Rays of Light

Fear of Flying and a Band Called Flypaper

If you have a fear of flying, then this episode of Rays of Light is for you! Savannah Cisneros’s band Flypaper has been offered an amazing opportunity that involves traveling by plane, something Savannah is afraid to do. She doesn’t want to let her band down, but she’s terrified. Listen in to hear hosts Karisha and Makiko discuss different ways to deal with discomfort. They also explain why our decision-making becomes less flexible in times of stress.   Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside. If you have a friend who might benefit from this episode, please share it. Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠ [www.fireflysuite.com]) Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠ [hypnospark.com/english])  Music: ⁠High Street Jack [highstreetjack.com]⁠ Contact us [rays-of-light.brizy.site/contact-us]

Jeopardized by Jealousy? Restoring Relationship Harmony

If jealousy is destroying your relationship, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Ben Anders is tormented with jealousy over the unsubstantiated fear that his wife is having an affair with a colleague. His accusatory behavior is ruining his marriage, and he’s always getting angry about her work dinners and travel. Listen in to hear how hosts Makiko and Karisha describe the different ways people experience hypnosis. They also discuss how to change long-standing behavioral patterns. The earlier episode we referenced was As Hormones Shift: Regaining Control in Times of Change (January 2026). Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside. If you like our show, please leave us a little review. Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠ [www.fireflysuite.com]) Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠ [hypnospark.com/english]) Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠ [highstreetjack.com] Contact us [rays-of-light.brizy.site/contact-us]

Creating Calm within Chaos

If you’re feeling anxious, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Brianna Wolford has recently started attending her dream university, but her roommate is a stressing her out, and she feels like everything else is going wrong as well. Her parents are very concerned when Brianna tells them she wants to drop out. Listen in to hear Karisha and Makiko discuss the different ways people approach confrontation. They also share stories about their own college roommates. Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside. Please tap “follow” in your podcast app, so you never miss an episode. Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠ [www.fireflysuite.com]) Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠ [hypnospark.com/english]) Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠ [highstreetjack.com] Contact us [rays-of-light.brizy.site/contact-us]

Prolonged Pain: From Misery to Management

If you’re suffering from chronic pain, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! Joel Norgaard’s back injury has healed, but he’s still in a lot of pain, making every aspect of his life more difficult. Listen in to hear Makiko and Karisha explore the ways in which our thoughts and emotions have a big impact on our pain levels. They also discuss studies (links included below) showing how hypnotherapy successfully helps people manage pain. Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside. By the way, is there a topic or character type that you’d like us to focus on? Please let us know: contact [rays-of-light.brizy.site/contact-us] Short video where David Spiegel, MD Discusses Replacing Opioids with Hypnosis for Pain Treatment | Stanford Health Care [https://stanfordhealthcare.org/stanford-health-care-now/videos/david-spiegel-md-discusses-replacing-opioids-with-hypnosis-for-pain.html] A 2007 review of 13 studies on Hypnotherapy for the management of chronic pain - PubMed. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17558718/] One of 54 studies on hypnotherapy gathered by Bruce Bonnett: Hypnotic Treatment of Chronic Pain [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16404678/] Story: Karisha Kirk - ⁠FireflySuite⁠ [www.fireflysuite.com] Production: Makiko Suzuki - ⁠Hypnospark⁠ [https://hypnospark.com/english/] Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠ [highstreetjack.com]

As Hormones Shift: Regaining Control in Times of Change

If hormonal shifts are disrupting your life, or the life of someone you love, this episode of Rays of Light might be for you! At 46, Gabriella Romero is feeling out of control as a fogginess takes over her previously sharp mind, and she’s worried that her career will suffer. Along with this, she’s noticed her facial features changing in ways she doesn’t appreciate. As if those problems weren’t enough, mood swings and increasing irritability are plaguing her for the first time since puberty. Listen in to hear how hosts Karisha and Makiko discuss the different ways people connect to their bodies. Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside. Curious? Please send us your questions! Rays of Light [https://rays-of-light.brizy.site/contact-us] Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠ [fireflysuite.com]) Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠ [hypnospark.com/english]) Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠ [highstreetjack.com]