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Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Brenda Rhodes S7 E8In this episode of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking,' Brenda Rhodes returns as a guest to discuss her innovative work with clients using left-handed techniques to access younger parts of the self for trauma release and playful expression. She elaborates on her methods, particularly with children, using a play board to facilitate emotional release. Branda shares her extensive experience working with individuals affected by narcissistic behaviour, drawing from her own 30-year marriage. Brenda tells Denise and Martin about her new program, 'From Survive to Thrive,' to help clients overcome such trauma. Brenda also talks about her upcoming...2025-02-1625 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Planning Ahead S7 E7Episode 7 of ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’ finds Denise and Martin talking about future plans for the next series, and touch on many different potential topics. As a podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers, they decided it was time to recap on some of the subjects they have covered over the past 3 years, but also to explore just how they can provide their viewers and listeners with some quality and valuable information. They briefly revisit fundamentals for newcomers and delve into the science behind hypnosis. Topics cove...2025-02-0929 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...10 Important QuestionsSeries 7 Episode 5 In this episode of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking,' Denise and Martin discuss various topics related to their professional and personal lives as hypnotherapists. Denise announces her new weight management program with rolling enrolment and offers an introductory call for interested individuals. Martin was recently asked by a public relations company to answer 10 questions about himself, for a website feature they are creating. They decided it might be interesting for their listeners, if they ask the same 10 questions of each other, so that’s what this week’s episode is about. The questions cover how...2025-01-2725 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Eugenia Andrews S7 E4Series 7 Episode 4  Welcoming back Eugenia Andrews  Manifesting Abundance and Success. In this episode, Denise & Martin welcome back Eugenia Andrews, a hypnotherapist and life coach who splits her time between Texas and Greece.   Eugenia shares her journey of establishing an international business, particularly during the pandemic, and discusses her work in mindset coaching, focusing on abundance and manifesting success. She outlines her six-step process for achieving abundance, emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, setting clear goals, visualizing success, and taking action. She also talked about how to align one's professional confidence with their abundance mindset, to h...2025-01-1931 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Hypnosis Buzzwords S7 E3Two Hypnotherapists Talking  Series 7 Episode 3  Denise and Martin are back for the third episode of this series. The podcast for anyone and everyone with an interest in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers.  This episode finds them discussing various buzzwords and concepts related to hypnotherapy and hypnosis. They cover topics such as neuro-hypnosis, mindfulness-based hypnosis, positive psychology, and trauma-informed approaches.   They emphasise the importance of understanding and looking beyond marketing terms, and the necessity of building trust and rapport between clients and hypnotherapists. The episode also touches on the technical aspec...2025-01-1225 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Transformative Hypnotherapy with Les Roberts S7 E2Two Hypnotherapists Talking Series 7 episode 2   Empowering Minds: Transformative Hypnotherapy with Les Roberts  In episode two of series seven, Denise and Martin welcome guest Les Roberts, a clinical hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner from between Manchester and Liverpool. Les shares her extensive background, including her current work in training other hypnotherapists and her specialized approach in working with children.   Les discusses the details of her teaching methods, including modules that cover various aspects of hypnotherapy, from basic inductions to complex issues like depression and panic attacks. She also highlights her work with social services, helping child...2025-01-1225 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Kicking Off Season 7 Episode 1!Two Hypnotherapists Talking – Series 7 Episode 1 We’re back for Series 7! After a much-needed break, and a chance to get several episodes in the can ready for series 7, Denise and Martin are back with the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. This kick-off episode finds them chatting about how they have been preparing for the new series by recording episodes in advance to avoid interruptions. Martin talks about his growing experience as a hypnotherapist and mental health trainer, sharing his recent experience teaching college students about mental heal...2024-12-2917 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Coping with the UnexpectedDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber         www.martinfurber.com   Coping with the Unexpected: Resilience and Hypnosis We’re at the end of series 6, of the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. This weekly podcast is a Zoom ‘catch-up’ between two professional friends and colleagues, based on either side of the Atlantic. In this episode of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking,' hosts Denise Billen Mejia and Martin Furber discuss their recent challenges and breaks during the series. They delve into how they...2024-12-2915 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...All About FAQ  Denise Billen-Mejia  www.healandberadiant.com   Martin Furber  www.martinfurber.com    They’re back after taking the UK Bank Holiday Weekend away from the podcast, but here for US Labor Day! This week’s episode finds Denise and Martin chatting about a few of the quations they get asked by prospective clients in their respective practices.  They discuss the frequency and nature of common questions they receive, misconceptions about hypnosis, the benefits of hypnotherapy, and its medical significance. They also touch on the importance of stress reduction and how hypnotherapy...2024-09-0121 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with guest Lori Hammond    Lori Hammond           www.trancypants.com              Denise Billen-Mejia   https://www.healandberadiant.com    Martin Furber           https://www.martinfurber.com         ,   Denise and Martin were pleased to welcome Lori Hammond from Denver, Colorado onto this week’s show.  Lori told them all about how she first became aware of hypnosis and the profound changes it made to her life. She went on to tell how she now spends her time empowering other therapists to beat that ‘Imposter Monster’ and put themselves out there.  This was a great show and Lori’s friendly nature shone th...2024-08-1826 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Managing PerfectionismDenise Billen-Mejia: www.healandberadiant.comMartin Furber: www.martinfurber.com Welcome to the latest episode of Two Hypnotherapists Talking, hosted by Denise Billen Mejia andMartin Furber. In this episode, Denise and Martin discuss the impact of perfectionism on mental health and howHypnotherapy can help. They share personal experiences and delve into howchildhood influences and societal pressures contribute to perfectionism.The conversation also touches on evolving workplace dynamics, the impact of artificial intelligenceon employment, and the importance of mental wellness in professional settings. So...2024-08-1116 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Past Life Regression with Ilah BrockDenise Billen-Mejia:   www.healandberadiant.com   Martin Furber: www.martinfurber.com  Ilah Brock:  www.centralvalleyhypnotherapy.com  email: ilahb@centralvalleyhypnotherapy.com     This week’s episode goes where Denise and Martin have not been before, or have they?  