In this show Matt Krouwel talks about the upcoming Evidence Based Hypnotherapy Conference, we give some tips for building self-confidence and Peter Mabbutt discusses 4 journal articles of relevance to hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.


References for the papers mentioned in todays show:

Bukhtoyarov, Oleg V., and Denis M. Samarin. "Psycho-immunological rehabilitation of advanced cancer patients with psychogenic medical history." International Journal 5, no. 11 (2013): 489-502.

Lucchetti, Giancarlo, Luizete dos Santos Camargo, Alessandra LG Lucchetti, Gary E. Schwartz, and Fabio Nasri. "Rare Medical Conditions and Suggestive Past-Life Memories: A Case Report and Literature Review." EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing 9, no. 6 (2013): 372-376.


Vladimir Zelinka, Yann Cojan, and Martin Desseilles. "Hypnosis, Attachment, and Oxytocin: An Integrative Perspective 1." International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62.1 (2014): 29-49.

Adachi, Tomonori, Haruo Fujino, Aya Nakae, Takashi Mashimo, and Jun Sasaki1. "A Meta-Analysis of Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Problems: A Comparison Between Hypnosis, Standard Care, and Other Psychological Interventions." International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis 62, no. 1 (2014): 1-28.

LCCH Podcast 2

Holly from Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, is curious about her mother’s use of the phrase Maybe she isn’t pretty to indicate that someone was very pretty indeed. It may be a form of litotes, or ironic negation, as in the case of not bad, which actually means “good.” http://waywordradio.org

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A North Carolina listener remembers that when she happened to predict things that later came true, her mother would say she had a goat’s mouth. In most of the islands in the Caribbean and also on the island of Mauritius, sayings about foretelling the future often involve references to the mouths of goats. The Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage (Bookshop|Amazon) by Richard Allsopp makes a strong case that this expression comes from African languages, such as Yoruba. http://waywordradio.org

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The last syllables of Arkansas and Kansas don’t rhyme, but both come from the language of the same Sioux tribe. The name of Kansas was adopted by English-speaking people who came to that area, while the name of Arkansas came from those who were French. Thus the different pronunciations for the names of those two states.. http://waywordradio.org

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At a South African boarding school, Rob picked up a phrase from Afrikaans that translates to land with your bum in the butter, meaning “to be lucky.” There are several expressions in various languages linking butter with positive outcomes. A similar German expression translates as “fall on your face in the butter” and a Dutch phrase suggests falling “with your face in the butter.” A Danish phrase that translates as “to come back with butter on your horns,” means “to reap rewards from an investment,” while another involving falling into water refers to a negative result. http://waywordradio.org

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A firefighter named Steve in Newport News, Virginia, wonders why in his line of work, days off are called Kelly days. The term most likely comes from Chicago mayor Edward Joseph Kelly, who in 1936 secured an extra day off for local firefighters who worked long hours. http://waywordradio.org

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According to The Little Book of Second Mentions: The Art of Avoiding Repetition (Bookshop|Amazon), a journalist once referred to a watermelon as the pink-fleshed crowd pleaser. http://waywordradio.org

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Quiz Guy John Chaneski is back with another Common Bonds game, in which the object is to figure out what one word links a trio of ideas. For example, what one word unites the following three things? A report card, USDA inspected beef, and an incline. http://waywordradio.org

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Discover how technology and innovative finance are helping communities protect forests and build sustainable economies. In this episode of Life of PIE, host Onye Idoko speaks with Nicolas Prieto, MSc Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship alum and CEO of climate tech startup Voltiva, and Tereza Bízková., co-founder of Refi Medellin. They explore real-world examples of crypto and regenerative finance in action in Colombia.

Date of episode recording: 2025-11-09
Duration: 00:35:17
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Onya Idoko
Guests: Nicolas Prieto and Tereza Bízková
Producer: Juan Manuel Fournier Castillo
Names of the podcast owner: Victoria Howard

How Can Crypto Protect Forests and Empower Communities

Can music unlock memories for people with dementia? In this episode, Professor Philip Schofield and Dr Jess Jiang, Senior Research Fellow in Neurodegenerative Diseases, draw on cutting-edge science as they explore the links between hearing and dementia. Dr Jiang explains how music not only supports treatment and emotional connection but also helps track disease progression for drug development. About the series How much do we understand the human mind? This question is at the heart of Beautiful Minds- The Greatest Good. Uncover facts about the mind as our expert speakers challenge misconceptions of autism, clear up common myths about Tourette's Syndrome and propose strategies for making our society more inclusive. 

 Date of episode recording: 2024-12-01
 Duration: 19:26
 Language of episode: English
 Guests: Dr Jess Jiang
 Presenter: Professor Philip Schofield
 Director: Justin Hardy (IOE - Culture, Communication & Media, UCL) 
Producer: Stevie Doran

Season 2, Episode 4 - Music and Memory, featuring Dr Jess Jiang

As the host of this year’s UN climate treaty negotiations and home to most of the Amazon tropical rainforest, Brazil led a major advance for forests and their indigenous inhabitants. The new $125 billion fund, with guarantees for investors, will send its profits to countries with documented forest preservation, including some cash going directly to indigenous and local populations. 

Also, we now know about the severe health impacts of tiny airborne particles or PM2.5, thanks in large part to the groundbreaking “Six Cities” study that started in the 1970s. The leaders of that team were Doug Dockery and Arden Pope, and they’re co-authors of the 2025 book, Particles of Truth: A Story of Discovery, Controversy, and the Fight for Healthy Air.

And members of the Living on Earth crew share a few laughs and our favorite Thanksgiving recipes, from pumpkin soup to chouriço stuffing to desserts made with leftover pie crust.
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Tropical Forests, Forever? Air Pollution Pioneers, and Thanksgiving Feast Favorites.

LCCH International was created to provide intending practitioners of hypnosis and hypnotherapy, as well as those with an interest in hypnosis / hypnotherapy, with the disciplines, skills and tuition necessary to practise hypnosis both soundly and ethically. The LCCH trains throughout the UK, Southeast Asia and Portugal.