#454 Mental Wellbeing – Tools and Strategies Part 1 Two simple tools that could change everything. We’ve all been through tough times — sadness, anxiety, OCD, loss of confidence, grief, loneliness… and it’s all “stuff” that affects your mental wellbeing. But here’s the thing: most of that big stuff? It started small. In this episode of the Personal Development Unplugged podcast, I (Cloughie) guide you through two powerful, yet beautifully simple mental wellbeing tools. These aren’t fluffy techniques – they’re real strategies that help you:   Acknowledge and neutralise uncomfortable emotions (instead of pushing them down)   Interrupt anxious thoughts and looping inner dialogue   Get clarity, create strategies, and take back control   Transform worry into personal power and positive action   We do the work together. Right here. Right now. These are practical NLP-based tools you can use any time life throws you a curveball – no fluff, just real results. 🎧 Listen now and learn:   Why ignoring “little stuff” makes it big   How to speak directly to your unconscious mind   What to do with that “weird feeling” you just can’t shake   How simple curiosity creates profound change   The power of specificity and intention in self-healing   &nbsp;This is Part 1 – more tools and techniques are coming soon. But these first two are game-changers. Start here.  🔁 Share this episode with someone who might need a gentle shift.   📩 Email me your thoughts or requests at   💬 Want tools for a specific issue? Just ask – I’ll make a future episode for it. Don’t forget to&nbsp;subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.  “In simplicity, there is genius.” Let’s keep it simple – and effective.  &nbsp;And remember: Have more fun than you can stand – and wallow in joy. Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  Hey friend, how you doing? I think, like most of us, I say most of us, pretty generality-Cloughie again, but we've all gone through some shit. We've gone through some dark times. &nbsp;  Well, certainly I have. And I think, because of that, it made me more interested in searching for tools, processes, protocols, whatever you want to call them, to assist in my mental well-being, but also to help other people's mental well-being. You know, even to the things of, I know you've got depression, you've got OCD, all that stuff, but you've also got not feeling bad, not feeling down, sad, alone, grief, so many different types of things that can affect your mental well-being. &nbsp;  Even the thing of just loss of confidence, loneliness, agoraphobia, or as they say, I think, in the US, agoraphobia. I don't know. But you fill in the blank, because anything and everything is part of, or is something that could affect your mental well-being, your mental health. &nbsp;  And over those years, because of that dark time, I found...

#454 Mental Wellbeing - Tools and Strategies Part 1

A Respectful Look at the Views of Others A Five-Minute Quickie from the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast Ever wondered how someone can hold a belief so different from yours — even the total opposite — and still be right? Well, in this five-minute (ish!) ramble, we explore one of NLP’s most important presuppositions: respect for another person’s model of the world. We all build our own "maps" of reality based on our experiences. But what happens when we genuinely listen to someone else's? Can we learn from it? Can it balance, challenge, or even evolve our own beliefs? In this episode:  Why no one’s map is 100% the territory How curiosity leads to harmony (and less conflict) And why active listening could be your secret growth tool  Take a moment, a breath, a coffee — and muse with me. Test everything. Respect difference. Be curious. Want the full experience? Subscribe, follow, and share the hell out of this with someone open-minded like you!  And the video link  More fun than you can stand — wallow in curiosity! Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp; &nbsp;Hey. A little while ago we did a couple of five minute quickies about the, well, the convenient assumptions or presuppositions of NLP. &nbsp; And I wanted to, just for five minutes, to muse about another one, another one. And it's all about respect. Respect for the other person's model of the world. &nbsp; Because I don't know if you know that we all have our own models of the world and we all have our own maps. And someone said, you know, the map is not the territory. So if the map is not the territory and it's our map, but we're not really looking outside to find out what territory is, lovely metaphor, isn't it? But our world is, our world is a map. &nbsp; And we believe it's true, don't we? Everything that we believe must be right because we believe it. And guess what? Other people have different beliefs. Sometimes a bloody opposite. &nbsp; How is that? Because lots of things have happened in the past, their experiences, their backgrounds, their parents, everything you can think of has conspired with them to create beliefs and the choices they make in the world, which gives them more beliefs. And guess what, so have you. And you've formed this thing called a map, which may be right in some places, maybe not quite so right on others, but also there's a whole territory out there, which is constantly changing. &nbsp; And if you think of this modern world right now, everything is changing so quickly too. And we're being overwhelmed by so much information, but also a lot of false information. So it's really distorting everything. &nbsp; So how can our little map...