Continuing from the previous episode, where they touched on the subject of Past-Life Regression, Denise and Martin invited Ilah Brock back to the show to talk about this subject, as it is something she offers, amongst other therapies from her busy California practice.  Denise and Martin asked Ilah to explain how she guides her clien...2024-08-0430 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Things We Don't Do...  Denise Billen-Mejia  www.healandberadiant.com   Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com  This week Denise and Martin decided to talk about things they don’t do in their respective practices.  There are occasions when potential clients may approach either of them, wanting services they don’t offer, one particular one being Past Life Regression. In this week’s episode, they discuss how they deal with such issues.  This leads them to discuss the expectations of some clients, and the misconceptions many may have about how hypnosis works and what it is, and is not, capab...2024-07-2823 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Teen Anxiety with Jason LangleyDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber: https://www.martinfurber.com Jason Langley https://www.theteenanxietycoach.co.uk Denise and Martin were delighted to welcome back ‘Teen Anxiety coach’ Jason Langley to the show. One of their first guests, over two years ago,they  had a lot to catch up on as the three of them got stuck straight into talking about how Jason’s solution-focused approach has been helping him to affirm his position as the go-to therapist for teenage anxiety in the UK. They talked about the contribution Covid l...2024-07-2126 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...How to Switch Off From WorkDenise Billen-Mejia   www.healandberadiant.com   Martin Furber  www.martinfurber.com   This week finds Denise and Martin talking about something they both help many people with, switching off from work, or the inability to do so. It’s the summer holiday season, and so many people feel the need to stay connected with their workplace, even when they are in a different country or continent.  They discuss this in detail and include their own personal anecdotes about their own behaviour as self-employed practitioners.  From fear of missing out on some new development, to people who...2024-07-1424 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Insights on Hypnosis (Denise)Season 6 Episode 4 Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber  www.martinfurber.com The tables were turned in this week’s episode. As part of their weekly transatlantic catch-up, it was Martin’s turn to ask Densie for some insight into her practice, which is in Delaware USA. Denise talked about her experience, transitioning from medicine to hypnotherapy, highlighting the importance of learning hypnosis. This led to a conversation about the potential benefits of hypnosis in dentistry and medicine, including pain management and anxiety reduction. Denise then went on to discuss the technical aspects of hyp...2024-07-0728 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Insights from Martin Furber on HypnosisSeason 6 Episode 3 Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com This season is well under way. Episode 3 finds Denise asking Martin about both his journey into hypnotherapy, and for some insight into the type of therapy he practices. This is part of a two-parter – so look out for the episode where the tables are turned on Denise! In this episode, Martin described how he takes a structured approach to his sessions, starting with the initial, free consultation, which is an opportunity for clients to ask any questions th...2024-07-0224 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Binge Eating DisorderSeason 6 Episode 2 Denise and Martin were delighted to welcome their first guest of the season, Satomi Grun, originally from Japan, and now living and practicing in Manhattan, New York. In this frank and open interview, Satomi shared her recovery journey from a serious eating disorder, and how she now helps others to recover and regain control of their lives. As ever, the podcast is friendly and informal, and exactly what it is – a conversation between friends and colleagues.  Satomi explains how her lived experience and lifelong struggle with dietary habits, help to reassure her clients tha...2024-06-2329 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Catch-Up & All Things HypnosisSeason 6, Episode 1    Welcome to the 6th season of "Two Hypnotherapists Talking,"  the podcast for anyone and everyone with an interest in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers.  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware, USA, and Martin Furber in Preston, UK. This podcast is their weekly catch-up call across the Atlantic.  Talking anything and everything to do with hypnosis, this episode finds them catching up with what has been happening during their late spring break from podcasting.  It’s a friendly and informal podcast designed to cut through...2024-06-2019 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Season Finale with Bev DenshamSeason 5 Episode 12 – Season Finale with Beverley Densham Denise and Martin finish of this season by welcoming back their guest from series 4 – Beverley Densham. Bev is a mindfulness Pilates teacher of 26 years, and an Author. She graduated from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sports Science. She had successful Pilates Studios in Hertfordshire for 16 years then relocated to Dorset by the sea, her happy place. Bev was excited to tell them about her latest addition to her series of ‘Stress to Calm’ books, which are available both online and through Waterstones and other bookstores in the U...2024-04-2137 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...REM Sleep and Hypnosis - is there a connection?Welcome to the weekly podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers.  Two professional hypnotherapists, each with their own respective practices on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, having a weekly catch-up on Zoom, that’s what this podcast is all about.  This episode finds Denise and Martin talking about the sensations we can experience as we drift in and out of sleep, and whether or not there is a connection between this and hypnosis.  They were also talking about the experiences and e...2024-04-1424 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Stress Awareness MonthSeason 5 Episode 10 Stress Awareness Month Two Hypnotherapists Talking Season 5, Episode 10  April is ‘Stress Awareness Month’ in the UK, which was the topic of this week’s conversation on ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’, the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis.  As ever, the chat was personal. Denise and Martin both shared their own stressors, past and present, and talked in detail about how each of them manages their own metaphorical ‘stress buckets’.  They discussed ‘good stress’ and ‘bad stress’, and how our minds and bodies react to things which hap...2024-04-0728 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Aminah Henderson "Unlocking Potential Diversity, and Entrepreneurship"Season 5 Episode 9 Welcome to the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware, USA and Martin Furber in Preston, UK, this podcast istheir weekly Zoom catch-up, where they talk about all things hypnosis and what is happening in their respective practices on either side of the Atlantic. It’s an informal chat between two professional friends and colleagues; it goes all over the place, andit is unlike any other podcast. It...2024-03-3135 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Hypnosis & Weight ManagementSeason 5 Episode 8 – Hypnosis & Weight Management Episode 8 of ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’ finds Denise and Martin actually keeping on topic for once! Recorded in March, they were talking about how, at this time of year, some people have ‘fallen off the wagon’ in terms of the New Year resolutions they made a couple of months ago. Weight management became the topic of this podcast. Both Denise and Martin have considerable experience in helping their clients reach their goals and aims when it comes to looking after their weight. Denise quizzed Martin about his own weight...2024-03-2430 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Clearing Clutter with C. Lee Cawley Season 5 Episode 7  This week’s episode saw Denise and Martin welcome organising expert and educator C.Lee Cawley onto the show, discussing the clutter in our houses and the clutter in our minds.  