Left-Handed Techniques, Narcissistic Abuse, and "From Survive to Thrive": A Conversation with Brenda Rhodes
Two Hypnotherapists Talking — Season 7, Episode 8 — with returning guest Brenda Rhodes Denise Billen-Mejia & Martin Furber
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Two Hypnotherapists Talking is unlike any other podcast in this space — a weekly transatlantic Zoom call between two professional friends and colleagues who share their knowledge and experience with anyone curious about therapeutic hypnosis and the benefits it offers. Featuring a guest every other week, the show aims to strip away much of the mystery surrounding this widely misunderstood discipline.
In this episode, hosts Denise Billen-Mejia and Martin Furber welcome back returning guest Brenda Rhodes for a wide-ranging conversation covering trauma release, narcissistic abuse recovery, and her latest work supporting clients through some of life's most difficult relationships.
Accessing Younger Parts of the Self
Brenda opens by discussing one of her more innovative approaches: using left-handed techniques to help clients access younger parts of themselves. This method allows for both trauma release and a kind of playful, unguarded self-expression that can be harder to reach through more conventional means. She elaborates on how this translates into her work with children specifically, where she uses a play board as a tool to facilitate emotional release in a way that feels natural and non-threatening for younger clients.
Understanding Narcissistic Abuse
A significant portion of the conversation centers on Brenda's extensive experience working with individuals who have been affected by narcissistic behavior in their relationships. Notably, Brenda draws on her own 30-year marriage as part of the insight she brings to this work — lived experience that informs how she supports clients navigating similarly difficult dynamics.
Introducing "From Survive to Thrive"
Brenda shares details of her new program, "From Survive to Thrive," designed specifically to help clients work through and move beyond the trauma associated with narcissistic relationships. The conversation touches on how the program fits into her broader body of work helping people rebuild after difficult relational experiences.
Speaking Engagements and Published Work
Looking ahead, Brenda discusses several upcoming presentations planned in Ireland, Orlando, and New Zealand, where she'll be speaking on topics including energy work, hypnosis, and strategies for working with narcissists.
She also touches briefly on two of her published works, "Great Relationships" and "The Worry Detox," both of which offer practical tools for self-care and stress management.
A Message of Self-Love
Throughout the episode, a consistent theme emerges: the importance of self-love and finding the right kind of support when navigating personal challenges. Brenda's work — across her techniques, programs, and writing — consistently returns to this same foundation: that lasting change starts with how a person learns to treat and support themselves.
Tune in to hear the complete conversation with Brenda Rhodes on trauma release techniques, narcissistic abuse recovery, and her latest program, "From Survive to Thrive."
Connect with everyone from this episode:
Denise Billen-Mejia — www.healandberadiant.com
Martin Furber — www.martinfurber.com
Brenda Rhodes — allentownhypnosis.com
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