Elephant and Kiwi - from functioning to feeling - Nervous System, Awareness, Emotional Patterns

About Elephant and Kiwi - from functioning to feeling - Nervous System, Awareness, Emotional Patterns

Elephant & Kiwi is a podcast about the nervous system, hypnosis, and emotional patterns – and why so many of us keep functioning even when we feel something very different inside. I share trauma‑sensitive insights on stress, overwhelm, emotional reactions, self‑trust, and somatic awareness. For women who seem strong on the outside but feel that something needs to change. Here you’ll understand why you react the way you do and how real change becomes possible. www.elephantandkiwi.com Topics: nervous system, stress, emotional patterns, hypnosis, self‑trust

Publisher

Eva Herzog

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Sept 2025

Latest episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jun 2026

   017 - Interview with Kristina Wischnowsky (Yoga to Transform) Subconscious Patterns, Inner Child & Ancestral Healing

   What happens when a deeply driven, successful woman finally stops managing her story – and lets her subconscious show her what's really underneath it? In this episode, I talk with Kristina Wischnowsky, founder of Yoga to Transform and a personal trainer and Ayurveda wellness coach who works with women over 35 ready to reconnect with their bodies. Kristina and I have known each other for years – she was my yoga teacher long before we became something more unusual: collaboration partners in a hypnosis-for-personal-training swap. We talk about her own path from burnout and chronic fatigue into yoga, and later into personal training and Ayurveda. But the heart of this conversation is what she discovered after a year and a half of regular hypnosis sessions – including a lifelong belief she didn't even know she was carrying: "There's something wrong with me." This episode covers:– What Kristina expected hypnosis to be – stage shows, "going under" – versus what it actually felt like: lucid, conscious, and deeply surprising– How subconscious patterns and inner child beliefs can quietly run a person's business, relationships, and self-worth without them realizing it– The moment a single session dissolved a core belief about not fitting in – and what self-abandonment looked like underneath her high-functioning, driven exterior– Why ancestral healing and inherited family patterns came up in her sessions, and how Ayurveda also speaks to digesting the stories of the generations before us– What it means to surrender control and let the subconscious lead, instead of staying stuck "rehashing" the same conscious story Kristina's own words: "I think it's a really deep form of therapy – incredibly transformational. I'm surprised at where we go." I'm Eva, hypnosis coach, and I support women in moving from functioning to feeling – back to themselves, with more ease and less inner resistance. 🧘♀️ Yoga to Transform → www.yogatotransform.com (https://www.yogatotransform.com/)🌿 Yin & Pin Live ( where we first met) → yogatotransform.com/yin-and-pin-live (https://www.yogatotransform.com/yin-and-pin-live)📱 Follow Kristina → https://www.instagram.com/yogatotransform https://www.facebook.com/yogatotransform🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@yogatotransform5843🎙️ Her podcast → Spotify Link (https://open.spotify.com/show/0wdqGV04ACn1Z3LAOVPF1z?si=kftVlgO6RVSzqUyYVjmmaA) #SubconsciousHealing #InnerChild #AncestralHealing #TraumaPatterns #EmotionalResilience #SelfAbandonment #NervousSystem #HighFunctioningAnxiety #HypnosisCoach #YogaToTransform #WomenSupportingWomen #MentalHealth #PersonalTransformation

2. 

   9 Jun 2026

   016 - You Take Care of Everyone – Except Yourself | Self-Love, Self-Abandonment & Emotional Resilience

   You function. You care. You manage.And somewhere along the way, you stopped making the list yourself. In this episode I talk about self-love – not the bubble bath version, but the real one. The kind that's missing when your inner critic is louder than anything else. The kind that's missing when you knew you wanted to say no – and said yes anyway. Self-love is often confused with selfishness. It isn't. It's also not self-sacrifice. It sits right in between – and for many women, it's the missing foundation underneath everything else. This episode covers:– What self-love actually is – and what it definitely is not– How a lack of self-love shows up in daily life: the inner critic, self-abandonment, people pleasing, high-functioning exhaustion– Why our nervous system often experiences self-love as unsafe– The Best Friend Test – a simple tool you can use right now– How emotional patterns and early experiences shape our inner relationship with ourselves– The role of the subconscious, stress response and nervous system in lasting self-worth– And why the treasure isn't gone – just buried Self-love isn't a destination you arrive at once. It's a path – and sometimes it helps to have someone walk it with you. I'm Eva, hypnosis coach, and I support women in moving from functioning to feeling – back to themselves, with more ease and less inner resistance. 📺 Follow me on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@elephantandkiwi📖 Read the full article on Substack → https://elephantandkiwi.substack.com/p/you-take-care-of-everyone-except?r=7p3jgq📩 Book a free discovery call → https://zcal.co/elephantandkiwi/20min #SelfLove #SelfAbandonment #EmotionalResilience #NervousSystem #EmotionalPatterns #Overwhelm #Exhaustion #InnerCritic #PeoplePleasing #HighFunctioningAnxiety #Subconscious #InnerChild #SomaticHealing #HypnosisCoach #MentalHealth

3. 

