It has been over two months since I sent out an edition of this Adam Up broadcast newsletter. A lot has happened in my personal and professional life and I have been incredibly busy. It is Autumn, shops are bulging with Halloween goodies, people are out pumpkin picking, the new academic year has begun here since I last sent an edition of Adam Up out and I have some things to share with you today....

The question in the title of today's edition is a pretty valid one. Why on earth would I be taking videos of myself without a shirt on, doing pull-ups? The main reason is to hold myself accountable as I aim to be a good example for the programme I am about to run in coming weeks "The Hypnotic Body Mastery Programme" you can go and watch the video and read about the programme here at this page of my college website. I'll announce official details in coming weeks for those interested. 

Today, my main intention is simply to share with you all the latest articles and videos I've featured and shared online since the previous edition of Adam Up. Additionally, our new academic year has begun and so we have a new set of dates for our courses in 2025 which include a new hybrid format of our diploma (part online, part live tuition), our monthly weekend diploma course, and livestream options whereby yu can join me live from the comfort of your own home wherever you are in the world. 

I am sharing a number of videos today including one about the dopamine trap, one about neuroplasticity, another explaining amygdala hijack, and two really important videos about the topic of self-hypnosis. I'm also then sharing a number of articles including one about how to stop being cynical, one about your psychological immune system, another about how to engage in neuroplasticity exercises, and one all about how to stick to a healthy eating plan.  
 

Wherever you are in the world, I hope you are well, happy and thriving. 

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1. In this video, Adam explains how consistent rewarding of dopamine in the brain can keep us trapped in old behaviours, even if they are not good for us.

Watch Video Here: What is the Dopamine Trap?
 

2. The brain’s ability to rewire itself through neuroplasticity offers tremendous potential for improving mental health and well-being. By engaging in the neuroplasticity exercises outlined in this clip — individuals have the potential to experience psychological and emotional benefits.

The beauty of neuroplasticity is that anyone, regardless of age or background, can harness its power to enhance mental well-being. As Dr. Norman Doidge, a leading expert in neuroplasticity stated,

“The brain is far more malleable than we ever thought, and it can change in ways we have yet to fully understand.” By incorporating these science-backed exercises into daily life, we can unlock the brain’s potential to improve our mental and emotional health.

Watch video here: Best Ways to Benefit from Neuroplasticity.

3. Recently in a Video on my college website, I referred to “amygdala hijack” and a bunch of people asked me what that was…. So I recorded a video to explain.

Watch video here: What is ‘Amygdala Hijack’?
 

4. I was recently invited to submit an article on the topic of defining Self Hypnosis which presents a number of challenges that I highlight in this video today.

I think it is a stimulating and interesting discussion.

Is all hypnosis self-hypnosis? Are self- and hetero-hypnosis distinct entities and if so, at what level? At what point of less involvement by a hypnotist does hetero- become self-hypnosis? Does self-hypnosis warrant a definition of it’s own that is distinct to hetero-hypnosis? Is it actually folly to try and dissociate the two and if so, for what reason?

Watch video here: Muddied Waters: The Challenge of Defining Self-Hypnosis.
 

5. Here is another brief snippet from my interview with Tracey Grist, Chair of the NCH, earlier this year. The full video can be found on my college website’s blog. I discuss the empowering role of self-hypnosis in debunking misconceptions and alleviating nervousness about hypnosis. When individuals learn how to harness self-directed techniques with a evidence-informed insight and guidance, it can lead to a far less worrying image of what hypnosis actually is and can be.

Watch video here: Overcoming Concerns and Misconceptions About Hypnosis: The Power of Self-Hypnosis.

New Articles:

All articles are founded in science and have references for you to explore should you wish: 
 

This year's monthly weekend hypnotherapy diploma course has just begun, and this year's intensive diploma course completed, so we have new dates for our 2025 courses, and we also have a new course format - our hybrid version of the course offers a combination of learning theory online with video recordings and attending live classes with me to build and develop your practical skills. 

You can read the latest Hypnotherapy Diploma Course Prospectus here for dates, fees and much more besides. Please note, this link will only work for the next 5 days and will then expire. 

We do currently have an early bird offer for all of our 2025 courses offering a substantial discount on course fees for a short while. If interested, get in touch for details 
 

Useful resources for hypnotherapists and budding Self-Hypnotists: 

Visit this page for lots of resources for hypnotherapists.

Visit this page for loads of resources and tuition about self-hypnosis: Learn Self-Hypnosis. 
 
My Hypnotherapist Development Hub.

There is so much education, support and resources included and that can be accessed if you are a member of my Hypnotherapist Development Hub. Visit the link here for full details on how to subscribe to it monthly or annually. 
 

The evidence based hypnosis meme of the week is  below....

Evidence based hypnosis meme of the week. 
2020 study investigated the effect of a group hypnotherapy programme among healthy persons with increased levels of perceived stress.  

Participants received either 5 weekly 120-min sessions of a hypnotherapy group programme for stress reduction and improved stress coping plus hypnosis audio recordings to use at home plus an educational booklet for stress coping (hypnosis group) versus an educational booklet only (control group).   

Compared to the control group, the hypnosis group showed significant reduced perceived stress after 5 and 12 week follow-up.  Link to research paper given in my college Facebook group. .... 
 

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