MYF 82 | Shifting Negative Thoughts & Beliefs Through Hypnotherapy with Michelle Oravitz L.Ac, FABORM
Welcome to Episode 82!
In episode 82, I interview acupuncturist and certified hypnotherapist, Michelle Oravitz, about using hypnotherapy to shift our thoughts, beliefs, and overall mindset to support fertility. While hypnosis might sound a little out there to some of you, there’s actually a strong scientific basis for how and why it works and it is recognized as a legitimate psychological tool. Because most of our thoughts and behaviors in a given day are governed by our subconscious mind, making lasting changes to how we think, feel, believe, and act on a daily basis requires us to tap into the subconscious and change what’s happening in the brain’s autopilot mode. Thoughts and beliefs can have a significant impact on fertility outcomes and, if you’ve been struggling on your journey for a while, chances are you’ve developed some beliefs and thought patterns about your body or your chances at motherhood that aren’t serving you. In this episode, Michelle is going to teach you about:
What hypnotherapy is, how it works, and some of the misconceptions about its use
The specific and measurable changes in brain activity that make hypnotherapy such an effective tool for changing subconscious beliefs
How this benefits fertility and some of the issues or conditions that tend to respond well to this approach
How hypnotherapy integrates with acupuncture and Chinese medicine
The logistics of what you can expect with with hypnotherapy - how to find someone to work with, online vs. in person sessions, and how many sessions you should plan to have
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Show Notes:
4:15 Michelle’s background and what brought her to acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and fertility work
10:45 How Michelle became interested in using hypnotherapy in her practice
16:20 What hypnosis is and how it works
19:30 How hypnotherapy changes the activity of the brain to allow new suggestions into the subconscious mind
22:10 Common myths and misconceptions about hypnotherapy
25:00 Specific issues and conditions in the fertility space that can benefit from hypnotherapy
30:00 Why it can be hard for some people to dig deeper into their mindset, thoughts, and beliefs on their own
31:50 The majority of the ways we interact with the world and respond to situations are pre-programmed
34:20 Why we need to be careful with forming an identity around our fertility struggles
38:05 Combining different healing modalities to get better results
38:55 The logistics of hypnotherapy – different options for accessing therapy
43:50 How to find a practitioner to work with in person
44:25 How acupuncture can enhance hypnotherapy
46:25 More about Michelle’s practice and where you can learn more from her
47:20 Michelle’s closing pieces of advice for women on the fertility journey