Welcome to MOJO: The Meaning of Life and Business. In this episode, host Jennifer Glass explores the fascinating world of hypnosis with guest Kerry Tuschhoff, a childbirth educator and hypnotherapist. Join us as they delve into the practical use of hypnosis for pain and anxiety management, particularly during labor and delivery. Kerry shares her personal journey, from a traumatic childbirth experience to developing Hypnobabies, a program that incorporates hypnosis and hypnoanesthesia for childbirth. Discover the power of hypnosis, the importance of reaching the subconscious mind, and how it can be used for healing, overcoming phobias, and creating a positive childbirth experience. Tune in as we uncover the transformative potential of hypnosis in this thought-provoking episode.

Keywords: Hypnosis, pain management, anxiety, labor and delivery, childbirth educator, hypnotherapist, therapeutic hypnosis, stage hypnosis, subconscious, waking hypnosis, self-hypnosis, control, misconceptions, subconscious behaviors, hypnoanesthesia, PTSD, hypnobabies, childbirth education, hypnosis tracks, affirmations, birth plan, success, financial stability, subconscious mind, retraining, healing, phobias, relaxation, post-hypnotic suggestions, trauma, labor experience

About my guest: Kerry Tuschhoff is the founder and director of Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing, Kerry has loved being a childbirth educator, doula, speaker and hypnotherapist for over 30 years. Teaching families to trust in their minds, bodies, babies, and the process of childbirth is her passion, and hearing healing birth stories is her joy! Educating people who need change and healing, about the life-altering benefits of hypnosis for many physical and emotional issues is also paramount to Kerry.

Connect with Kerry on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Pinterest, and on the web at https://www.hypnobabies.com

Key topics:

Primary Topic: Introduction to Hypnosis and its Practical Use

- Host introduces the topic of therapeutic hypnosis

- Kerry Tuschhoff joins the show to discuss hypnosis and its practical use

- Explanation of the difference between therapeutic and stage hypnosis

- All hypnosis is self-hypnosis and individuals are always in control

- Addressing common misconceptions about hypnosis

- Variability in people's experiences with hypnosis

- Subconscious behaviors and waking hypnosis

Primary Topic: Application of Hypnosis in Pain Management

- How hypnosis can help with pain management

- Differentiation from medicinal help

- Effectiveness and benefits of hypnosis for the body

- Kerry Tuschhoff’s traumatic birth experience and development of Hypnobabies

- Incorporating hypnosis and hypnoanesthesia for childbirth in Hypnobabies

Primary Topic: Hypnobabies Program Details

- Kerry Tuschhoff's journey from traumatic birth to creating Hypnobabies

- Details of the 6-week program and maintenance period

- Listening to hypnosis tracks daily from 30 weeks of pregnancy

- Inclusion of affirmations and hypnosis tracks in the program

- The educational aspect of the program on childbirth interventions and birth plan creation

Primary Topic: Personal and Business Success

- Kerry's advice to her younger self

- Her definition of success

- Importance of reaching the subconscious mind for successful outcomes

- Jennifer Glass emphasizes the importance of open-mindedness and willingness to accept feedback in business and life

Primary Topic: How Hypnosis is Used for Childbirth and Beyond

- Kerry Tuschhoff's expertise in hypnosis for childbirth

- Importance of reaching the subconscious mind for beneficial effects

- Use of hypnosis to relax the body and mind to access the subconscious

- Application of post-hypnotic suggestions for positive changes in the subconscious