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Death isn't the end—it's a transition as natural and necessary as birth. This profound realization emerged as Hilary and Les shared their personal journeys from fear to understanding what exists beyond our physical bodies.

Hilary's story begins with childhood anxiety about death that haunted her into adulthood. A palm reader's prediction that she might die in her 30s created years of fear until near-death-like experiences at 21 and 31 propelled her toward deeper exploration. She describes consuming near-death experience accounts "like a drug" initially, before finding lasting peace and eventually working professionally with NDE experiencers.

For Les, the journey began when his Catholic upbringing collided with discoveries about reincarnation during university religious studies. The conversation explores how scientific examination of near-death experiences provides compelling evidence of consciousness continuing after physical death. Organizations like NDERF and IANDS have documented thousands of cases showing consistent patterns across cultures—patterns that deserve serious consideration rather than dismissal.

Through hypnosis, they've both accessed past lives and the "life between lives" state described by Michael Newton. These experiences weren't merely imaginative but felt like accessing genuine memories, complete with sensory details and perspectives entirely different from our current personalities. The therapeutic value of these regressions has transformed not only their lives but countless clients who've shifted from rigid, unhappy worldviews to more open, creative approaches to existence.

Perhaps most fascinating is an exploration of channeling—receiving wisdom from non-physical consciousness. Hilary describes how her channeled messages have evolved over time, becoming more distinct and clear as her connection deepens. This direct communication with higher wisdom reinforces what hypnotic regression reveals: we are not our bodies. We are consciousness having a temporary physical experience.

The wisdom that emerges is deceptively simple yet profoundly transformative: we're here to learn and create in a world of duality. Everything important, yet nothing ultimately matters. Understanding this doesn't eliminate life's challenges, but it fundamentally transforms our relationship with death, fear, and purpose. As they reflect on Les's father's choice to end his suffering, we see how our medical systems often fight against death as an enemy rather than recognizing it as a doorway we all eventually walk through.

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Death – the ultimate taboo that most of us spend our lives avoiding. Yet what if confronting our mortality could be the key to living more fully? In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the complex relationship humans have with death and why finding peace with it matters.

We begin by examining where our beliefs about death originate. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you believe what you believe about death? Chances are, those thoughts aren't entirely your own but rather inherited from family, religion, culture, and countless external sources. This programmed thinking often goes unexamined, leaving us with perspectives we've never truly chosen for ourselves.

The mind processes death on multiple levels. At the foundation is what we call the "body-mind" – that reflexive, survival-oriented part that instinctively avoids danger and trigger fears when threatened. This explains our immediate aversion to death. But beyond this lies our conscious thinking and higher awareness, each offering different relationships with mortality. What's fascinating is how the physical body naturally prepares for death, releasing chemicals like adenosine and melatonin to facilitate the process when death approaches naturally. The body knows how to die, even when our minds resist.

Finding peace with death doesn't require having all the answers. It simply requires an open mind and willingness to explore. Like building a muscle, thinking about death becomes easier with practice and can lead to profound shifts in how we live. Whether you find comfort in returning to the earth or continuing in some spiritual form, what matters most is developing comfort with the inevitable. As we share in this episode, "I think the more you think about death, actually, the more peace you receive from it."

Join us for our next episode where we'll share our personal journeys and research that has shaped our perspectives on death. Our goal isn't to convince anyone of a particular viewpoint but to offer alternative ways of thinking that might bring greater peace. After all, approaching our final moments with serenity may be one of life's greatest achievements.

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What meaning do you assign to death, and how does that shape your emotional response to mortality? This profound question forms the heart of our exploration into the psychology of how we process death and the unconscious programming that determines our relationship with life's most inevitable experience.

Drawing from personal stories—including my father's recent passing and his remarkable choice to determine his own death date through medical assistance in dying—we examine how our minds create frameworks for understanding mortality. As hypnotists, we recognize that our emotional reactions don't come from death itself, but from the meaning we attach to it—what we believe it says about us and our place in the world.

The conversation reveals stark contrasts in how we experience death. While some have attended dozens of funerals throughout their lives, developing nuanced perspectives on mortality, others have minimal exposure, leaving them unprepared when loss inevitably arrives. These varying levels of engagement with death create vastly different mental frameworks and emotional responses.

We challenge Western medicine's approach to death as "the enemy" that must be fought at all costs, sometimes keeping people alive well past when they might naturally "expire." This raises profound questions about quality versus quantity of life, and when allowing death might be the more compassionate choice.

By examining our "death program"—our collection of beliefs, emotions, and responses around mortality—we can determine whether our current mental framework serves us well or creates unnecessary suffering. This self-examination isn't about inviting tragedy but understanding our emotional landscape around an inevitable aspect of human existence.

