In this episode of "This is Your Special Time," clinical hypnotherapist Amanda Wright discusses the transformative effects of GLP1 medications on the weight loss landscape in Australia. As medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro rise in popularity for appetite control, Amanda sheds light on how they reshape the body's internal mechanisms for hunger and reward signals. Amanda emphasises the importance of long-term strategies beyond medication, focusing on subconscious habit changes to maintain weight loss effectively.

Exploring the concept of "borrowed control", Amanda illustrates how relying solely on medications may not be enough for lasting change. Hypnotherapy is highlighted as a significant tool, helping individuals retrain their subconscious pathways to foster self-control and instill healthier eating habits. Amanda also demystifies the phenomenon of "food noise," revealing its root in the nervous system's regulation patterns.

In this episode of "This is Your Special Time," we continue the women's health miniseries with clinical hypnotherapist Amanda Wright, focusing on menopause symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. Amanda explores how hypnosis can be used as a non-hormonal therapy to mitigate these disruptive experiences. Through empirical data and personal anecdotes, Amanda demonstrates the power of mind-body techniques in training the brain to better regulate the body's temperature.

The podcast looks at the role of the hypothalamus and the amygdala during menopause, explaining how fluctuating hormones can disrupt temperature regulation. Illustrated by a groundbreaking study from Baylor University and recognition from the Australian Menopause Society, the discussion highlights how mind-body connections can offer substantial relief from menopause symptoms. Amanda also shares practical exercises and introduces her Women's Health Audio Library, specifically her Cooling and Restorative Sleep Collection, to provide listeners with valuable tools to regain control over their symptoms for a happier life.

Welcome to an enlightening episode of "This is Your SPECIAL Time," featuring a deep dive into women's health with clinical hypnotherapist Amanda Wright. Amanda explores the intricate connections between mind and body during the transformative phases of perimenopause and menopause. This episode marks the beginning of a compelling three-part miniseries, focusing on innovative solutions for common symptoms like night sweats, insomnia, and brain fog.

In this episode, Amanda Wright unveils her latest project, the Women's Health Audio Library, designed to address sleep disturbances through the power of hypnosis. Hypnosis, as Amanda explains, can retrain the body's response system, fostering more natural and restorative sleep patterns. The conversation touches on the physiological underpinnings of sleep disruptions during menopause, including the roles of the hypothalamus and amygdala. Amanda discusses how hypnosis can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to significant improvements in sleep quality.