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Mar 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026
1hr 6 min
Dr. Gabor Maté joins me for a grounded and precise conversation on addiction, stress, trauma, and the patterns that shape health, behaviour, and attention.
In this discussion, Gabor explores:
✓ Why addiction is not a personal failing, but a response to pain
✓ Why the real question is not “why the addiction?” but “why the pain?”
✓ How stress regulation is shaped early in life
✓ Why many behavioural patterns originate in childhood
✓ How the brain develops through environment and relationship, not genetics alone
✓ How trauma reflects a disconnection from the self, rather than simply the event
This conversation is part of The Health Zone, hosted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna — author of The Eleven New Commandments and an integrative practitioner working in the areas of conditioning, self-trust, and internal regulation.
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In this conversation, we explore not just the theory, but how these patterns show up in lived experience and the process of returning to a more honest relationship with oneself.
Mar 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
34 min
Gregg Braden, author and researcher, offers a wide-ranging conversation on stress, language, behaviour and the patterns that shape how we respond to uncertainty, change and collective challenge.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Gregg explores:
✓ How the body responds to stress and uncertainty, and the importance of internal regulation
✓ Why outdated models of competition can increase pressure and disconnection
✓ What we can learn from past human behaviour in responding to collective challenges
✓ How large-scale events can impact emotional well-being, including experiences of grief
✓ The role of awareness in shaping how we respond to changing conditions
✓ How language and the words we use influence perception, behaviour and physiological response
✓ Why patterns of thinking and communication can either support or disrupt well-being
✓ How individual responses contribute to wider collective experience
Gregg Braden is an author and speaker known for his work exploring the relationship between science, human behaviour and broader questions of meaning and awareness.
His work focuses on how belief, language and perception influence human experience, particularly in times of uncertainty and change.
Nov 27, 2023
Nov 27, 2023
59 min
Dr. Kristin Neff with Mícheál Ó Mathúna on Self-Compassion, Emotional Regulation, Relationships, Burnout and the Patterns that Shape Mental Health.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Kristin outlines:
✓ What self-compassion is, and how it supports regulation rather than avoidance.
✓ The three components of self-compassion: mindfulness, common humanity and self-kindness.
✓ How self-criticism develops, and how it shapes patterns in mental health and relationships.
✓ And how boundaries, self-trust and care support sustainable change without burnout.
Dr. Kristin Neff is a researcher and bestselling author. She is known for her work on self-compassion, emotional resilience and psychological wellbeing.
Sep 21, 2023
Sep 21, 2023
1hr 3 min
Dr. Judith Orloff, psychiatrist and author, offers a grounded and integrative conversation on sensitivity, boundaries, intuition and the patterns that shape relationships, work and emotional regulation.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Judith explores:
✓ How sensitivity functions in the body, and why it can lead to overwhelm without regulation
✓ Why boundaries are essential for maintaining energy, clarity and emotional balance
✓ How trauma can disrupt intuition and weaken trust in internal signals
✓ The role of grounding and presence in stabilising the nervous system
✓ How relational patterns can form between highly sensitive individuals and dominant or narcissistic personalities
✓ Why chronic overextension can lead to emotional fatigue and dysregulation
✓ The relationship between environment, work and psychological well-being
✓ How sensitivity expresses differently across individuals, rather than as a fixed type
✓ How awareness and regulation support parenting and development in sensitive children
Dr. Judith Orloff is a psychiatrist, author and speaker known for her work on sensitivity, intuition and emotional well-being.
Her work integrates clinical understanding with broader perspectives on awareness and human experience, supporting individuals in developing regulation, balance and self-trust.
Feb 1, 2021
Feb 1, 2021
1hr 4 min
Derek Mills, author and speaker, offers a focused and practical conversation on standards, decision-making and the patterns that shape behaviour, performance and well-being.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Derek explores:
✓ Why long-term goal-setting can create pressure, dissatisfaction and disconnection from the present
✓ How attachment to outcomes can generate stress and undermine well-being
✓ The role of decision-making in shifting behaviour and creating direction
✓ Why standards offer a more stable and consistent framework than goals
✓ How attention, presence and environment influence performance and flow
✓ The conditions required to access focus and sustained engagement
✓ Why stress is often maintained through patterns of thinking and response
✓ How small, consistent standards shape long-term behaviour and results
Derek Mills is an author and speaker known for his work on standards, decision-making and performance.
His approach focuses on replacing goal-driven thinking with daily standards, supporting individuals in creating consistency, clarity and sustainable progress in their lives.
