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Tampa made a top 10 list, in fact it made it to the number one spot! But, not a list we like to brag about around here.
Sperling’s BestPlaces, a research firm specializing in livability rankings, has released its new study of major cities with the most and least stress. The study analyzed a variety of factors associated with stress, including suicide, divorce, crime, joblessness and lengthy commuting.
With that in mind, I decided to do my part to help reduce the stress. It may not be the cure, but if it even helps change one attitude, I believe the butterfly effect may begin. Be sure you have a few minutes to enjoy, uninterrupted. Then please, share with anyone you might know that could use a moment of comfort. |
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Fear often arrives quietly — not as danger, but as hesitation, self-doubt, or the feeling of being stuck.
During my presentation at the Working Women of Florida Conference, I spoke about how fear can be gently unraveled rather than fought. This hypnosis experience was recorded to help listeners begin releasing fear safely and naturally.
👉 If you would like to read more about the conference and the principles behind this work, visit:
Overcoming Fear: The 5 A’s to Move Beyond Fear and Take Action
Take a few moments, get comfortable, and allow yourself to simply listen.
This free hypnosis recording helps release fear patterns and emotional tension using gentle clinical hypnosis techniques. Ideal for anxiety, confidence building, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
How This Hypnosis Helps Untangle Fear
Fear is rarely about the situation itself.
It is often connected to past experiences, expectations, or protective patterns created by the subconscious mind.
Hypnosis allows the mind to:
- release outdated fear responses
- create emotional safety
- reconnect with confidence and clarity
If fear is limiting your life, professional hypnosis can help you move forward safely and comfortably.
Schedule a session at WisdomHypnosis.com
I recently had the honor of speaking at the Working Women of Florida conference held at the Mahaffey Theater. Standing on stage before more than 400 women and discussing overcoming fear was both humbling and inspiring. The conference was held in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving women from across Pinellas County, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, and Tampa Bay.
The energy, encouragement, and connection shared during those two days reminded me why helping people move beyond fear is work I deeply love.
During the presentation, I introduced what I call The 5 A’s of Overcoming Fear — simple but powerful principles that help transform fear into forward movement.
The 5 A’s of Overcoming Fear
1. Acknowledge
The first step in overcoming fear is acknowledgment.
Ask yourself:
What does this fear truly represent?
Often fear is symbolic rather than literal. For example, I once believed I had a fear of driving. In reality, the fear was connected to success and the life changes success might bring.
Once the true fear was acknowledged, moving forward became possible.
2. Awfulize
This may sound unusual, but intentionally imagining the worst-case scenario can reduce fear’s power.
When you “awfulize” a situation, you often discover:
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The outcome is not as catastrophic as imagined, or
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You already possess the skills needed to cope.
Fear loses intensity when examined realistically.
3. Appreciate
Fear once served a purpose.
At some point, it protected you, comforted you, or helped you survive a difficult situation. Appreciating its past role allows you to release it without judgment.
Just as childhood habits eventually fall away, outdated fears and limiting beliefs can be outgrown.
4. Ask (Afform)
The questions we ask ourselves shape our emotional experience.
Instead of asking:
“What if this goes wrong?”
Try asking:
“What if this goes right?”
This approach aligns with the concept of Afformations, developed by Noah St. John, which focuses on empowering questions that guide the mind toward solutions and possibility.
5. Act
True overcoming of fear happens through action.
Understanding is important — but experience creates transformation.
Deciding you are no longer afraid of elevators is one thing. Riding in one is the victory.
Take small steps. Find supportive people. Celebrate progress.
Action turns insight into confidence.
Creating a Life Beyond Fear
Overcoming fear is not about eliminating fear completely. Instead, it is about learning to move forward even when fear appears.
Today is a perfect day to begin creating the life you desire — one step, one choice, and one courageous action at a time.
I would love to hear your stories of courage and growth. Please share your successes in the comments so others may be inspired as well.
Want to feel relaxed? Well here is 20 minutes of bliss, for you to enjoy. FREE!
Please, enjoy this hypnosis experience, share it, download it. It is my way of giving back. Listen to it someplace where you will be undisturbed. DO NOT LISTEN while driving or operating heavy equipment. I am open to suggestions for what you want my next freebie to be.
I have been seeing clients one or two days a week in the offices of Dr. Cesar Lara for quite some time now. Turns out, many of my clients live closer to one of his (3) offices and by meeting in his offices I can save you both time and the expense of gas! Further more, the combination of hypnosis with Dr. Lara’s plan has proven to be powerful.
Therefore, Dr.Lara made me an offer I simply couldn’t refuse. I am now available for any of your hypnosis needs in the offices of Dr. Lara, FIVE days a week. You can call for your appointment and set it up in the office closest to you.
You don’t have to be a patient of Dr. Lara’s*, nor does your appointment have to be weight related. So the only thing that has changed for you is that I am located closer to many of you.
You can still schedule online with thebooknow button!
*If you are his patient, check to see if his patient discount applies to you.