Decluttering houses, desks, and minds. Why do we hang on to such clutter? What’s the link between emotional baggage and the real thing? Why do we keep the clutter of those we have lost? Should we feel guilty if we regift something?  What’s that got to do with hypnosis? You may well ask. The correlation between the two is greater...2024-03-1733 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Self-Care SpecialSeason 5: Mental Health & Self-Care Special Welcome to the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware, USA, and Martin Furber in Preston, UK, this podcast is their weekly Zoom catch-up, where they talk about all things hypnosis and what is happening in their respective practices on either side of the Atlantic. It’s an informal chat between two professional friends and colleagues, it goes all over the place, and it is unlike any other podcast. It’s a...2024-03-1006 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Schematherapy with Dan RobertsSeason 5 Episode 6  Two Hypnotherapists Talking  The weekly Transatlantic podcast is for anyone and everyone who has ever wondered about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers.  Denise and Martin were delighted to welcome London-based psychotherapist Dan Roberts to this week’s episode.  Dan specialises in helping people recover from complex trauma issues and is a fascinating guest. His vast experience and compassionate nature were much in evidence throughout the entire episode.  Dan went into detail about the specific modalities he specialises in and explained how schema therapy is so useful. T...2024-03-0332 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Hypnosis for PTSD & Other TraumaSeason 5 – Episode 5  Welcome to the podcast for anyone and everyone who ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers.  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware, USA and Martin Furber in Preston, UK, this podcast is their weekly Zoom catch-up, where they talk about all things hypnosis and what is happening in their respective practices on either side of the Atlantic.  It’s an informal chat between two professional friends and colleagues, it goes all over the place, and it is unlike any other podcast. It’s a bit like eave...2024-02-2533 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Love, Relationships, Conflict & HealingSeason 5 Episode 4 Denise and Martin are on opposite sides of the Atlantic. They have a weekly catch-up talking about all things hypnotic and hypnotherapy. Just an informal chat between two professional friends and colleagues, they won’t blind you with science, they just talk in everyday language about this often misunderstood subject.  This week’s show was recorded the day before Valentine’s Day, so love, romance, relationships, conflict and resolution were very much the topic of the day.  As ever, the conversation goes all over the place. If you are a regular, then this...2024-02-1829 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Bonus Episode - Dave Elman Legacy ConferenceDenise Billen-Mejia:   www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber: www.martinfurber.com  A full list of the speakers and topics from this year’s conference can be found at: Dave Elman Legacy Conference 2024  Season 5 Episode 4: Dave Elman Legacy Conference Review  This week’s episode is a little different from the usual format. Denise was recently one of the speakers at ‘The Dave Elman Legacy Conference', which took place online in January. It’s an intensive 3-day conference with over 90 speakers from around the world, each with their own important topic related to...2024-02-1126 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Hypnosis for IBSDenise Billen-Mejia:  www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber: www.martinfurber.com  Season 5 Episode 3 – Hypnosis for IBS  Did you know that hypnotherapy is one of the most recommended treatments for people with IBS? In this episode, Denise and Martin talk about their experiences helping people ease their symptoms. They explain some of the methodology involved and why hypnosis can be so effective. Let’s face it, IBS is one of those subjects that people are often embarrassed to talk about. So, if your life is affected by IBS in some way, or you’re...2024-02-0427 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Sarah Buchanan-SmithHosted by Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com Guest : Sarah Buchanan-Smith www.sbuchanansmith.com Welcome to Two Hypnotherapists Talking with me, Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware, USA. Martin Furber 0:13 And me Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise Billen-Mejia 0:16 This weekly podcast is for anyone and everyone who'd like to know more about the fascinating subject of hypnosis, and the benefits that it offers. Martin Furber 0:24 I'm a clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist. Denise Billen-Mejia 0:27 I'm a retired...2024-01-2832 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...What's Your Stress-Signature?Season 5 episode 1 Show Notes  What's Your Stress-Signature? Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com   Season five of ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking" is back with a bang! Denise and Martin. As they spend time catching up on how they spent their respective holiday season, they quickly turn to talking about stress, and stress ‘signatures’. Do you know what a stress signature is? Whether you do or don’t, why not join them on the first episode of this new season as they relate stress to hypnother...2024-01-2133 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Highlights & What's Coming in 2024Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Season 4 Episode 13 It’s the end of another series of the podcast for anyone and everyone who has ever wanted to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. This series saw Denise and Martin introduce guests who were from the hypnotherapy profession and beyond. This episode features a round-up from Denise and Martin, together with highlights from the episodes in which guests were featured. You can find the full version of each episode on this channel. Their first guest was Andy Workman, a retired po...2023-12-1826 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Ann SocolofskyDenise Billen-Mejia  www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com  Ann Socolofsky annsoco@gmail.com  Denise and Martin were delighted to welcome their guest this week, Dr Ann Socolofsky from Kansas. Ann is a medical doctor, who has experienced hypnosis as a client.  This is a fascinating episode, as Ann explains how she first came across hypnosis as a child, and has found it useful on many occasions. This episode is bound to be of interest to anyone who wonders where modern hypnotherapy fits in with the mix of medicine...2023-12-0330 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Resistance to ChangeDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber  www.martinfurber.com  Season 4 Episode 1, Resistance to Change As this season draws nearer to the end, this episode of the podcast for anyone and everyone with an interest in therapeutic hypnosis, finds Denise and Martin talking about change—and how our minds resist it—good or bad. They discuss the root causes of resistance to change and how hypnotherapy can be a part of the mix to help deal with it. They take a look at self-doubt and how our inner narratives can help or hinde...2023-11-2634 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Karen DunnetDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com Karen Dunnet: www.kdhypnotherapyskipton.co.uk This week’s episode finds Denise and Martin welcoming Martin’s former tutor, Karen Dunnet. Karen runs a successful hypnotherapy practice in Skipton, North Yorkshire. She is also a senior lecturer for the Solution-Focused Training Academy in the UK. Karen talks about her journey from working in pharmaceutical research and various steps along the way, to becoming a clinical hypnotherapist, and then becoming a lecturer. She gives insight into her busy practice, and what pe...2023-11-1933 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Brain Function and HypnosisDenise Billen-Mejia   https://www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber   https://www.martinfurber.com  Season 4 Episode 9 – Brain Function & Hypnosis  This week’s episode finds Denise and Martin talking about what actually happens to our brains during hypnosis. With the use of fMRI scanning in recent years, it is possible to monitor what happens in our brains when we are in a state of mental-rehearsal. Denise and Martin discuss some of the findings from Marcus Raichle, and they talk about the "Default Mode Network".  