On the same day that legendary actor Kirk Douglas, 103, passed away, my 85-year-old mother underwent major surgery. A surgery that was supposed to keep her in the hospital until at least today, and then an additional four to six months till her full recovery. They actually released her yesterday...

These days, it seems that Celebrity lives are serving in the place of the old cautionary tales and fables which used to impart the lessons of virtue to us, and the consequences of poor impulse control. We see stunning acts of kindness and humanity from the likes of Keanu Reeves...

When you ask someone “What is your greatest health fear, or worry for yourself or for a loved one?” You usually get a quick one-word answer – Cancer. It lies in the pit of all our fears, that one word which covers so many different conditions, diagnoses and prognoses. Because...

What is the one key thing that every diet needs to succeed and is also the one thing you just can’t buy? It’s willpower. In those dark moments when the chocolate cake has your desire on speed dial, when the office jerk brings in Donuts on that hard to get...

Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone, so has that last bit of willpower that was clinging to your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight in 2020. It’s not really your fault; it’s all societies fault for putting the excitement of the Super Bowl and not to mention, endless Chicken...

The Big Day is almost here, Super Bowl Sunday! The Kansas City Chiefs will play the San Francisco 49ers in Miami.  It’s Super Bowl 54, and a huge social event, perhaps the biggest secular event in America’s social calendar all year. All the details here – https://www.nfl.com/super-bowl All those delicious...

Every one of us, sooner or later, will have to face emotions related to losing someone close to us.  Fortunately, there is a natural process, called grieving, that moves us through these feelings to a stronger, wiser and more mature self.  Therefore, the process of grieving can be very good...

Yesterday, my husband Christopher took his elderly Mother for a check-up at her Doctor. They asked her, and every other patient that also checked in, the following questions – Have you had any recent fever, body aches, rashes or other flu-like symptoms? Have you traveled outside the USA in the...

One of my best friends lives in Corpus Christi, TX. It’s a 9-hour drive from my home, here north of Dallas. So, we mostly chat over the phone. some conversations can last for hours! Last night, as we spoke, her local news was playing on the TV. She paused the...

Over the years of being a Hypnotist I have always suspected that loneliness was reaching epidemic proportions! This distressing new study confirms it – * 3 out of 5 adults, or 61%, said that they sometimes or always feel lonely * Among workers aged 18-22, 73% report sometimes or always...

A small business like Family First Hypnosis lives and breathes through its reputation. Advertising is an expensive luxury, but one of the best ways to get the word out is by reviews on Yelp and Google. They are the modern equivalent of “word of mouth” and “personal recommendation”. I am...

Whilst well-known in the Hypnosis Profession as the creator of continuing video and audio podcasts, “the tables were turned” and Celeste recently was the guest on someone else’s very popular podcast called “Spark – Inspire Your Life!” hosted by Angela Wagner. Angela met Celeste while finding a solution to her...

Yes, Hypnosis does work for weight loss! Make sure you download your free “Appetite Suppressant” MP3 at www.familyfirsthypnosis.com and also sign up for a free consultation! For inspiration, check out this story about Superstar Adele using the Power of Hypnosis to transform herself…. https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/10696850/adele-weight-loss-hynotherapist-jennifer-aniston-nigella-lawson/

Do you have trouble setting boundaries with family and friends. Sometimes if we get a little shock from someone calling us on our thinking it can help, especially when we are in a hypnotic state. This interaction I’ve had with many a client (including myself) may help you. Pretend you...

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find an appetite suppressant that really works and has no potential harmful side effects? You won’t get that from your medical doctor. Over the years there have been several that big Pharm has developed and every one of them come with major cautions....