dig deep into the murky, layered world of unconscious beliefs and the way they silently shape our reality. From invisible operating systems to emotional trances masquerading as truth, this conversation unpacks the complexity of belief in changework. They touch on everything from By...

🎙️ Changeworking — S1E7: Mind Shifts & Meta-Awareness What does it mean to witness your own process? In this episode, Ruckus and James explore the power of meta-awareness in changework — both for ourselves and for our clients. From recognizing when a mind shift occurs, to understanding how trance and identity are often one and the same, this conversation digs into the subtle but powerful layer...

In this episode, hosts Ruckus and James Tripp explore the concept of "parts work" - the idea that our minds consist of multiple parts or subpersonalities rather than a single unified self. They discuss how recognizing and working with these different parts can be a powerful framework for personal change and therapeutic practice. Both hosts share personal experiences with parts work approaches and...

EPISODE SUMMARY Ruckus and James talk about the different ways our brain hemispheres process information and experience the world. James discusses insights from Ian McGilchrist's book "The Master and His Emissary," explaining how the left hemisphere tends toward linear, control-oriented thinking while the right hemisphere offers more holistic, participatory awareness. They explore how understandin...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James discuss the transformative power of curiosity in changework sessions. They talk about how curiosity serves as an essential counterforce to fear and reactivity, creating a space where genuine exploration and change can occur and how practitioners can cultivate curiosity both within themselves and their clients to facilitate more eff...

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Ruckus and James Tripp dive into the world of timeline techniques and memory reconsolidation—tools that can create profound, lasting change for clients and practitioners alike. Ruckus shares his personal enthusiasm for timeline work, revealing how it has transformed both his client sessions and his own healing journey. The conversation explores the neurological bas...

In this episode, Ruckus and James discuss the paradox of being changeworkers who sometimes struggle to apply their own tools to themselves. They explore the power of being genuine with clients and how sometimes the most effective approach is simply being human.   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and theme overview 00:50 James discusses his journey with self-hypnosis 04:30 Discussion on helping y...

In this debut episode of Changeworking, Ruckus and James explore how practitioners can adapt and personalize tools, frameworks, and protocols to make them more effective. Through historical examples and personal experiences, they discuss why creativity and flexibility in changework often yields better results than rigid adherence to standardized protocols.   EPISODE QUOTES "Somebody made up e...