AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe
Most people feel overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, or disconnected… and they assume something is wrong with them.
But the truth is: you’re not broken — you’re simply not awakened to the deeper part of you yet.
Hosted by trauma-informed hypnosis coach Ryan DeJonghe, AWAKEN blends story, science, and soul to help you break old patterns, dissolve anxiety, and reconnect with the part of you that’s been waiting to rise.
After a near-death experience that changed everything, Ryan returned with a profound understanding of the subconscious mind — and a mission to guide others back to the peace, power, and clarity they forgot they had.
Each episode brings you:
- Transformational stories from Ryan’s life and work
- Subconscious mechanics explained simply
- Tools for anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, and emotional pressure
- Awakening insights for the modern world
- Short grounding hypnosis sessions you can use anytime
Whether you’re stressed, stuck, or spiritually curious, this podcast is a gentle doorway into remembering who you really are.
Welcome to your awakening.
AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe
Inside Mike Mandel Hypnosis: A Deep Dive with Co-Founder Chris Thompson
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In this episode of AWAKEN with Ryan DeJonghe, I sit down with a true hero of mine in the hypnosis world, Chris Thompson. Chris is the engine behind the world-renowned Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy and a master at distilling complex psychological concepts into actionable steps for personal and professional growth.
We trace Chris’s journey from a shy engineering student who first saw Mike Mandel perform on a university stage to becoming a business strategist and professional hypnotist. Chris shares the "hidden secrets" of the Academy, including the 24/7 practice rooms that have revolutionized how students learn hypnosis.
We also dive into:
- The "Pykthos" Origin Story: The hilarious, accidental way Chris and Timothy September named their business mastermind.
- Hypnosis for Parents: How Chris used Ericksonian language patterns to navigate the "terrible twos" and help his children through emotional outbursts.
- Business Mastery: Why Chris believes you can learn anything and why he refuses to ever quit.
- Relationship Interventions: How everything in a relationship is an "ego state" problem and how to use inquisitive curiosity to de-escalate conflict.
Stay tuned until the end for a powerful guided hypnotic induction led by Chris, designed to help you take ownership of your personal change and identify your next logical baby step toward the life you want.
Timestamps
- 00:00 – Welcome Chris Thompson: Hypnosis certifications and the deck of cards that changed everything.
- 01:05 – The "Hidden Secret" of MMHA: The power of the 24/7 Practice Rooms.
- 02:18 – How Chris got into hypnosis: From shy engineering student to witnessing Mike Mandel’s stage show.
- 06:55 – Transitioning from Stock Analyst to Hypnosis Entrepreneur.
- 14:12 – Talking to Toddlers: Applying hypnotic language patterns to parenting.
- 18:59 – Everything is an Ego State: Solving relationship conflict with hypnosis.
- 21:12 – "Sharpening the Blade": Why the best hypnosis trainers never stop studying.
- 34:00 – Ryan’s personal success story: Using a practice room session to stay consistent with workouts.
- 40:51 – The story behind Pykthos and the "Strategy Cafe."
- 47:00 – How to build a business by "Greasing the Chute."
- 1:03:00 – Guided Hypnotic Induction: Taking ownership of your change with Chris Thompson.
Key Links Mentioned
- Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy: Get the Digital Cards and training at MikeMandelHypnosis.com/digital-cards
- Pykthos Strategy Cafe: Join Chris and Timothy for a virtual coffee every second Friday at Pykthos.com/cafe