We live in a strange time. People have never known themselves better. And still, so much stays the same. In 2026 alone, the global personal development and self-help space will generate an estimated $50-70 billion. People clearly have a strong desire to improve themselves. Mental and emotional health are foundational to living a balanced life so it makes sense. At its core, wanting to feel whole is one of the most human desires there is. This isn't a critique of self-help as

When someone entrusts you with their care, that comes with real responsibility. The responsibility manifests in many ways but one that I value deeply is honesty. Not just being upfront with clients but being honest with myself about where my own work falls short. Every practitioner has blind spots, it's just human nature. But there's a familiar image in this field known as the "wounded healer." Someone who can see clearly for everyone except themselves. While I don't think th

At the mention of hypnosis, I tend to hear one of two things: “I don’t think I can be hypnotized” or some version of “I’m not sure I want to go there.” The concerns are different. One is about whether hypnosis will work on you. The other is about what might happen if you do. The first group tends to be my intellectuals. Logic is their navigating compass. Their minds work overtime and the thought of being hypnotized seems ridiculous. They’re used to figuring things out by thin