Can You Reprogram Your Brain? Hypnosis, Anxiety & Breaking Bad Habits | Richard Barker

You already know what would make you feel better, and you keep doing the opposite anyway. What if the fix isn't more willpower, but one small win and a new script running in your head?

Today I sit down with Richard Barker, the Incredible Hypnotist. He is known for going from British soldier and police officer to performing comedy hypnosis in 38 countries. We talk about how language shapes the subconscious, why change takes 5 to 30 days, and how to separate pain from suffering.

This week, do one thing you didn't do yesterday and celebrate it. When you hear yourself say "I can't," try "just pretend I can."

What we explore:

- Why small wins rewire habits faster than willpower.

- How hypnosis reprograms anxiety and self-sabotage.

- What grief teaches about separating pain from suffering.

- How playfulness lowers stress and anxiety.

- How to overcome stage fright with simple public speaking tips

Chapters:

00:00 How Language Changes Minds

03:57 Why Crime Victims Need to Feel Heard

08:55 Can Anyone Be Hypnotized?

14:00 Hypnosis for Anxiety and Bad Habits

19:39 How Long Does Hypnosis Take to Work?

28:08 How Playfulness Melts Away Stress

33:12 How to Stop Self-Sabotage

39:44 Small Wins That Rewire Your Habits

46:43 How to Stop Suffering After Loss

50:49 How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain

01:03:42 How to Turn Stage Fright Into Energy

01:06:57 RSVP: 4 Public Speaking Voice Tips

About Richard Barker:

Richard Barker, the Incredible Hypnotist, is a former British Army soldier and UK police detective turned comedy stage hypnotist, author, and keynote speaker. He has performed in 38 countries and appeared on The Today Show and The Late Late Show with James Corden. He uses the stage to open the door, then helps people change anxiety, fears, and habits one-on-one.

Connect with Richard Barker:

Website: https://incrediblehypnotist.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardbarkerhypnotist

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/incrediblehypnotist

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