Holistic Renewal

28/08/2025

Did you know your subconscious mind processes up to 95% of your daily thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?

It’s like the silent autopilot running beneath the surface, built on years of past experiences and repeated messages. That’s why change feels hard sometimes, you’re not fighting laziness or lack of willpower, you’re working with deeply ingrained subconscious patterns.

I’ve seen how powerful it can be to work directly with the subconscious, through hypnotherapy, guided meditation, and reflective practices. This is where real, lasting transformation begins.

Personally, when I started noticing the stories I was telling myself unconsciously, I realised how unkind they often were. Slowly changing that inner script has been one of the most healing parts of my own journey.

If you feel stuck in repeating patterns, therapy can help you access and reprogram the subconscious gently and safely.

27/08/2025

One thing I often remind clients (and myself) is this: the nervous system drives so much of what we feel and how we respond.

When the nervous system senses danger, even if the danger is just a memory, stress, or an old wound, it flips into survival mode. That can look like anxiety, irritability, shutting down, or feeling “on edge.”

The good news? The nervous system is trainable. Small, consistent practices like deep breathing, grounding, and gentle movement send signals of safety. Over time, your body learns it doesn’t need to stay in survival mode.

I know this from my own journey. When I finally understood that my reactions weren’t “who I am,” but my nervous system’s way of protecting me, everything shifted.

If you’d like support in learning tools that calm and re-train your nervous system, that’s exactly what I help clients with in therapy.

26/08/2025

Did you know that all hypnosis is self-hypnosis?

That’s right, no one can "do it to you." Instead, it’s a process of guiding your own mind into a calm, focused state where you’re more open to positive suggestions.

This is why self-hypnosis can be such a powerful tool, it gives you access to your own inner resources for calm, clarity, and change. And the best part? With a simple method, you can learn to do it for yourself anytime you need it.

I’ve put together a short explainer video on the Betty Erickson Method, a gentle way to guide yourself into self-hypnosis using your senses. It’s a beautiful practice to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/LxsOVgeWVyc

And don’t miss the guided session in my next video if you’d like to try it for yourself.

Curious about how self-hypnosis works? In this video, I explain the process step-by-step and show you how to guide your own mind into calm, focus, and positi...

25/08/2025

Renewal isn’t about wiping the slate clean. It’s about the small, consistent ways we come back to ourselves.

For me, renewal looks like:
A deep breath before I speak.
Allowing sunlight to warm my face.
Speaking to myself as kindly as I would a friend.

These moments are subtle, but they accumulate. Over time, they rewire our nervous system toward safety, our subconscious toward compassion, and our heart toward softness.

What’s one small act of self-kindness you can offer yourself today, without waiting for the “perfect” time?

24/08/2025

For a long time, I thought healing would be neat. Do the work, feel better, move on. But what I’ve discovered (personally and with clients) is that healing is rarely straight.

It’s a spiral.
We circle back to old wounds with new awareness. Sometimes that feels like we’re going backwards, but really, we’re meeting the same pain with greater strength and wisdom.

This reframe helped me release so much frustration with myself. Instead of asking, “Why am I back here again?” I now ask, “What’s different about how I can hold this now?”

Can you think of a struggle you’ve revisited, but handled differently the second (or third) time around? That’s growth.

23/08/2025

Something I often remind clients (and myself) is that the subconscious is like fertile soil. Whatever you plant in it, it will grow.

This means that repeated thoughts, self-talk, and emotional states become the blueprint your subconscious follows. If you feed it with “I can’t… I’m not enough… I’ll never change,” the subconscious believes you. If you feed it with compassion, encouragement, and possibility, it believes that, too.

This isn’t about toxic positivity, it’s about realistic, kind self-talk. I’ve noticed that even small shifts, like replacing “I’m failing” with “I’m learning,” have a profound impact over time.

What is one sentence of kindness you wish your younger self had heard more often? Could you whisper it to yourself today?

21/08/2025

This is a question I return to often: “What am I avoiding feeling right now?”

Our minds are brilliant at distraction. We scroll, overwork, overthink, or stay busy to avoid emotions that feel uncomfortable. But emotions don’t go away just because we ignore them. They sit in the body, waiting.

I’ve learned that when I pause and let myself name the feeling, its intensity begins to soften. It doesn’t need fixing, just witnessing.

Why this matters:

Feelings are signals, not flaws.

Naming a feeling reduces its grip.

Allowing it to exist creates space for healing.

Practice: Pause for a moment today. Ask yourself the question. Write down the first word that comes up. No judgment, just awareness.

21/08/2025

The other day, I caught myself rushing through my day on autopilot, ticking boxes, answering emails, moving from one thing to the next. And yet, I didn’t feel present in any of it.

This happens when the nervous system is running in survival mode. Our body believes it has to keep pushing, doing, achieving. But when we live in that state too long, we miss the quiet moments that remind us we’re safe and alive.

When I slowed down, even just for a few breaths, I felt myself drop back into my body. The tension softened. My heart felt lighter.

Why this matters:
Slowing down signals safety to the nervous system. It’s not laziness, it’s healing.


What’s one simple thing you could do today to remind your body it’s safe to slow down?

20/08/2025

Trauma isn’t just about big, obvious events. It can be subtle, too: times we felt unseen, unsafe, unheard. And when it isn’t acknowledged, it continues to shape how we think, feel, and behave.

I often see this show up as:

Overreacting to something small because it touches an old wound.

Feeling like you have to control everything to feel safe.

Struggling to relax, even when nothing is “wrong.”

I know this in myself, too. There are moments when my reaction doesn’t match the situation, and that’s usually a sign I’m carrying an old story into the present moment.

Here’s the hopeful part: once we notice these patterns, we can begin to respond differently. Awareness interrupts the cycle.

Can you recall a time when your reaction felt “bigger” than the moment? What might it have been protecting you from?

19/08/2025

Your mind is more powerful than you think. In this short video, I explain how hypnosis gently quiets the conscious mind and taps into the subconscious to support healing, growth, and transformation. Click below to watch:

Have you ever wondered what happens in your brain during hypnosis? In this video, Laura Manly from Holistic Renewal explains how the conscious and subconscio...

18/08/2025

It’s always so humbling to read words like these from a client. Knowing that someone feels truly listened to, supported, and able to step into life with more freedom is such a privilege to witness.

Every person’s journey is unique, and being trusted to walk alongside them in those tender and transformative moments is something I never take for granted. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to do this work, and it brings me so much joy to see the shifts my clients experience.

17/08/2025

Sometimes we encounter people who drain us emotionally or push our boundaries. The Grey Rock Technique is a subtle way to maintain your peace without escalating conflict.

Here’s how it works:
- Stay calm and neutral in tone
- Avoid oversharing personal details
- Don’t react to provocations

This isn’t about being cold, it’s about preserving your energy and reinforcing your boundaries. Paired with clear communication and prioritising your wellbeing, it becomes a gentle, effective strategy for emotional self-care.

Protecting your energy is an act of self-love. Want guidance on setting boundaries effectively? Message me to find out more.