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

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can your emotions be your greatest teachers? Join us on Coffee with Hilary and Les as we explore the profound wisdom our emotions offer. Forget about merely "sitting with your emotions." We'll guide you on how to take the next step: understanding the lessons behind your feelings. From the challenges of overwhelming emotions like anger to the tra...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! What if reconnecting with your childhood dreams could transform your everyday life? Join us on a reflective journey by the water as we ponder the importance of dreaming big and the internal resistance that often holds us back. Over a contemplative long weekend, we dive into the fading of childhood dreams and the rejuvenating power of rekindling them. We discus...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can your mind heal your body? Join us as we unravel groundbreaking insights into the mind-body connection and its profound influence on health. Through captivating personal stories and cutting-edge science, we examine how acute and chronic illnesses can make us feel betrayed by our own bodies, leading to a cascade of mental health challenges. Explore how stres...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! What truly defines success? Is it the applause of others or the quiet satisfaction of personal achievements? On this episode of "Coffee with Hilary and Les," we embark on a contemplative journey to unravel the nuanced and deeply personal concept of success. Inspired by an insightful Facebook post from Sarah Jane Riley, we spend a serene August night...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can your thoughts truly shape your reality? Discover how shifting your mindset from negative to positive can drastically improve your mood and overall well-being. Join us on Coffee with Hilary and Les as we explore the habitual nature of negative thinking and the profound impact it has on our lives. Learn how to recognize and break free from these limiting tho...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Ever wondered how much control you truly have over your mindset? Today, we uncover the secrets of self-hypnosis and reveal how this powerful tool can help you harness your own mind for meaningful change. By examining the principle that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis, we share personal stories and insights from our journey in developing effective self-hypnosis p...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Have you ever wondered if you're truly on the right path in life, or if there's a deeper spiritual journey meant for you? In this episode, we bring you to the peaceful shores of a lakeside retreat, where we explore the essence of our soul paths and spiritual growth. We dive into the common quest for peace of mind and the assurance that we are on the...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Ever wondered why anger seems to have so much control over our lives? Discover the profound insights behind anger and how to manage it effectively in our episode, as we explore anger and consider its emotional meaning." Join us on a serene July morning by the lake as we engage in an enlightening discussion about how emotions serve as primary information c...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can rediscovering your childhood passions transform your daily life? Join us on a rainy morning as we explore the profound impact of hobbies on our mental well-being. We dive into how even fleeting bursts of creativity can lift our moods and break the monotony of everyday routines. Using personal anecdotes, like rekindling a love for playing the guitar, we ill...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can the mystery of near-death experiences offer us a glimpse into the eternal nature of our existence? This episode tackles that profound question head-on. Join us as we share our insights as hypnotists and delve into the fascinating realm of near-death experiences (NDEs) beyond the life review. With a focus on the invaluable work by organizations like IANDS,...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can hypnosis unlock the mysteries of near-death experiences? On this captivating Woo-Woo Wednesday episode, we share our personal journeys and the incredible consistency in NDE accounts. Through the lens of hypnosis, we examine how these profound events can transform lives and how science often grapples with this compelling evidence. We also delve into the pio...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can mindfulness be as natural as a kingfisher hunting for fish? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the innate simplicity of mindfulness and the art of being present in the moment. We unravel the essence of mindfulness, stripping away its commercialization to reveal the core principle: observing thoughts and emotions without entanglement. With practi...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can focusing on the present moment truly transform your life? Today on Coffee with Hilary and Les, we're unlocking the secrets of "Living in the Present Moment." Through engaging metaphors and heartfelt personal stories, we challenge the myths surrounding our fixation on the past and our anxiety about the future. Discover how making conscious ch...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can you imagine a future where your thoughts and mindset literally shape your reality? Join us for an enlightening conversation on "Coffee with Hilary and Les" as we uncover the transformative power of imagination. We reveal how our perceptions of the past are just myths that serve to guide us, while our future is a boundless landscape of potential....

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Can the past really be nothing more than a subjective myth? We promise that by the end of this episode, you'll see time in a whole new light. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we liken the ever-changing weather to life's constant flux, underscoring the significance of staying present. By dissecting our attachment to past experiences and...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Ever wondered why you feel an insatiable urge to hop onto the next task even after achieving a significant goal? Join us by the serene lakeside as we unpack the emotional highs and lows of goal completion and the constant societal push for productivity. We'll dive into personal stories about the struggle of finding the balance between rest and relentless...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Ever wondered how stress and anxiety uniquely affect each individual? Join us as we navigate our personal experiences with post-wedding exhaustion and the different ways stress manifests in our lives. Hilary reveals her struggle with the mental pressure of tasks like website maintenance, contrasting it with the physical symptoms of anxiety. We uncover the sign...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Ever wondered how a simple conversation can set the stage for transformative personal growth? Join us as we uncover the mystical yet scientific world of hypnosis, starting with the often-overlooked but crucial pre-talk. We'll guide you through the initial steps of a hypnosis session, sharing insights from our certification course on how to set clear goals...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Unlock the secrets to tapping into your creativity and enhancing your mental state with our trilogy's exciting conclusion! Discover how your natural creative abilities are often suppressed by learned behaviors and dive into the powerful mental states, such as alpha and theta, that can unlock your creative potential. We share relatable examples, like the i...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Ever found yourself in awe of the ordinary, transforming routine into a canvas for creativity? That's exactly the journey we take you on, as we reveal the plethora of creative opportunities that lie in the simplicity of daily tasks. From the rhythm of mowing the lawn to the unexpected pleasures of an unplanned detour, we discuss how to inject a dose of cr...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Have you ever gazed at a child's drawing and marveled at the uninhibited flow of creativity? That same spontaneity and artistic freedom are the cornerstone of our latest episode, where we meander through the scenic beauty of the Kawartha Lakes, drawing parallels between nature's rebirth and our own creative reawakening. We recount a paint night that...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Waking up with the gentle thought, "All I ever need to be is kind," we pondered the essence of true kindness compared to the fleeting facade of niceness. Our conversation this week takes off from that morning epiphany, observing finches at the feeder and how their feisty interactions mirrored human behavior. We dive into how the intentions we set bef...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Have you ever wondered just how much power your thoughts have over your emotions? Prepare to journey with us through the intricate landscape of the mind, as we dissect the profound effect of worry on our emotional health. Our exploration begins with an enlightening experiment that unveils the transformative ability of directed thinking. Through personal tales...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! Feeling overwhelmed by the tidal waves of emotion can often find us seeking solace in the kitchen—this was certainly the case for me after some disappointing news sent me reaching for the nearest comfort snack. In our heartfelt discussion with Hilary and Les, we uncover the intricate dance between our feelings and food, a topic that resonates with so many. As...

Ask us a Question or Leave a Comment! As dawn breaks and rain gently taps the surface of the lake, we find ourselves in a contemplative mood, musing over the mysteries of the soul. Sipping on hot coffee, we embark on a discussion about Life Between Lives hypnotherapy, navigating the vibrant superconscious mind and the revelations it holds. Michael Newton's pioneering work has paved the way fo...