
Meredith McCarthy's NZACH Talk Time Podcast
Talk time is where Meredith McCarthy and Teresa Saunders talk about everything to do with hypnosis and working as a clinical hypnotherapist. We discuss new topics every week. This is part of the NZACH the New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy. www.nzach.ac.nz
Meredith McCarthy's NZACH Talk Time Podcast
How to Calm Your Mind for Sleep | Hypnotherapy Tools, Breathing Techniques & Sleep Anchors
Are racing thoughts keeping you up at night? In this episode of Talk Time, clinical hypnotherapists Meredith McCarthy and Teresa Saunders share powerful, evidence-based hypnotherapy tools for sleep to help you quiet the mind, relax the body, and create lasting bedtime rituals for deep, restful sleep.
🌙 In this video, you'll learn:
How to use hypnotic anchors to create a relaxing sleep routine
The benefits of pre-sleep visualisation and mental rehearsal
Progressive muscle relaxation and body scanning to release tension
Calming breathwork techniques to soothe anxiety and activate the parasympathetic nervous system
Tools to support people with ADHD, including white noise, pink noise, and bilateral stimulation
How to create a positive, consistent sleep environment using sound and sensation
Whether you're struggling with insomnia, jaw clenching, stress, or sleep anxiety — or you’re just looking for natural sleep solutions — these practical tips from experienced hypnotherapists can help you reset your nervous system and find peace at bedtime.
🌀 Sleep is not about shutting down the mind — it's about redirecting it.
Let us show you how.
💬 Let’s Chat:
Have a favourite sleep hack or question about hypnotherapy? Leave a comment below — we love hearing from you!
🎓 Interested in training as a Clinical Hypnotherapist?
Visit our school: https://www.nzach.ac.nz
We’d love to welcome you into our next intake.
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