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 I Quit 40 Cigarettes a Day — The Hypnotherapy Breakthrough That Changed My Life
Welcome to Talk Time with me, Meredith McCarthy – Clinical Hypnotherapist and founder of the New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NZACH).
In this special episode for World Smoke Free Day (31 May), I share my personal journey of how I quit smoking 40 cigarettes a day and stayed smoke-free for decades. As a clinical hypnotherapist, I now help others break free from smoking using the power of the mind.
You’ll learn:
✨ How hypnotherapy helps rewire addiction patterns
✨ The mindset shifts that supported my transformation
✨ Why belief systems matter in breaking free
✨ A simple mantra and breathing ritual I used daily
✨ How metaphor and visualisation can empower healing
✨ Tips for relapse prevention and setting a quit date
Whether you're a smoker looking to quit, a loved one wanting to support someone, or you're simply curious about hypnotherapy, this episode will inspire you to take that first step toward freedom.
💬 What helped you quit or reduce smoking? Share your story in the comments – I’d love to hear from you.
📌 Learn more about NZACH and training in clinical hypnotherapy:
🌐 https://www.nzach.ac.nz
📞 Book a session with me or learn more about what I do:
🌐 https://www.meredithmccarthy.com
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