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
Embedded Commands: Planting Seeds of Change | Talk Time with Meredith McCarthy
Welcome back to Talk Time with Meredith McCarthy – I’m a Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Wellington, New Zealand with over 30 years of experience. In this series, we’re exploring hypnotic language patterns that help bypass resistance and guide the subconscious mind toward healing and change.
Today’s episode is all about embedded commands — subtle suggestions hidden inside ordinary sentences. Also known as “planting seeds of change,” embedded commands are a powerful way of helping clients shift their inner dialogue, let go of resistance, and embrace new possibilities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What embedded commands are and why they work with the subconscious
- How to use tone, pauses, and gestures as non-verbal markers
- Why embedded commands bypass resistance and feel natural to the client
- How to stack commands to build momentum and lasting change
- Everyday hypnotherapy examples for:
- Sleep: “…you might just drift into deep, natural sleep.”
- Confidence: “Each time you speak, you’ll notice yourself feeling stronger and more capable.”
- Anxiety: “…you can remember to breathe calmly and let go.”
Key Takeaways:
- Embedded commands are suggestions woven into natural language.
- They bypass resistance because they don’t feel like “commands.”
- Tone, pauses, gestures, and rhythm make them more effective.
- Think of them as seeds planted in the subconscious — nurtured into growth over time.
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💬 What embedded commands have you noticed in everyday conversation — or used with clients? Share in the comments, I’d love to hear from you.
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