About Hypnosis
What is hypnosis, and how does it work?
Hypnosis is a natural state of focused attention that you likely enter several times a day—such as while driving on autopilot or becoming absorbed in a movie. During hypnosis, the subconscious mind becomes more open to suggestion, allowing you to make deep, lasting changes.
At Awaken Hypnosis, we use this natural state to help you access inner resources, shift old patterns, and achieve your goals. Best of all, you remain mentally aware and in control the entire time.
Maybe you've tried other approaches and still feel like something is getting in the way.
Is hypnosis safe?
Yes, hypnosis is safe. During hypnosis, your mind remains alert and aware, and your natural protective filter—sometimes called the critical factor—continues to function. If you hear something that doesn’t align with your beliefs or goals, you won’t accept it.
In every session at Awaken Hypnosis, we begin with a clear discussion of your goals. Every suggestion is crafted to support those goals and empower you to make meaningful, positive changes, allowing meaningful transformation to take place.
Maybe you've tried other approaches and still feel like something is getting in the way.
The Power of Suggestion in Hypnosis
Suggestion is a powerful influence on the human mind, shaping thoughts, expectations, behaviors, and even the associations people make every day. In hypnosis, that natural responsiveness to suggestion is used intentionally and therapeutically. Brenda Williams uses carefully crafted suggestions to help clients reinforce the changes they want to make and develop new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding.
During a hypnosis session, Brenda begins with suggestions for relaxation and focused attention before gradually shifting toward suggestions related to the client's specific goals. Because those suggestions are based on what the client wants to accomplish, hypnosis becomes a focused process for creating meaningful, lasting change. Through advanced transformational hypnosis techniques, Brenda helps clients harness the power of their own minds to make changes they may have struggled to achieve on their own.
Maybe you've tried other approaches and still feel like something is getting in the way.
Why Hypnosis Works-NEW Scientific Discovery!
Dr. Greg Brown, MD—Professor of Psychiatry at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV—joins Cal Banyan, MA, President of the International Association of Hypnosis Professionals (IAHP), to discuss the science behind 5-PATH® and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis®. In this conversation, they explore how these methods create effective and lasting change—techniques used by Brenda Williams, Certified Hypnosis Professional and founder of Awaken Hypnosis.
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Transform Stress into Peace—Starting Today!
Ready to feel calm, clear, and centered again? 7th Path Self-Hypnosis® is a gentle but powerful self-care practice that supports healing from the inside out. Designed to work with the mind-body-spirit connection, this insight-based technique helps you clear limiting beliefs, reduce stress, and create lasting peace in your daily life. Think of it like antivirus software for your mind—it clears out the emotional clutter and helps you move forward with clarity and strength. You'll learn everything you need to start practicing on your own right away. From your very first session, you'll begin to feel more calm and connected. All classes are online and space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Is There Hope For a Chocoholic?
Is there hope for a chocoholic? Or is it just about finding replacements and fighting the urge?
When I told my mom I’d kicked my chocolate habit, she didn’t quite believe me. She lovingly suggested I find a replacement behavior. But here’s the thing—what if it doesn’t have to be about replacing one habit with another?
Can 🍫 emotional eating 🍫 actually be eliminated at the emotional level?
Apparently so. I’m living proof—46 days and counting, no chocolate cravings. With hypnosis, you can release the root emotional drivers behind the habit. You don’t just white-knuckle it, you change the way your mind relates to food. That’s where the freedom comes in.
Change Your Self-Talk, Change Your Life
The way we talk to ourselves shapes how we see the world—and often, that inner voice is full of doubt, fear, or outdated beliefs that hold us back. Changing that self-talk can feel impossible… unless you have the right tools. At Awaken Hypnosis, we use powerful 5-PATH® techniques to uncover and release the root causes of limiting beliefs—quickly and effectively. Our clients frequently share how much lighter, calmer, and genuinely happier they feel after just a few sessions. This can be your story too. Imagine discovering the amazing, confident version of yourself once the inner noise is gone.
The Truth about Women & Sex
We're all the same, we're all different—and we're all normal.
Cultural messages about cis women and sexuality are often confusing and contradictory, leaving many women feeling disconnected from their bodies and unsure about what’s “normal.” Even those who fall within the supposed norms may feel broken, ashamed, or inadequate. In this video, Brenda Williams, Certified Hypnosis Professional and founder of Awaken Hypnosis, shares what inspired her 2024 presentation at the International Association of 5-PATH® Hypnotists Symposium: The Truth About Women & Sex. Brenda introduces how advanced, transformational 5-PATH® hypnosis can support women in releasing limiting beliefs, embracing their authentic selves, and restoring confidence & joy in their intimate lives. This is more than a presentation—it's part of a movement to replace shame with truth, and disconnection with self-acceptance.
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