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How to cultivate joy and why it is not the same as pursuing happiness. Discover what science knows about joy as a distinct emotion, why adults lose access to it, and what children can teach us about presence and wonder.
Hypnotherapy for Wellbeing
In-depth articles on how hypnotherapy works, what the science says, and the range of conditions it addresses: from anxiety and panic attacks to burnout, weight loss, and complex neurological presentations.
Your brain doesn't react to life — it predicts it. Learn how Karl Friston's predictive processing theory explains how hypnotherapy works at the deepest level of the mind.
We all want to “be ourselves,” yet inner conflicts often make that difficult. Different parts of us — the pleaser, the critic, the achiever — pull in opposite directions. This post explores why it happens, how hypnotherapy helps you reconnect with your authentic self, and what it means to truly live as who you are.
Many people try psychotherapy (CBT) or even medication, only to find that while they understand their problems better, they still feel the same inside. This post explores hypnotherapy vs psychotherapy — the real differences, the limits of symptom-focused approaches, and why hypnotherapy often works deeper, faster, and more lastingly. Backed by research and client stories, you’ll discover how hypnotherapy doesn’t just reduce symptoms, but helps you feel free, empowered, and able to live a fulfilling life.
Choosing the right hypnotherapist can be a deeply personal decision. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, weight issues, or long-standing emotional patterns, the relationship you build with your therapist — and the method they use — makes all the difference.Many people begin their search with a simple question: Who is the best hypnotherapist in The Hague? But a better question might be: Who is the best fit for me? This article will help you navigate your options, understand the different styles and specialties available, and feel confident in choosing a therapist who meets your unique needs.
When someone arrives with a diagnosis — whether it’s Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or Trichotillomania — I don’t treat the label. I work with the person.In this post, I want to show how hypnotherapy can support clients with complex neurological or psychological conditions. Not by “fixing” them, but by helping them access what their symptoms are really trying to express — and offering the mind a healthier, more empowering way forward.
In this post, we’ll explore how time really works, what science and consciousness suggest about free will and the future, and most importantly, how a technique called Future Life Progression can help you gain clarity, confidence, and direction — by tuning into the version of yourself that already knows.
Understanding the causes and symptoms of burnout, prevention strategies, recovery methods, and the role of burnout therapy, such as hypnotherapy, is crucial in addressing this issue effectively.Don't let burnout hold you back. Discover the power of effective burnout therapy and start your journey toward empowerment.
Chronic stress causes mental and physical health issues. Understanding the symptoms and causes of stress can help you manage it better.
Learn why hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool for reducing and preventing stress.
Hypnotherapy helps lose weight without trying hard and keeps the extra kilos away. In this blog post, I explain how hypnotherapy works for weight management and share my clients' success stories.
Regression hypnotherapy helps overcome emotional problems by processing past negative experiences. It is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, phobias, trauma, and more
Hypnotherapy is a promising path and the client plays in it a active role. Here are 5 tips to avoid typical pitfalls and to achieve great success with hypnotherapy
For the four past years, my blood test results have been staying within the norm and indicating remission of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Here I share the secrets of staying in remission from the autoimmunity disorder
Children change so easily and their whole life becomes more favorable, happier, and more successful. Here I will share with you my knowledge and experience with hypnosis for children.
Hypnosis is a special state of your mind. making therapies exceptionally effective. But are there any known side effects of hypnosis?
There are some common myths aroud hypnosis. And my purpose is to show you that if you are not using special states of your mind like hypnotic trance you are missing out on the exceptional abilities of your mind.
Have you ever wished to be a different person, a better version of yourself - smarter, more successful, luckier, fitter, healthier, more confident, a better partner, a better parent, and so on?Well, it is possible to change your behavior and life. But for this, you need to reprogram your brain.
My personal Hashimoto's remission story and learnings about conscious eating, taking supplements, resolving psychological root causes of chronic diseases, and more.
Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. Research points to seven root causes grounded in disconnection. Discover what drives depression and how treating the root cause leads to lasting recovery.
Even if anxiety disorders develop in adulthood the real root cause of anxiety lays in your childhood.
