Traci Kanaan
The Hilarious Hypnotist
Welcome to the hilarious hypnotist Podcast. I'm Traci Kanaan, your hostess of hypnosis, and I'm a certified hypnotist and hypnotherapist and a former internationally touring comedian. For years I've been using hypnosis to help my clients become the next best version of themselves. One day, I started combining my hypnosis with the skills I learned performing stand-up comedy, and BOOM, I was breaking the traumas that kept disempowering my clients with lightning speed. There is nothing I love more than using hypnotic techniques to uncover the deepest, darkest secrets that haunt my clients every d...
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Episodes
EP 41: "Skylar, Part 2: "Captain Save A Ho" To The Rescue 22.01.2024 48:22
The amazing resolution of Skylar's session. Traci starts with working on her feelings towards black beans, and ties in a way to resolve some of her issues with her friend Joe's death. Traci then moves on towards resolved some of her issues around her mother's views on being skinny and eating healthy. Skylar's tendency to get triggered by newbies attempting to guilt her into working with her is som...
EP 40: "Skylar, Part 1: She's Lean, Clean, and Hates Black Beans" 15.01.2024 44:02
At a Thanksgiving potluck in the Paradise Lakes community, Traci meets "Skylar, who is the girlfriend of their tenant. Skylar appears to be having a tough time with the holiday season, so Traci offers her a session as a guest on The Hilarious Hypnotist podcast. Skylar accepts, and begins sharing her varied background as an influencer, model, and content creator on Only Fans. Skylar initially w...
EP 39: Change, Planes, and Automobiles with Jeff - Part 3 15.09.2023 55:01
The Hilarious Hypnotist (Traci) HATES unfinished business! When Jeff ran out of time, Traci had to finish up his session! After going through several times in Jeff's life where he experienced panic attacks, we finally get the panic attacks he experienced when he was flying. When a client reaches out to Traci, the problem they're calling about is usually never "the problem." The "problem" is the ou...
EP 38: "Change, Planes, and Automobiles" with Jeff - Part 2 04.09.2023 41:28
In this episode, we continue working with Jeff and begin going through each of the things that caused panic attacks; driving, exercise, and then flying (the big one!). Traci explains to Jeff that the panic attacks are actually trying to protect him (and possibly distract) him from the real issue, which is the loss of control of his life. It's his body's way of saying that he's not safe and that so...
EP 37: "Change, Planes, and Automobiles" with Jeff - Part 1 28.08.2023 44:07
While at Hypnothoughts, the world's largest hypnosis conference where The Hilarious Hypnotist was presenting, another hypnotist came by and said "I'm going to refer someone to you...because you have some things in common." Sure enough, we did, and after chatting for a few minutes I knew I wanted Jeff on the podcast because he is afraid of flying, to the extent that it causes panic attacks. Jeff be...
EP 36: "Switch Flipping" with Katie - Part 2 21.08.2023 44:03
TRIGGER WARNING!!! This episode discusses BDSM, beatings, self-harm, and possibly other issues that may trigger listeners/viewers who are sensitive to these topics. In this episode, Katie discusses a little more in-depth about her connection with BDSM and that she and her Dom are into "impact play." Impact Play, for those not into BDSM, can range from light spankings to being beaten with an object...
EP 35: "Switch Flipping" with Katie - Part 1 14.08.2023 43:57
Traci, The Hilarious Hypnotist, was flying home from and had a layover in Denver when she started up a chat with another couple, Katie & Scott. The couple had an interest in BDSM and polyamory and was looking for a hypnotist to help Katie get past some trauma. Traci gave them her business card, and a few months later they called for a consultation. After hearing Katie's story, Traci asked if s...
EP 34: The Pressure of Being A People Pleaser with Matt - Part 2 03.07.2023 43:19
In this episode, The Hilarious Hypnotist begins helping Matt work through his issues one by one. The tendency of ADHD is to avoid dealing with the issues at hand, and Traci calls Matt on it and begins working on each of the transactions. Traci begins throwing F bombs into the session, and Matt starts laughing explaining his aversion to use F bombs in most situations. He still finds them funny, so...
EP 33: The Pressure of Being A People Pleaser with Matt - Part 1 26.06.2023 48:46
In this episode, we welcome Matt from Springfield, MO, who is dating another hypnotist. Matt is recently divorced with 3 teenage boys, one of which he's a foster parent for. Diagnosed with ADHD two and a half years ago, Matt has found a way to turn his ADHD into a super power. He keeps himself busy as a self-employed graphic designer, entertainer, ventriloquist, and puppeteer. He's a Southern Gosp...
EP 32: Rachael's Mysterious Migraines - Part 2 13.06.2023 43:12
In this episode, we start to identify Rachael's triggers and begin using her past experiences to change those triggers from disempowering to empowering. Traci uses characters from a TV show she enjoyed at the time to change how Rachael looks at her past relationships. Traci shows the patterns and parallels in her life, and points out how she's much stronger than she thinks. At one point, Traci han...
EP 31: Rachael's Mysterious Migraines - Part 1 22.05.2023 43:44
In this episode, we welcome Traci's neighbor, Rachael Zen, who has been experiencing horrendous migraines, for 20+ years. Traci kept reading Facebook posts where Rachael was feeling horrible, and never really getting any relief from the migraines. Traci's worked with other clients on migraines, and she asked if Rachel would be willing to share her healing journey as a guest on the show. 15 minutes...
EP 30: Getting Unstuck with Andi - Part 2 16.05.2023 47:03
In this episode, we wrap up with Andi, Traci's "pledge baby" from college. After wrapping up relations with her brother, Traci and Andi dive into her relationship with her ex-husband and begin making peace. We also discover a relationship from high school with her friend Nikki, who broke off communications with Andi after finding out she was going away to college. She spends a lot of time "traveli...
