In this episode of The Grace Smith Podcast, Grace welcomes Dr. Pinar Ozmizrak, a PhD Geneticist specializing in healthcare and public education, for an illuminating conversation on the scientific backbone of hypnosis. Together, they unpack the newly released "Hypnotherapy Research & Studies: Volume 1": a rigorously curated compilation of more than 50 peer-reviewed studies on hypnotherapy's impact on everything from IBS and insomnia to pediatric surgery pain.Listeners will discover:The process behind selecting top-tier research out of 16,000+ studiesA groundbreaking study showing hypnosis as a successful alternative to general anesthesia in childrenEvidence that online and app-based hypnotherapy significantly reduces symptoms of IBSThe deeper meaning behind hypnotic “suggestibility” and what truly drives success in hypnosisHow the Grace Hypnotherapy team plans to take this research further with new studies and collaborationsThis episode is not just for practitioners or skeptics, it’s for anyone curious about what happens when data meets deep healing. Whether you’re struggling with chronic pain, sleepless nights, or just want proof that hypnotherapy works, this episode will shift your perspective.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Hypnotherapy's Potential02:20 Meet Dr. Pinar: A Personal Connection to Hypnotherapy04:39 Compiling the Hypnotherapy Research Document06:42 Criteria for Selecting Hypnotherapy Studies12:39 Understanding Research Methodologies28:57 Exploring a Landmark Study on Hypnosis and Anesthesia46:13 Hypnotherapy for IBS: Digital Solutions51:18 Post-Treatment IBS Improvement52:32 Emotional Impact of IBS54:25 Online vs. In-Person Hypnotherapy57:08 The Effectiveness of Digital Hypnotherapy59:28 Future Directions for IBS Hypnotherapy Research01:01:17 Randomized Controlled Trial on Hypnotherapy for IBS01:11:01 Hypnotherapy for Sleep Improvement01:15:01 Debunking Hypnotic Suggestibility01:25:10 Implications of Hypnotherapy Research01:29:44 Future Research Directions and ConclusionFollow Grace and Pinar:Connect with Grace: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracesmithtv/Website: https://getgrace.com/app/Connect with Pinar: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinar-ozmizrak/Website: https://linktr.ee/pinarozmizrak
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Part 4: Close Your Eyes, Get Free
What if you've been perfect all along, just covered in layers of conditioning?In the final episode of the Close Your Eyes, Get Free mini-series, Grace shares two powerful metaphors that will completely transform how you think about personal growth. You're not broken and in need of fixing. You're a flawless emerald that just needs the dust wiped away.Drawing from her best-selling book, Grace reveals the Root, Trunk, and Limb concept, why hacking off the "limbs" of your problems (like quitting smoking or losing weight) without addressing the root causes only leads to new problems sprouting up elsewhere. Studies show that up to 80% of gastric bypass patients develop new addictions because the root issue was never healed.You'll discover why stress and anxiety act as the "trunk" that activates all your surface-level issues, and how the real transformation happens when you address the roots: lack of self-love, self-worth, and self-confidence.Grace challenges you to a 7-day hypnosis commitment using the free self-worth recording from the Grace Hypnotherapy app. This isn't about adding something to yourself, it's about removing what was never yours to begin with.Ready to remember who you really are?Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode01:00 Making Hypnosis a Daily Habit01:30 The Emerald Metaphor: You're Already Perfect03:00 Removing Layers vs. Adding Something New04:00 The Root, Trunk, and Limb Concept Explained05:00 Why Surface Solutions Create New Problems05:30 The Gastric Bypass Study: 80% Develop New Addictions06:00 The Trunk: How Stress Activates All Your Issues07:00 The Roots: Self-Love, Self-Worth, Self-Confidence08:00 Your Homework: The Self-Worth Recording09:00 The 7-Day Hypnosis Challenge10:00 You Already Have Everything You NeedMentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's best-selling book)Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.comConnect with Grace:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gracesmith.com/Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace
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Part 3: Close Your Eyes, Get Free
