This brings us to claims like "hypnosis for breast enlargement" and the broader question: Is this deceptive marketing that preys on vulnerability?

Freya India’s essay “A Time We Never Knew” on After Babel captures something profound about our moment:

the legitimacy of authority. When we perceive someone as an expert, we’re much more likely to comply, whether that means pressing a shock switch in an experiment or clucking like a chicken under stage lights.

RIP Charlie Kirk

De-Hypnotising Yourself Fortunately, just as people can learn to enter trance deliberately, they can also learn to resist

When no one challenges harmful behaviour, a person may start believing their actions are acceptable.

"The important thing is not what one is born with, but what use one makes of that equipment." — Alfred Adler This powerful statement from...

Have you ever had a client say, “I just have a gut feeling something isn’t right” ? Or perhaps during a session, your own intuition...

These qualities make younger people more open to influence, not just in a clinical setting like hypnotherapy, but in everyday life through media, advertising, and political messaging.

is this mass hypnosis? And if so, are young minds being quietly indoctrinated?

clarifying that the terms "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer exclusively to biological sex .

Let’s look at three types of fear that rarely get a voice: Christophobia, Contraltophobia, and the powerful, often unspoken fear of rape and

the idea of authenticity is deeply appealing. It suggests honesty, integrity, and being grounded in who you are.......

Government messaging—like all persuasive communication—relies on assumptions that may not always be true.

Imagine a little boat sailing on the ocean...

Speak up despite the labels - the more people who refuse to be silenced the weaker the psychological hold becomes.

The power and perils of coercive language and understanding double binds

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How to Deal with Liars: A Practical Guide Dealing with liars can be frustrating, confusing, and emotionally draining. Whether it’s a...

In a world filled with information—and misinformation—critical thinking is a superpower. Teaching your children how to analyse, question,...