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Colleen MacDonald
Mindvalley Certified Hypnotherapist

"My life turned from ‘existing’ to intention"

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After illness left Colleen bedridden and without passion, rediscovering hypnotherapy through Mindvalley transformed her life from merely existing to living with intention. She rebuilt her practice, launched a new business, and remarkably restored her health—with liver markers returning to normal after a stage 4 cirrhosis diagnosis.

I was certified by The American Council of Hypnotists and had a small but successful practice. Over time and with changes in my life, I stopped doing hypnotherapy. I had many past clients ask me to work with them again. Feeling a bit rusty in practice, I was so happy to see MindValley offering the Hypnotherapy Certification course. Taking this course paid off immensely. I not only found something I thoroughly enjoy (helping people) again, but I was able to get my own life back on track. My life turned from ‘existing’ to intention! I have been studying how the mind affects people but this program changed my understanding to a more solid grounding. I have started a new business outside of my mind/body. It looks to be a successful venture that I am very excited about. It also goes along very well with the mind/body work I do. A year ago I had no drive, passion, or excitement. In fact, I was bedridden and very ill for a few months. Today, I’ve regained my health, strength, and passion for life. I look forward to my goals and I know that they are possible. I am helping so many clients already just doing an apprenticeship to gain my footing in hypnotherapy. In 2018 I was diagnosed with non-alcohol stage 4 cirrhosis. A doctor gave me a medication that I never should have been on post-breast cancer (2012). This medication destroyed my liver so when I discovered that in 2018 I had quite a battle in front of me. I chose my healthcare options carefully. I did what I felt was best for me and the Doctors were not happy with my decision. However, just a week ago, I received my new lab work. The reports show that all of my liver markers are normal!!! I am taking a tiny bit of medication and doing a few other holistic things but I honestly believe that getting back into hypnotherapy, practicing self-hypnosis, and using my own mind to heal myself was the key. I am grateful for this course and my journey. Thank you!


Colleen MacDonald

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Missoula, United States

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Written 17 March 2020 From our original stories site

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