Super States: Practices of Trance Formation
Super States is your gateway to unlocking the power of altered states of consciousness for personal and professional transformation. Through powerful conversations with experts in fields like hypnosis, NLP, breathwork, psychedelics, and more we explore how these practices can help high-performing creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs break through self-doubt, reduce performance anxiety, and fully step into their creative potential. Each episode explores both ancient and modern approaches to transformation, drawing from diverse practices including tantra, kink, ritual, and magick to provide a holistic perspective on personal growth. We investigate how these tools can not only enhance creativity and confidence but also deepen your connection to yourself. By balancing the strength and presence of positive masculine energy with the intuition and nurturing qualities of the sacred feminine, we learn how cultivating this balance can lead to profound personal transformation and greater harmony in relationships and within yourself. Through trance states and hypnosis sessions, we uncover the pathways to rewiring the brain for success and clarity. Our conversations also explore how the healthy integration of both masculine and feminine energies can inspire creativity, connection, and purpose in all areas of life. We go beyond traditional personal development methods, exploring the profound impact of eastern medicine and acupuncture on balancing the body and mind, as well as the intersection of metaphysics and modern science in creating lasting change. Whether you’re interested in using psychedelics for spiritual growth, embracing the energetic practices of tantra for deeper intimacy, or integrating rituals and magick to manifest your highest goals, Super States offers insights and strategies to help you push your boundaries and live your most empowered life. For those who seek mastery in both life and work, this podcast blends practical tools and deep spiritual insights to guide you toward creative power, inner balance, and professional success. Learn how to transform your inner world through practices that speak to both the physical and metaphysical realms, creating harmony in relationships, amplifying your masculine energy, embracing the sacred feminine, and tapping into the dynamic polarity between these two powerful forces. This podcast is for you if: -You are a creative professional, entrepreneur, or performer looking to overcome self-doubt and enhance your creativity. -You struggle with performance anxiety and want to build confidence in public speaking, presenting, or performing. -You are exploring the transformative potential of altered states of consciousness like hypnosis, NLP, or psychedelics. -You want to explore and integrate positive masculinity and the sacred feminine, as well as the powerful polarity between them. -You are seeking deeper intimacy and connection through practices like tantra, kink, or ritual. -You are interested in integrating spiritual practices such as magick and metaphysics into your personal growth journey. -You are curious about how eastern medicine and acupuncture can enhance your physical and mental well-being. -You want to improve your relationships, embrace your masculine energy, or explore your inner power. If you’re ready to move beyond self-doubt, explore the deeper layers of consciousness, and embrace transformative practices that can grow your personal and professional life, Super States will help get you there. Subscribe now and start exploring the states of being that unlock your fullest potential and help you not only survivel, but thrive! About Joshua Peters: Joshua Peters is a transformational hypnotherapist, coach, and facilitator with a passion for helping high-performing creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs unlock their full potential by overcoming self-doubt and embracing their creative power. With a unique blend of hypnosis, NLP, and deep understanding of altered states of consciousness, Joshua helps clients navigate challenges such as performance anxiety, confidence building, and personal growth. Drawing on his background in performance, magick, and embodying the balance of masculine and feminine power, he helps clients to reconnect with their inner strength and purpose. Joshua’s approach is rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern practices, guiding clients to breakthrough moments of transformation. He has helped countless individuals rewire their thinking, reduce stress, and perform at their best through powerful hypnotic coaching sessions. Whether through his Super States podcast, one-on-one coaching, or group experiences, Joshua creates an environment of safety, exploration, and growth that encourages lasting change.
