What if your inability to stick to goals isn't about willpower, discipline, or motivation, but about something much deeper?In the first episode of Grace's transformative four-part mini-series based on her book Close Your Eyes, Get Free, we explore the real root cause of why change feels so impossible: subconscious programming. Drawing from over a decade of hypnotherapy experience, Grace reveals why your conscious mind's best intentions keep losing to hidden beliefs you didn't even know you had.You'll hear a compelling story from a client who desperately needed to lose 100 pounds for life-saving surgery, her insurance depended on it, her health depended on it, yet her subconscious mind kept sabotaging every attempt. The discovery of what was really happening beneath the surface will change how you understand your own "failures" forever.Whether you've been stuck in cycles of promising yourself change or this is your first step toward understanding your subconscious mind, this episode will help you shift the conversation from willpower to reprogramming, from fighting yourself to finally working with the 90% of your mind that's been running the show.Mentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Get Free (Grace's book)Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.comTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Mini-Series00:29 Understanding Hypnosis00:47 Freedom Begins in the Mind02:05 The Power of the Subconscious Mind03:09 Overcoming Subconscious Barriers04:52 Reprogramming for Success06:01 Series Overview and Homework08:59 Reflect and Prepare for Change
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Close Your Eyes, Sleep: Part 4
If you've made it to Part Four of the Close Your Eyes, Sleep Series, we're so proud of you.In this final episode, we're bringing everything together and talking about the real-life, deeply human experiences that can still get in the way of sleep, even when you're doing everything "right." From pregnancy to parenthood, menopause to chronic illness, and even the subconscious identity of being an "insomniac," these hurdles are rarely talked about with the nuance they deserve.We're not bypassing the hard stuff, we're meeting it with compassion, subconscious tools, and a plan you can keep returning to.You'll also hear how small shifts, just 10% improvements, can create lasting transformation over time. Hypnotherapy doesn't require perfection. It meets you where you are, and helps you move forward bit by bit, belief by belief.00:00 Series Overview and Welcome01:00 Addressing Final Sleep Hurdles02:00 Pregnancy and Sleep Challenges06:42 Parenthood and Sleep Deprivation09:09 Menopause and Sleep Disruptions12:43 Chronic Pain and Illness Impact on Sleep18:55 The Identity of Being an "Insomniac"26:18 Final Thoughts and Homework AssignmentYour homework for this week:Reflect on what has helped you most during this seriesChoose one sleep recording from the Grace Hypnotherapy app and commit to using it daily for 30 daysShare your story or favorite takeaway on social media and tag me @gracesmithtv so I can celebrate your progressMentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Sleep (my best-selling book)“Overcome the Final Sleep Hurdles” (Free inside the Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com)Connect with Grace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gracesmith.com/Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace
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Close Your Eyes, Sleep: Part 3
We all know what we should be doing to sleep better, cut the screen time, skip the wine, try yoga, get a better pillow. But what if it's not just about your routine… it's about how your subconscious relates to it?In this third episode of the Close Your Eyes, Sleep Series, Grace shares how to create your own dream bedtime routine, first in your subconscious, and then in your physical environment. You'll learn why even the most beautifully designed routines fall short if your subconscious hasn't caught up, and how we can use visualization to bridge that gap.Grace also talks about habits that support real sleep (like stopping liquids earlier, incorporating sleep-friendly foods, and progressive muscle relaxation), while always returning to the most important part: how you feel when you get into bed.Your homework this week is simple and powerful: listen to the "Visualize Your Perfect Night's Sleep" recording on the Grace Hypnotherapy app each night, and start designing your own dream space, on the inside and out.00:00 Welcome to the Grace Smith Podcast 00:42 Visualizing a Sleep-Friendly Bedtime Routine 02:02 Designing Your Perfect Sleep Environment 07:18 Practical Tips for Better Sleep 11:50 Scientific Insights on Sleep and ADHD 13:54 Homework and ConclusionMentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Sleep (my best-selling book)“Visualize Your Perfect Night’s Sleep” (Free inside the Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.com)Connect with Grace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gracesmith.com/Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace
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Close Your Eyes, Sleep: Part 2
What if you could train your brain to set your worries down every single night?In Part Two of the Close Your Eyes, Sleep Series, Grace shares one of the most effective subconscious sleep tools she’s ever created: “Put Your Worries in a Box.” This visualization technique, combined with hypno-affirmations and self-hypnosis, can help you release anxiety at bedtime, quiet your inner dialogue, and reclaim the peace you’ve been missing at night.We’ll talk about why your subconscious might be flooding you with to-do lists and stress right before sleep and how you can rewire that pattern gently and powerfully.You’ll also learn how prioritizing your “one thing” each day can ease decision fatigue, reduce overwhelm, and allow your subconscious to let go because it knows you’ve got it covered.00:00 Welcome to the Grace Smith Podcast00:33 Reprogramming Your Mind for Restful Sleep00:48 Put Your Worries in a Box Technique02:36 Practical Exercises for Reducing Worries06:28 The Importance of Visualization07:34 Supporting Studies on Visualization11:31 Combining Hypnotherapy Elements13:09 Hypno Affirmations for Better Sleep14:20 Homework and Next Steps14:59 Conclusion and Upcoming TopicsMentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Sleep (Grace’s best-selling book)Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.comConnect with Grace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gracesmith.com/Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace
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Close Your Eyes, Sleep: Part 1
What if your insomnia isn’t about your screen time, your caffeine intake, or your bedtime routine but about something much deeper?In the first episode of the Better Sleep Series, we explore the real root cause of sleep challenges: subconscious programming. Drawing from the insights in Grace’s best-selling book Close Your Eyes, Sleep, she’ll share discoveries from over a decade of hypnotherapy experience, including why feeling safe is often a prerequisite to restful sleep…something rarely discussed in mainstream wellness.You’ll hear a powerful story from a client whose childhood memory of a kitchen fire shaped decades of insomnia, and you’ll learn why your subconscious may be keeping you in a state of hypervigilance every night without your conscious awareness.Whether you’ve tried everything to improve your sleep or this is your first step, this episode will help you shift the conversation from symptoms to root cause.00:00 Welcome to the Grace Smith Podcast00:43 The Importance of Good Sleep02:32 The Science Behind Sleep Deprivation05:51 Exploring Hypnosis for Better Sleep08:11 Client Stories: Uncovering the Root of Insomnia13:56 Turning Off the Alarms: Practical Steps15:36 Conclusion and Next StepsMentioned in this episode:Close Your Eyes, Sleep (Grace’s best-selling book)Grace Hypnotherapy App: getgrace.comConnect with Grace: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracesmithtv/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.gracesmith.com/Links: https://linktr.ee/getgrace
Are you ready to break through limiting beliefs, rewire your subconscious, and step into your highest potential? Each episode of The Grace Smith Podcast dives deep into the science and soul of hypnotherapy, personal growth, and mental resilience. Through expert insights, guided exercises, and transformative guest conversations, Grace helps you harness the full potential of your mind, whether you’re seeking stress relief, confidence, success, or a deeper connection with yourself.
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