Love Learning You: A Conversation with Ali Mae Miller, THE Hypnotherapist of Chicago!
In a recent episode of “Love Learning You,” I got to welcome Ali Mae Miller, Chicago's finest hypnotherapist, for an insightful conversation about healing, personal growth, and the power of the mind. This engaging discussion shed light on the transformative potential of hypnotherapy and Ali Mae's journey as a practitioner.
Ali Mae Miller's path to becoming a hypnotherapist began during the pandemic. For the first 30 years of her life, she struggled with depression, anxiety, and various physical symptoms. On a whim, she decided to learn about hypnotherapy and hypnosis. The changes she experienced in her own perspective were so profound that she had a "holy sh*t moment," realizing the potential of our inner healing capabilities and the power of our minds.
Motivated by her personal transformation, Ali Mae pursued certification through a school in Albuquerque, completing certification modules and an extra learning pathways for medical hypnosis and past life regression. She then established her practice, Hypnotherapist of Chicago," and has been helping clients ever since.
Throughout the conversation, Ali Mae emphasized the transformative potential of hypnotherapy in addressing various issues:
- Weight management
- Relationship with food
- Emotional healing
- Grief processing
- Inner child work
- Trauma recovery
As the host, I shared my personal experience working with Ali Mae and highlighting how hypnotherapy helped me navigate through grief after losing my mother while transforming my relationship with food and emotions.
“…all our memories are stored in the subconscious mind, which is why certain songs or experiences can trigger strong emotional responses or memories from our past.”
One of the key themes that emerged from the discussion was the taboo and misconceptions surrounding hypnotherapy. I acknowledge that many people react with confusion or skepticism when I mention hypnotherapy as a powerful healing tool. Ali Mae's work is breaking down these barriers and introducing people to new ways of approaching healing and personal growth.
Ali Mae provided insights into how the subconscious mind works, describing it as an “association-making mechanism”. She explained that all our memories are stored in the subconscious mind, which is why certain songs or experiences can trigger strong emotional responses or memories from our past.
The conversation also delved into personal aspects of Ali Mae's life, adding depth to her professional persona:
- Favorite childhood comfort food: "Sh*t on a Shingle" (cream beef on toast)
- Musical preferences: Citizen Cope, particularly the song “Let the Drummer Kick It”
- Current reading list: "The Power of Now," "Seed of the Soul," and a book on exorcism
These personal details humanize Ali Mae and demonstrate the multifaceted nature of healers and practitioners in the field of mental health and personal development.
In conclusion, this engaging conversation with Ali Mae Miller offers invaluable insights into the world of hypnotherapy and its potential for personal transformation. It challenges preconceptions about this healing modality and invites listeners to explore new avenues for growth and self-discovery.
Hypnotherapy has the unique ability to help individuals access their subconscious mind, where deeply ingrained beliefs, emotions, and habits reside. By working with a certified hypnotherapist like Ali Mae Miller, clients can uncover the root causes of their issues and rewrite the narratives that no longer serve them.
For instance, if a client struggles with weight management, hypnotherapy can help them identify and address the emotional triggers that lead to overeating or unhealthy food choices. Through guided hypnosis sessions, they can learn to establish a healthier relationship with food, fostering sustainable habits that promote well-being.
Similarly, hypnotherapy can be a powerful tool for emotional healing, grief processing, and trauma recovery. By tapping into the subconscious mind, clients can safely explore past experiences, release suppressed emotions, and cultivate a greater sense of inner peace and resilience.
Two particularly fascinating aspects of Ali Mae's practice are inner child work and past life regression. Inner child work enables clients to reconnect with their younger selves, addressing unmet needs, soothing emotional wounds, and fostering self-love and compassion. This process can lead to profound personal growth and transformation, as individuals learn to nurture and heal the wounded parts of their psyche.
Past life regression, on the other hand, allows clients to explore potential past lives and gain insights into how their experiences in those lives may still be impacting them today. By examining these past existences, clients can develop a deeper understanding of their karmic patterns and break free from limiting beliefs or behaviors that have been carried over from previous incarnations.
It's important to note that hypnotherapy is not a replacement for traditional therapeutic approaches or medical treatment. Instead, it can be a valuable complement to these methods, enhancing their effectiveness and providing clients with a holistic approach to healing and personal growth. By working with both the conscious and subconscious mind, individuals can experience a more profound and lasting change in their lives.
As the conversation between myself and Ali Mae demonstrates, hypnotherapy is a powerful and transformative healing modality that challenges preconceptions and invites exploration. If you're seeking new avenues for growth and self-discovery, consider embarking on a journey of transformation with a certified hypnotherapist like Ali May Miller.
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Justine Gonzalez is an American & Puerto Rican educator and entrepreneur who supports corporations, K12 school districts, and nonprofits through her consulting firm, Educator Aide®. Justine has served as a teacher, instructional coach, and K12 school and district-level administrator, including service in Chicago Public Schools. In 2021 she became the first Latina in the United States to become a certified trainer in the Process Communication Model® (PCM), a psychology framework utilized to train members of teams at NASA, Apple, IKEA, Loreal, and more. In addition, her consultancy practice, Educator Aide, is a Better Business Bureau accredited company. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and serves as a founding board member for Midwest Center for Social Services and previously a 2-term board member for EducateME Foundation. She is a writer and speaker while hosting the Love Learning You™ podcast, streaming in 40 countries with Featured Voices monthly guests.
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