Don’t worry! This is not a science lesson; things are explained...2023-11-1228 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Hypno Heather KeysDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com ‘Hypno’ Heather Keys https://hypnoheather.com  Little gift from Heather https://youtu.be/aDRMGfg91Ow?si=mINCC4XKj59FARRx Season 4 Episode 8 – With Guest ‘Hypno’ Heather Keys   This week’s show is bound to be of interest to other hypnotherapists and those in the healing profession. Denise and Martin were delighted to welcome ‘Hypno’ Heather Keys from Calgary in Canada.   Heather not only talked about her journey into becoming a hypnotherapist, many years ago, but also...2023-11-0530 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Initial Consulation - What to ExpectDenise Billen-Mejia   https://www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com    Season 4 Episode 7 – Initial Consultation – What to Expect This week’s show is aimed at removing some of the mystery surrounding what a session with a hypnotist involves. There are so many myths about hypnosis and what it entails. Denise and Martin decided to discuss in detail their approach to working with clients, starting from the initial inquiry and extending through to the first session. From the type of questions they ask their clients to what a client can exp...2023-10-2936 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Mayra SanchezDenise Billen-Mejia   www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber            www.martinfurber.com  Mayra Sanchez          www.dragonlifestyle.com                                    emailto:  coachmayra@dragonlifestyle.com  As part of series 4, Denise and Martin continue with their series of interviews with practitioners of other complementary therapies, in order to discover the similarities and differences with hypnosis.  This week the two hypnotherapists interviewed certified Life Coach Mayra Sanchez, from Staten Island, New York. A lively interview with a lovely guest who shared her journey into becoming an in-demand coach both locally in New York and internationally via Zoom.  She describes herself as a wise, ca...2023-10-2238 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineMumbai, India to Washington, USADenise Billen-Mejia  www.healandberadiant.com Swapna Vaidya         www.swapnavaidya.com  In this episode, I chat with  Dr. Swapna Vaidya, a psychiatrist with a diverse and impressive background.  She currently serves as the lead psychiatrist for Options MD, a digital platform specializing in personalized solutions for patients with treatment-resistant depression and has also launched her own online private practice. Among other things you might  learn:- She trained as a psychiatrist at the then named St Lukes-Roosevelt where I trained in Pediatrics a decade before. Koro is a culture bound delusional disorder, ( don't confu...2023-10-1547 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Mental Health and StigmaDenise Billen-Mejia   www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com   Season 4 Episode 5 – Mental Health & Stigma  This week’s episode finds Denise and Martin talking about mental health, hypnosis and the stigma which is sometimes attached to both of these subjects.   People often talk about their physical health and are happy to do so. When it comes our mental health though, people are far more reserved. This is in part due to the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, yet we all have mental health, just as we all have physical health.  As well a...2023-10-1531 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineRomania to VirginiaDr. Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Dr Anca Sisu https://restorebalance.net/ Doctor Anca Sisu was determined to come to the US and persue post-graduate training.  So much so that she spent her clinical training years in medical school also training as a nurse and, in fact worked for several years as a registered nurse before starting her family medicine/integrative medicine residency.  One determined lady! Somewhere in this conversation we werechatting about the salt-mines (popular with tourists!) so if you'd like to take a look at that https://www.salinaturda.eu/en/ ...2023-10-0838 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with guest Beverley DenshamDenise Billen-Mejia   www.healandberadiant.com   Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com  Beverley Densham www.mindfulnesspilates.com    Season 4 Episode 4 with Beverley Densham  This latest episode sees Denise and Martin, exploring the commonality between hypnotherapy and other holistic approaches, and how we can look after our minds and bodies. They were delighted to welcome Mindfulness-Pilates Teacher, Beverley Densham to the show.  Bev is a mindfulness Pilates teacher of 25 years &  an author. She graduated  from the University of Brighton with a degree in Sports Science. She had successful Pilates Studios in Hertfordshire for 16 years then reloc...2023-10-0838 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineLibyan DisasterDr. Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Dr. Nawras Abuhamidah FACP Internal Medicine/Primary care   Dr Nawras Abuhamidah Drnawras84@gmail.com CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy · Omaha, NE This is an unusual episode.  Dr Abuhamidah was in the line-up of 12 immigrant physicians scheduled for this season but it seemed better to make this short piece on the disaster in Libya and she will tell us her personal story next season. Please consider donating to disaster relief These are organizations known to be helping in Libya at this ti...2023-10-0118 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Urge SurfingDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber          www.martinfurber.com   Season 4 Episode 3 – ‘Urge-Surfing’ Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware, USA and Martin Furber in Preston, UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. As ever, this week’s conversation goes all over the place, as they have their weekly catch-up with each other. Martin tells Denise about a technique known as ‘Urge-Surfing,’ they discuss it’s merits, and whether or not it has a place within hypnosis. Their conversation soon turns to other things...2023-10-0127 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...2HTT with Andy WorkmanDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com  Andy Workman www.andyworkman.co.uk   Season 4 Episode 2 – With Andy Workman This is the podcast for anyone and everyone who may be interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. This episode features their first guest of the season, Andy Workman. Andy is a mindset specialist, clinical hypnot...2023-09-2454 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...We're Back!Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com  Season 4 Episode 1 – They’re Back!  link to Sleep doctor video referred to in this episode  click here Welcome to season 4 of ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’ The podcast for anyone and everyone who may be interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK.Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. This podcast is like no other. Their weekly, transatlantic...2023-09-1735 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicinePhilippines to Pennsylvania S3 E2Season 3 Myth, Magic, Medicine  This season features only physicians who have moved to the USA after qualifying as doctors in their native land.   In this episode I talk to Case Troutman from Manila, Philippines   Caissa Troutman is board certified in Family & Obesity Medicine and certified as a Culinary Medicine Specialist (ABFM, ABOM, CCMS) She is the Founder and Passionate Ambassador of WEIGHT reMDy.   