   28 May 2026

   015 - Your Brain Is Not Your Enemy – Neuroplasticity, Emotional Patterns & the Subconscious

   Your brain is not working against you. It's working with outdated information. Every emotional pattern that keeps coming back. Every reaction that arrives faster than your conscious mind. The exhaustion that has settled in so deeply it feels normal. The self-abandonment so familiar you barely notice it anymore. It all makes sense – once you understand how the subconscious actually works. In this episode I talk about neuroplasticity and what it really means for you. Namely this: change is always possible. Not through willpower, not through more discipline – but by working where emotional patterns are actually stored. I hear this again and again from women who come to me: "I know I have the pattern – I just can't get out of it." That's exactly what this episode is about. We talk about:– Neuroplasticity and why "that's just how I am" is not the truth– How your brain stores solutions – and why it can be so stubborn about them– The role of beliefs, nervous system responses and the subconscious– Why feelings are the real key to lasting change– And how hypnosis works directly with automatic patterns Whether it's perfectionism, people-pleasing, self-abandonment or the feeling of running permanently on autopilot – the underlying structure is often the same. And it can change. I'm Eva, hypnosis coach, and I support women in moving from functioning to feeling – back to themselves, with more ease and less inner resistance. 📺 This episode is also available on YouTube → https://youtu.be/GMgTkCy2ekw📖 Read the full article on Substack → https://elephantandkiwi.substack.com/📩 Book a discovery call → https://zcal.co/elephantandkiwi/20min

4. 

   14 May 2026

   014 - Processing Grief: My story on what happened in my subconscious

   In this episode, I talk about how I process grief, not in a theoretical way, but through a self‑hypnosis session that took me back almost 30 years. I explain how grief is stored in the subconscious mind, why we often function instead of feel, and how emotional patterns, the nervous system, and memory interact. If you’re trying to process your own grief or sense that something inside you is stuck, this episode offers an honest look into the inner processes that make healing possible. If you do need support, contact me www.elephantandkiwi.com info@elephantandkiwi.com

5. 

   8 Apr 2026

   013 - Breaking Old Patterns — Why You Repeat What Hurts (and How to Change It)

   We repeat old patterns even when they hurt, not because we’re weak, but because our nervous system is wired for familiarity. In this episode, we explore why emotional triggers, stress and past experiences keep pulling you back into the same loops, and what actually helps you break them. Topics: patterns, nervous system, trauma responses, emotional triggers, change, healing Get yourself a free mp3 self-hypnosis www.elephantandkiwi.com/landing

6. 

   23 Mar 2026

   012 - When “Me-Time” Isn’t Enough – Stress, Overwhelm & 3 Signs You’re Just Functioning

   You’re doing everything right — taking time for yourself, getting things done — and still something feels off.In this episode, we talk about stress, overwhelm, low energy, brain fog, and the subtle signs that you’re slipping back into functioning mode instead of feeling connected to yourself. I share a recent personal experience of emotional exhaustion and nervous system dysregulation — and the 3 signs that showed me something wasn’t right: low energy brain fog losing motivation If you’ve been feeling tired, disconnected, or stuck in stress and overwhelm, this episode will help you recognise these patterns earlier and reconnect with yourself in a way that actually works. → Free self-hypnosis (nervous system reset):www.elephantandkiwi.com/landing

7. 

   25 Feb 2026

   011 - Workplace Hypnosis — Stress, Self‑Worth & Why Personal Patterns Show Up at Work

   You don’t become a different person when you walk into the office.The patterns you struggle with at home — stress, low self‑worth, overwhelm, emotional tension — show up at work in more socially acceptable ways. If you avoid conflict in relationships, you’ll avoid difficult conversations with colleagues.If you struggle with self‑worth privately, it affects visibility, confidence and performance professionally. In this episode, we explore how subconscious beliefs, stress patterns, and nervous system dysregulation shape your behaviour at work — often without you realising it. You’ll learn: • How subconscious beliefs affect performance• Why burnout is often emotional, not organisational• How childhood patterns show up as workplace stress• How hypnosis and nervous system regulation create lasting change If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I react like this at work?”, this episode will help you understand the deeper patterns behind stress, overwhelm and emotional exhaustion — and how to shift them. → More info:www.elephantandkiwi.com/workplace-hypnosis → Free self‑hypnosis (nervous system reset):www.elephantandkiwi.com/landing Keywords: workplace stress, subconscious beliefs, self‑worth at work, burnout, hypnosis, professional growth, nervous system regulation

8. 

