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It identifies your personal smoking triggers and uses a tailored blend of clinical hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, breathwork, and counselling, plus a free pre-session workbook, to help you quit confidently — with a clear goal of NOPE (Not One Puff Ever)</description></item><item><title>Sleep, Hormones &amp; Health — Why Rest Is Non-Negotiable and How Clinical Hypnotherapy Can Help.</title><pubDate>2026-01-15 09:37:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/sleep-hormones-health-why-rest-is-non-negotiable-and-how-clinical-hypnotherapy-can-help</link><description>Discover how better sleep supports hormones, metabolism and overall wellbeing — plus how clinical hypnotherapy can calm a busy mind, reduce stress and help you restore healthy sleep patterns naturally</description></item><item><title>Unleashing Your Inner Jedi: The Power of Superhero Hypnosis</title><pubDate>2025-12-26 07:39:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/unleashing-your-inner-jedi-the-power-of-superhero-hypnosis</link><description></description></item><item><title>Why You Aren&#039;t &quot;Bad&quot; at Learning (And How to Unlock Your Inner Genius).</title><pubDate>2025-12-19 21:00:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/why-you-aren-t-bad-at-learning-and-how-to-unlock-your-inner-genius</link><description></description></item><item><title>Amanda Joy: Empowering Change Through the Joyful Mind</title><pubDate>2025-12-19 08:20:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/amanda-joy-empowering-change-through-the-joyful-mind</link><description>Discover Amanda Joy, The Joyful Mind Mentor. Expert clinical hypnotherapy, the T.R.A.N.C.E. Protocol for addiction, and accredited training at the NCCH. Start your transformation.</description></item><item><title>🎄 Navigating Grief and Sobriety at Christmas.</title><pubDate>2025-12-12 22:01:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/navigating-grief-and-sobriety-at-christmas</link><description>A grieving person in recovery must confront the pain of loss during the high-stress holiday season without relying on substances to numb feelings. The key is a daily, intentional commitment to feel the pain, using metaphor to manage its intensity, and consciously pivoting toward &quot;returning to love.&quot;</description></item><item><title>Beyond the Escape: Reclaiming Your Life from Ketamine&#039;s Grip</title><pubDate>2025-10-09 19:44:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/ketamine-recovery</link><description>Actionable recovery plan for long-term ketamine addiction using hypnotherapy. Learn how to manage agitation through structured routines to break the cycle of substance use and achieve sustained abstinence with Hypnotherapy.</description></item><item><title>Can Hypnotherapy Help with Binge Eating? What the Science Says</title><pubDate>2025-09-26 10:37:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/binge-eating</link><description>This article explores the potential of hypnotherapy as a treatment for binge eating disorder (BED). It explains how hypnosis works on the subconscious mind to address emotional triggers, reviews current research and limitations, and highlights the benefits of combining hypnotherapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It also introduces Amanda Joy, a therapist trained in Hypno-CBT, EFT, IEMT, counselling, and somatic therapies, who is well-equipped to support individuals struggling with binge eating.</description></item><item><title>The Benefits of Using Hypnotherapy for Addiction</title><pubDate>2025-06-15 08:42:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/the-benefits-of-using-hypnotherapy-for-addiction</link><description></description></item><item><title>Recovering from Addiction: How Hypnotherapy and Amanda Joy&#039;s Protocol Can Help</title><pubDate>2024-08-23 10:50:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/recovering-from-addiction-how-hypnotherapy-and-amanda-joy-s-protocol-can-help</link><description></description></item><item><title>The Case for Procrastination: A Definitive Guide to Keeping My Christmas Tree Up</title><pubDate>2024-01-15 23:03:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/the-case-for-procrastination-a-definitive-guide-to-keeping-my-christmas-tree-up</link><description></description></item><item><title>Embracing January 2024 Transformation and Joy.</title><pubDate>2024-01-07 20:22:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/embracing-january-2024-transformation-and-joy</link><description></description></item><item><title>Healing your inner child</title><pubDate>2023-11-05 14:36:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/healing-your-inner-child</link><description>Inner child work is profoundly healing and can help with recovery.</description></item><item><title>Unveiling the History of Clinical Hypnotherapy</title><pubDate>2023-08-25 15:47:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/unveiling-the-history-of-clinical-hypnotherapy</link><description>This blog explores the rich history of clinical hypnotherapy, from its ancient origins to its integration into modern medicine and psychology. Discover the influential figures, such as Franz Mesmer, James Braid, and Milton H. Erickson, who shaped the practice. Unveil the power of the subconscious mind and the role of suggestion in therapeutic interventions. Gain insights into the recognition and integration of hypnotherapy into mainstream healthcare. Explore the neurobiological basis of hypnosis and its application in promoting holistic well-being.</description></item><item><title>What is IEMT</title><pubDate>2023-04-08 13:48:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/what-is-iemt</link><description>Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT) is a therapeutic technique that has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of psychological issues.</description></item><item><title>What is EFT</title><pubDate>2023-04-08 13:35:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/what-is-eft</link><description>Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as &quot;tapping,&quot; is a relatively new technique that has been gaining popularity in recent years as a tool for managing emotional distress and improving overall well-being.</description></item><item><title>Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking, according to the largest ever scientific comparison of ways of breaking the habit.</title><pubDate>2023-04-08 12:23:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/smoke-free</link><description>Hypnosis is the most effective way of giving up smoking, according to the largest ever scientific comparison of ways of breaking the habit.</description></item><item><title>Trauma and complex trauma.</title><pubDate>2022-05-06 13:39:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/trauma-and-complex-trauma</link><description>In this weeks show we address Trauma, PTSD, complex trauma and the developments in therapy, Gestalt and Embodied therapy work. 

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Getting pregnant isn&#039;t just about having sex at the &#039;right&#039; time or going through the motions of IVF. The mind has a powerful influence on the whole process of conception.</description></item><item><title>What are Hypnobirthing Antenatal Classes?</title><pubDate>2022-01-03 17:38:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/what-are-hypnobirthing-antenatal-classes</link><description>Joy in Birthing Hypnobirthing antenatal course.</description></item><item><title>Past life regression</title><pubDate>2021-12-08 08:01:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/past-life-regression</link><description>Past life regression, I share my experiences some thoughts and descriptions of what it is all about.
Past life regression, therapy, soul retrieval, finding your purpose, connecting deeper to your authentic self.</description></item><item><title>Stress Management Hypnotherapy</title><pubDate>2020-09-14 22:48:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/stress-management-hypnotherapy</link><description>The effects of stress are real and can impact multiple areas of your life.  This blog discusses how hypnotherapy can help and how you can take simple steps to feel calmer, confident and more in control.</description></item><item><title>Gain the life you desire.</title><pubDate>2020-07-07 22:01:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/gain-the-life-you-desire</link><description>Lockdown has given many of us time to reflect on our lives and our careers.
Many of us have been unable to work remotely and some of us have lost our jobs altogether.
Clinical Hypnotherapy has enabled me to work remotely, supporting many who have been are alone or struggling throughout the pandemic. I love working in person but have seen outstanding results during lockdown and via working online, this job is crisis proof.</description></item><item><title>Learn Hypnotherapy for Weight Management.</title><pubDate>2020-07-02 00:00:00</pubDate><link>https://www.joyfulmindmentor.com/blog/learn-hypnotherapy-for-weight-management</link><description>As a student at the NCCH you&#039;ll learn how to support your clients with body shape and size challanges.  Maybe your clients  under eat or over eat.  We give you a toolbox to support your clients including the hypnotic gastric band.</description></item></channel></rss>