Tom shares his personal journey of leaving a high-pressure career as a network architect to follow his passion for psychology and neuroscience. The conversation provides deep insights into why we feel "Sunday scaries," how to handle negative self-talk, and practical, science-backed techniques to build confidence on camera.

00:00 Overcoming the fear of social media and the unknown.

01:06 Introduction: Meet Tom Price, hypnotherapist and mindset coach.

02:04 Tom’s journey: Transitioning from a 20-year IT career to hypnotherapy.

07:34 Moving from technical roles to strategic ones and losing the "love for the role."

11:51 The reality of building a business vs. just getting a qualification.

14:42 Understanding "Sunday scaries" and the cycle of work-related anxiety.

15:45 Documentation over perfection: Finding enjoyment in creating content.

17:41 Flipping the script: How to manage negative self-talk and focus on the outcome.

19:04 A practical exercise: Writing down thoughts to externalise fear.

23:45 Why communicating online feels more threatening than face-to-face.

25:22 Battling Imposter Syndrome and the impact of high stress on anxiety.

26:24 The "Singing Technique": Leveraging neuroscience to de-stress instantly.

32:00 Managing overthinking: The power of the Reticular Activating System (RAS).

33:15 Evening Gratitude: Training your brain to notice the positives.

36:39 What is Hypnotherapy? Dissolving unwanted habits through "Developer Mode."

38:38 Debunking Myths: Why hypnotherapy is not mind control.

41:05 Ask the Expert: The Hypnotherapy and Mindset Quiz.

46:39 Final thoughts and where to reach out for support.