EP 29: Getting Unstuck with Andi - Part 1 05.05.2023 54:33
In this episode, we meet a close, personal friend of The Hilarious Hypnotist, Andi. Traci and Andi met in 1990, when Traci was a "Pledge Mom" (aka Pledge Mistress) for her sorority, and Andi was a pledge. For over 20 years, she has been the mother of 2 boys and caregiver for both of her parents. This past year was tough on Andi, as her mother unexpectedly passed, and her father's health, while sta...
EP 28: Exploring Jealousy with Steven - Part 2 19.03.2023 38:39
Part 2 of Stevie B's session, in where we begin to tie up the loose ends of Steve "always being the last to be picked." He gets to go back in time and tell his little self that he's going to be an amazing DJ, and you can see his face transform as he realizes the narrative from his past is definitely not his future! Now it's time to integrate these changes into his current relationship, and you c...
EP 27: Exploring Jealousy with Steven - Part 1 12.03.2023 40:23
In this episode, we welcome DJ Stevie B, a friend of The Hilarious Hypnotist. They met years ago on a swinger's cruise where DJ Stevie B was booked to DJ and Traci was booked to perform comedy. Steve got a new girlfriend that he's crazy about. They met through the lifestyle so they're very open sexually, and Steve is not adjusting as well as he thought to the Lifestyle. Traci is there to help him...
EP 26: Hypnosis Hangout - The Autoimmune Cocoon 20.12.2022 43:38
Diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in March, Traci reveals the "hypnosis hacks" that allow her to get through the autoimmune cocoon. Tune in as Traci discusses the psychological component often acting behind the scenes with autoimmune diseases and the steps you can take to reverse the thought processes associated with your disorder. Don't miss the incredible health and hypnosis hacks in th...
EP 25: Giving vs Receiving With Traci Kanaan 13.12.2022 15:48
With the holidays fast approaching, Traci talks about her experiences coming from a family of givers who have difficulty receiving, consequently blocking others from the joy that comes with giving. Tune in as Traci relates her experiences to her time studying improv and encourages all the over-givers of the world to begin graciously receiving. KEY POINTS: - Why giving and receiving are very near...
EP 24: Blood Family vs Chosen Family 06.12.2022 17:43
Traci is headed to visit some of her "chosen" family in Boise, ID...and takes this short and sweet episode to discuss the differences between "blood" and "chosen" family, as well as some great ways to navigate the holidays with "blood" family or "no" family. You can choose to spend your holidays anywhere, so how will you live your best life this season? And listen in to find out if Traci gets to...
EP 23: The Rebel Deck Reveals All! | Traci Kanaan 29.11.2022 20:39
This episode is a little different as Traci does a card reading for herself from "The Rebel Deck: The Oracle with ATTITUDE." Tune in as the hilarious hypnotist draws 2 sets of 3 cards and interprets them through her…ahem…unique worldview. KEY POINTS: - More, better f*cking choices - It's dark, and you can't see a f*cking thing - Get over yourself. Pull your shit together. - Where the f*ck is yo...
EP 22: Traci's Battles with Hashimoto's 15.11.2022 34:59
Four days after Traci recorded the first Hilarious Hypnotist episode in April of 2022, she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis - hypothyroidism. This is what has happened in the 6 months since… As your hilarious hypnotist helps client after client with their mental health and well-being, in this episode, Traci details her own journey of adjusting her diet, social life, and mindset in orde...
EP 21: Lori Ann Feels "Lighter" Without Her Cigarettes 01.11.2022 1:16:21
Lori Ann has been through a lot between 3 marriages, 4 kids, and several suicide attempts. Leaning on smoking to keep her going but wanting to quit, Lori Ann reached out to the Hilarious Hypnotist after hearing the incredible transformation of Alan/Ling Ling in previous episodes. So can the Hilarious Hypnotist help Lori Ann quit smoking once and for all? Tune in as Traci uses Chinese face read...
EP 20: Mike - The Shake Up from A Break Up | Part 2 25.10.2022 51:05
In this episode, we welcome back Mike, a long-time friend of the Hilarious Hypnotist and fellow stand-up comedian. Listen in to the conclusion of this two-part series as Mike sits down with the Hilarious Hypnotist feeling lost and frankly devastated after recently parting with his long-time love. Can Traci help Mike get off the emotional rollercoaster he is now on? Tune in and watch Mike trans...
EP 19: Mike - The Shake Up from A Break Up | Part 1 18.10.2022 41:25
In this episode, we welcome Mike, a long-time friend of the Hilarious Hypnotist and fellow stand-up comedian. Becoming fast friends after meeting at a clothing-optional resort, listen in as Mike shares a bit of background on his nontraditional love life, alcohols ever presence in his relationships, and the devastating end to his relationship of 7 years. So can Traci help Mike get off the emotio...
EP 18: Amy - From PTSD to DP | Part 2 11.10.2022 48:18
We return to Paradise Lakes as Traci sits down with Amy for the conclusion of her session with the Hilarious Hypnotist. Wishing to experience DP (double penetration) with her polyamorous partners, Amy wants to break down the fear and anxiety learned from multiple sexual traumas in her life, including rape. Using Will Ferrell's comedies and Amy's love for dogs, watch how The Hilarious Hypnotist...
EP 17: Amy - From PTSD to DP | Part 1 04.10.2022 44:52
We return to Paradise Lakes as Traci sits down with Amy for her first session with the Hilarious Hypnotist. Wishing to experience DP (double penetration) with her polyamorous partners, Amy wants to break down the fear and anxiety learned from multiple sexual traumas in her life, including rape. Using Will Ferrell's comedies and Amy's love for dogs, watch how The Hilarious Hypnotist helps Amy ta...
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