Have you considered what death means about you? Perhaps it's time to look more deeply at your own programming around mortality. Join us for this thoughtful exploration of life's most universal experience, and discover how bringing death out of the shadows might actually help us live more fully.

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What meaning do you assign to the seemingly random events in your life? A found dime, an abandoned stroller, a cardinal at your window — are these merely coincidences, or something more profound?

Hilary and Les dive deep into how humans function as "meaning-creating machines," constantly interpreting the world through personal filters that eventually form our life philosophies. Through captivating stories—including Hilary's moving experience of feeling spiritually guided to give found gloves to a street musician—they illustrate how the meanings we create can profoundly impact our emotional state and future behavior.

The conversation shifts to a more sobering yet equally fascinating topic: our interpretations of death. Following the recent passing of Les's father, he poses questions we often avoid: Where do our thoughts about death come from? Are they based on fact, opinion, or inherited belief systems? Most importantly, do these interpretations enhance or diminish our ability to live fully?

The hosts challenge listeners to examine whether their views on mortality have become rigid opinions defended at all costs rather than evolving understandings open to new evidence. They suggest that our reluctance to reconsider established beliefs might be our greatest obstacle to growth and happiness.

This episode offers a gentle invitation to self-reflection: Could changing how you think about death actually make life more meaningful? Listen now and join us on this thought-provoking journey that blends philosophy, psychology, and personal experience into a conversation that might just change how you view both life and death.

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An unexpected eight-day power outage following a devastating ice storm teaches us profound lessons about fear, adaptation, and the human tendency to interpret natural processes as chaotic attacks on our well-being. We explore how quickly our sense of collective interconnection dissolves when basic infrastructure fails, revealing our deep-seated fears of isolation and vulnerability.

• External events trigger emotions when we interpret them as personally meaningful or threatening
• The brain narrows focus during perceived crises, making it difficult to track routine tasks
• Bodies adapt remarkably quickly to changed circumstances, including temperature shifts
• What we perceive as "chaos" is simply nature following its natural processes
• True resilience comes from controlling our internal responses rather than external circumstances
• The Tao Te Ching wisdom: "To know yourself is insight. To control yourself is true power"
• Simple preparation and self-reliance create greater security than attempting to control external events

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This podcast episode dives into the feelings of shame and self-judgment that hold many back from making desired changes. The hosts explore how to transform mistakes into lessons, emphasizing the importance of trust, self-compassion, and the cyclical nature of these emotional experiences.

• Resistance to change rooted in past shame
• Importance of trust in relationship with self
• Habitual judgment's impact on personal growth
• Shifting perspective from mistakes to lessons
• Guilt does not motivate; embracing self-compassion matters
• Creating room for mistakes fosters resilience and growth

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Today's episode explores the chaos created by external pressures and how our minds often focus on what we cannot control, leading to anxiety and confusion. We discuss the influence of media, the importance of critical thinking, and how adopting a perspective of curiosity can help reclaim our minds and emotions.

• Understanding how outside distractions create chaos in the mind
• Recognizing the importance of self-reflection over external concerns
• Examining the role of media in shaping our fears and information consumption
• The function of AI in amplifying certain narratives at the expense of others
• Discussing anxiety related to news and the desire to remain informed
• Viewing fear as a guide for action rather than an obstacle
• Encouraging critical thinking to navigate emotional responses
• Emphasizing the significance of personal agency in determining focus and attention

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Have you ever wondered if hypnosis is more than just a party trick or stage performance? Prepare to change your perspective as we unravel the truth behind hypnosis, revealing its true nature as a powerful tool for relaxation and self-improvement, rather than the mind-control myth it's often portrayed to be. This episode promises to transform your understanding of hypnosis by exploring its broad definition, experiential aspects, and induction methods, all while highlighting its endorsement by reputable organizations. By examining how hypnosis can shift from a feared concept to a life-enhancing experience, we focus on bringing choice and ethical practices to the forefront, emphasizing the collaborative and supportive nature of therapeutic hypnosis.

Throughout our conversation, we dispel common misconceptions and draw clear distinctions between stage and therapeutic hypnosis. Stage hypnosis relies on enthusiastic volunteers who seek the limelight, often misconstrued as mind control antics, whereas therapeutic hypnosis is about fostering positive personal change in a tranquil environment. We aim to redefine "suggestibility" and explore how hypnosis offers a natural state of relaxation that is increasingly rare in our fast-paced lives. From promoting personal choice without imposing lifestyles to creating intentional relaxation habits, our discussion invites you to see hypnosis as an opportunity for transformation, collaboration, and achieving personal goals.

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