Breaking Free from Addiction and Trauma through Hypnosis with Les Raymond

In this unique episode, Les Raymond, typically your host, steps into the spotlight as a guest on Podcast Gurus with Guillaume Jouvencel. Les shares the inspiring backstory of The Mindful Movement podcast and YouTube channel, offering insights into its creation and growth.During this heartfelt conversation, Les discusses his personal journey, the vision behind The Mindful Movement, and his collaboration with Guillaume and Hussam from GHA Marketing, the team responsible for the podcast's seamless production.Tune in to discover more about the origins of The Mindful Movement, the values driving its success, and the experiences that shaped Les’s path.Key Takeaways:The Birth of The Mindful Movement: The YouTube channel began as a simple tool to share Sarah Raymond's hypnosis meditations and grew into a global platform with over 860,000 subscribers.The Role of Hypnosis in Personal Transformation: Les explains how hypnosis helped him overcome a 23-year dependency on alcohol by addressing deep-seated beliefs about self-worth and confidence.Meditation and Journaling for Emotional Clarity: Les highlights how meditation creates space for thoughts to surface and journaling helps offload mental burdens, fostering deeper self-awareness.Healing Trauma with Mindfulness and Hypnosis: Les shares how mindfulness practices and hypnosis can reframe past traumas, allowing individuals to nurture their younger selves and release lingering pain.The Science Behind Hypnosis: Hypnosis works by relaxing the conscious mind, enabling access to deeper levels of consciousness where meaningful change can occur. It’s a practice rooted in intention and willingness.Integrating Movement and Meditation: Les advises incorporating physical movement before meditation to create mental and physical space, enhancing focus and relaxation.Psychedelics and Alternative Tools for Healing: Les discusses his experiences with microdosing psychedelics and their potential for personal growth, while emphasizing the importance of individual readiness and safe environments.Podcasting as a Learning Tool: Les reflects on how podcasts have served as a source of education, connection, and personal growth, inspiring him to start his own show.The Universal Goal of Health and Longevity: In both his gym work and personal growth practices, Les emphasizes the importance of cultivating strength, resilience, and movement competency to live a fulfilling life.Practical Advice for Self-Improvement: Les encourages experimenting with tools like hypnosis, meditation, and breathwork to uncover deeper truths, reframe limiting beliefs, and foster personal transformation.Resources Mentioned for Guillaume  :YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@Guillaume_JouvencelInstagram: instagram.com/guillaume.jouvencelLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/guillaume-jouvencel Social Media:LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/gha-marketing-ltd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gha_marketing/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gha_marketing Twitter: https://twitter.com/GHAMarketing_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/GHA-Marketing/61552528799376/ Resources Mentioned for Mindful Movement:Explore more engaging content on our YouTube channels:     / @themindfulmovement     / @themindfulmovementinmotion     / @themindfulmovementkids  Our Sponsors:* Check out Native Path: https://getnativepath.com/mindful* Check out Sunbasket: https://sunbasket.com/MINDFULSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mindful-movement-podcast-and-community/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy