Your willpower is not the problem. The real driver of your habits, cravings, fears, and self-sabotage lives somewhere else—and once you understand the difference between your conscious and unconscious mind, a lot of “why do I keep doing this?” finally makes sense.Joanne from Mindhaven Hypnosis and Stephanie from TranceWorks break down how automatic patterns get wired in, why they can feel stronger than logic, and how childhood experiences, repeated messages, and emotional associations can quietly shape adult behavior. If you have ever promised yourself you would stop reaching for the cookie, the cigarette, the phone, or the same unhealthy relationship pattern and then found yourself doing it anyway, this conversation hits home fast.You’ll discover:

• Why the conscious mind is only a small slice of what drives your choices
• How the unconscious mind stores learned behaviors, beliefs, and emotional triggers
• Why habits like tying your shoes, brushing your teeth, or checking your phone happen without thinking
• How smells, sounds, and even movies can trigger emotions from years ago
• Why hypnosis can help create a healthier response instead of repeating an old one

• Joanne from Mindhaven Hypnosis, who explains the conscious vs. unconscious mind with clear analogies and practical examples
• Stephanie from TranceWorks, who adds real-world examples, emotional insight, and the hypnosis perspective on changing automatic patterns

Joanne uses a memorable apple analogy to show how much of the mind is operating below the surface, while Stephanie adds practical examples from everyday life, including food cravings, sleep disruption, driving on autopilot, and the way old childhood messages can become core beliefs. Together they also explore how the unconscious mind can be trying to protect you, even when it shows up as fear, comfort eating, or a habit you wish you could break.This episode matters if you’ve ever felt frustrated by your own behavior or wondered why change feels so hard even when you genuinely want it. The answer may not be more force—it may be understanding what’s actually running the show.Perfect for anyone interested in hypnosis, behavior change, food habits, phobias, or the hidden forces behind everyday decisions. Listen now, and start noticing what your unconscious mind has been doing automatically all along.

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00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest
02:22 Defining the conscious and unconscious mind
04:02 The size and influence of the unconscious mind
06:36 Everyday examples of unconscious habits
08:28 Automatic body functions and responses
11:36 Impact of childhood experiences on beliefs
14:05 Analogies for understanding the unconscious mind
15:16 The iceberg model of the mind
16:28 What is the unconscious mind?
18:11 Learned beliefs and emotional responses
20:13 Creativity, intuition, and the unconscious
22:12 Summary and closing thoughts

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