I would like to introduce you all to an amazing podcast! Cindy Brainerd is the host! Recently, I received the opportunity to interview her! Check it out below! 

Where are you from?

I was born in Florida, spent my younger years living in Spain, and now I call Alabama my home.

What is the name of your podcast?

Hypno Wellness

What is your podcast about, and where can we listen? Drop platforms, your website, and social media handles.

My podcast provides invaluable insights on harnessing the power of hypnosis to enhance physical health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Every Wednesday, I delve into a specific wellness topic, while Thursdays offer immersive hypnosis or meditation sessions building upon the subject covered the day before.

Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/hypnowellness1/
YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/@hypnowellness1/featured

What is the story or inspiration behind why you started your podcast?

As a former dental hygienist, I would dread when adults and kids frequently expressed discomfort when coming to our office for dental care. I became quite interested in hypnosis as a teenager and read an article about how it might be useful in dentistry settings. Intrigued, I joined a Facebook group devoted to dental hypnosis and devoured all the material I could find on the topic.

Sadly, hypnosis was mainly ignored and misunderstood at that time in the dental industry, so dentists didn’t want to offer that to patients. I’m happy to report, though, that things have been getting better over time. After I retired, I was left with the responsibility of taking care of my mother, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and finally needed nursing facility care. Given the challenging circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and less-than-ideal working conditions, I decided not to return to dental hygiene.

Instead, I chose to revisit my passion for hypnosis. I dusted off my certification, obtained additional qualifications, and ventured into the world of online hypnosis. It’s been a rewarding experience thus far. In addition, I used to run a review channel on Youtube where listeners would consistently express their love for my voice, often adding my recordings to their sleep playlist, that was one of the biggest confidence boosters that I could do this.

What do you enjoy most about podcasting, and what are some challenges?

I absolutely like writing and scripting; it makes me feel incredibly happy and fulfilled. There are obstacles to overcome, though, just as there are in every attempt. Effectively managing social media and understanding its complexities to reach and interact with my audience is one of the challenges I confront. I’ve also learned that recording in my closet has its own set of challenges. One of them is the absence of an AC vent, which occasionally causes the room to get uncomfortably hot!

Thank you so much Cindy!