Mental Wellbeing
Science-backed articles on anxiety, burnout, depression, weight loss, emotional patterns, and the psychology of lasting change — what the evidence shows and what you can actually do about it.
How to cultivate joy and why it is not the same as pursuing happiness. Discover what science knows about joy as a distinct emotion, why adults lose access to it, and what children can teach us about presence and wonder.
Procrastination isn't a laziness problem. Neuroscience shows it's your brain's protection response and understanding that changes everything about how you break free.
Feel like you're dying during a panic attack? It’s a subconscious glitch. Learn why your brain triggers fear and how hypnotherapy updates your software for growth.
Mental health diagnosis overlap is common. Learn why anxiety and depression often coexist, what genetics really shows, and why labels rarely tell the full story.
We all want to “be ourselves,” yet inner conflicts often make that difficult. Different parts of us — the pleaser, the critic, the achiever — pull in opposite directions. This post explores why it happens, how hypnotherapy helps you reconnect with your authentic self, and what it means to truly live as who you are.
When most people think of inflammation, they imagine a swollen ankle or a sore throat. That kind of short-term inflammation is the body’s way of healing. But when inflammation becomes chronic—running in the background like a fire that never entirely burns out—it can quietly damage the body and, surprisingly, the brain. Researchers now know that chronic inflammation affects not only the heart, blood vessels, or joints. It also disrupts brain function and contributes to depression, anxiety, burnout, brain fog, and even dementia.This article explores the connection between hidden chronic inflammation and mental health, what science says about it, and what you can do to reduce it.
Global mental health statistics reveal an urgent, often overlooked crisis: nearly 1 in 8 people worldwide lives with a mental disorder. Conditions like depression, anxiety, burnout, and unresolved trauma significantly impact quality of life, work productivity, and physical health.In this blog, we explore the most recent global and national mental health statistics, the long-term effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the lasting impact of COVID-19, and the limitations of conventional treatments. Ultimately, we emphasize why personalized approaches, such as clinical hypnotherapy, are gaining relevance, particularly when mainstream methods fall short.
Understanding disappointment is the first step to releasing it. Learn what disappointment, guilt, and resentment really mean — and how to take back your power by taking responsibility for your feelings and actions.
When someone arrives with a diagnosis — whether it’s Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or Trichotillomania — I don’t treat the label. I work with the person.In this post, I want to show how hypnotherapy can support clients with complex neurological or psychological conditions. Not by “fixing” them, but by helping them access what their symptoms are really trying to express — and offering the mind a healthier, more empowering way forward.
Despite modern comfort, mental health care is often ignored. Learn why we struggle and how to take charge of your emotional well-being.
Are you also concerned about setting boundaries? It’s a very popular topic in the media and a recurring theme I hear from most of my hypnotherapy clients.In this vlog, I’ll share three reasons not to set boundaries—and offer a powerful alternative.
Self-forgiveness is essential. As a hypnotherapist and coach, I frequently work with clients who struggle with guilt and low self-esteem. These emotions weigh you down and limit your potential.In this post, I’ll show you how practicing self-forgiveness can lead to a more joyful, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
Discover the insights of Freddy Jacquin, a renowned hypnotherapist, on creating genuine connections and overcoming loneliness.
Explore practical tips on fostering meaningful relationships and transforming how you connect with others.
Understanding the causes and symptoms of burnout, prevention strategies, recovery methods, and the role of burnout therapy, such as hypnotherapy, is crucial in addressing this issue effectively.Don't let burnout hold you back. Discover the power of effective burnout therapy and start your journey toward empowerment.
The Science of Happiness journey has been elevation of awareness and refining the quality of the happiness-inducing elements.
We delve into the heartbeat of a fulfilled existence: Meaning. Beyond the transient highs, meaning is the compass steering us toward enduring fulfillment.
Embarking on the journey towards happiness often involves the pursuit of various desires and goals. However, the path is seldom a straight line, and obstacles may test your motivation and persistence along the way. In this installment of the "Science of Happiness" series, we explore the challenges and offer practical tools to navigate them.
In this post about the Science of Happiness, learn how to hack and leverage the happiness of innate painkiller, or oblivion, masking pain. .
Also, read about the urge to do something now when you experience any discomfort and how to deal with it..
