In this episode, Adam is joined by hypnotherapist Matt Dickson to explore why people fail to take action—even when they already know exactly what to do.

Matt shares how his background in personal training, sales, and yoga led him into hypnotherapy, where he now helps clients resolve what he calls “subconscious problems”—situations where logic isn’t the issue, but something deeper is blocking action.

His work blends hypnosis, nervous system regulation, and metaphor-driven change work to “untangle” mental and emotional patterns.

• Why knowing what to do isn’t enough

• The concept of a “subconscious problem”

• How stress blocks performance (the “sunburn” effect)

• The overlap between hypnosis, sales, and persuasion

• Trauma-informed hypnosis (and what most therapists get wrong)

• Why binary thinking is limiting your growth

• “You don’t need a coach to tell you what to do—you need a hypnotist to understand why you’re not doing it.”

• “There is no correlation between body composition and body image.”

• “Either-or thinking is the thinking style of a toddler.”

• “Stress is like a sunburn—it stops you going deeper.”

Includes a guided grounding hypnosis experience using breath, awareness, and nervous system regulation.

Matt Dickson is a hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, yoga teacher, and subconscious coach who specialises in helping people untangle mental and emotional patterns quickly.

His approach combines:

• Hypnosis

• Yoga philosophy

• Breathwork

• Somatic awareness

• 🌐 Visit Matt Dickson Hypnosis

• Free sleep audio + resources available on his site

The Power of Breathwork in Hypnotherapy: Graeme Wood's Journey

What if the fastest way to reduce anxiety wasn’t thinking differently—but breathing differently?

In this episode, hypnotherapist Graeme Wood shares how his journey—from early experiences to professional practice—led him to integrate breathwork, hypnosis, and self-awareness into a powerful approach for change.

This isn’t abstract theory. It’s practical.

You’ll learn how breath directly influences your emotional state, why most people breathe incorrectly under stress, and how simple techniques can help you regain control in real time.

We also explore the deeper connection between mind and body, and how hypnosis—when used properly—is not a “magic fix,” but a tool for creating lasting change.

If you’re an entrepreneur, high performer, or anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, or mental overload, this episode gives you usable tools—not just insight.

• How Graeme Wood transitioned into hypnotherapy

• Why breathwork is one of the fastest ways to regulate anxiety

• The link between breathing patterns and emotional states

• Practical techniques to reduce stress instantly

• How self-awareness creates long-term behavioural change

• Why hypnosis is a tool—not a shortcut—and how to use it effectively

• Hypnotherapy and personal transformation

• Breathwork for emotional regulation

• Anxiety and stress management

• Mind-body connection

• Self-awareness and mindfulness

• Practical tools for daily mental resilience

• “Hypnosis is a tool, not a magic wand.”

• “Breathe into your belly, not your chest.”

• “Be in the now, where anxiety cannot exist.”

00:00 – The Journey into Hypnosis
02:54 – From Entertainment to Healing
06:12 – The Impact of Personal Experience
08:59 – The Role of Breathwork in Hypnotherapy
12:03 – Techniques for Effective Breathing
14:54 – Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
18:11 – The Intersection of Hypnosis and Breathwork
21:07 – Practical Breathing Exercises
23:58 – The Importance of Being Present
26:58 – Self-Hypnosis and Anxiety Management
30:03 – Beyond the Couch: Expanding Horizons

hypnotherapy, breathwork, stress management, anxiety relief, personal growth, self-awareness, hypnosis techniques, mental health, coaching, Graeme Wood