Super States is your gateway to unlocking the power of altered states of consciousness for personal and professional transformation. Through powerful conversations with experts in fields like hypnosis, NLP, breathwork, psychedelics, and more we explore how these practices can help high-performing creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs break through self-doubt, reduce performance anxiety, and fully step into their creative potential. Each episode explores both ancient and modern approaches to transformation, drawing from diverse practices including tantra, kink, ritual, and magick to provide a holistic perspective on personal growth. We investigate how these tools can not only enhance creativity and confidence but also deepen your connection to yourself. By balancing the strength and presence of positive masculine energy with the intuition and nurturing qualities of the sacred feminine, we learn how cultivating this balance can lead to profound personal transformation and greater harmony in relationships and within yourself. Through trance states and hypnosis sessions, we uncover the pathways to rewiring the brain for success and clarity. Our conversations also explore how the healthy integration of both masculine and feminine energies can inspire creativity, connection, and purpose in all areas of life. We go beyond traditional personal development methods, exploring the profound impact of eastern medicine and acupuncture on balancing the body and mind, as well as the intersection of metaphysics and modern science in creating lasting change. Whether you’re interested in using psychedelics for spiritual growth, embracing the energetic practices of tantra for deeper intimacy, or integrating rituals and magick to manifest your highest goals, Super States offers insights and strategies to help you push your boundaries and live your most empowered life. For those who seek mastery in both life and work, this podcast blends practical tools and deep spiritual insights to guide you toward creative power, inner balance, and professional success. Learn how to transform your inner world through practices that speak to both the physical and metaphysical realms, creating harmony in relationships, amplifying your masculine energy, embracing the sacred feminine, and tapping into the dynamic polarity between these two powerful forces. This podcast is for you if: -You are a creative professional, entrepreneur, or performer looking to overcome self-doubt and enhance your creativity. -You struggle with performance anxiety and want to build confidence in public speaking, presenting, or performing. -You are exploring the transformative potential of altered states of consciousness like hypnosis, NLP, or psychedelics. -You want to explore and integrate positive masculinity and the sacred feminine, as well as the powerful polarity between them. -You are seeking deeper intimacy and connection through practices like tantra, kink, or ritual. -You are interested in integrating spiritual practices such as magick and metaphysics into your personal growth journey. -You are curious about how eastern medicine and acupuncture can enhance your physical and mental well-being. -You want to improve your relationships, embrace your masculine energy, or explore your inner power. If you’re ready to move beyond self-doubt, explore the deeper layers of consciousness, and embrace transformative practices that can grow your personal and professional life, Super States will help get you there. Subscribe now and start exploring the states of being that unlock your fullest potential and help you not only survivel, but thrive! About Joshua Peters: Joshua Peters is a transformational hypnotherapist, coach, and facilitator with a passion for helping high-performing creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs unlock their full potential by overcoming self-doubt and embracing their creative power. With a unique blend of hypnosis, NLP, and deep understanding of altered states of consciousness, Joshua helps clients navigate challenges such as performance anxiety, confidence building, and personal growth. Drawing on his background in performance, magick, and embodying the balance of masculine and feminine power, he helps clients to reconnect with their inner strength and purpose. Joshua’s approach is rooted in both ancient wisdom and modern practices, guiding clients to breakthrough moments of transformation. He has helped countless individuals rewire their thinking, reduce stress, and perform at their best through powerful hypnotic coaching sessions. Whether through his Super States podcast, one-on-one coaching, or group experiences, Joshua creates an environment of safety, exploration, and growth that encourages lasting change.
Episodes
Nov 10, 2023
Nov 10, 2023
37 min
In this episode, Joshua welcomes Terance Schmidt to the show, who shares his journey and impact on people's lives through hypnosis. Terance specializes in producing erotic hypnosis recordings for submissive gay men. He discusses his discovery of psychedelic hypnosis and the potential of combining his hypnosis skills with therapy alongside BDSM legend Gloria Brame. Together, they develop hybrid courses to help people overcome various issues.
Terance shares a success story of helping a client with body dysmorphia through hypnosis and discusses creating a course for men with erectile dysfunction. Terance and Joshua explore the endless possibilities of using hypnosis in various areas of life, highlighting the unique perspective Terance brings to the hypnotherapy world. Terance emphasizes the importance of being open to sexual issues to help clients effectively. They also discuss the tap technique for communicating with the unconscious mind, recommended by mentor Mike Mandel. Terance believes that the use of altered states of consciousness will positively impact mentalities and hopes to see a paradigm shift in addressing emotional issues.
*Get the full show notes and details on the podcast website, https://minnesotahypnotherapy.com/erotic-hypnosis-healing-sexual-dysfunction/
*You can also connect directly with me via joshua@xfactorhypnosis.com
*Please rate and review the show so we know what you like for the future.
Nov 10, 2023
37 min
Nov 7, 2023
Nov 7, 2023
37 min
In this episode of Super States, I'm thrilled to speak with MaryLisa Emery. A dedicated energy healer, Mary Lisa unveils her transformative journey in the field of energy medicine and its empowering impact on individuals. Join me for an fascinating conversation that examines the connection between energy, vibrations, and healing.
Episode Highlights
- Mary Lisa's personal journey towards becoming an energy healing practitioner.- The transformative power of energy medicine in individual lives.- Intriguing insights on the role of vibrations in achieving a relaxed state for the body and mind.- The importance of a calm nervous system in the healing process. - An in-depth discussion on biofield tuning and its restorative abilities.- Personal growth experiences and fundamental changes engulfing Mary Lisa’s life as an energy practitioner.