FMQ 506 A Respectful Look at the Views Of Others

Jenna’s back behind the mic with a heartfelt reminder: fear can ride shotgun, but you’re in the driver’s seat. Inspired by Julie Vioris and Sahil Bloom, this episode is all about saying yes, dropping the guilt, and creating your life on purpose.



Say Yes, Catch the Glass, and Keep Driving

Feeling a Failure – Let’s Solve It Ever felt like a failure? That heavy, gut-sinking emotion that says “I’m not good enough” or *“I’ve let myself (or others) down”? You're not alone. But what if I told you feeling like a failure is not a fact – it’s a signal. And better still, it’s something we can solve together. In this episode of the Personal Development Unplugged podcast, we go deep – but in only the way we can. I’ll walk you through how those thoughts of failure sneak in, what they really mean, and most importantly, give you simple, practical NLP and hypnosis-based tools to shift that feeling fast. &nbsp;Learn how to: • Challenge and change the story you're telling yourself • Turn emotional feedback into empowering action • Reclaim confidence and self-worth (without toxic positivity) • Use the language of success to rewire your internal dialogue • Start new habits that build momentum, not guilt This isn’t about pretending everything’s great. This is about acknowledging the feeling, finding the real intention behind it, and creating real, lasting change. And it’s simpler than you think — because, say it with me: In simplicity, there is genius. It’s time to take that feeling of failure and use it as fuel for your personal growth.  Listen now and reclaim your inner success story. Watch the full video episode too if you fancy seeing my face in action! Subscribe. Share. Let’s help more people unplug from limitations.   Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp;  And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  Hey, my friends, my friend. I think there's one or two here. &nbsp;  The longer podcast and feeling a feeling of failure. Let's solve it. But before I go into that, I want to tell you a little story. &nbsp;  Because yesterday I recorded this particular thing. Feelings of failure. And guess what happened? At the very end, I went to play it back. &nbsp;  Video wise? Yeah, it's there. The microphone hadn't been switched on. Zero audio. &nbsp;  Zero audio. And do you know what? I felt such a dumbo. What a dim F-U-C-K. &nbsp;  What? I was so, I shouted at myself. In fact, I shouted at the microphone for not turning itself off to start off with. I had to blame somebody. &nbsp;  And then I realized, Paul, you've learned a valuable lesson. Always go back to basics. Check your basics. &nbsp;  Check your intention and check your equipment to make sure things are all firing on all cylinders before we start. There you go. But I'm back again. &nbsp;  And this feeling of a failure, because you see, sometimes to be a success, we think we need to have just one more minute, just a bit more, just a bit more. And sometimes it's just one more rep, just one more,...

# 455 Feeling A Failure- Lets Solve It

Still Is NOT OK – The Myth of ‘Maintaining A Five-MinuteQuickie from Personal Development Unplugged What if standing still is actually taking you backwards? In this short, sharp episode, we break the illusion of “treading water” in personal growth. You’re either moving forward or slipping back—and this 5-minute muse is a call to action for continuous personal development, even if it's just 1% at a time. Discover why consistent progress is essential for self-improvement, confidence, and mental well-being. Learn how applying small daily shifts in mindset and behaviour leads to lasting transformation—without overwhelm. This is real, doable self-growth. 🎯 Takeaways   Standing still = slipping back   1% daily growth = exponential results   The myth of “maintaining”   Personal development isn’t a sprint—it’s an intention   Progress in one area ripples through the rest of your life   A simple reminder to evolve, not retreat. &nbsp;Go a challenge you want help with? Email:  Share this episode if it made you think – someone else needs to hear it too.  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp;  Hey, welcome back to the Five Minute Quickie. And, imagine this. &nbsp;  You're in a boat. You're a lovely little boat. And, you're on the river. &nbsp;  And, there's a lovely little, there's a stream or a current, you know, going past. And, you've put an anchor down. And, as you put that anchor down, you think you're standing still. &nbsp;  Are you? Because everything else is moving away from you. You're not moving forward. Everything else is moving forward. &nbsp;  So, in effect, your standing still is maybe going backwards. That's what I want to talk to you about. Standing still is okay. &nbsp;  No, it isn't. No, it isn't. You see, we talk about, can I? Constant and never-ending improvement. &nbsp;  The 1%. And, I've talked about it in the longer podcast. I've talked about it in the past. &nbsp;  And, I know I'm going to talk about it in the future. Because, if you're not striving, just striving just to be a little bit better. Then, I know if you think about it, just in your career, maybe in your fitness, maybe in your health, maybe in your learning. &nbsp;  If you're not striving to be just a little bit better, you can kid yourself that you're standing still. You can kid yourself that you're just treading water. It'll be okay. &nbsp;  But, in fact, you are going backwards. You're going backwards when you relate to other people in your field, if it's career and relationships and things like that. You're going backwards if it's your health. &nbsp;  Because, we can all just do a little bit more. But, the thing is, you're...

