Episode 114: Beyond Willpower: Hypnotherapy and Changing Old Beliefs with Lynnsey Robinson
What if a belief you’ve carried for years no longer reflects what you want for your life?
You want to try something new.
You can imagine what might become possible.
And then a familiar thought arrives: that’s not for me.
In this episode of It’s a Mindset, I’m joined by spiritual hypnotherapist Lynnsey Robinson, founder of the Align Your Mind™ mindset app and co-host of the High Vibin’ It and Spiritual Kinks podcasts.
We explore Lynnsey’s approach to hypnotherapy, the subconscious mind and the beliefs that can influence how we see ourselves and our possibilities. She shares how she works with clients to examine familiar patterns, and explains the distinction between hypnotherapy for personal change and stage hypnosis for entertainment.
Having experienced hypnotherapy and been hypnotised myself, I was curious to understand those differences and hear more about Lynnsey’s work. We also discuss the fear of being seen, the stories we tell ourselves about what we’re capable of, and why those stories can be worth revisiting.
Lynnsey’s own journey brings another layer to the conversation. After becoming a mum, she found herself drawn back to studying hypnotherapy while also feeling the pressure to choose a familiar, financially predictable path. Her story opens up an honest discussion about following an interest, making room for uncertainty and beginning with small steps.
I share how that has appeared in my own life, from changing direction at 45 to listening to the nudge towards yoga teacher training—something I’m enjoying exploring as a hobby.
We also talk about how our definition of success evolves. Can you be grateful for what you have and still want to grow? Can you appreciate where you are without deciding that you’re finished?
This conversation offers a chance to become curious about your inner dialogue, consider what you’d like to move towards, and explore Lynnsey’s perspective on hypnotherapy, intuition and manifesting.
Key Episode Takeaways:
Explore the distinction between hypnotherapy and stage hypnosis, including Lynnsey’s explanation of awareness and choice during a session.
Become curious about familiar beliefs rather than automatically treating them as permanent truths about who you are.
Make an intimidating goal more approachable by starting with a small, practical step.
Consider what you want to move towards, alongside what you’d like to leave behind.
Allow gratitude and ambition to coexist—you can appreciate your life and still be interested in what comes next.
When a discouraging thought appears, ask: “What would I like to believe instead?”
About the Guest:
Lynnsey Robinson is a spiritual hypnotherapist and founder of the Align Your Mind™ mindset app. Her work focuses on helping women explore limiting beliefs, connect with their intuition and move towards a life that feels aligned with them.
She brings a spiritual perspective to hypnotherapy, mindset and manifesting, and co-hosts the High Vibin’ It and Spiritual Kinks podcasts. In this episode, she shares both her approach to working with clients and the personal decisions that brought her into this work.
Show Resources:
Explore Lynnsey’s work and Align Your Mind: https://links.lynnseyrobinson.com/
Follow Lynnsey on Instagram: @lynnseyrobinson
Follow Emma, the podcast host, on Instagram: @emmalagerlow
Explore Emma’s website: https://www.emmalagerlow.com/
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Yours in curiosity and possibility, Emma. X.
