Stuart Wade; Renewing Minds: Exploring the Possibilities of Hypnotherapy. Audio version | The Locked up Living Podcast: Surviving and thriving in prisons and other challenging environments

In this episode of the Locked Up Living podcast, Naomi Murphy and David Jones host Stuart Wade, a renowned sportsman turned clinical hypnotherapist. Wade, a martial arts champion inducted into the UK Martial Arts Hall of Fame, discusses his transition into hypnotherapy. He dispels common misconceptions about hypnotherapy and explains its therapeutic benefits for various issues including depression, phobias, and physical ailments. Wade also discusses techniques for personal improvement and shares a simple yet impactful color breathing technique for better mental health. From sports performance to emotional well-being and life improvement, the discussion dives deep into the impact that our mind and attitude can have in shaping our lives. Takeaways Hypnotherapy is a form of one-to-one therapy that can help with psychological, emotional, and physical issues. Anyone can be hypnotized to some extent, but the level of susceptibility varies. The Havening technique combines elements of hypnosis, EMDR, visualization, and physical touch to help alleviate negative emotions and rewire the brain. NLP was derived from hypnosis and focuses on using language to overcome issues in behavior, thoughts, and feelings. Hypnotherapy can be used to re-sculpt identity and help individuals achieve their goals. Hypnotherapy has clinical applications for fears, phobias, depression, and even physical issues. Techniques like color breathing and positive self-talk can be used to improve well-being.