Jun 21, 2020
Jun 21, 2020
47 min
Dr. Peter Levine joins Mícheál Ó Mathúna for a grounded and deeply experiential conversation on trauma, fear, resilience, and the body’s innate capacity to heal.
In this discussion, Peter explores:
✓ How fear is experienced in the body, and why learning to track sensation is key to working with it
✓ Why trauma is not just psychological, but held in the nervous system and body
✓ How overwhelm, shutdown, and dissociation emerge through unresolved stress responses
✓ How resilience can be developed through simple, learnable practices that restore regulation
✓ Why connection with others is essential in healing trauma, even during physical isolation
✓ How unprocessed trauma can repeat as a loop within the body and nervous system
✓ The role of presence—both with ourselves and others—in supporting healing and integration
✓ What we can learn from both science and traditional approaches to healing
✓ How working with the body allows trauma to resolve, rather than be continually relived
✓ Why healing trauma can lead to greater strength, compassion, and wholeness
This conversation is part of The Health Zone, hosted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna — author of The Eleven New Commandments and an integrative practitioner working in the areas of conditioning, self-trust, and internal regulation.
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In this conversation, we explore not just how trauma is understood, but how it is experienced in the body and the process through which it can begin to resolve.
May 18, 2020
May 18, 2020
1hr 1 min
Matt Kahn, author and teacher, offers a reflective and experiential conversation on self-awareness, purpose, boundaries and the patterns that shape perception, behaviour and emotional well-being.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Matt explores:
✓ How self-awareness develops through direct experience rather than external guidance
✓ What periods of uncertainty can reveal about behaviour, identity and perspective
✓ The relationship between purpose and self-understanding
✓ How beliefs and expectations influence perception and emotional experience
✓ Why boundaries are essential for maintaining clarity and stability
✓ The role of intuition as an internal signal rather than an external authority
✓ What maturity looks like in the context of awareness and responsibility
✓ How consistent awareness can support emotional balance and integration
Matt Kahn is an author and teacher known for his work on self-awareness, emotional healing and personal development.
His approach focuses on developing awareness, self-acceptance and clarity through direct experience, supporting individuals in understanding themselves and their patterns more deeply.
Apr 18, 2020
Apr 18, 2020
34 min
Gregg Braden, author and researcher, offers a wide-ranging conversation on stress, language, behaviour and the patterns that shape how we respond to uncertainty, change and collective challenge.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here.
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Gregg explores:
✓ How the body responds to stress and uncertainty, and the importance of internal regulation
✓ Why outdated models of competition can increase pressure and disconnection
✓ What we can learn from past human behaviour in responding to collective challenges
✓ How large-scale events can impact emotional well-being, including experiences of grief
✓ The role of awareness in shaping how we respond to changing conditions
✓ How language and the words we use influence perception, behaviour and physiological response
✓ Why patterns of thinking and communication can either support or disrupt well-being
✓ How individual responses contribute to wider collective experience
Gregg Braden is an author and speaker known for his work exploring the relationship between science, human behaviour and broader questions of meaning and awareness.
His work focuses on how belief, language and perception influence human experience, particularly in times of uncertainty and change.
Apr 6, 2020
Apr 6, 2020
51 min
Marianne Williamson, author and speaker, offers a reflective and values-based conversation on relationships, perception, belief and the patterns that shape emotional and psychological well-being.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here.
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Marianne explores:
✓ How perception and belief influence emotional experience and well-being
✓ Why relationships are shaped by internal patterns rather than external circumstances
✓ What supports the development of more authentic and meaningful connections
✓ The relationship between thought, stress and physical health
✓ How responsibility and awareness contribute to personal change
✓ The role of values, meaning and purpose in shaping behaviour and direction
✓ How reflective practices can support self-understanding and transformation
Marianne Williamson is an author and speaker known for her work on relationships, personal development and spiritual philosophy.
Her work explores the relationship between thought, perception and human behaviour, supporting individuals in developing greater awareness, responsibility and self-understanding.
Mar 30, 2020
Mar 30, 2020
1hr 4 min
Dr. Bruce Lipton joins me for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation on belief, biology, consciousness, and the patterns that shape health, behaviour, and human potential.
In this discussion, Bruce explores:
✓ How beliefs and perceptions influence biology, and why we are not simply governed by our genes
✓ Why epigenetics shifts the understanding from genetic determinism to environmental and psychological influence
✓ How stress and fear impact the body by inhibiting growth, healing, and immune function
✓ The role of safety, connection, and environment in supporting health and well-being
✓ Why much of modern illness is linked to lifestyle, stress, and learned patterns rather than inherited disease
✓ How subconscious programming—particularly in early childhood—shapes behaviour, health, and life outcomes
✓ The influence of collective consciousness, and how shared beliefs can shape societies and global outcomes
✓ Why reconnecting with nature and traditional wisdom is essential for restoring balance and sustainability
✓ How awareness and new ways of thinking can shift both personal health and collective direction
This conversation is part of The Health Zone, hosted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna — author of The Eleven New Commandments and an integrative practitioner working in the areas of conditioning, self-trust, and internal regulation.