By default, you avoid encountering stress and sadness and actively seek sources of pleasure and happiness. This constant unconscious hide-and-seek can cause you suffering.
In this post, read how to consciously hack the happiness of recognition and respect to live a fulfilling and happy life.
In the constant pursuit of happiness, you are swinging from stress and sadness into pleasure. This gets unpleasant and causes suffering.In this post, learn how to hack and leverage the happiness of belonging and trust to live a fulfilling life.
Are you happy? What does make you happy? This post will help you understand happiness from a scientific point of view and answer these questions.
Wellbeing Nutrition
Research-based articles on nutrition, dietary supplements, and food’s role in mental and physical health.
Tired of constant cravings? Discover how meal sequencing and food quality signal your hormones to burn fat. Learn why the order you eat matters more than the calories.
When most people think of inflammation, they imagine a swollen ankle or a sore throat. That kind of short-term inflammation is the body’s way of healing. But when inflammation becomes chronic—running in the background like a fire that never entirely burns out—it can quietly damage the body and, surprisingly, the brain. Researchers now know that chronic inflammation affects not only the heart, blood vessels, or joints. It also disrupts brain function and contributes to depression, anxiety, burnout, brain fog, and even dementia.This article explores the connection between hidden chronic inflammation and mental health, what science says about it, and what you can do to reduce it.
It can be very challenging to overcome fatigue. Learn about scientifically proven measures helping overcome fatigue.
Research shows that most people have a suboptimal level of vitamin D or even its deficiency. And though many people take a vitamin D supplement almost no one knows the difference between different vitamin D supplements or their vitamin D blood levels.
For the four past years, my blood test results have been staying within the norm and indicating remission of Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Here I share the secrets of staying in remission from the autoimmunity disorder
Food intolerance or sensitivities are very common. They impact your well-being and in the long term, they may cause diseases. Food intolerance testing can become the most important step in restoring your health and wellbeing.
Behind any of our activities lay complex chemical reactions. If essential minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients are not available the biological-chemical reaction either cannot happen or go wrong, meaning that processes in our body go wrong which ultimately leads to diseases. Dietary supplements can prevent and reverse diseases.
My personal Hashimoto's remission story and learnings about conscious eating, taking supplements, resolving psychological root causes of chronic diseases, and more.
We often tend to think that taking something in will help us with our psychological or physical health issues.
At the same time, our mentality is crucial for our health, both psychological and physical.
Your brain and body need numerous nutrients to function smoothly. Read about a nutrient-rich whole food for brain health and mental wellbeing
Sustainable Weight Loss
Evidence-led articles on why diets fail and what drives lasting weight loss, covering metabolism, hormones, food quality, and the psychology of change.
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic produce real weight loss — but what does the science say about vision loss, gastroparesis, and the 60–75% who regain weight after stopping? A balanced, evidence-led look.
A scientifically-grounded look at why weight gained on antidepressants behaves differently and what the evidence shows about how to reverse it sustainably.
Discover the top 3 weight-loss myths holding you back. Learn how metabolism, hormones, food quality, and stress—not “eat less, move more”—shape real results.
Tired of constant cravings? Discover how meal sequencing and food quality signal your hormones to burn fat. Learn why the order you eat matters more than the calories.
Stop counting, start understanding. Discover why your body isn’t a "calories-in-calories-out" calculator and how the "Metabolic Brake" explains your weight-loss plateaus.
Global mental health statistics reveal an urgent, often overlooked crisis: nearly 1 in 8 people worldwide lives with a mental disorder. Conditions like depression, anxiety, burnout, and unresolved trauma significantly impact quality of life, work productivity, and physical health.In this blog, we explore the most recent global and national mental health statistics, the long-term effects of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the lasting impact of COVID-19, and the limitations of conventional treatments. Ultimately, we emphasize why personalized approaches, such as clinical hypnotherapy, are gaining relevance, particularly when mainstream methods fall short.
Hypnotherapy helps lose weight without trying hard and keeps the extra kilos away. In this blog post, I explain how hypnotherapy works for weight management and share my clients' success stories.
My Profile and Articles in Brainz Magazine
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