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2323 Curlew Rd, Ste.1A
Dunedin, FL 34698
3637 4th st. N., Ste. 103
St. Petersburg, FL 33704
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What qualities would you like to be remembered for? When you think about your personal legacy, consider the impact you hope to leave behind.
Loving. Friendly. Creative. Steadfast. Warm-hearted. Reliable. Humorous.
What is it for you?
Your legacy is not created at the end of life — it is shaped daily through the way you live, think, and treat others. The qualities you practice today quietly become the lessons future generations learn from you.
So begin now.
Practice the Qualities You Want to Leave Behind
Monitor your thoughts and treat yourself with compassion. The relationship you have with yourself becomes the model for how you relate to the world.
Take time each day to feel gratitude for life’s simple pleasures — morning light, shared laughter, a peaceful moment of breathing. Research from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley shows that practicing gratitude improves emotional well-being, resilience, and overall life satisfaction.
Breathe deeply.
Just two minutes of focused breathing each day teaches your nervous system how to return to calm and clarity.
Move your body daily. Exercise strengthens not only your muscles but also your emotional resilience and mental well-being.
Protect your rest. Turn off the television, silence the endless scrolling, and allow your mind the quiet it needs to restore itself.
Eat mindfully. Notice the flavors, textures, and aromas of your food. Nourishment is both physical and emotional.
Release clutter — in your home and in your mind. Clutter occupies space in your environment and in your thoughts.
Let go of guilt. Guilt often lives in the past and rarely helps us grow. Choose learning instead of self-punishment.
Find reasons to smile and laugh. Joy is contagious and leaves a lasting imprint on those around you.
Follow your spiritual path, whatever form that takes for you. Meaning gives direction to a life well lived.
Your Legacy Begins Today
You can evolve into the person you aspire to be.
What you practice becomes what others witness.
What others witness becomes what they remember.
So ask yourself:
What will your legacy be?
I know it is a bit late for Easter, unless of course you celebrate Greek Easter. I managed to post this on facebook and left my blog out. Mea culpa. Anyway, I do hope you enjoy this, it is brief and relaxing.
Want to feel better, eliminate stress and make those changes you’ve been promising yourself? Ready to have some hypnosis, but you just can’t seem to get away to visit my office. We all have times that we want a little help, but we just can’t seem to get away. Well, I understand and so I have a solution for you. Virtual Hypnosis, that’s right a session held via Skype or phone. Furthermore, I’ve made it even better, I lowered the price for this month only. That’s right, Virtual Hypnosis for only $89.00!
Wonder if it works? Well, I have worked with many clients from around the world and even some local via phone and Skype. It allows you to have the best seat in the house during your session!
This note just in….
I met Debbie through her blog. She is an amazing lady who never stops helping people and I was one of those she has helped. I was suffering from Agoraphobia but then Debbie allowed me to talk to her over the phone and helped me with my issues. I am from the Philippines and I never thought that hypnosis could also be performed to a person, like me, who lives millions of miles away from Florida. Thanks so much, Debbie! I love you!
Virtual Hypnosis Sessions, through the end of the month it is only $89.00! You don’t have to live far away to take advantage of this deal.
February is Heart Health Awareness Month!
Maybe you have been helping your heart while improving your weight through diet and exercise. Maybe you have taken time to relax or pamper yourself. Isn’t it time to take the next step to better health? You wouldn’t burn your home or fill it with toxic fumes, because your home is where you live. Well, you need your heart to live, so it’s time to love your heart.
This group hypnosis event will begin with the wonderful wisdom and inspiration of Dr. Cesar Lara, MD. If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear him speak, you are in for a treat. Next, sit back, relax and let your mind wander while Debbie Lane helps you make the change to nonsmoker.
Your investment in your health? Only $55.00
Debbie and Dr. Lara have agreed that they will donate a portion of the proceeds to the American Heart Association. because they love to dream of a future with healthy hearts for all!
Ready to Get Back on Track? Hypnosis in Palm Harbor Can Help.
Hello Friend,
It’s been a while.
Life has a way of taking over. Even the best intentions can quietly turn into postponements. Self-care slips down the list. Goals feel further away. Stress builds. And before long, taking care of yourself feels like something you’ll do “later.”
If you’ve been putting off personal growth, stress relief, or hypnosis sessions because of time or finances — you’re not alone.
As a professional hypnotherapist in Palm Harbor, I see this often. People know they need support. They want to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident. They want to sleep better, reduce anxiety, release old patterns, or regain motivation. But something keeps getting in the way.
So I’ve decided to remove at least one barrier.
If financial concerns have delayed your progress, I’m offering a special opportunity to help you get Back On Track.
Hypnosis is a powerful tool for:
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Reducing stress and anxiety
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Rebuilding motivation
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Strengthening confidence
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Breaking unwanted habits
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Reconnecting with your goals
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Creating lasting change
You don’t have to keep pushing yourself to “try harder.” Sometimes you simply need the right support.
If you’re ready to move forward — calmly, confidently, and intentionally — now is the time.
Let me help you reduce at least the financial excuse so that you can get Back On Track and on your way to success!
