204: The Power of Hypnotherapy with Vanessa Donlan
Wed Jan 28 2026
I'm excited to welcome Vanessa Donlan to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.
Vanessa is a clinical hypnotherapist, and nervous system focused practitioner, who supports women through periods of dis-regulation, and subconscious change. With a background in holistic health, Vanessa helps women move from survival mode, into grounded confidence and clarity.
Vanessa is the author of Midlife Magic - Manifestation, Hypnosis and Motivation, and the creator of The 5-Day Blueprints, combining clinical hypnotherapy, nervous system regulation, and practical tools to create lasting change. Vanessa's work is grounded, compassionate, and deeply focused on helping women feel safe, calm, and connected to themselves again.
In this episode, Vanessa shares her story. Vanessa talks about the incredible power of hypnotherapy for creating real transformation.
Highlights
From a successful career in modelling and television to entrepreneurship, Vanessa shares her business story. How Vanessa always used holistic therapies to help her navigate life. Vanessa talks about some of the myths surrounding hypnotherapy. She explains what hypnotherapy is and what it isn't. Did you know we hypnotise ourselves daily? How hypnotherapy helped Vanessa reconnect to herself. Your subconscious mind, stress, and using your breath to centre yourself. The difference between hypnosis and meditation. Why affirmations and a positive mindset alone, don't create real transformation. Vanessa talks about how change doesn't arrive; it's built. Why Vanessa wrote Midlife Magic - Manifestation, Hypnosis and Motivation. Plus, more!
SHOW NOTES
Get all episode show notes here:
www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast
CONNECT WITH VANESSA DONLAN
www.vanessadonlanhypnotherapy.com
Instagram @VanessaDonlan_Hypnotherapy
CONNECT WITH DEBRA
www.debrashepherd.com.au
Instagram @_DebraShepherd
Work With Debra
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I'm excited to welcome Vanessa Donlan to The Debra Shepherd Podcast. Vanessa is a clinical hypnotherapist, and nervous system focused practitioner, who supports women through periods of dis-regulation, and subconscious change. With a background in holistic health, Vanessa helps women move from survival mode, into grounded confidence and clarity. Vanessa is the author of Midlife Magic - Manifestation, Hypnosis and Motivation, and the creator of The 5-Day Blueprints, combining clinical hypnotherapy, nervous system regulation, and practical tools to create lasting change. Vanessa's work is grounded, compassionate, and deeply focused on helping women feel safe, calm, and connected to themselves again. In this episode, Vanessa shares her story. Vanessa talks about the incredible power of hypnotherapy for creating real transformation. Highlights From a successful career in modelling and television to entrepreneurship, Vanessa shares her business story. How Vanessa always used holistic therapies to help her navigate life. Vanessa talks about some of the myths surrounding hypnotherapy. She explains what hypnotherapy is and what it isn't. Did you know we hypnotise ourselves daily? How hypnotherapy helped Vanessa reconnect to herself. Your subconscious mind, stress, and using your breath to centre yourself. The difference between hypnosis and meditation. Why affirmations and a positive mindset alone, don't create real transformation. Vanessa talks about how change doesn't arrive; it's built. Why Vanessa wrote Midlife Magic - Manifestation, Hypnosis and Motivation. Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here: www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast CONNECT WITH VANESSA DONLAN www.vanessadonlanhypnotherapy.com Instagram @VanessaDonlan_Hypnotherapy CONNECT WITH DEBRA www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram @_DebraShepherd Work With Debra