#67: Understanding Hypnosis: The What, How, and Why Behind Using Hypnosis to Achieve Your Potential

You're getting very, very sleepy… When I snap my fingers, you'll cluck like a chicken… Okay - not so fast. In today's episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, we're we're diving deep into the world of hypnosis - what it is, what it isn't, and why it's a powerful tool for someone like you looking to unlock your potential on - and off - the course. In this episode, you'll learn: The truth about hypnosis and how it differs from stage hypnosis. Why 95% of your beliefs were formed before age seven - and how to rewire them. The role of theta brainwaves and neuroplasticity in lasting transformation. How hypnosis can enhance confidence, focus, and emotional resilience on the course. How hypnosis helps golfers eliminate fear, self-doubt, and mental blocks. The difference between guided hypnosis, self-hypnosis, and 1-on-1 hypnotherapy. If you've ever struggled with nerves, inconsistency, or mental barriers in your game, this episode is for you. Hypnosis is not mind control - it's a natural state that allows you to reshape limiting beliefs, eliminate self-sabotage, and tap into your best golf. Tune in and discover how hypnosis can help you play to your potential both on and off the course! Get your pencils ready and start listening. Click here to read my Ultimate Guide to Golf Hypnosis. 1-1 High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching: If you're serious about getting out of your own way and playing to your potential, click here to schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call to learn how I can help you make playing to your potential a habit. Ready to get a taste of hypnosis? Click here to choose from one of my unique hypnosis audios to help you accelerate improvement in a specific area of your game. Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course. Instagram: @thegolfhypnotherapist Twitter: @parsoverbogeys Key Takeaways: Your subconscious controls 95% of your behavior. Most beliefs about worthiness, success, and ability were formed before age seven. Hypnosis is NOT stage hypnosis. It's a natural state of deep relaxation, similar to being lost in a book or in the zone on the course. Your brain is designed to change. Neuroplasticity means you can rewire your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors through hypnosis. Theta brainwaves unlock transformation. Hypnosis helps you access this state, allowing for deep mental reprogramming. Hypnosis is not mind control - it's a natural state that allows you to reshape limiting beliefs, eliminate self-sabotage, and tap into your best golf. Hypnosis diffuses negative emotional triggers. It helps you let go of past failures and perform with confidence in high-pressure situations. Mastering your energy is key to peak performance. Emotional resilience and mental control give you a competitive edge on and off the course. Key Quotes: "Everything you have right now is a reflection of what you believe you're worthy and capable of." "Your subconscious isn't trying to sabotage you—it's trying to keep you safe." "Golf hypnosis helps you shift from unconscious reaction to conscious response." "Master your energy, and you master your life." "Neuroplasticity means your brain is always capable of change—you just need to access the right state." "Fear of success is just as real as fear of failure—your subconscious resists the unknown." "Hypnosis helps golfers break through mental blocks and play to their potential with ease." Time Stamps: 00:00: The Foundation of Beliefs and Hypnosis 07:05: Understanding Hypnosis: Myths and Realities 12:58: The Science Behind Hypnosis: Neuroplasticity and Theta Waves 24:07: The Role of the Subconscious Mind 39:12: Types of Hypnosis and Their Applications