SB Hypnotherapy

14/01/2026

I’ve just seen the latest “Barbie menopause” and honestly… ridiculous.

Why are we so obsessed with telling women what they should expect, feel, and suffer through at every stage of life? From postnatal labels to menopause narratives, it’s as if women are programmed in advance to believe something will go wrong.

Through years of studying hypnotherapy and NLP, one thing is clear:

What we repeatedly hear, we begin to believe.
And belief shapes experience.

I’m over 60 and I never signed up to a list of labels or predicted problems. Have I had the odd challenge? Of course. But I’ve never carried the mindset that illness or struggle was inevitable.

Not every woman needs a label.
Not every life stage needs a diagnosis.
And fear-based messaging helps no one — except those profiting from it.

Let women experience life on their own terms.
Without expectation. Without fear. Without being told their story in advance.
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07/01/2026

Hypnosis, Confidence & Soul-Led Growth

So often we look outside ourselves for confidence, clarity, or direction — yet everything we seek already lives within us.

Hypnosis is a beautiful, gentle way of quietening the noise of the busy mind and reconnecting with your inner wisdom. In that calm, receptive space, the subconscious opens — allowing old fears, limiting beliefs, and self-doubt to soften and fall away.

This work isn’t about fixing you.
You were never broken.

It’s about remembering who you are beneath the layers — grounded, capable, intuitive, and enough.

Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, wanting to perform with confidence, or simply longing to feel more aligned and at peace, hypnotherapy supports you in moving forward with trust and ease.

When the mind settles, the soul speaks.
And from that place, true confidence flows
Your next chapter doesn’t need pushing — it needs listening.
Feel free to message me to explore further.
https://www.sb-hypnotherapy.co.uk

03/01/2026

⚠️ We need to talk about our food ⚠️

So much of the food on our shelves — especially sweets and products aimed at children — is full of artificial ingredients, additives, colours, and ultra-processed fillers. And it honestly makes me wonder… why is this being allowed?

Our food shouldn’t be slowly poisoning us.
Yet many products contain very little nutritional value and a long list of things our bodies were never designed to process.

The scary part is this:
our bodies don’t always react straight away.
The effects build quietly over years — showing up later as inflammation, illness, hormone issues, fatigue, and poor ability to heal and repair.

Please be aware. Please be mindful.
What we put into our bodies — and our children’s bodies — matters more than we’re led to believe.

One day, if we’re not careful, there’ll be very little real nutrition left to support health, healing, and long-term wellbeing.

Awareness is the first step.

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02/01/2026

A New Year, A Conscious Choice 🥰
As we step into a new year, I want to gently remind you of something important:
it takes courage to move forward ...especially when a job, a relationship, or a situation is no longer giving you what you need.

If something in your life feels overwhelming, constantly drains you, leaves you unhappy, or starts showing up as migraines, exhaustion, anxiety, or other health issues… your body is trying to tell you something.

We all have choices in life.
They aren’t always easy ones — but choosing health and wellbeing over money, fear, or familiarity is one your future self will thank you for.

Yes, it’s easy to say. Much harder to do.
But your health always pays the price when you ignore what isn’t right.

One book I truly swear by is When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté — it explains so powerfully how unspoken stress and emotional overload show up physically. It’s a real eye-opener.

This year, make conscious decisions about who you allow close to you.
Keep the people who lift you, love you, and support you.
And if someone is consistently hurtful, draining, or negative ...it’s okay to loosen that connection.

I know this is especially difficult when it’s family. I understand that deeply.
But even then, you’re allowed to create boundaries, limit contact, and choose your words carefully ...all in service of protecting your inner peace and happiness.

I wish all of my past, present, and future clients health, happiness, and love throughout 2026. ✨

Here’s to a year of listening to our bodies, trusting ourselves, and choosing what truly supports us ❤️
Your wellbeing matters.

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28/12/2025

We live in a world where alcohol is quietly sold to us as the answer.
Stressed? Have a drink.
Heartbroken? Pour a glass.
Celebrating, grieving, coping, escaping… we’re taught that drinking is the go-to.

