Welcome back to another episode of the Hypno Geeks Podcast!

Today, we’re joined by someone who has truly mastered the art of the “great escape” — not from handcuffs, but from the soul-crushing world of corporate finance.

My guest today is Charlotte Mather — Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, and founder of the Axiom Academy. Charlotte spent 15 years climbing the corporate ladder, building a six-figure career that looked perfect on paper, but left her feeling trapped in what she describes as a gilded cage.

After multiple burnouts and a growing sense that there had to be more to life than surviving Mondays, she walked away from the security of banking to follow a completely different path — one rooted in healing, purpose, freedom, and authenticity.

And in less than three years, Charlotte didn’t just replace her corporate income — she built a thriving six-figure hypnotherapy practice and launched an academy dedicated to training the next generation of therapists.

But what makes Charlotte’s journey especially powerful is her work within the neurodivergent space. As a late-diagnosed ADHDer and mum to neurodivergent children, she co-founded the Neuro Network — a neuro-affirming business community designed for people who find traditional networking overwhelming, exhausting, or simply inaccessible.

✨ In today’s episode, we dive into:

⏰ 00:00 – Escaping corporate burnout and the “golden handcuffs.”
⏰ 04:00 – Sunday dread, toxic workplaces & nervous system overload
⏰ 13:00 – The breaking point that made Charlotte leave banking
⏰ 17:00 – Discovering Reiki, hypnosis & the healing world
⏰ 20:00 – Building a six-figure hypnotherapy business from scratch
⏰ 27:00 – The danger of chasing endless qualifications and “feathers.”
⏰ 34:00 – What traditional hypnotherapy training is often missing
⏰ 37:00 – Why hypnosis doesn’t work the same for everyone
⏰ 43:00 – Neurodivergence, authenticity & building a business differently
⏰ 49:00 – AI, social media & the growing “trust recession” online
⏰ 54:00 – ADHD, masking, menopause & late diagnosis
⏰ 1:07:00 – Neurodivergent-friendly hypnosis approaches
⏰ 1:13:00 – Self-compassion, healing & embracing difference

This conversation is honest, funny, emotional, deeply validating, and packed with insight for therapists, healers, entrepreneurs, and anyone questioning whether there’s another way to live and work.

Charlotte is leading the charge for a more inclusive, neuro-friendly approach to therapy and business — and I know you’re going to get so much from this conversation.

https://www.axiomhypnotherapy.com/

Support the show

This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
www.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

In this episode of the HypnoGeeks Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Dante Harker for a deeply insightful, honest, and refreshingly open conversation about psychosexual health, relationships, and the evolving challenges we’re seeing in modern life.

We explore the real issues affecting men’s mental and sexual wellbeing, from performance anxiety and erectile dysfunction to the wider pressures of identity, stress, social media, and the impact of pornography. But this conversation goes far beyond sex.

Together, we unpack the deeper layers of intimacy, connection, and what it truly means to feel at home within yourself, because as Dante so beautifully shares, psychosexual work isn’t just about sex… It’s about bonding, emotional connection, and rediscovering pleasure in a meaningful, human way.

We talk about:

• Why intimacy is more important than performance
• The growing challenges facing men’s mental health
• The influence of modern life, technology, and stress
• How relationships shift over time, and how to reconnect
• Practical, accessible ways to rebuild connection and pleasure

This is one of those conversations that feels both grounded and expansive, blending clinical insight with lived experience, humour, honesty, and real, usable tools.

If you’re a therapist, coach, or simply someone curious about human connection, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on an area that is so often left unspoken… yet impacts so many.

Connect with Dante

You can find out more about Dante and his work here:
https://danteharker.com

For any course enquiries:
info@goldleaftraining.com

Join the Training at The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy on the – 17th of May

Dante will be delivering a live Psychosexual Therapy Training Day (10am–4pm) a practical, engaging, and confidence-building experience for Hypnotherapists wanting to work more effectively in this area.

You can find out more and book your place here:
https://the-northern-college-of-clinical-hypnotherapy.cademy.io/psychosexual-therapy-training-with-dante-harker

As always, settle in, stay curious… and enjoy the conversation.

Support the show

This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
www.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com

Welcome to the Hypnogeeks Podcast!

In today’s episode, my guest is someone who brings hope, healing, and wisdom to one of life’s toughest journeys, navigating heartbreak, separation, and divorce.

Today we are joined by the wonderful Paula Crowhurst, also known by her company name Polly Bloom. Paula is an accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist and a highly sought-after Divorce and Separation Coach, celebrated on the Spear’s 500 Top Recommended Divorce Consultancy & Support Services list. She’s helped countless people who are feeling lost, betrayed, or overwhelmed find their way back to strength, clarity, and even joy.

But what makes Paula so special isn’t just her impressive qualifications; it’s her deeply human story. Her own life was once turned upside down by betrayal and heartbreak. She describes herself as “standing at the door of the heartbreak hotel,” unsure of how to move forward. Through her own healing journey, digging deep, seeking support, and slowly rebuilding her life, she discovered not only how to thrive again but also how to guide others through their darkest moments.

And here on Hypnogeeks, you know we love to geek out about the mind. Paula brings that spark, too. She helps her clients understand the brain science of heartbreak, how dopamine cravings can make an ex feel addictive, how cortisol floods the system and hijacks sleep and peace, and how hypnotherapy can give your prefrontal cortex, that wise “decision-making guard” in your brain, the boost it needs to take charge again.

Paula also has this beautiful way of turning tangled emotions into something manageable. She describes the post-breakup mind as a “bowl of spaghetti,” all those thoughts, memories, and worries knotted together. Her gift is helping people gently untangle those strands through coaching, hypnotherapy, and practical tools that bring clarity and calm.

She also specialises in some of the toughest challenges: supporting clients through betrayal, navigating the storm of a high-conflict or narcissistic ex, and guiding parents towards cooperative, child-centred approaches to parenting after separation. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s even written a children’s book, Keep on Swimming Freddie!, to help kids process their own big feelings when families change.

So, whether you’re listening because you’re on your own healing journey, or simply because you’re fascinated, like us, by the way the brain, emotions, and hypnosis can help us transform, you are going to love this episode.

So, grab a cuppa, get comfy, and join me for this inspiring, insightful, and heart-opening conversation with the amazing Paula Crowhurst.

Support the show

This podcast is sponsored by The Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
www.thenortherncollegeofclinicalhypnotherapy.com