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How Hypnotherapy Creates Lasting Change | Thrive After 40 with Barbara Karafokas

Why do so many people struggle to change their habits, overcome anxiety, or break free from limiting beliefs—even when they truly want to?In this episode of **Thrive After 40: Holistic Health with Barbara**, I sit down with **Craig Meriwether**, a Subconscious Transformation Expert, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Medical Hypnosis Specialist with more than 15 years of experience helping people create lasting change by working with the subconscious mind.Craig has helped individuals overcome anxiety, childhood trauma, PTSD, chronic pain, low self-esteem, performance anxiety, and deeply rooted emotional patterns. His clients include cancer patients, veterans, students, entrepreneurs, athletes, and professionals seeking to unlock their full potential.In this fascinating conversation, we explore:🧠 Why willpower alone often isn't enough to create lasting change🧠 How the subconscious mind shapes our thoughts, behaviours, habits, and emotional responses🧠 The role of clinical hypnotherapy in reducing anxiety, fear, and limiting beliefs🧠 Why unresolved childhood experiences can continue to influence adult life🧠 How subconscious transformation can improve confidence, performance, and emotional wellbeing🧠 Craig's practical advice for anyone who feels stuck and wants to create meaningful, lasting changeWhether you're navigating stress, anxiety, unhealthy habits, emotional healing, or simply looking to become the best version of yourself, this episode offers valuable insights into the powerful connection between the mind and lasting transformation.If you enjoyed this conversation, please:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more expert interviews on holistic health, nutrition, mindset, longevity, healthy ageing, and personal growth.✔️ Share this episode with someone who could benefit from learning how the subconscious mind influences everyday life.Thank you for listening to **Thrive After 40: Holistic Health with Barbara**, where science meets holistic wellness to help you thrive at every stage of life.Connect BK📌Connect with Barbara: LinkedIn: / barbara-karafokas-03ab0932 Thriving After 40 Packages: https://www.barbarakarafokas.com/wellness-packages.htmlCraig MeriwetherClinical HypnotherapySubconscious Transformation https://craigmeriwether.com321 Reset ExerciseThis process is a great meditation exercise that brings in mindfulness, bilateral stimulation for left/right brain coherence and that self-hug which creates dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins in the brain which then steeps your cells in this biochemistry.https://ReleaseThePast.com/321-reset

Feeling Lost Despite Success? JJ DiGeronimo Explains Why

Have you ever wondered why achieving success doesn't always bring lasting fulfilment?Welcome to Thrive After 40: Holistic Health with Barbara, where we explore the topics that help women thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually.In this episode, I'm joined by JJ DiGeronimo —award-winning author, keynote speaker, podcaster, and transformational guide—to explore the journey from external success to inner purpose.After building a highly successful career in the corporate technology world, JJ began listening to a deeper calling that led her to explore spirituality, intuition, personal transformation, and authentic leadership. Today, she helps women reconnect with themselves and create lives filled with greater meaning, confidence, and impact.In this episode, you'll discover:✨ Why many successful women still feel something is missing despite outward success✨ How to distinguish between intuition, fear, and wishful thinking when making important life decisions✨ The Six Phases of Spiritual Awakening from JJ's book *Illuminate Your Path*✨ Powerful lessons from interviewing more than 175 healers, mystics, and thought leaders✨ How to navigate life's crossroads with courage, clarity, and confidence✨ Why personal transformation is the foundation of authentic leadership and lasting fulfilmentWhether you're navigating midlife, menopause, a career change, or simply searching for greater purpose, this conversation offers practical wisdom to help you reconnect with your authentic self and create a life that feels deeply aligned.💚 If you enjoyed this episode, please:✔️ Like this video✔️ Subscribe for more conversations on holistic health, nutrition, menopause, healthy ageing, mindset, and personal growth.✔️ Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear this message today.🎙️ Listen to Thrive After 40: Holistic Health with Barbara on Spotify and your favourite podcast platforms for more inspiring conversations that empower women to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.📌Connect with Barbara: LinkedIn: / barbara-karafokas-03ab0932 Thriving After 40 Packages: https://www.barbarakarafokas.com/wellness-packages.html#JJDiGeronimo #ThriveAfter40 #BarbaraKarafokas #HolisticHealth #WomenOver40 #SpiritualAwakening #Intuition #PersonalGrowth #AuthenticLeadership #Women'sWellness #Purpose #SelfDiscovery #Mindset #HealthyAgeing #MidlifeTransformation

Can Emotional Trauma Affect Your Physical Health?

Can unresolved trauma contribute to chronic illness? Can healing the nervous system improve our health and resilience? In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Dr. Noushin Hart, a trauma-informed Radiation Oncologist with a special interest in holistic cancer care. Through her work with Healing by Hart, she combines conventional medicine with mind-body healing, nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and energy-based therapies to help people achieve deeper healing. Together we explore: ✨ The connection between trauma and chronic illness ✨ How stress affects the nervous system and the body ✨ Why emotional healing is an important part of physical health ✨ The MAP Method™ and KAP therapy ✨ The science behind nervous system regulation ✨ Creating long-term resilience through holistic healing ✨ Practical first steps anyone can take to support their wellbeing Whether you're navigating chronic illness, recovering from burnout, or simply wanting to understand the mind-body connection, this episode offers valuable insights into a more holistic approach to healing. 📌Connect with Barbara: LinkedIn: / barbara-karafokas-03ab0932 Thriving After 40 Packages: https://www.barbarakarafokas.com/wellness-packages.html

The Hidden Link Between Trauma, Burnout & Success

Why do so many successful women still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and never quite "enough"? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Felicia Brown, a Trauma-Informed Speaker, Emotional Regulation Coach, and Nervous System Expert, to explore how unresolved trauma and chronic stress can keep us trapped in burnout, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. We discuss: Why high-achieving women are especially vulnerable to burnout How trauma affects the nervous system The connection between emotional regulation and physical health Why productivity isn't the answer to feeling worthy Practical ways to build self-trust and inner resilience Simple tools to calm your nervous system and create lasting wellbeing If you've ever felt like you're constantly doing more but feeling less fulfilled, this episode will give you valuable insights and practical strategies to help you thrive. 📌Connect with Barbara: LinkedIn: / barbara-karafokas-03ab0932 Thriving After 40 Packages: https://www.barbarakarafokas.com/wellness-packages.html

Living Well with Chronic Illness: Finding Strength, Purpose and Resilience with Dr. Jeffrey Bone

What happens when chronic illness changes the life you once knew?In this insightful episode of Thrive After 40: Holistic Health with Barbara, I sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Bone, chronic illness coach, author, and host of the podcast To The Bone: Conversations on Pain, Illness, and Meaning.After developing Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome following prolonged mold exposure, Dr. Bone experienced firsthand the challenges of chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, misdiagnosis, and the emotional toll of living with a complex health condition.Together, we explore:• The psychological impact of chronic illness• Coping with pain, fatigue, and uncertainty• The emotional effects of medical misdiagnosis• The hidden loneliness many people experience• How to rebuild resilience, meaning, and purpose• Practical tools for navigating life with chronic illnessThis conversation offers hope, understanding, and valuable insights for anyone living with chronic illness, chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, fatigue, or ongoing health challenges.If you've ever felt misunderstood, frustrated, or alone in your health journey, this episode is for you.To learn more about Barbara's holistic nutrition and wellness programs for women over 40, visit the links below.📌Connect with Barbara: LinkedIn: / barbara-karafokas-03ab0932 Thriving After 40 Packages: https://www.barbarakarafokas.com/wellness-packages.html