SHe talks about her journey to the States for postgraduate training and why she left the corporate healthcare system to pursue her dream of opening a holistic practice. As som...2023-09-1733 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineBihar, India to Texas USA S3 E1Myth, Magic, Medicine hosted by Akeso & Aglaia LLC   www.healandberadiant.com This, the first episode of Season 3 "Myth, Magic, Medicine" features Dr Mamta Kumar,  board certified in Internal Medicine and Integrative/Functional medicine physician, & speaker in Texas.    After switching 4 jobs in 8 years she wanted to create more aligned and sustainable life which allowed her to balance her own health and special needs parenting.  After going on medical leave during the pandemic she realized the importance of financial freedom and started her journey with Land and other real estate investments.  She believes in desi...2023-09-1033 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Danial Najadmasoom Denise Billen-Mejia   www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com  Season 3 Episode 13   Two Hypnotherapists Talking is the podcast for anyone and everyone interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring. Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.   Throughout series 3 they have brought you a selection of guests from the UK and USA. This final episode of the series is a bonus edition, featuring Iranian Psychologist and Hypnotist Danial Neja...2023-07-3020 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Julie NewDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com Julie New www.julienew.co.uk Season 3 Episode 12 Featuring Guest Julie New Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. This episode finds them talking with their first non-hypnotherapist guest, Julie New. Based in the UK, Julie is a Personal Recovery Coach. She helps people to deal with major change in their lives. Using solution focused coa...2023-07-2336 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Just TalkingDenise Billen-Mejia  www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com    Season 3 – Episode 11  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.   As ever, this weekly catch-up between two professional friends and colleagues is a conversation about what is happening, or what they have been doing in their respective practices on either side of the Atlantic.  Both talk about their summer schedules and recent happenings in both of their practices. As ever, the c...2023-07-1628 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with guest Ilah BrockDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com Ilah Brock www.centralvalleyhypnotherapy.com  Season 3 Episode 10 Featuring Guest Hypnotherapist Ilah Brock.  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. This episode finds them chatting with fellow hypnotherapist Ilah Brock, who is based in Central Valley, California. The conversation includes Ilah discussing her background in the profession, and how she has taught hypnotherapy at the prestigious, nationally accredited Hypno...2023-07-0933 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Eating Disorders & Hypnotherapy  Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. Their podcast is a bit like dropping in on a personal call between two professional friends and colleagues. No scripts, no pre-agenda, just a conversation about what is happening, or what they have been doing in their respective practices on either side of the Atlantic. This episode finds them talking ab...2023-07-0229 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Guest Jackie ThomsonDenise Billen-Mejia   www.healandberadiant.com   Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com      Jackie Thomson  www.jackiethomson.com   Season 3 Episode 8 Featuring Guest Hypnotherapist Jackie Thomson.  Two Hypnotherapists Talking is the podcast for anyone and everyone interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring.  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.   This episode finds them chatting with fellow hypnotherapist Jackie Thomson, who is based in Llandudno, North Wales. Jackie tel...2023-06-2532 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Pride, Inclusion & HypnosisDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com Pride.  Inclusion & Hypnotherapy.  What’s the connection? That’s the topic of conversation in this week’s podcast.  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.  They have a weekly catch-up on Zoom and turn it into a podcast for you to enjoy. It’s a bit like dropping in on a personal call between two professional friends and colleague...2023-06-1830 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...with Sharon Waxkirsh Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber   www.martinfurber.com   Sharon Waxkirsh www.academyforhypnosis.com   Season 3 Episode 6 – with Sharon Waxkirsh  ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’ is the weekly podcast for anyone and everyone who is interested in the therapeutic use of hypnosis and the benefits it can bring. Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist.  This episode finds Denise and Martin talking to International Hypnotherapist Sharon Waxkirsh.  With a ca...2023-06-1135 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Neuroscience & HypnosisDenise Billen-Mejia website Martin Furber website Episode 5 – Season 3  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. They have a weekly catch-up on Zoom and turn it into a podcast for you to enjoy. It’s a bit like dropping in on a personal call between two professional friends and colleagues. No scripts, no pre-agenda, just a conversation about what is happening, or what they have been doing in their respective pract...2023-06-0431 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineThriving on DocumentationDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com  My time in medicine began not long after S.O.A.P .became a thing and several of the older physicians were very suspicious, some kept an entire family's history in a single record and only a few secluded spots in the hospital were available for longform documentation.    Charts were often indecipherable to all but the author and billing staff. EMR was seen as a wonderful far off thing so this episode was very educational for me.   The pdf Dr Stegink alludes to in the episode is available through the link below. D...2023-05-2827 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Quitting Smoking Denise Billen-Mejia   https://www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber   https://www.martinfurber.com   Two Hypnotherapists Talking is the podcast for anyone and everyone interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring.  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. They have a weekly catch-up on Zoom and turn it into a podcast for you to enjoy. It’s a bit like dropping in on a personal call between two professional friends and colleag...2023-05-2835 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineFollow Your NorthstarDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com   in this episode I am chatting with someone I talk to often, since we became accountability partners several months ago but it was a delight to learn more about my guest Dr Melinda Williams Willingham. An experienced pediatrician who completed her residency in 1998 and  in private practice for almost 25 years she recognized early the influence of politics and policies on healthcare and she took on leadership roles in the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and was appointed to the National AAP committee on federal gove...2023-05-2135 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Power of ImaginationDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com  Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. They have a weekly catch-up on Zoom and turn it into a podcast for you to enjoy. It’s a bit like dropping in on a personal call between two professional friends and colleagues. No scripts, no pre-agenda, just a conversation about what is happening, or what they have been doing in their respective practices on eith...2023-05-2126 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineWhole MedicineDenise Billen-Mejia MD  www.healandberadiant.com In this episode we start with how medicine has changed and how much better women are now represented in the profession, the differences in medical training and licensing between Eire (Southern Ireland )and other countries, and Fiona’s choice of career as a General Practioner. Fiona shares that she has been working in general practice for 15 years and has gotten to know her patients well. She believes that knowing about their lives and experiences helps her to see them as human beings. They briefly touch on the issue of bur...2023-05-1436 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Narcissistic BehaviourDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Brenda Rhodes https://allentownhypnosis.com/ Two Hypnotherapists Talking is the podcast for anyone and everyone interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring. Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. They have a weekly catch-up on Zoom and turn it into a podcast for you to enjoy. It’s a bit like dropping in on a...2023-05-1427 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineTransitionsDenise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com   In this episode I chat with Sujin Lee, a physiatrist with subspecialty training in spinal cord injury. Sujin chose a hybrid career of clinical, research and teaching on leaving fellowship and now,also, coaches physicians. We talk about the changing face of medicine and the increasing acceptance of alternative ways of practicing now; part-time, telemedicine... She notes there is still hesitancy in mainstream academic medicine but things are slowly changing. Physicians are human beings first and being a healthy human is necessary to be a healthy p...2023-05-0727 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...We're Back!Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber www.martinfurber.com They’re back with season 3! Two Hypnotherapists Talking is the podcast for anyone and everyone interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring. Hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware USA and Martin Furber in Preston UK. Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist. Martin is a Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist. They have a weekly catch-up on Zoom and turn it into a podcast for you to enjoy. It’s a bit like dropping in on a personal call...2023-05-0734 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineEvolution Denise Billen-Mejia MD CH www.healandberadiant.com   This episode I am talking to Anita Kumar MD. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, studied medicine at RCS Dublin and IM trained in Kentucky,  she now lives with her husband, (Gabiel Bietz  MMM Season 1 Episode 10) and  two children in San Antonio, TX. Recently Amita made a huge change, she quit her day job! Now she is working at a Free Clinic one day a week while exploring aspects of herself she has not had time to explore in the years since entering medical school. Her message to everyo...2023-05-0144 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineBinge EatingDenise Billen-Mejia MD CH  www.healandberadiant.com In this week's episode I chat with Trina Dorrah, a hospitalist who has been practicing for 14 years. Inspired by a weight loss coach she hired in 2019, she decided to become a life coach herself in 2020, when she saw how it was changing lives. She believes that life coaching is an extension of the healing personality that physicians already have.     Dr. Trina Dorrah is a physician, binge eating coach, and former binge eater who helps physicians stop binge eating.   Because of her personal history with binge eating, she know...2023-04-2326 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineMulti-Generational LivingMulti-Generational Living : Home For All Denise Billen-Mejia www.healandberadiant.com In this episode, a rambling 52 minutes, I chat with new friend Dr. Rebecca Tapia, physician, Mom and caregiver for her 89 year old grandmother. She has stood at the intersection of life-altering events and family dynamics for nearly 15 years as a PM&R physician, and now shares her combined personal and professional experiences to help others manage their mindset about supporting aging parents. The issue of caring for aging relatives or others with limited mobility or cognitive issues is something many of us  will wre...2023-04-1652 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineHeba Ismail MD on the Microbiome Denise Billen-Mejia MD CH www.healandberadiant.com Welcome to our 5th episode of season 2 with Dr Heba Ismail, a board certified pediatrician and pediatric endocrinologist. She is also a researcher as well as mother of two young children and a blogger. She is passionate about helping people with diabetes and has dedicated her career to helping those with diabetes and other chronic conditions and their loved ones navigate the process and she highlights the promise of research into the microbiome. You can read more about the microbiome on her blog eatyourgreenbananas or at LinkedIn  ...2023-04-0933 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineEnergy is EverythingMyth, Magic, Medicine- 2 doctors talking... is hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia, a retired physician and practicing consulting hypnotist at Akeso & Aglaia LLC. www.healandberadiant.com Oxana Ormonova, MD is a board certified Internal medicine physician with 20 years of clinical experience in hospital medicine( Hospitalist). now an Intuitive Healer/Intuitive Life Coach & Spiritual Counselor.    Being born near Mongolia, growing up in Siberia and living in different parts of the world, gave her the opportunity to experience different cultures.    Since she was a child, she was very intuitive and could see things that others couldn't perceive. She was also ver...2023-04-0232 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Season 2 Featured Guest Round-UpDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Welcome to the final episode of season 2 of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking' The podcast for anyone and everyone who would like to know more about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring. We take a look back at some of the fantastic guests who have featured over the last three months. There’s no mind control, no ‘Woo-Woo’, no BS and definitely no swinging watches -But there is plenty to hear about. Ever wondered what two hypnotherapists would talk about...2023-04-0232 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...With Guest Larissa BellotteDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Larissa Bellotte https://www.seascapehypnotherapy.com/ This latest episode of ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’ finds Denise & Martin chatting with award winning hypnotherapist and mind coach Larissa Bellotte. As well as hearing about Larissa’s journey into becoming a hypnotherapist, the discussion involves phobias, and how hypnotherapy can help. Larissa also went on to talk about a type of therapy she offers, which doesn’t involve what may be regarded as the typical trance part of the session. A type of hypnosis...2023-03-2633 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Problems & PotentialDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com  Welcome to Season 2 Episode 11 of ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’. The podcast for anyone and everyone with an interest in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring.  If you’ve never listened before then you may well wonder what this podcast is all about!   Denise is a retired Medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist, based in Delaware, USA. Martin is a Solution-focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist based in Preston, UK. Each week they have a transatlantic catch-up on ‘Zoom’, talking about their week, and about...2023-03-1924 minMyth, Magic, MedicineMyth, Magic, MedicineDr. Nishi Bhopal - SleepDon't forget to  get your "Sleep Bundle" !   Denise BIllen-Mejia MD CH www.healandberadiant.com This is the first episode of Season 2 released  the  day most US states choose to confuse the population by putting the clocks forward.(DST starts Sunday) 3/12 If you have trouble getting to sleep please grab my resources pdf above This is the first episode of Season 2 of Myth, Magic, Medicine  In it,  Dr. Nishi Bhopal talks to me about a subject dear to my heart, and many of my hypnosis clients - SLEEP.  