If you’re afraid of dogs, then this episode of Rays of Light is for you!

Shellie Monez has been terrified of dogs since she was a child, but it wasn’t until she matched with a dog-loving man on a dating app that she finally took action to overcome her fear. Listen in to hear Makiko and Karisha discuss the importance of internal motivation. Makiko also explains what a resource state is and how it’s used in hypnosis to make goals more easily achievable.

Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside.

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Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠)

Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠)

Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠

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If you, or anyone you know, is struggling with loneliness, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you.

Charles Diaz has been feeling dissatisfied with his life for a while. He wants to connect with people, but no one seems interested in him. Listen in to hear Karisha and Makiko discuss skills and routines people can develop if they struggle to make friends. They also explore the differences between interacting solely online versus developing strong in-person social networks.

Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside.

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Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠)

Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠)

Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠

If you’ve been in a relationship with someone who kept wanting more than you were willing to give, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you!

Daniel Miller doesn’t understand why the people he goes out with are always so dissatisfied with him. He makes it clear to them how busy he is, but they always want more. Listen in to hear Makiko and Karisha discuss options to enhance these types of relationships. They also explain why some people are prone to process their emotions internally, while others want to discuss problems openly.

Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside.

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Here’s a link to the free relationship videos we mention in the episode:

Relationship Strategies – The E&P Attraction

The earlier episode we referenced was When Fear Persists: Public Speaking in Times of Grief (October 2025)

Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠)

Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠)

Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠

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