FMQ 507 Standing is not An Option and is NOT OK

The Alternative To Anxiety and Worry An empowering deep dive into how you can take control of anxiety and worry — and replace them with clarity, calm, and confidence. An empowering deep dive into how you can take control of anxiety and worry — and replace them with clarity, calm, and confidence. In this episode, Paul Clough (yes, me!) shares personal experiences and tried-and-tested NLP and hypnosis-based techniques to help you break the cycle of anxious thoughts, worry loops, and emotional overwhelm. Discover how to:   Dissociate from unhelpful feelings, thoughts, and mental movies   Rewire your internal voice to one of calm, strength, and clarity   Use simple yet powerful visualisation and anchoring techniques   Access the emotional states that truly support you   Stop rehearsing failure and instead direct your own movie of success   Prepare for real-life situations with ease and confidence   You’ll learn how your unconscious mind can work with you rather than against you, so you’re no longer hijacked by imaginary fears or future catastrophes that never even happen. 💡 This isn’t theory — it’s a hands-on process you can do as you listen. So grab a notebook or just settle in with your headphones and let’s stop anxiety in its tracks. Because there is an alternative… and it starts right here. 🎧 Listen now — and please share this episode with someone who needs it.  👉 Also available as a full video on  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . &nbsp; &nbsp; And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  #456 The Alternative To Anxiety and Worry  An alternative to anxiety and worry. What a great title, isn't it? Great title. &nbsp;  Well, it is Cloughie. I can back it up, I assure you. But first of all, let's just think for a minute. &nbsp;  And this will probably be a little bit of me. And let's see how it matches with your experience. How do we experience anxiety, worry? Well, for me, when something happens like that, I get a weird feeling in my tummy. &nbsp;  It's really quite low in my tummy. And it's not really the most pleasant of feelings. But, hey, that's what it is. &nbsp;  I might get butterflies. And it's more than butterflies. It's more intense, because it's like having ten times more butterflies than butterflies. &nbsp;  So, that's the feeling I get. You know, I could get sometimes, when it's not good, I've had like a dread. Some might say deep dread, but I don't know quite how deep a deep dread goes. &nbsp;  But it was something I dreaded. You know, because it's worry. Something, I can remember a particular thing, it really did worry. &nbsp;  And I couldn't understand why, but that's what was happening. And when I thought about it, that was my heart. You know,...

#456 The Alternative To Anxiety and Worry

Manly P Hall talks about the relationship between body and mind

Secrets the Body don't Mind

When you hear the term men’s work, what comes to mind?

A bootcamp for “toughening up”? A place to talk about feelings? Something mysterious that happens behind closed doors?

In this episode, I sit down with Skott Taylor - facilitator, men's work leader, husband, father, and passionate advocate for creating safe spaces where men can be real, vulnerable, and deeply connected.

Skott shares his journey from boarding a plane to California for a men’s emotional leadership retreat - not knowing what he was stepping into - to discovering a practice he now calls “CrossFit for your emotions.” Together, we explore:
Why men’s work is different from “just work”
How masks and armour keep us from our true selves
The cost of staying in “fine” and living in the middle band of emotion
Why vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s the doorway to connection
The surprising reason showing up is the hardest (and most powerful) part

This isn’t about fixing anyone. It’s about creating the space for men — and anyone identifying as a man — to step away from daily roles, connect without judgement, and flex the “emotional muscles” that often go unused.

Whether you’re a man curious about what this work might look like, a partner who wants to understand it better, or simply someone interested in the deeper layers of human connection — this conversation will leave you rethinking what emotional strength really means.

I mention this in the episode, but if you’re curious to explore more or take the next step, head to simonedenny.me/menswork for details, resources, and upcoming programs.

