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AWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheThe Wizard’s Gardener: The Secret Mechanics of Human ChangeIn this episode of AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe, Ryan sits down with the prolific author and psychotherapist Bill O’Hanlon for an enlightening discussion on the legacy of Milton Erickson, the mechanics of change, and the power of the creative unconscious.---**Episode Summary**The conversation centers on O'Hanlon's unique journey from being Milton Erickson’s gardener to becoming one of the primary disseminators of Ericksonian hypnosis. Bill shares legendary stories of Erickson’s unconventional "shaman-like" therapy and explains how he transformed his own life from a "painfully shy" student into a world-renowned worksh...
2026-02-021h 15AWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheThe Neuroscience of Trance: Dr. Cameron Alldredge on Hypnosis and the BrainIn this episode of AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe, I’m joined by Dr. Cameron Alldredge, a clinical psychologist and researcher at Baylor University. We move beyond the "woo-woo" and stage entertainment to explore the hard science of clinical hypnosis. Dr. Alldredge explains how hypnosis functions as a powerful tool for neuroplasticity, its effectiveness in treating physical symptoms like hot flashes, and how it is being used to facilitate mystical experiences traditionally associated with psychedelics.Key Takeaways & Discussion PointsFrom Entertainment to Clinical Science: Dr. Alldredge shares his journey from performing stage hypnosis as...
2026-01-2638 minAWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheThe Science of Creativity, Curiosity & Mirroring Hands | Richard HillIn this episode, we are joined by the incredible Richard Hill, a world-renowned psychotherapist, author, and educator who has bridged the gap between the creative arts and the science of the mind.We dive deep into how we can escape the pressure of the "Winner-Loser World" by embracing curiosity, the biology of change, and the 4-Stage Creative Cycle that governs how we learn and grow. Richard also shares a special "hypnotic gift" at the end of the episode—a guided demonstration of the Mirroring Hands technique.🎁 Free Hypnotic Resources & Work with...
2026-01-191h 06AWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheUnlocking the Subconscious: NLP, Hypnosis & Anxiety Relief with Surinder GillWhat if your past trauma is just a "file" in your brain that can be rewritten? In this episode of AWAKEN, Ryan DeJonghe sits down with Surinder Gill, a former police officer turned Master Hypnotist and NLP Trainer. Surinder shares his fascinating journey from high-stress law enforcement to helping people reprogram their minds for success and peace.Together, they demystify Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and explain how it differs from traditional therapy. Surinder breaks down complex concepts using the "Filing Cabinet" analogy and shares incredible stories of healing—including a woman who overcame 19 years of agoraphobia in a si...
2026-01-1159 minAWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheThe Science of Hypnosis: Anxiety, Rapid Change, and Clinical Evidence with Dr. G. Fredric MauIn this episode of Awaken with Ryan DeYoung, Ryan sits down with Dr. G. Fredric Mau, an award-winning clinical hypnotherapist, licensed professional counselor supervisor, educator, and internationally recognized speaker, for a wide-ranging and grounded conversation on the science, research, and real-world application of clinical hypnosis.Dr. Mau is the 2025 Hypnotist of the Year, awarded by the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, and has been in private practice in Columbia, South Carolina since 2004. He is board certified as a National Certified Counselor (BC-NCC) and Board Certified...
2026-01-0459 minAWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheAWAKEN: Hypnosis, Christianity, and Why It’s Not What You Were Taught to Fear (with Jason Smith)In this episode of AWAKEN, Ryan DeJonghe sits down with fellow hypnotist Jason Smith for an honest, grounded conversation about hypnosis, healing, and Christianity.Together, they address one of the most common concerns people from Christian backgrounds have about hypnosis — whether it’s dangerous, sinful, or something to fear. Ryan and Jason clearly explain what hypnosis actually is (and what it isn’t), why it’s not witchcraft or mind control, and how the same principles of focus, attention, and suggestion already exist in everyday life, prayer, worship, and teaching.Jas...
2025-12-2854 minAWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheAwakening Can’t Be Understood — It Has to Be Entered (with Matthias Grusz)Some truths can’t be explained.They can only be entered.In this episode of Awaken with Ryan DeJonghe, Ryan is joined by Matthias Grusz for a slow, grounded conversation about why awakening so often begins — and then slips away.Not because people aren’t sincere.Not because they’re doing it wrong.But because insight alone isn’t enough.Together, they explore the three essential conditions that allow awakening to stabilize in the body and in lived experience — not as a peak state, but as something sustainable and human.Thi...
2025-12-2250 minAWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheWhy Most Relationships Fail Before They Ever Begin (Dr. T. Charles Brantley)What if most relationship pain isn’t about communication—but about safety?In this episode of TranceWell, Ryan DeJonghe sits down with Dr. T. Charles Brantley—marriage counselor, author of over 30 books, speaker, and clean comedian—for a grounded conversation about healing relationships from the inside out.Dr. B brings decades of experience working with couples, men, and faith-based communities, blending humor, clinical insight, and biblical wisdom in a way that feels honest and safe.Together, they explore:Why most relationships struggle before they even beginThe role of...
2025-12-1446 minAWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe“You Need Psychological Help” — What Awakening Really Looks LikeIn today’s episode, I begin with the message someone recently sent me — “You need psychological help.” What unfolded was an honest conversation about mental health, my time in the mental hospital, the collapse that led to my heart stopping in 2011, and the awakening that followed.We explore:The search for controlThe limits of willpower and “self-improvement”The subconscious patterns behind December overwhelmWhy nervous systems crack under pressureHow awakening often begins in the darkWhat hypnosis actually is (and isn’t)And then I guide you through a gentle trance session designed to calm your body, soften your mi...
2025-12-1038 minAWAKEN with Ryan DeJongheThe Night I Died — And What It Revealed About AwakeningIn 2011, Ryan DeJonghe's heart stopped — and everything went dark.But instead of fear or chaos, what he found in the space between life and death changed the trajectory of his entire existence. In this opening episode of AWAKEN, Ryan shares the story he rarely talks about publicly: the night he died, the peace he encountered, the intelligence he touched, and the long, messy, human journey that followed.You’ll hear:The pressure and pace that pushed his body beyond its limitThe moment everything collapsedThe profound stillness he experienced on the other sideYears of searching thro...
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