It’s woven so deeply into our culture that questioning it can make people uncomfortable. And when someone like Julia Bradbury speaks honestly about the realities of alcohol, health, and life after cancer, she’s often criticised or sidelined rather than listened to. That says a lot.

After my own mastectomy and time within the healthcare system, I truly understand why she speaks the way she does. When your health is shaken, your perspective shifts. You start looking at facts, not habits. Choices, not assumptions. For me, that’s why I have no desire to drink again.

This isn’t about judgement. Everyone has their own journey and their own reasons. But we do have choices — and we deserve honest conversations, not just marketing and social pressure telling us alcohol is an “escape.”

Maybe real strength is learning to sit with our emotions, to support one another properly, and to make decisions that genuinely serve our long-term health and wellbeing.

Just thoughts. No preaching. Just honesty. 🥰

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23/12/2025

Christmas Perspective 🎄

We pour so much into Christmas Day ....the planning, the food, the hope that everyone will come together peacefully. Yet for many families it’s layered with grief, old arguments, alcohol, and heavy emotions that can quietly drain the room. No one should have to tread on eggshells because one person’s behaviour lowers the energy for everyone.

Here’s the gentle truth: what we bring into the room matters .....and it’s a choice.

With years of training in hypnotherapy, NLP, Havening and emotional intelligence, I know this: feelings are valid, but behaviour is optional. We can hold compassion for loss, illness and heartbreak without letting them define every moment. The past can’t be changed, but the present can be reframed.

So lighten up. Leave what no longer serves you at the door. Choose presence over pain, gratitude over grievance. When you change your attitude, everything else really does change.
Thank you
To all of my clients — past and present — thank you for your trust, your openness, and for allowing me to walk alongside you over the years. Watching your growth, courage and transformation is a privilege I never take for granted.

Call to action
If you’re ready to learn new coping strategies, emotional regulation tools and healthier ways to show up ...for yourself and others — my client spaces are open beginning January 2026 Message me to start your reset.













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08/12/2025

Christmas party season is meant to bring connection, laughter, and a chance to celebrate the end of a busy year. But every year, some people drink themselves into oblivion....only to face guilt, family upset, or even workplace consequences the next day.

Yes, alcohol can make a shy person feel more confident, but let’s be honest: it often becomes an excuse for behaviour that’s simply out of control. One night of poor decisions can have a long-lasting impact.

The uplifting truth is this: you can enjoy the celebrations without losing yourself.
Through NLP, subconscious work, and hypnotherapy, you can build real inner confidence, break unhelpful drinking patterns, and stay aligned with the person you want to be.

This Christmas, enjoy the fun....laugh, celebrate, be present—but stay mindful.
Your future self will thank you for choosing wisely.

04/12/2025

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Are young men facing a silent crisis?
I caught a segment on This Morning yesterday where Scott Galloway talked about the rise in loneliness among young men, and how many are falling behind in education, work and relationships.

It’s a reminder that beneath the surface so many are struggling ....often quietly, often alone.

In Hypnotherapy and NLP we see firsthand how early support, emotional awareness and connection can change the whole direction of someone’s life.

Let’s keep talking, keep noticing, and keep supporting.
No one should have to face their battles in silence. 💙

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03/12/2025

Understanding the Psychology of Feeling “Invisible” as We Age

Many women share with me a common experience: as they get older, they begin to feel less seen.
Not because they have changed inside, but because the world around them often responds differently.

From a psychological perspective, here’s what’s really happening:

Societal Conditioning
We live in a culture that places a high value on youth and appearance.
Because of this, women can receive less positive attention as they age — not due to diminished worth, but due to outdated conditioning that equates youth with value.

Cognitive Bias in Younger Generations
Younger people can unconsciously assume older women are “less relevant” or “not up to date.”
This isn’t based on truth — it’s based on bias.
Their brains take shortcuts, forming quick judgments that overlook depth and experience.

Shifting External Validation
Many women spent years being noticed, listened to, and acknowledged.
When the external validation decreases, it can create a genuine emotional response:
“Has something changed in me?”
“Am I less important?”
“Do people not see me anymore?”
In reality, nothing has changed — except other people’s perception.