Connect with Mary Lisa
-website: https://www.spiritcollectiveusa.com/-YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spiritcollectiveusa-TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marylisaemery-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritcollectiveusa
Nov 7, 2023
37 min
Oct 31, 2023
Oct 31, 2023
42 min
Join me in a fascinating conversation with Red K. Elders, a visual artist and somatic practitioner. Red shares her artistic journey and transformative work that serves to enhance the quality of human life. From leaving a bustling life in London to finding inspiration in nature, to practical advice on finding mental and emotional balance, Red shares a wealth of wisdom and inspiration.
Episode Highlights:
- Red's background in somatic work, and her subsequent journey into art with no formal training- Red's transformative experiences when she left London to live in the woods- The importance of connecting with nature- Why creativity is integral to every life aspect- Achieving mental centeredness and the ability to slow down- Insights on Red's successful online somatic work course- How to explore your creative spark and maintain body consciousness
Connect with Red
Website: https://www.redkelders.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/redkeldersInstagram: https://instagram.com/rkelders.artTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rkeldersJoin Red's class: Somatic Sorcery: Awakening the Sentient Body
Oct 31, 2023
42 min
Oct 24, 2023
Oct 24, 2023
47 min
In this episode of Super States, we talk with Lily Eggers, a psychotherapist with a holistic vision. Lily shares her expansive journey from rural Maine to the depths of psychedelics, and discusses how her unique experiences have shaped her approach to couples' therapy. In the journey through love, connection, and self-discovery, Lily and Joshua discuss the power and potential that exist within relationship dynamics.
Episode Highlights:- Introduction to special guest, Lily Eggers, licensed psychotherapist and expert in relationships and personal growth.- Insights into Lily's transformative journey and the impact of diverse experiences, including yoga, non-ordinary states of consciousness, and integral studies.- Discussion on pleasure, sensory experiences, and the importance of presence.- Joshua's personal explorations in relationships.- Lily's revelation on the use of psychedelics and its influence on expanding consciousness.- Lily's unique approach to couples' therapy and shifting focus to creating a shared vision.- Exploration of the role of relationship coaching and therapist techniques.- Impact of journaling and its role in deeper integration of learning.- A sneak peek into Lily's website and the transformative online couples' group, Relationships 101.
Connect with Lily:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lily.christianWebsite: https://lilyeggers.com/
Oct 24, 2023
47 min
Oct 17, 2023
Oct 17, 2023
53 min
In this episode of Super States, we dive deep into the transformative power of psychedelics with special guest, Beth Weinstein. Beth, a former corporate executive turned spiritual coach, shares her personal journey of exploration and enlightenment, and outlines how psychedelics can guide one towards meaningful change and self-improvement. Discover valuable insights on mindset, somatic therapy, business strategies with energetics, and much more.
Topics covered:
- Beth's transformational journey from the corporate world to spirituality.- The role of curiosity in co-creating our reality.- Integrating tangible business strategies with energetics and subconscious work in coaching.- The interconnectedness of personal and business aspects.- Revisiting misunderstood beliefs around psychedelics, their potential and conscious use.- Prudent approaches for exploring psychedelics.- Beth's perspective on the need for reforming capitalism and entrepreneurship.- The importance of curiosity and playfulness in navigating life's challenges.- Information on how to connect with Beth and learn more about her work.
Connect with Beth:
Website: https://bethaweinstein.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethw.nycInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethaweinsteinYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BethWnycBeth's Podcast: https://bethaweinstein.com/podcast/Free Downloads: - Integrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Your Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business- 3 Steps to Get Clients & Grow a Thriving Coaching, Healing or Purpose-Based Business You Love!: BethAWeinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessPsychedelic Summit 2023:https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelicsummit/
Oct 17, 2023
53 min
Oct 10, 2023
Oct 10, 2023
49 min
In this episode, Joshua interviews Craig Cassey, a pleasure coach who helps people transform their lives and relationships. Craig discusses the importance of somatic work in accessing trance states and how it can make a difference in relationships. Throughout the conversation, they explore integrating shadow desires, the cathartic qualities of healing and growth, and generating pleasure in challenging experiences. Ultimately, Craig emphasizes the power of slowing down and tuning into one's body as a super state that can enhance relationships and overall well-being.
