The TRUTH About Hypnotherapy w/ Craig Meriwether (E89)

November 21, 2024

Many people hold misconceptions about hypnotherapy, often viewing it as a form of mind control that compromises their autonomy. However, hypnotherapy doesn’t take control over you; it empowers you to regain control by tapping into the subconscious mind to promote healing and personal growth.

Welcome to this inspiring episode featuring Craig Meriwether, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Medical Hypnosis Specialist, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Specialist, and Founder of Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy. Craig helps people eliminate negative emotions and limiting beliefs that may keep them from reaching their full potential.

Craig sheds light on common misconceptions about hypnosis and explores the science behind hypnotherapy. He discusses the crucial role of intention in the process and how different settings, such as in-person and Zoom sessions, can impact the effectiveness of hypnotherapy.He also explores how hypnotherapy can heal toxic masculinity and shares how he integrates these tools into his marriage and fatherhood. Finally, he introduces his Ace Any Test Program, an online course designed to help individuals overcome test anxiety.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:12] Get to know our guest; Craig Meriwether

[08:11] Hypnotherapy

[11:43] How to alleviate shame associated with depression and anxiety

[26:40] The science behind hypnotherapy

[41:57] The role of intention in hypnotherapy

[45:43] How many hypnosis sessions are recommended?

[50:56] The greatest misconceptions about hypnosis

[59:20] The process of hypnotherapy

[01:04:32] In-Person vs. Zoom Hypnotherapy

[01:09:27] Healing toxic masculinity with hypnotherapy

[01:19:15] The hypnotic voice

[01:30:50] The darkness and pain Craig wanted to remove when he began hypnotherapy

[01:38:05] Marriage And Fatherhood

[01:55:13] Learn more about therapeutic hypnosis

[01:56:58] Ace Any Test Program: https://aceanytest.com/

[02:02:25] Craig’s final remarks

Key Takeaways:

Therapeutic hypnosis doesn’t take control over you. It gives you back control. ~Craig Meriwether [04:49]
What is strongest in your mind is what you do repeatedly. ~Craig Meriwether [05:55]
95% of the mind is unconscious, while 5% is conscious. ~Craig Meriwether [14:19]
The main task of your unconscious mind is to ensure your safety, protection, and survival. ~Craig Meriwether [30:33]
Hypnosis is a non-deceptive placebo. ~Irving Kirsch [51:09]
Zoom hypnotherapy sessions can be more effective than in-person sessions, as being in your home enhances feelings of safety and relaxation. ~Craig Meriwether [01:04:50]
Exercise cures chronic depression. ~Craig Meriwether [01:30:01]
“We are wired to feel the full spectrum of emotions.” ~Craig Meriwether [01:52:07]
We all fall; failure comes when we don’t get back up. [02:02:32]