Board-certified in Psychiatry...2023-03-1235 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Helen Breward - Cool Menopause Lady Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com  It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Helen Breward as a guest on Episode 10.  Billing herself as The Cool Menopause Lady, Helen spoke about so much more than just menopause in this packed episode. Amusing, engaging and fascinating are just three of the words that describe this special guest as Helen shared her journey from being a primary school teacher, to becoming a hypnotherapist many years ago. With anecdotes a plenty, and some personal self-disclosure, Helen has an energy and enthusiasm which is inf...2023-03-1233 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Birth, Death and Everything In Between  Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.comMartin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Another episode of ‘Two Hypnotherapists Talking’, the podcast for anyone and everyone with aninterest in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring. This week’s episode finds Denise and Martin talking about the uses of hypnosis in medical settingsfrom birth to death and everything in between. As ever, their conversation doesn’t follow any set structure, they are two professional friends and colleagues who enjoy a weekly catch-up on Zoom. They record it and turn...2023-03-0535 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Josephine Blackburn - Mind Re-BootDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Episode 8 of Season 2 features multi-disciplined therapist Josephine Blackburn from the UK. Josephine is an experienced solution-focused hypnotherapist who talks about the ‘Mind Re-Boot’ program which she has incorporated into her therapy practice. She tells Denise and Martin about her journey from being a holistic and beauty therapist to becoming a hypnotherapist, working both locally in her area and worldwide via Zoom. and also explains how the ‘Mind Re-Boot’ program can help to desensitize the mind from uncomfortable or troubling memories and how this...2023-02-2635 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Hypnosis - What The Media Is SayingDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com  Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com   Episode 7 of Season 2 sees Denise and Martin having their usual weekly catch-up on Zoom. This week they have a lengthy conversation about a recent article on hypnosis and hypnotherapy which featured in The New York Times.   The conversation prompted them to discuss some of the history of hypnosis, covering such things as where the expression 'mesmerised' comes from.   They also discuss hypnotizability in general and talk about prominent and respected psychiatrist David Spiegel who was referred to in the newspaper article.   This...2023-02-1930 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Living Your Best LifeDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.healandberadiant.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Dr Eugenia Andrews https://www.drandrewswellness.com Episode 6 of Season 2 sees Denise and Martin talking with Dr. Eugenia Andrews who is a certified hypnotherapist, an Instructor of hypnosis, a certified life success Coach, and a psychotherapist. In this packed episode, we hear Eugenia talk about how she uses her skills to help people live their best life. With her many years in practice and so much to talk about, this episode of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking' is an absolute must...2023-02-1236 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Fears, Love and LogicDenise Billen-Mejia: https://www.aahypnosis.com   Martin Furber: https://www.martinfurber.com   Two Hypnotherapists Talking is the weekly podcast for anyone and everyone who is interested in therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can offer.   Co-hosted by Denise Billen-Mejia in Delaware, USA and Martin Furber in Preston, UK, each week these two professional friends have a catch-up on Zoom and talk about anything and everything to do with hypnosis. It's a friendly and informal chat with no set structure, so we never know where the conversation will lead.   This epis...2023-02-0528 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Children, Hypnosis & HypnotherapyDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.aahypnosis.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Les Roberts https://www.lesrobertshypnotherapy.co.uk/ Tel: +44 (0)7464099447 Episode 4 of season 2 sees Denise and Martin talking with CNHC registered hypnotherapist Les Roberts from St Helens in Lancashire. Les worked in pediatrics prior to becoming a hypnotherapist, so working with children comes naturally to her. In fact, her passion for working with children shines through this episode from the very beginning. As well as talking about the type of hypnotherapy she engages in with children Les tells us about the well-being workshops...2023-01-2936 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Coping with Sudden ChangeDenise Billen-Mejia: https://www.healandberadiant.com   Martin Furber: https://www.martinfurber.com   Episode 3 of season 2 sees us talking all about how to cope with sudden and unexpected change.   You know the type of thing? When something unexpectedly throws a spanner in the works and all your plans go out of the window?   We talk about how we cope in such situations, and how, in our professional capacities we help others to deal with such situations.   As ever, our conversation goes all over the place, this is just two friends and colleagues havin...2023-01-2234 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Talking to the Elmans About DELC and moreDenise Billen-Mejia website: https://www.aahypnosis.com Martin Furber website: https://www.martinfurber.com Continuing season two of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking' - this is Episode 2. This crammed episode features 'Hypnosis Royalty' Cheryl and Larry Elman. They are talking with Martin and Denise about the upcoming Dave Elman Legacy Conference, which is available worldwide online January 20th to 22nd 2023. Denise is a retired medical doctor turned consulting hypnotist based in Delaware USA. Martin is a registered clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist based in the UK. Each week they have a catch-up on zoom...2023-01-1539 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Hoarding, Habits, Hypnosis and HappinessDenise Billen-Mejia website: https://www.aahypnosis.com Martin Furber website: https://www.martinfurber.com Back with season two of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking'! Denise Billen-Mejia and Martin Furber kick off the new year with the first episode of their transatlantic podcast -a light-hearted chat about hoarding and other habits, happiness and hypnosis. Denise is a retired medical doctor turned consulting hypnotist based in Delaware USA. Martin is a registered clinical hypnotherapist and psychotherapist based in the UK. Each week they have a catch-up on zoom, talking about anything and everything...2023-01-0838 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Season 1 FinaleThis is the final episode of Two Hypnotherapists Talking Season 1, the podcast for anyone and everyone who has ever wanted to know more about the therapeutic use of hypnosis and the benefits it can bring. This series of 12 episodes has flown by. We have been honored to welcome six fabulous guest therapists during the series, each one bringing their own unique insights into the fascinating subject of therapeutic hypnosis. As ever, no Woo-Woo, no BS and definitely no mind-control.  This episode features Denise and Martin talking about their individual plans for 2023 plus more details about t...2022-12-1133 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Nova Lewis -Financial Stress and Mental HealthHosted by: Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.aahypnosis.com Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com Denise is a retired physician turned Consulting Hypnotist based in Delaware USA and Martin is a Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist in the UK. They have a weekly transatlantic 'Zoom' meeting which they record and share with the world here on YouTube.  