Welcome to the Behind and Shield podcast. As always, my name's James Gearing, and this week it is my

absolute honor to welcome on the show, hypnotherapist and author Courtney Starkey. Now, I was introduced to

Courtney via Ken Corigliano, one of the most high-performing human beings I know. And she was kind

enough to offer me a session, and I can say hand on my heart that

since that single session there wasn't an immediate noticeable effect but for days and then a couple

of weeks after, I've watched my mind become clearer, my discipline to be a little bit stronger,

I've written more of my new book and drank less. So in this conversation

we discuss a host of topics from her own traumatic upbringing, her journey into hypnosis and the

role of empath, tapping into souls and powers outside of ourselves and even this present life,

the concept of genius, her books, and so much

more. Now before we get to this incredible conversation, as I say every week, please just take a

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So with that being said, I introduce to you, Courtney Starkey.

Enjoy.

Music. Well, Courtney, I want to start by saying, firstly thank you to Ken Cogliano for connecting us,

and secondly to welcome you to the Behind the Shield podcast today.

It's my pleasure, knowing you both.

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