The Identity Gap
As roles evolve (children grown, career shifts, changing relationships), some women can feel disconnected from who they used to be.
This can amplify that sense of invisibility, even though the inner strengths remain intact.

What We Can Change

Ageism is still widespread, especially toward women — but awareness is the first step in challenging it.
When women understand the psychological forces at play, they can begin to reclaim control over how they view themselves.

NLP and Hypnotherapy can support this by:
😊Strengthening self-worth from the inside out
😊Reframing limiting beliefs about ageing
😊Reducing sensitivity to external judgments
😊Building confidence based on identity, wisdom and lived experience
😊Challenging old subconscious narratives

The Truth

Your visibility does not fade with age —
it shifts from external to internal.
And when you reconnect with your inner confidence, the world starts to notice again.

Let’s challenge the culture that equates youth with value.
Let’s educate, empower, and elevate the conversation around ageism.

Women don’t become invisible.
They become powerful in ways the world is only just starting to understand.❤️

https://www.sb-hypnotherapy.co.uk/

Shirley Bone is a fully qualified hypnotherapist and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner based in Newcastle.

27/11/2025

A Gentle Reminder for the Festive Season 🎄

As we approach Christmas, it’s important to remember that, at its core, it is just one day. A single day that too often becomes weighted with expectation, obligation, and emotional pressure.

This year, my own outlook has shifted. After sixty Christmases, I’ve experienced the full spectrum of the season. I’ve navigated family schedules, respected the natural “pecking order,” and always tried to ensure my children and grandchildren felt free to divide their time without guilt or pressure. They have other families who love them too, and that is something to be embraced, not resisted.

But with experience comes clarity.
This year, I am choosing to step back.
Not withdrawing — simply allowing life to unfold without strain or expectation.

If I am home and family visits, that will be lovely.
If I choose to spend Christmas away, that is equally valid.
There will always be time to reconnect, share moments, and create memories.

This is not selfishness ....it is emotional maturity.
It is the practice of healthy detachment and self-regulation, key principles in both hypnotherapy and NLP.

By changing the internal dialogue, we reshape our emotional experience.
When we release pressure, we create space for calm.
When we allow others freedom, we nurture healthier relationships.
When we maintain balance, we enhance our own wellbeing.

This Christmas, I encourage you to:
🎄 Let go of unrealistic expectations
🎄 Reduce pressure on yourself and others
🎄 Allow plans to flow naturally
🎄 Prioritise emotional health and personal peace

Christmas is one day.
Your wellbeing lasts far beyond it.

Choose ease. Choose balance. Choose the approach that supports your emotional wellbeing ...and allow everything else to settle where it needs to. ❤️
Enjoy the festive season!

Shirley Bone is a fully qualified hypnotherapist and neuro-linguistic programming practitioner based in Newcastle.

21/11/2025

"Another Auld Lang Syne" (Dan Fogelberg): This narrative song tells the story of running into an old, lost love, prompting listeners to reflect on past relationships, life choices, and what might have been.
Christmas, Communication & The Courage to Let Go

The Christmas season has a way of softening us. The lights, the memories, the feeling of togetherness — they all remind us how precious life truly is. And yet, this is often the time when old hurts, unspoken words, and stubborn silences feel the heaviest.

In hypnotherapy and emotional intelligence work, one message appears again and again: communication heals. It doesn’t erase the past, but it opens the door to understanding, peace, and emotional freedom.

As we head into Christmas, consider offering the olive branch — even if you feel someone else “should” be the first to reach out. Pride and silence rob us of moments we can never get back. None of us knows if this will be our last Christmas together, and that truth alone is a powerful reason to speak kindly, soften our stance, and reconnect where it feels right.

Forgiving doesn’t mean forgetting. It means allowing yourself to move forward. It means choosing peace over tension, compassion over ego, and healing over holding grudges.

This season, take a breath… reflect… reach out… and let the light in.
Let this Christmas be the one where you bury the hatchet, open your heart, and choose love — for yourself, and for others.

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