WSH453 - Matt Dickson on the Slinky & the Subconscious

Want to get your clients into trance faster and deeper – and have them raving about working with you? Listen now to this episode with hypnotist Matt Dickson to discover: • How to stop overcomplicating it and tap into simplicity for better client results • Why “traditional” hypnosis language can make or break rapport without you even realizing it • The hidden persuasive superpower already within you… and the one thing you need to unlock it! Matt (and his mustache) brings a unique perspective in this episode with his trauma-informed approach that bridges yoga, personal training, and hypnosis in ways that will transform how you think about client work – including what to do (or not to do) with abreactions, a deep-dive into the concept of "sthira-sukha", and why “permissive language” helps you get better results with your clients. Listen now! "Most hypnotists don't understand how persuasive they are, and that the client doesn't know about mind-bending language or the Elman induction and all these things. They just want the result. They just want to be hypnotized." ~Matt Dickson Today on Work Smart Hypnosis: · The slinky metaphor for nervous system regulation and abandoning either/or thinking · Why there's zero correlation between body image and body composition (and what that means for hypnotists) · How to avoid the trap of being ultra-creative when simple techniques work better · The problematic nature of patriarchal hypnosis language: "subject," "put you under," "drop you down" · Why permissive language can actually induce trance faster than direct commands · How to recognize when you've lost rapport… and strategies to bring it back · The critical difference between following an abreaction and respecting that it may be unrelated to the presenting issue · Why saying "everything I do is intentional" creates powerful pre-framing for sessions · How trauma-informed principles apply even outside of trauma-focused work · The power of simply asking: "Is there anything I haven't asked about that I should have asked about?" Resources Mentioned: · Stephanie Conkle's Profound Somnambulism Program · Martin Berkhan's article on "Fuck-Around-itis" · Dr. Flowers Induction · Krasner Method Connect with Matt Dickson: · Visit Matt online at MattDicksonHypnosis.com · Follow Matt on TikTok: @thehypnoticyogi Connect with Jason >> WorkSmartHypnosis >> AttractPreSoldClients Engage & get supported in our FREE Work Smart Hypnosis community: >> Build your confidence as a hypnotist in our next live & online certification course: >> Get on-demand self-guided access to Jason Linett’s hypnotherapy techniques library: >> Grow your hypnosis business with ready-to-launch action plans: >> Benefit from weekly coaching and new ethical sales persuasion systems every month: >> Get Jason’s “Attract Pre-Sold Clients” team to rebuild & launch your new website & funnels: >> /

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WSH453 - Matt Dickson on the Slinky & the Subconscious is an episode from Work Smart Hypnosis | Hypnosis Training and Outstanding Business Success by Jason Linett | Board Certified Hypnotist, Hypnosis Instructor, and Online Entrepreneur.

This episode is 0:51:11 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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