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In this conversation, we explore not just how belief shapes biology, but how awareness of these patterns can begin to shift the way we relate to ourselves, our health, and the world around us.
Mar 23, 2020
Mar 23, 2020
33 min
Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way, offers a practical and experience-based conversation on creativity, intuition and the patterns that shape expression, behaviour and emotional well-being.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Julia explores:
✓ Why creativity is not limited to artists, but is a natural part of human expression
✓ How self-doubt and cultural narratives can suppress creative behaviour and potential
✓ How “morning pages” function as a daily practice to clear mental noise and support awareness
✓ Why consistent writing can reduce internal resistance and shift patterns of thinking and behaviour
✓ The role of “artist dates” in restoring curiosity, attention and engagement with experience
✓ How creativity can support emotional regulation, recovery and overall well-being
✓ The relationship between intuition and consistent creative practice
✓ How simple daily practices can gradually shift behaviour, decision-making and direction
Julia Cameron is an author, teacher and creative practitioner best known for her work on creativity and personal development.
Her work focuses on practical tools and daily practices that support awareness, expression and behavioural change, helping individuals reconnect with creativity as a natural and sustainable part of life.
Mar 16, 2020
Mar 16, 2020
57 min
Mooji joins me for a direct and experiential conversation on awareness, identity, and the patterns that shape thought, perception, and emotional experience.
In this discussion, Mooji explores:
✓ How identification with thoughts creates patterns of anxiety, doubt, and instability
✓ Why learning to observe thoughts—rather than identify with them—changes emotional experience
✓ How awareness functions as a stable reference point beneath changing mental activity
✓ Why thoughts gain strength through attention and belief, rather than existing as fixed realities
✓ How observing internal experience can reduce reactivity and restore a sense of balance
✓ The relationship between identity, conditioning, and the sense of self
✓ Why anxiety and doubt can be understood as patterns rather than problems to eliminate
✓ How sustained observation can shift perception, behaviour, and overall well-being
This conversation is part of The Health Zone, hosted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna — author of The Eleven New Commandments and an integrative practitioner working in the areas of conditioning, self-trust, and internal regulation.
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In this conversation, we explore not just the nature of thought and awareness, but how observing these patterns can begin to shift the way we relate to ourselves and our experience.
Mar 6, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
1hr 22 min
Dr. Terry Lynch, physician and psychotherapist, offers a critical and grounded conversation on depression, diagnosis and the patterns that shape how mental health is understood and treated.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Terry explores:
✓ Why mental health is often framed through diagnosis rather than personal experience
✓ The difference between asking “what is wrong” and “what has happened”
✓ How current models can shape patterns of treatment and long-term outcomes
✓ Why individuals can become embedded within systems that are difficult to exit
✓ Alternative ways of understanding and responding to depression
✓ The role of context, experience and personal history in shaping mental health
✓ How policy and systems influence care, autonomy and recovery
✓ Why a more person-centred approach can shift outcomes and understanding
Dr. Terry Lynch is a physician and psychotherapist known for his work on mental health, depression and the critique of conventional psychiatric models.
His work focuses on re-examining how mental health is understood, advocating for approaches that prioritise personal experience, context and long-term well-being.
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Mar 6, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
6 min
Bruce Lipton, stem cell biologist and author, offers a wide-ranging conversation on belief, environment and the patterns that shape behaviour, health and perception.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Bruce explores:
✓ How belief systems influence behaviour, perception and lived experience
✓ The relationship between emotional states and overall health and well-being
✓ How environment and context shape biological and behavioural responses
✓ The role of stress and lifestyle patterns in long-term health outcomes
✓ How individual perception can influence how we respond to challenges
✓ The interaction between internal states and external experience
✓ The potential impact of shared beliefs and collective patterns on behaviour
✓ The role of culture and language in shaping identity and perception
Bruce Lipton is a stem cell biologist and author known for his work on the relationship between biology, belief and environment.
His work explores how perception, behaviour and environmental factors influence human experience, particularly in relation to health, development and well-being.
Mar 6, 2020
Mar 6, 2020
50 min
Dr. Mike Dow, psychotherapist and author, offers a practical and evidence-informed conversation on nutrition, attention and the patterns that shape cognitive function, behaviour and overall well-being.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here.