Topics Discussed:
- Craig's journey as a pleasure coach- The role of somatic work in relationships- Slowing down and creating safety- The importance of accessing trance states- Integrating shadow desires- The cathartic qualities of healing and growth- Generating pleasure in challenging experiences- Misconceptions about pleasure coaching- The power of slowing down and tuning into one's body
Connect with Craig:
https://www.craigcassey.com/https://www.instagram.com/craigcasseyjr
Oct 10, 2023
49 min
Oct 3, 2023
Oct 3, 2023
22 min
In this episode of Super States, Joshua introduces "On the 8s", episodes where he offers guided experiences to help you transform your life. In this On The 8 Joshua talks about future pacing and how it can help create positive change in one's life. Joshua emphasizes the importance of empowering your day and incorporating your future self into your daily routines. He discusses the power of visualization and using all your senses to create a clear image of your desired future. Today's guided experience is called Dreaming Forward and it starts at 11:28 in the recording.
*Get the full show notes and details on the podcast website, https://xfactorhypnosis.com/dreaming-forward-your-daily-hypnotic-blueprint/
*You can also connect directly with me via joshua@xfactorhypnosis.com
*Please rate and review the show so we know what you like for the future.
Oct 3, 2023
22 min
Sep 26, 2023
Sep 26, 2023
52 min
In this latest episode of Super States, we speak with Alana Lee, a dedicated movement and breathwork specialist, to peel back the layers of breathwork as a transformative healing tool. The conversation navigates Alana's personal journey, the function of breathwork in accessing the unconscious mind and uncovering their true self, and significant experiences that emerge during sessions.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- The role of breathwork in tapping into the unconscious mind
- Insights into the process of circular breathing in breathwork
- The power of trusting one's physical body and intuition
- The potential of breathwork in healing trauma, specifically birth trauma, and facilitating positive experiences
- A glimpse into the surprising visual and spiritual experiences during breathwork sessions
- The ripple effect of breathwork on the individual and the community
- The importance of nurturing a supportive and stable environment for children.
To connect with Alana Lee:
- Website: https://www.highfrequencyloft.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogalanalee/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alana.lee444
Sep 26, 2023
52 min
Sep 22, 2023
Sep 22, 2023
55 min
In this exciting episode of Super States, Joshua Peters talks with Phil Farber, a writer and expert in hypnosis, NLP, and magick with over 40 years of experience. They dive into how old-school magick and modern mind tricks can work together to help people grow and understand themselves better. Phil shares his story, from reading his dad's hypnosis books as a kid to becoming a pro in the field. They chat about mind-bending experiences, using psychedelics safely, and how scientists are starting to study consciousness in new ways. Phil gives some practical tips, like breathing exercises to calm anxiety, and clears up some myths about hypnosis and magic.
They also talk about how NLP can be used responsibly and what the future might hold for mental health treatments, especially with psychedelics. Big names like Robert Anton Wilson and Richard Bandler come up, giving listeners a real feel for the history of these practices. Whether you're into self-help, understanding how your brain works, or just curious about different ways to look at the world, this episode has something for everyone. It's packed with info that could change how you think about your mind and what it can do.
*Get the full show notes and details on the podcast website, https://minnesotahypnotherapy.com/nlp-hypnosis-and-western-esoteric-magick
*You can also connect directly with me via joshua@xfactorhypnosis.com
*Please rate and review the show so we know what you like for the future.
Sep 22, 2023
55 min
Sep 19, 2023
Sep 19, 2023
34 min
In today's episode of Super States we meet Marion Spurgeon, a Hypnotic Coach renowned for her unique methods. Journey through Marion's path in the realm of hypnosis and psychedelics, her emphasis on vulnerability in personal growth, and her experiences in navigating super states of consciousness.
Key Points:
- Misconceptions associated with hypnosis, coaching, and psychedelics,
- The pivotal role vulnerability plays in personal growth,
- Exploring and understanding different states of 'magical' consciousness,
- The empowering influence of varied consciousness states on marginalized sections of society.
Connect with Marian:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marianthrives
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marianspurgeon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marian_spurgeon/
Website: https://www.marianspurgeon.com/
Sep 19, 2023
34 min
About Super States Podcast
Dive into the space where altered states of consciousness meet transformative growth. Super States calls curious minds to explore the profound mysteries of our inner world, and the amazing potential within us all.
Every episode, we connect with experts in hypnosis, breath work, psychedelics, sexuality, and beyond. With a blend of ancient wisdom and modern practices, they uncover the techniques that create change and personal evolution.
Are you ready to move beyond your limits?
To embrace a deeper understanding and harness the power of your own consciousness?
For those who love to push boundaries, challenge the norm, and unlock a life of unparalleled potential— Super States is your guide.
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Website: xfactorhypnosis.com





