Catherine Johns was a fixture in Chicago radio for decades. She was the morning news anchor on the Larry Lujack show on WLS. She was the host of her own talk show on WLS. She was also the sidekick/co-host of the John Landecker show on WJMK (where I met her). Now she's doing something completely different, and I asked her if she would mind writing about it.She was kind enough to contribute the following...
Change Your Mind … Change Your Life
by Catherine Johns
Imagine yourself being able to make the changes you’ve always wanted to make. Take off some weight … stop smoking … free yourself from fear … improve your health. Now imagine being able to do it without a struggle!
Because all positive change begins in the mind, hypnosis is the perfect tool for lasting behavior change. Of course hypnosis has been around practically forever, but still, most people have some questions about it. Like these, for instance …
How does hypnosis work, anyway? Our minds operate on two levels. We use our conscious mind to make decisions, to analyze and act. The unconscious mind controls habits and emotions. Hypnosis helps you stop the fight between your conscious and unconscious minds so you can stay motivated and make the right choices every day.
But will hypnosis work for me? Almost everybody can be hypnotized, barring serious mental disorders. (I guess that leaves out some of my one-time radio colleagues!) So virtually anyone can experience the benefits of hypnosis. With your cooperation and commitment, you can expect excellent results with Positive Changes Hypnosis.
Is hypnosis safe? Yes, completely. In fact, hypnosis was approved by the American Medical Association back in 1958! You should know that you’re always in control during a hypnosis session and you can end it at any time. You can’t get “stuck” in a hypnotic state, and you certainly cannot be made to do something against your will. Hypnosis is a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable experience.
How will I know that I’m hypnotized? Most of us naturally move in and out of light trances all day long – daydreaming, imagining, dwelling on the past, dreaming of the future, carrying on internal dialogue and more. When it comes to hypnosis sessions, many people can’t tell the difference between the hypnotized state and a waking state. Some feel deeply relaxed, others feel heavy, and still others experience a feeling of lightness or a tingling sensation. Sometimes, people aren’t sure they were really hypnotized … until they notice the positive changes in their daily habits and behavior.
And what about Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers? Positive Changes uses powerful personal coaching and hypnosis to help clients lose weight, stop smoking, reduce stress, manage pain, enhance sports performance, eliminate unwanted habits … and much more.
Our mission is to create lasting positive change in every human life, one client at a time. And we’re doing it in a big way.
Karen Hand and I opened Positive Changes Hypnosis Center Chicago in March ’05. You remember Karen from her years at B-96 … doing the news with Eddie and JoBo, and presiding over “Private Lives” with Dr. Kelly Johnson. More recently, she and Dr. Kelly discussed those intimate details on their talk show at WCKG – when people were still listening to ‘CKG.
As for me, I was a news anchor/reporter and later a talk show host at WLS, sharing the mike with legends like Larry Lujack and Fred Winston. I wrapped up my radio career as morning show side-chick with John Landecker (and of course, with producer extraordinaire Rick Kaempfer) at WJMK. Then I went straight! I became a business communication consultant, coaching bankers, lawyers, and others, to enhance their presentations and their professional presence. Quite a switch from the world of wacky morning shows to wearing a pin-striped suit and becoming fluent in corporate-speak.
So here I am after yet another transition. And I have to tell you, looking at radio in the rearview mirror has been a Positive Change for Karen and me. It’s just thrilling to work with clients who are transforming their lives. And get this – there are no program directors here!
Owning a business can be a real challenge, of course. You know … all that stuff about where the buck stops. But we love it! And we’re blessed with an outstanding staff. They make running the center a real joy.
Looking to make a change in your life? Come in for a free evaluation – let’s talk about what you want to accomplish and how we can help you get there. Call 877-POSITIVE to reach the center closest to you. Or go to www.positivechanges.com.
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