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The Truth About Men’s Work with Skott Taylor

In this short yet powerful Five-Minute Quickie episode, we're diving into a question that could seriously supercharge your personal development journey: "How often do you check your progress—and why?" Cloughie explores the sweet spot between over-checking (hello, obsession and lost motivation!) and under-checking (hello, complacency and drifting off-course). Whether it's your personal goals, weight, mindset, career, or even podcast stats, finding your ideal review rhythm is the key to staying on track, boosting motivation, and making real progress. You’ll learn:   Why too much checking can destroy momentum   Why not checking enough can cost you time and energy   The hidden fears behind your review habits (fear of failure or fear of success?)   A simple mindset shift to help you course-correct without self-judgment   How to schedule reviews that actually work for you   👉 This is your wake-up call to review with intention, stay aligned with your goals, and grow with purpose. Please share:  Got a fear of failure or success story to share? Want help turning it around? Email me at:  And remember, this is all about learning to use your skills, energy, and focus to move forward with confidence. Oh! And the video link is here: h Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism &nbsp;  Hey, 5 Minute Muse and I've got a question for you. &nbsp;  I always ask, when we're setting our goals, we're thinking of our week, setting out our day. I always ask, how often do you review? Or do you review? Do you review what you've done? How far you've come? But I want to take this 5 Minute Muse just a little bit deeper. Just something to think about. &nbsp;  Because I'm sure you do. I'm sure you do review. Do you? I'm sorry about that. &nbsp;  But think about it. Do you check and review your progress? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? Quarterly? Yearly? Maybe never. You see, and it depends what it is, obviously. &nbsp;  Could be a project. It could be your weight. It could be, if you do a podcast or a video and all this stuff. &nbsp;  You know, how many likes, how many downloads, whatever it is. We set our targets, how close we are to the goal. Or we have a goal, we have targets and the review is where are we? Where are we from where we were to where we're going? Let's just take a snapshot so we know what we're doing. &nbsp;  Now, if you do it too often, say you did it daily. Some people, when they're checking things like likes, downloads, might do it hourly. What a waste of time. &nbsp;  It might not be a waste of time. That's me. But it is a waste of time. &nbsp;  You see, if you're checking things too often, then you become obsessed. It's like OCD. You become obsessed by just looking...

FMQ 508 An Important Question Why and How Often do you check your progress

But I Can't Afford A Therapist 💥 “I can’t afford therapy…” Sound familiar? You're not alone. And you're not stuck. In this longer unplugged episode, we tackle one of the most common barriers to better mental health: not being able to access or afford professional support. 🎙️ But what if that didn’t have to stop you? This is not about ignoring the problem or playing it down. It's about taking back control—step by step—and discovering powerful, proven ways to feel better, move forward, and heal… without spending a penny. You’ll learn:   Why feeling stuck is natural—but change is possible   The real damage of waiting, blaming, and self-berating (and how to stop)   A DIY approach to emotional healing that’s empowering, practical and free   How to journal your way from confusion to clarity   The one question you must stop asking—and the one that will change everything   Why walking and breathing (yes, really!) can shift your whole internal world   How to create your own step-by-step roadmap from where you are to where you want to be   And access to my free hypnosis tracks to support your journey   💬 Plus: Why giving up is not an option, and how to feel safe, steady and hopeful—even when life feels heavy. This isn’t fluff. It’s action. It’s simple because it works. And it’s here for you right now. 🎧 Listen, share, and let’s start a movement of healing—together.  Shine Brightly 🌟 Paul  Hey there! I’d love to hear from you—questions, feedback, requests—all welcome. Drop me a line or leave a comment. If you've enjoyed this episode or any other, please share and subscribe! You can reach me at .  Subscribe to the Podcast Ready to subscribe?  to explore your options. Or, if you're on Apple Music or iTunes, you can go straight to subscribe or leave a review .  Special Programs for You For tools on developing Supreme Inner Confidence, finding Freedom from Anxiety, or specialized Hypnosis Tracks, visit .  Free Hypnosis Tracks Want access to my FREE hypnosis tracks? Head over to .  Connect with Me Follow me on Twitter:  Remember: I'm a therapist, but I'm not your therapist. This podcast and any of my online resources are for educational purposes only. Never use the hypnosis tracks or exercises if you're operating machinery, driving, or if you have epilepsy or psychiatric conditions. Always consult a healthcare provider if you're unsure.  Find Us on Other Platforms Catch the podcast on , Castbox, , YouTube, or on our . Stay tuned, and keep shining brightly. ✨  Music Credits Music by Wataboi, DreamHeaven, ccjmusic, and others from . And the transcript WARNING if you're a lover of the written word this may make you frustrated, or angry - you have been warned - is it an 'ism  &nbsp;  #457 But I Can't Afford A Therapist &nbsp; &nbsp;  Hey, back to the longer podcast with me Paul. Personal development unplugged. And I've been hearing quite a few things about people getting anxious because they can't get access to professional support for their mental health. &nbsp;  You know, they're not feeling in a good state and not being able to get access to someone who can help them actually is creating more anxiety, more stress. And therefore obviously that state gets worse, health gets worse and everything just goes tits up basically. So what do you do? What do you do when you can't get any access to that professional support? What do you do? What do you do where you could blame everything else? Everyone else? Because the world is unfair. &nbsp;  Because it is unfair, it's totally unfair. You know, it's not, well, it's just unfair. Or you could have a pity party, which is a bit like blaming the world, isn't it? And just have a pity party by yourself. &nbsp;  You could do. Or you could just hide away. Hide away, not let anybody see that you're down and hide away. &nbsp;  You can hide away in plain sight, by the way, because you can put your defences up. Or you could show everybody, you know,...