What if the beliefs holding you back weren't even yours to begin with?In the third episode of the Close Your Eyes, Get Free mini-series, Grace reveals the three powerful sources that shaped your subconscious programming: Environment, Elders, and Entertainment. Drawing from her best-selling book, she'll uncover how your childhood surroundings, authority figures, and media consumption created beliefs that may be sabotaging your success today.You'll discover the simple but powerful Cancel-Cancel technique that can instantly interrupt limiting thoughts and replace them with empowering ones. Grace shares why "do as I say, not as I do" doesn't work, how to choose better entertainment for your children, and the surprising truth about why believable positive thoughts trump unrealistic affirmations every time.Whether you've been stuck in patterns of negative self-talk or you're ready to finally break free from inherited family beliefs about money, success, or your capabilities, this episode will give you practical tools to start rewriting your story today.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to the Grace Smith Podcast01:00 The Three Es: Environment, Elders, and Entertainment02:00 How Environment Shapes Your Money Beliefs03:00 The Power of Elders and Modeling Behavior05:00 Why "Do As I Say, Not As I Do" Fails06:00 Entertainment's Impact on Your Subconscious07:00 The 80% Rule for Children's Media08:00 Common Limiting Beliefs and How They Form08:30 The Cancel-Cancel Technique Explained10:00 Using the Rubber Band Method11:00 This Week's Homework Assignment12:00 Finding Believable Positive Thoughts13:00 Making Cancel-Cancel Your New HabitMentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's best-selling book)Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.comConnect with Grace:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gracesmith.com/Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace
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Part 2: Close Your Eyes, Get Free
In Part 2 of this transformative 4-part mini-series, Grace Smith demystifies hypnosis by breaking down the actual neuroscience behind it. Forget everything Hollywood has taught you about hypnosis - Grace explains what really happens in your brain during hypnotic states and why this understanding is crucial for lasting transformation.You'll discover the four main brainwave states (Beta, Alpha, Theta, and Delta) and learn why the Theta state - where hypnosis occurs - is your brain's most adaptable condition. Grace reveals how Thomas Edison used self-hypnosis daily to fuel his inventions and shares the powerful "jungle to highway" analogy that explains how neural pathways are created and strengthened.The episode includes a guided 3-minute stress relief technique that can reduce your stress levels by 50% on average. Grace walks you through the complete process, from breathing exercises to visualization, showing you exactly how to access the Theta state and begin rewiring your stress response.Whether you're skeptical about hypnosis or ready to dive deeper into transformation, this episode provides the scientific foundation you need to understand why this tool is so powerful for creating lasting change.Mentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's book)Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.comTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Miniseries01:20 Understanding Hypnosis03:28 Brainwave States Explained08:01 The Power of Repetition in Hypnotherapy11:19 Guided Self-Hypnosis Exercise21:34 Homework and Next Steps
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Part 1: Close Your Eyes, Get Free
What if your inability to stick to goals isn't about willpower, discipline, or motivation, but about something much deeper?In the first episode of Grace's transformative four-part mini-series based on her book Close Your Eyes, Get Free, we explore the real root cause of why change feels so impossible: subconscious programming. Drawing from over a decade of hypnotherapy experience, Grace reveals why your conscious mind's best intentions keep losing to hidden beliefs you didn't even know you had.You'll hear a compelling story from a client who desperately needed to lose 100 pounds for life-saving surgery, her insurance depended on it, her health depended on it, yet her subconscious mind kept sabotaging every attempt. The discovery of what was really happening beneath the surface will change how you understand your own "failures" forever.Whether you've been stuck in cycles of promising yourself change or this is your first step toward understanding your subconscious mind, this episode will help you shift the conversation from willpower to reprogramming, from fighting yourself to finally working with the 90% of your mind that's been running the show.Mentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's book)Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.comTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Mini-Series00:29 Understanding Hypnosis00:47 Freedom Begins in the Mind02:05 The Power of the Subconscious Mind03:09 Overcoming Subconscious Barriers04:52 Reprogramming for Success06:01 Series Overview and Homework08:59 Reflect and Prepare for Change
Are you ready to break through limiting beliefs, rewire your subconscious, and step into your highest potential? Each episode of The Grace Smith Podcast dives deep into the science and soul of hypnotherapy, personal growth, and mental resilience. Through expert insights, guided exercises, and transformative guest conversations, Grace helps you harness the full potential of your mind, whether you’re seeking stress relief, confidence, success, or a deeper connection with yourself.
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