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Mike explores:
✓ How nutrition influences cognitive function, mood and mental clarity
✓ The relationship between blood sugar regulation and brain performance
✓ How digital distraction and multitasking affect attention, productivity and focus
✓ Why modern habits can contribute to patterns of mental fatigue and reduced clarity
✓ The role of lifestyle and behaviour in long-term cognitive health
✓ How small, consistent changes can shift habits and improve overall well-being
✓ The interaction between diet, behaviour and neurological function
✓ Why simplifying routines can support sustained attention and performance
Dr. Mike Dow is a psychotherapist and author known for his work on brain health, nutrition and behaviour.
His work focuses on practical, accessible strategies that support cognitive function, emotional balance and sustainable habit change.
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
1hr 6 min
Maria Felipe, speaker and teacher, offers a reflective conversation on perception, relationships and the patterns that shape emotional experience, behaviour and well-being.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here.
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Maria explores:
✓ How perception and interpretation shape emotional experience and suffering
✓ Why identification with thoughts and past experiences influences present behaviour
✓ The relationship between memory, narrative and current emotional responses
✓ Why forgiveness can shift perception and reduce internal conflict
✓ How relationship patterns are often driven by internal expectations rather than external reality
✓ The role of awareness in changing how we relate to difficult experiences
✓ Why peace can be understood as a result of perception rather than external conditions
✓ How shifting internal narratives can influence behaviour and well-being
Maria Felipe is a speaker and teacher known for her work on relationships, perception and personal development.
Her work focuses on understanding how thought, narrative and interpretation shape emotional experience, supporting individuals in developing awareness, clarity and a different relationship to themselves and others.
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
1hr 5 min
Dr. Colm O’Connor, clinical psychologist and couples therapist, offers a grounded and relational conversation on vulnerability, identity and the patterns that shape relationships, behaviour and emotional well-being.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here.
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Colm explores:
✓ How awareness of mortality can shift perspective and influence how we live
✓ The dynamic structure within relationships and how imbalance affects connection
✓ Why identity is often shaped by layered patterns of experience and conditioning
✓ The role of vulnerability in creating authentic relationships and emotional connection
✓ How disconnection from vulnerability can lead to rigidity, fear or defensive behaviour
✓ The relationship between self-awareness and relational well-being
✓ What can be learned from cultural and ancestral influences on behaviour and identity
✓ How understanding relational patterns can support greater clarity and connection
Dr. Colm O’Connor is a clinical psychologist, couples therapist and writer known for his work on relationships, family systems and emotional well-being.
His work focuses on understanding relational dynamics, vulnerability and identity, supporting individuals and couples in developing deeper awareness and more balanced relationships.
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
1hr 7 min
Mas Sajady, speaker and practitioner, offers a structured and exploratory conversation on perception, stress, conditioning and the patterns that shape behaviour, health and internal regulation.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
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Mas explores:
✓ How shifts in underlying patterns, often described as frequencies, can influence change and perception
✓ How changes at a core level can impact health, behaviour and financial decision-making
✓ How stress and fear affect the nervous system and can interfere with recovery processes
✓ How environmental inputs, including food, may influence developmental and behavioural outcomes
✓ How changes in identity and self-perception can alter how individuals relate to illness
✓ How broader systems of connection shape perception, behaviour and internal organisation
Mas Sajady is a speaker and practitioner known for his work on perception, conditioning and human development.
His work focuses on identifying underlying patterns, internal organisation and behavioural conditioning, supporting individuals in developing clarity, regulation and functional change.
Jan 16, 2020
Jan 16, 2020
1hr 1 min
Glenn Harrold, clinical hypnotherapist and author, offers a grounded and practical conversation on hypnosis, behaviour, addiction and the patterns that shape response, habit and internal regulation.
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This interview was conducted by Mícheál Ó Mathúna, author, workshop facilitator and integrative practitioner. His work focuses on conditioning, self-trust and the restoration of internal regulation.
He is the founder of The Health Zone, a platform for conversations exploring health, behaviour and human development.
You can explore more of Mícheál’s work and The Health Zone here.
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Glenn explores:
✓ How early life experience can shape behavioural patterns and influence later direction
✓ Why some individuals are more responsive to hypnosis and how receptivity varies
✓ How phobias can be addressed through hypnosis and changes in conditioned response
✓ How addictive patterns develop and why they can maintain strong behavioural hold
Glenn Harrold is a clinical hypnotherapist and author known for his work on hypnosis, addiction and behavioural change.
His work focuses on conditioned patterns, habit formation and applied hypnotherapy, supporting individuals in developing greater regulation and behavioural flexibility.