Mindspeak: Holistic Mental Health with Holly Higgins

Ready to release the fear of being seen?  If you want to put yourself out there — but there's another part of you that wants to hide — I'm sharing a 3-step process to help you shed the fear and step into shining. Join the SHINE workshop here: https://hollyfisherhiggins.podia.com/shine Follow me on Instagram @hollyfisherhiggins Work with me 1-1 as a hypnotherapy client: https://www.hollyf...

In my early postpartum days, I remember Googling things like "motherhood identity crisis" because I felt so lost. I thought I was prepared for motherhood, but I was not. Turns out, I should have been Googling the term "matrescence," but I'd never heard of it. Today, I'm joined by integrative therapist Amy Borskey Duffer to talk about this powerful concept, which helps...

In this deeply personal episode, I share the magical preconception story of my son Henry, who started visiting me in dreams 7 years before he was born. Tune in to hear: The moment I knew I’d be a mother, even though I never planned on it How my son started communicating with me long before he was born My experience with a miscarriage and pregnancy after loss The beautiful signs and symbols that ca...

Welcome back to the show! After a 3-year break, I'm back at the mic to address the elephant in the atmosphere: we've all been through a crazy amount of upheaval in the last few years, but we're not really talking about it. Tune in to hear: What's been happening for me personally over the last few years Why I haven't felt "normal" since 2019 (you can probably rela...

Have insomnia or sleep issues? This episode will blow your mind — and it might change your life. Holly unpacks the subconscious root causes of insomnia, and explains why hypnotherapy can be an effective approach for people who have tried everything else. Here's what's covered: Why common treatments for insomnia often don't work How your insomnia is trying to protect you and make you...

Are there annoying things in your life that you just don't wanna deal with? Me too. In this episode, I share personal stories about how these energy drains pile up to create a massive mountain of misery. Tune in to get the inspiration you need to tackle one sucky thing on your to-do list this week. Here's what's covered: Hospital bills and household tasks (AKA, stupid things I avoid...

If you've ever caught yourself saying, "Yikes — my kids are going to need so much therapy!," this episode is for you. I'm joined by my dear friend and colleague, Kristen Willis, to discuss what it looks like to heal your own trauma and raise littles at the same time. Here's what's covered: How addressing the wounds of your inner child can influence your role as a pare...

Many people feel like their pain isn't justifiable. They're ashamed of their struggles, because they feel like they had "a pretty decent childhood." This creates the question, "If nothing terrible happened to me, why do I feel so bad?" In this myth-busting episode, I'll answer that question, and offer a new perspective on childhood trauma and what really causes p...

Today I'm sharing all about the super-practical tool I've used to increase my intuition. You'll hear the hilarious backstory, as well as how you can learn this skill yourself! Here's what's covered: How I was introduced to pendulums When I started using a pendulum to tap into my intuition How I use a pendulum to make everyday decisions (and serious decisions, too!) How you...

If you're fascinated by hypnotherapy and the subconscious mind, I'm diving into my top 5 FAQs today. Here's what's covered: Personal and professional life updates (roosters and '90s songs) Standard hypnotherapy vs. Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT)  Can hypnosis work if you have trouble remembering your past?  What if you can't access the "right" memory i...

Lauren Geertsen is back on the show to celebrate the release of her new book, The Invisible Corset: Break Free from Beauty Culture and Embrace Your Radiant Self. Holly and Lauren discuss how to wade through cultural noise to reconnect to your own intuition. Here's what's covered:  Lauren's new book, and her goal to end the cycle of female body hate How cultural expectations make us...

If you're interested in the mind-body connection, energy medicine, and our current collective awakening and shift in consciousness, today's episode is going to be a treat for you. I'm interviewing Dr. Brian T. Lumb and Dr. Chelsea Rae Verslues — both chiropractors who specialize in energetic bodywork that's nothing like traditional chiropractic. I have been working with Dr. Bri...

