Ep 42: Beyond Willpower: How Hypnosis Helps High-Achievers Break Cycles of Stress, Overthinking, and Burnout (with Christina L. Woods)
In this episode:
Emily sits down with Christina L. Woods—Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist®, coach, Reiki Master, and author—to explore the real reason high-achievers stay stuck in patterns of overthinking, anxiety, and exhaustion, even when they “know better.”
You’ll learn how hypnotherapy bridges the gap between what we consciously want and what our subconscious believes to be safe. Together, they dive into how creating safety in the body unlocks sustainable transformation—without more pushing, forcing, or striving.
YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT:
• Why mindset and motivation aren’t enough for lasting change
• The link between your nervous system and subconscious patterns
• How hypnosis rewires beliefs for calm, confidence, and clarity
• Why rest and safety are the foundation of true productivity
• Simple ways to anchor new beliefs in your day-to-day life
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Why awareness isn’t enough to change
03:00 – What’s bringing Christina joy right now
07:00 – Her journey from corporate success to healing work
11:00 – Why high-achievers struggle to slow down
18:00 – What actually happens in hypnosis
24:00 – How your brain resists change even when you want it
29:00 – Creating safety as the foundation for transformation
34:00 – Integrating subconscious shifts into daily life
38:00 – Rest as a gateway to clarity and creativity
40:00 – Where to find Christina and connect
CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA
Website: christinalwoods.com
Next Level You: https://christinalwoods.com/nextlevelyou/
Instagram: @christina.lwoods
CONNECT WITH EMILY
Instagram: @risetoher
More resources: risetoher.com