   29 Jan 2026

   010 - Change Is Possible — Holistic Change, Nervous System & Subconscious Patterns

   Change becomes exhausting when we try to force it.In this episode, we explore why change often feels like a constant struggle and how it becomes possible when we include the whole system: the body, the subconscious mind, and the nervous system. Using the example of dieting and lifestyle change, we look at: • why working with the body alone isn’t enough• how the subconscious mind and nervous system regulation influence behaviour• why ignoring inner safety leads to self‑sabotage • how a holistic approach creates sustainable, long‑term change This episode invites a gentler, more integrated view of change, one that doesn’t rely on discipline, but on understanding your internal patterns and emotional safety. Perfect for you if: • you’ve tried to change habits again and again• you feel stuck despite “doing everything right”• you’re tired of fighting yourself• you’re curious about subconscious, trauma‑informed, or nervous‑system‑based change A grounded perspective on sustainable change, personal growth, and the deeper patterns that shape your behaviour. → Free self‑hypnosis (nervous system reset):www.elephantandkiwi.com/landing Keywords: holistic change, subconscious mind, nervous system regulation, sustainable change, self‑sabotage, hypnosis, trauma‑informed coaching, personal growth, body and mind Check out my website for more details or follow me on social media Website (www.elephantandkiwi.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/elephant_and_kiwi)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561543588192)

9. 

   12 Jan 2026

   009 - Understanding Emotions Through the Body — Somatic Awareness & Emotional Regulation

   Where do emotions actually live, and how do we recognise them in the body?In this episode, we explore the idea of an emotion map: how feelings show up physically, how the nervous system shapes emotional perception, and why so many of us struggle to sense emotions clearly. We talk about: • where emotions are felt and sensed in the body• how somatic awareness helps us understand feelings• why emotional awareness often gets blocked• how we can help children (and ourselves) build a healthier relationship with emotions This episode is an invitation to move away from analysing emotions, and toward gently sensing them through the body, the nervous system, and subtle internal cues. Perfect for you if you: • feel disconnected from your emotions• understand feelings intellectually but don’t feel them• want a body‑based, nervous‑system‑informed approach• are curious how emotional awareness can be taught early and safely A calm, grounding episode about emotional awareness, somatic sensing, and understanding emotions beyond labels. → Free self‑hypnosis (nervous system reset):www.elephantandkiwi.com/landing Keywords: emotion map, emotions in the body, emotional awareness, nervous system, somatic awareness, body‑based healing, feelings and sensations, trauma‑informed work, emotional regulation, intuition ww.w.elephantandkiwi.com (ww.w.elephantandkiwi.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/elephant_and_kiwi)

10. 

    26 Dec 2025

    008 - Your Word of the Year – the simplest way to reflect & realign

    What if one single word could help you reflect on the past year — and gently guide the next one? In this short, final episode of the year, I introduce the Word of the Year practice: a simple yet powerful way to look back, gain clarity, and set an intention for what’s ahead — without pressure, resolutions, or rigid goals. This method is especially helpful if you: feel tired of goal-setting want a softer, more intuitive way to reflect crave clarity without overthinking want direction that feels aligned, not forced Your word becomes a quiet anchor — something you return to throughout the year when decisions feel unclear. 🎧 A short, grounded episode to close the year with intention and open the next with clarity. Find more about me here (www.elephantandkiwi.com)

11. 

    27 Nov 2025

    007 - Why Self‑Trust Feels So Hard — Self‑Doubt, Perfectionism & Rebuilding Inner Trust

    Trusting yourself can feel impossible when self‑doubt, perfectionism, and stress take over. For years, quotes like “The answer is already within you” only frustrated me, because I couldn’t access that inner wisdom. Today I know: it was always there, but rebuilding self‑trust was a slow, tender journey. In this episode, we explore: why self‑trust feels so difficult for high‑achieving women how external validation and inner criticism block your inner wisdom and intuition how perfectionism and fear of failure erode confidence over time gentle first steps to reconnect with yourself and rebuild self‑trust, step by step If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your intuition, doubting every decision, or constantly looking outside yourself for answers, this episode offers a grounded, compassionate perspective on self‑trust, emotional empowerment, and coming back to yourself. Subscribe for more conversations about self‑trust, nervous‑system‑aware growth, and the inner work behind real, sustainable confidence. Keywords: self‑trust, self‑doubt, perfectionism, inner wisdom, intuition, emotional empowerment, high‑achieving women, nervous‑system‑aware growth, rebuilding confidence www.elephantandkiwi.com/landing

12. 