Happy New Year! It's a ripe time for change and goal setting, so I wanted to discuss one of the biggest goal-setting pitfalls out there: changing at the level of ACTION, without changing at the level of identity. Here's what's covered: Why it's impossible to sustain long-term change without an identity shift Why action alone won't create the change you want to see What sel...

If you've ever been told you're "too sensitive," "too impulsive," or too WHATEVER, today's episode is for you. I'm chatting with astrologer Natha Campanella about how we can use the wisdom of astrology to better understand ourselves, our personalities, and how we relate to the world. Here's what's covered:  How and why Natha became an astrologer As...

If you're a fellow holistic practitioner, coach, or creative, you'll want to tune into this week's episode! I'm talking all about business and creativity as a vehicle for healing and personal development. If you feel stuck and afraid of truly putting yourself out there, I'm sharing my unfiltered thoughts. I'm also unveiling a new program I'm offering! Here's...

I'm back at the mic after a break! Truth be told, I've been in a funk. I've appreciated other people being honest about this lately, so I'm being honest about it, too — in hopes that you might feel less alone. Here's what I'm chatting about:  The response to my last episode on censorship and cancel culture The strange 2020 phenomenon of being lonely and simultaneously...

Today, I'm speaking freely about my deep concerns with censorship and cancel culture, particularly in the arena of alternative wellness. If you value natural and alternative health information — and want to continue to have access to this information — this episode is an important listen. Here's what's covered:  Why I haven't spoken up about this until now What's going on...

In today's episode, I talk about two "mind tricks" I use frequently to help alleviate worry. I'm also sharing my habit challenge for November, and ways you can stay grounded and centered during these uncertain times. Here's what's covered:  My personal November habit challenge: what I'm doing and why Compartmentalizing worry: how to prevent worry from "emoti...

If you've fallen off track, it might be a good thing. In this episode, I share why backslides are so important to our evolution and growth, and how you can reframe your thinking around what it means to "screw up." Here's what's covered:  Important updates about my practice, and how to join my waiting list The two ways you can choose to think about backslides Feedback vs. f...

To help you through these uber-wonky times, I created Clear the Crap: A Hypnotic Meditation to Release BS and Baggage . It's a totally free, 20-minute practice that I like to describe as a car wash for the soul. This episode is a "user's manual" for the meditation, where I share:  Why I created this meditation What it's good for (bad vibes, yucky energy, feeling heavy or &...

Mindspeak celebrated its first birthday on October 1! To celebrate, I'm sharing my top 5 lessons from a year of podcasting. If you have a thing that you want to do, but you're not doing it, this is for you. Here's what's covered:  How I really felt when I launched this podcast (spoiler: I was terrified) How suppressing your dreams contributes to chronic health issues The experi...

Have you tried affirmations, only to experience lackluster results? Consider this episode your affirmation troubleshooting guide. Here's what's covered:  Why so many of us struggle with affirmations or give up on them altogether The crucial thing that most people overlook when working with affirmations How to tell if your affirmation hits the "Goldilocks sweet spot," or if it&a...

In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive on money mindset. I'll discuss why money is often an important part of the healing journey, and why it's important to do both tactical and mindset work around money. You'll also learn how you can win a month of RTT hypnotherapy with me! Here's what's covered: Details on Grow Financially Well , the financial program I recommend to...

I'm back! If you struggle with "self-sabotage," I want to give you a different perspective on what's happening. Your mind will be blown and you'll never see yourself the same way again. Here's what's covered:  What I've been up to (moving, farm updates, and tiny camel updates) The ultimate analogy for understanding "self-sabotage" Why your mind is ...

By popular request, I've recorded an episode all about repeating numbers — also known as angel numbers — as well as other signs and synchronicities. Here's what's covered:  The significance of repeating numbers like 111, 222, and 444 — what do they mean? Where do you see them? How do you know what messages they have for you?  My personal story with repeating numbers and other signs...