#457 But I Can't Afford A Therapist

Trying to leave this little old world and the people I meet in a better place then when I first met them.

Who am I and what do I do?………Paul Clough.

I now love helping making changes in people and guiding them to create the life they really want.
 
A personal look at me:
 
The above sentence was not always the case and being the best in the financial realms of the building industry was my aim and getting there by any means. I now know this is, and was, the worst way ~ even if I did make director of one of the largest building companies in Cambridge by the age of 30.
 
One of the major realisations came on my first ever training in hypnosis. I found that it’s not a win lose world and that a win win is only a low basis to live.
 
Being true to your beliefs and coming from a place of integrity where service is paramount. This understanding together with lots of NLP skills helped create my last partnership in the building industry grow from a turnover of £800k to £16m in less than twelve years and that can only be done with giving more than expected.
 
Another shaping of me came from two traumatic events in my life that happened within six months of each other which created a number of major changes in me and by beliefs in what is possible. I have written about my experience and how I dealt with it but more importantly it really showed me my love for my three boys and theirs for me and resulted in the step up to become a trainer of NLP (which I never intended) and my close and exciting work with two of my sons. In supporting Joseph and help create change in people in our training’s and his wonderful life changing ‘Be your potential weekend’ and with Luke the continuing development of Cambridge Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis processes. My relationship with my third son Daniel just keeps getting better and better too.
 
Not knowing how good I had become in change work in the beginning I generally studied, practiced and saw clients then things started to happen when I started to work following just my instincts. Two clients come to mind both in effect dying from the effects of what was happening to them and the way they felt and within one and two sessions respectively not only won the will to live they changed virtually in front of my eyes and being apart of that process was and is the best feeling alive.
 
The above are just three of many brilliant learnings I have had in my life.
The more formal bit

 
Paul Clough

I am a Trainer and Master Practitioner of NLP and Hypnosis and am passionate in assisting those who want to reach their full potential and his special skills form a unique foundation for success. I constantly seek and develope new skills and learning’s – through advanced levels of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line Therapy ™, Hypnosis and to improve everyone I work with.

I have an understanding of the mind/body connection which enables me to create in my clients the difference that makes the difference ~ from excellence to outstanding.

For those that want qualifications:

Certified Trainer and Consultant of Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Certified Master Practitioner of NLP & Time Line Therapy

Certified Master Hypnotist and Hypnotherapist

Together with Luke and Joseph I have consistently strived and succeeded to create ways to improve peoples lives and give new beliefs of what’s possible. Our potential is without limits ~ infinite in every way.


Join Simone in her discussions with thought leaders and everyday people who have found their purpose in life. Simone uncovers what their journey to finding their purpose has been, their struggles and joys of finding their unique gifts and talents and how they are using these gifts to serve others in the world. This is what Simone calls Living with Purpose. 

About Simone Denny

Simone Denny is a qualified Life Coach, a Mind Detox practitioner, a health and wellness blogger, a yoga teacher and the owner of a successful online wellness store in Australia called the Nourishing Hub. She runs women's workshops and wellness retreats and has a passion for mind-body wellness, discovering and living your purpose, and sparking joy.

Simone graduated from the University of Berkeley, California and Otago University with degrees in psychology and in business. She has previously spent 10 years working in the banking industry, where she was a director, successfully project managing multi-million dollar projects from inception to delivery.

Sole Sisters, co-founded by former college basketball players and sisters,  Jenna Urban and Tara Macciocco, is a dynamic collective with a mission to amplify the stories of remarkable women. Jenna, a multitasking entrepreneur, oversees multiple family businesses, while Tara, an educator and basketball coach, contributes her expertise at Marywood College. Through weekly podcasts, online programs, books, speaking events, videos, and articles, Sole Sisters provides a platform to celebrate the diverse and inspiring journeys of women. Join us in weaving a tapestry of empowerment, resilience, and shared experiences with our incredible Sole Sisters.Our mission is to share stories of you, our Sole Sisters through weekly podcasts, online programs, books, speaking events, videos and updated articles.

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