As well as having a chat and catch-up with each other they feature occasional guests and cover a different topic on each episode. Their aim is to reduce the mysticism around therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it can bring.   There's no mind...2022-12-0437 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Self-Care Is Not a LuxuryThis latest episode of 'Two Hypnotherapists Talking' is a far-ranging conversation between Denise and Martin as they have their weekly catch-up, which they share with you. As usual they chat about anything and everything, with this week's topic discussing both their own self-care methods and some of those they recommend to their clients. Informal, friendly and designed to give an insight of this fascinating subject to those with a thirst for more knowledge about therapeutic hypnosis, the benefits it can bring, and those who practice it. Denise is a retired medical doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist based in...2022-11-2731 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...With Samantha Chater - talking about midlifewith Guest: Samantha Chater, Mid-Life Coach & Hypnotherapist In this week’s transatlantic catch-up Denise and Martin chat with guest Samantha Chater from Altrincham in the UK. Samantha is a GHR registered hypnotherapist and coach who specializes in helping clients through mid-life. They talk in-depth about how she empowers women to deal with all aspects of perimenopause and post-menopause. As ever, the conversation is far reaching and varied. Sam talks about her personal and professional achievements and how she helps others to achieve their goals with a mix of mindfulness, NLP techniques and hypnotherapy, using a sol...2022-11-2034 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Hypnosis Qualifications - what they meanDenise and Martin talk about the various professional qualifications available tohypnotherapists and hypnotists in their respective countries. They explore the different professionalregisters and what they mean to fellow professionals and the public. They also speak briefly about how the medical profession could adopt some of the therapeutic hypnosis techniques and the benefits they could bring to various medical scenarios. Denise is a retired medical Doctor turned Consulting Hypnotist based in Delaware USA. Martin is aSolution-focused Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist based in Preston UK. Together they are "TwoHypnotherapists Talking"  No Woo-Woo, no...2022-11-1337 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Angela Farlam, in AustraliaIn this packed episode Denise and Martin talk with Hypnotherapist & NLP Practitioner,  AngelaFarlam, who is originally from the UK but based on Australia’s Sunshine Coast – a truly internationalepisode. The conversation is far reaching as Angela talks about her work which includes helping peoplesuffering with substance abuse, and the part hypnotherapy plays in this. She also gives an insight into her inspirational coaching methods which uses a hybrid of NLP and hypnotherapy techniques to help her clients be their best-selves. She also talks frankly about her own personal battle with cancer and ho...2022-11-0632 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Stress & Anxiety, how hypnotherapy can helpHosted by:   Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.aahypnosis.com   Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com     This week's transatlantic zoom call sees Denise & Martin chatting about how hypnotherapy can help to build resilience and benefit those affected by stress and anxiety.   As ever, their conversation throws light on to this much-misunderstood therapeutic practice and the benefits it can bring.    If you've ever wanted to know more about why so many people find it helpful for so many conditions listen to the show that is presented by two professionals.   Denise is a retired medical Doctor tur...2022-10-3036 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Carrie Ann Apap, 24 years experience as a hypnotherapist#hypnotherapy #hypnosis #solutionfocused #subconscious #relax #changeyourlifestyle #conversation #twohypnotherapists #livedexperience   Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.aahypnosis.com   Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com   Carrie Ann Apap www.prescotthypnosis.com   Two Hypnotherapists Talking' is a weekly podcast brought to you by two professionals who work in therapeutic hypnosis. Denise is a retired medical doctor, turned consulting hypnotist, based in the USA. Martin is a solution-focused hypnotherapist and psychotherapist based in the UK. This podcast is their weekly 'catch-up' call on zoom where they chat about anything and everything to with the world of therapeutic hypnosi...2022-10-2333 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Social Rituals, Mental Health and Well-Being#hypnosis #hypnotherapy #solutionfocused #subconscious #relax #changeyourlifestyle #hypnotherapiststalking #changeyourlifestyle #livedexperience #psychotherapy   Hosted by:   Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.aahypnosis.com   Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com   Retired medical doctor turned consulting hypnotist, Denise Billen-Mejia, in the USA and Solution-Focused hypnotherapist/psychotherapist Martin Furber in the UK delve deeply into the subject of rituals and routines. From routines in daily life through to social rituals, and what these things can mean to your mental health and well-being. How they can benefit us and how they play a part in our conditioning.   As usual t...2022-10-1639 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Chatting with Dr Sue Peacock, Consulting Health PsychologistDenise Billen-Mejia https://www.aahypnosis.com    Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com   Dr Sue Peacock https://www.apaininthemind.co.uk/   This week's episode features an in-depth chat with Consultant Health Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist Dr. Sue Peacock from the UK.   So it's 3 hypnotherapists talking - or 2 Doctors and 1 hypnotherapist.   Sue talks with Denise and Martin about her work in NHS pain clinics over the years and how she now helps people to manage their chronic pain using clinical hypnotherapy.   She also talks about how hypnotherapy can help deal with other long-term health conditions enablin...2022-10-0944 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Talking about MythsWeekly podcast about Hypnosis and Well-Being Hosted by: Denise Billen-Mejia https://www.aahypnosis.com                    Martin Furber https://www.martinfurber.com  Retired medical doctor turned consulting hypnotist, Denise Billen-Mejia, in the USA and Solution-Focused hypnotherapist/psychotherapist Martin Furber in the UK are talking this week about some of the common myths and misconceptions they hear from the public.  Two professionals with a common aim to help people understand more about the therapeutic use of hypnosis and the benefits it can bring. No 'woo-woo' No BS and definitely no mind control. So why not listen i...2022-10-0238 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...... with Jason - teen anxiety coach and hypnotherapistIn this episode podcast  hosts, Denise Billen-Mejia and Martin Furber, chat with Jason Langley a Solution-Focused hypnotherapist and teen anxiety coach based in the UK.   Learn about Jason's journey to becoming a professional hypnotherapist and how it all started with a fear of food.    To claim CME/CPD Click here Powered by CMEfy - a seamless way for busy clinician learners to discover Internet Point-of-Care Learning opportunities that reward CME credits & more.2022-09-2530 minTwo Hypnotherapists Talking...Two Hypnotherapists Talking...Introducing OurselvesHosted by: Denise Billen-Mejia Martin Furber  We are retired medical doctor turned consulting hypnotist, Denise Billen-Mejia, in the USA and Solution-Focused hypnotherapist/psychotherapist, Martin Furber, in the UK introducing ourselves and the world of therapeutic hypnosis in this first episode of our new weekly podcast.  Each week we have a transatlantic catch-up on zoom and we have decided to record these zoom sessions and invite you to listen to what we have to say. From helping to manage chronic pain to relieving anxiety, from helping get rid of unwanted habits to de...2022-09-1833 min