    21 Oct 2025

    006 - Allergies & the Subconscious — Mind‑Body Connection and How Hypnosis Helps

    Spring often brings sneezing, itchy eyes, and endless tissues — but what if allergies aren’t only physical?In this episode, we explore the mind‑body connection, the subconscious mind, and how hypnosis can help uncover hidden emotional triggers behind allergic reactions. I share personal stories, client experiences, and insights into how the subconscious can influence the body’s responses — including hay fever, cat allergies, and other sensitivities that seem purely physical at first glance. We talk about: • how the subconscious mind can amplify or calm allergic responses• why the mind‑body connection matters more than we think• how hypnosis can help release hidden emotional triggers• real examples of symptom shifts when the nervous system feels safe This episode offers a grounded, curious look at allergies through a holistic, subconscious‑informed, and nervous‑system‑aware lens. 👉 No guarantees — but new ways to understand your body, your reactions, and the deeper patterns behind them. Keywords: allergies, subconscious mind, mind‑body connection, hypnosis, hay fever, cat allergy, hidden triggers, nervous system, somatic healing, emotional patterns

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    7 Oct 2025

    005 - Inner beliefs, the heritage you never asked for

    The beliefs that shape your self-worth are often not your own. In this episode, I explore inherited beliefs—the emotional heritage you never asked for. From family narratives to cultural conditioning, we look at how unconscious rules like “rest is weakness” or “feelings are dangerous” are passed down through generations. You’ll learn why rational mindset work isn’t enough, how these patterns live in the body, and why subconscious healing and trauma-informed tools are key to reclaiming your true self. inherited beliefs, subconscious healing, trauma-informed coaching, family narratives, self-worth, emotional safety, nervous system regulation, inner critic If you would like to receive access to the workbook or the self-hypnosis - Email me info@elephantandkiwi.com

14. 

    30 Sept 2025

    004 - Why rest feels unsafe

    Does rest make you feel guilty, anxious, or unsafe? In this episode, I explore why rest often feels threatening for high‑achieving women and how this is rooted in nervous system patterns and trauma responses. You’ll learn why productivity has become tied to self‑worth, why the body resists stillness, and how trauma‑informed tools and subconscious healing can help you reclaim rest as your right—not something you have to earn. rest and nervous system, trauma-informed healing, burnout recovery, subconscious patterns, self-worth and rest, nervous system regulation, inherited beliefs

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    23 Sept 2025

    003 - Why hypnotherapy works

    Why does hypnotherapy work when willpower and rational thinking often fail? In this episode, I explain how hypnotherapy helps you access the subconscious mind, release limiting beliefs, and reprogram patterns stored in the nervous system. You’ll learn why trauma-informed hypnosis creates lasting change, how it supports emotional safety, and why it’s such a powerful tool for overcoming fear, shame, and self-doubt. hypnotherapy benefits, subconscious healing, trauma-informed hypnosis, nervous system regulation, limiting beliefs, emotional safety, self-worth coaching

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    23 Sept 2025

    002 - What a (hypnotherapy) session with me looks like

    Curious what a trauma‑informed coaching and hypnosis session actually looks like? In this episode I walk you through the process: from creating emotional safety, to working with the subconscious. I help high-achieving women release inherited beliefs, soften their inner critic, and reconnect with self-worth. trauma-informed coaching, hypnosis session, subconscious healing, nervous system regulation, self-worth coaching, emotional safety, inherited beliefs

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    23 Sept 2025

    001 - How Hypnosis helped me overcome my fear of blood tests

    Are you afraid of blood tests, needles, or medical procedures? In this episode I share how hypnosis helped me overcome my fear of blood tests and reprogram the anxiety stored in my body. You’ll learn why phobias are rooted in the subconscious and how trauma-informed hypnosis works. If you struggle with needle phobia or medical anxiety, this story will show you that healing is possible. hypnosis for fear, blood test anxiety, needle phobia, subconscious healing, trauma-informed coaching, nervous system regulation

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