<p>The Heartland Hypnosis Convention is a wonderful experience for anyone involved with or interested in hypnosis. It is held just outside of St. Louis Missouri, over the last weekend of April every year. The conference includes 3 days of multiple track presentations. The tracks include clinical hypnosis, stage hypnosis, metaphysical uses, &amp; business aspects of hypnosis.On this episode of Hypnotic Rhythm Craig &amp; Larry are joined by the founder of the conference William Mitchell.</p><p><strong>Segment 1: Start</strong></p><p>The first segment includes a conversation on a presentation that William prepared on the powers of positive visualization to increase performance in sports, faith, &amp; life. Learn how using this process along with hypnosis can actually shift the part of your brain that is used to accomplish tasks. Join in as they talk about William’s workshop at the conference on hypnotic phenomenon and how to use some of these natural processes to improve the results of any hypnosis session. Before the break, the trio discusses some of the topics from the Key Note presentation by both Larry&amp; William on Larry’s experiences over 50 years of practicing hypnosis.</p><p><strong>Segment 2: 22:30 Mark Minute/Second</strong></p><p>During the second segment the three are back to discuss the differences &amp; similarities in the process they each use. Some wonderful secrets &amp; insights are shared. In closing out the segment they highlight the conference &amp; some of the many offerings attendees get to experience over the weekend. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Segment 3: 47:30 Mark Minute/Second</strong></p><p>During the final segment Craig &amp; Larry are back in La Grange Park IL discussing the conference &amp; some of the discoveries they made there. Revisiting the powers of the subconscious &amp; the memories &amp;feelings that are stored within it. They discuss the benefits that exploring awareness will create in your life.  They tie together some new ideas with some of the topics discussed by William. In closing you get to hear about some of the exciting topics coming up in the next several episodes of Hypnotic Rhythm. </p><p> </p><p><strong>15 Minute Focus 1:15:30 Hour/Minute/ Second</strong></p><p>This episode&#39;s Focus Session is all about the power of breathing. Take a guide tour through a short breathing technique</p><p><strong>(Warning:This portion of the podcast includes a hypnosis session intended to illicit arelaxed sleep like state.  Do not listento this portion unless you are able to safely experience this state)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>You can reach Craig at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p><p>You can reach Larry at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a></p><p>You can reach William Mitchell at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a> or <a href="https://mitchellinstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">mitchellinstitute.com</a></p><p>For information on upcoming events go at <a href="https://garrettwellnesscenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">garrettwellnesscenter.com</a>  </p><p>For more information on the Heartland Hypnosis Conference go to: <a href="https://www.heartlandhypnosisconference.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">heartlandhypnosisconference.com</a></p><p>For more information on Second Tuesday Hypnosis Meetings contact Donald Hood at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">[email protected]</a>or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@2ndtuesdayhypnosisgroup993" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@2ndtuesdayhypnosisgroup993</a>  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Book Notes:</strong></p><p>Dr. John Edgette: ”Handbook of Hypnotic Phenomenon In Psychotherapy”</p><p>Ken Keyes: “Handbook to Higher Consciousness”</p><p>T.X. Barber: ”Hypnosis: a Scientific Approach”</p><p>The National Institutes of Health website for the hypnosis studies discussed</p><p> </p><p><strong>Special Thanks to Ali Miller for providing the show break information.</strong><a href="https://hypnotherapistofchicago.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> HypnotherapistofChicago.com</a></p><p><strong>Thank you to the following for providing show promos:</strong></p><p>Craigy Pesek</p><p>William Mitchell <a href="https://mitchellinstitute.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.mitchellinstitute.com</a></p><p>Peter Blum <a href="https://www.trancesonics.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.trancesonics.com</a></p><p>Dan Goyette <a href="https://www.michiganhypnotherapyguild.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.michiganhypnotherapyguild.com</a></p><p>Matt Dickson <a href="https://www.mattdicksonhypnosis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.mattdicksonhypnosis.com</a></p><p>Claudia Rickard <a href="https://www.claudiarickardhypnosis.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.claudiarickardhypnosis.com</a></p>