WSH447 - Carla Chalah on Losing 115 Pounds & Becoming the Authority
Thu Feb 05 2026
Major life transformations can happen in a split second. What would be different if you could make those rapid changes happen on purpose?
Carla Chalah joins me to share her powerful journey of losing 115 pounds through self-hypnosis and how that transformation shaped her professional expertise and authority in the field. She opens up about her initial skepticism, the inefficiencies she found in traditional therapy, and how hypnosis provided a fast track to personal change.
She details the mindset shifts, self-talk, and incremental steps that moved her from feeling stuck to reclaiming her confidence, both personally and professionally. Carla also expands on the art and individuality of hypnosis, the importance of authenticity as a practitioner, and how sharing her vulnerable story has deepened her connection with clients and grown her impact.
Carla Chalah is the founder of Hemisphere Hypnotherapy, serving clients seeking personal transformation and healing through hypnosis. Originally from South Africa, she holds degrees in English, psychology, and sociology, and furthered her studies in clinical psychology in the US. Known for her candidness and genuine approach, Carla trains future hypnotists and helps individuals achieve breakthroughs in habits, mindset, and emotional well-being.
"It's inauthentic when hypnotists say things like, 'Oh, hypnosis makes weight loss easy.' That's total BS. That's not real. However, it does make it easier." ~ Carla Chalah
Today on Work Smart Hypnosis:
· Carla’s unconventional path from therapy client to hypnosis practitioner
· Why she became disillusioned with traditional therapy and what drew her to hypnosis
· The efficiency and rapid transformation she experienced through hypnotic work
· How perfectionism and imposter syndrome colored her early career, and how she overcame them
· The pivotal mindset and self-talk practices behind her 115-pound weight loss journey
· Why authenticity and vulnerability with clients create deeper, more inspiring results
· The value of modeling, individualizing, and embracing the artistry of hypnosis over rigid techniques
· How documenting her journey online has resonated with, and at times triggered, the public
· Tips for working with clients while navigating your own personal transformation
Connect with Carla Chalah:
Hemisphere Hypnotherapy
Carla on TikTok
Carla on Instagram
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Major life transformations can happen in a split second. What would be different if you could make those rapid changes happen on purpose? Carla Chalah joins me to share her powerful journey of losing 115 pounds through self-hypnosis and how that transformation shaped her professional expertise and authority in the field. She opens up about her initial skepticism, the inefficiencies she found in traditional therapy, and how hypnosis provided a fast track to personal change. She details the mindset shifts, self-talk, and incremental steps that moved her from feeling stuck to reclaiming her confidence, both personally and professionally. Carla also expands on the art and individuality of hypnosis, the importance of authenticity as a practitioner, and how sharing her vulnerable story has deepened her connection with clients and grown her impact. Carla Chalah is the founder of Hemisphere Hypnotherapy, serving clients seeking personal transformation and healing through hypnosis. Originally from South Africa, she holds degrees in English, psychology, and sociology, and furthered her studies in clinical psychology in the US. Known for her candidness and genuine approach, Carla trains future hypnotists and helps individuals achieve breakthroughs in habits, mindset, and emotional well-being. "It's inauthentic when hypnotists say things like, 'Oh, hypnosis makes weight loss easy.' That's total BS. That's not real. However, it does make it easier." ~ Carla Chalah Today on Work Smart Hypnosis: · Carla’s unconventional path from therapy client to hypnosis practitioner · Why she became disillusioned with traditional therapy and what drew her to hypnosis · The efficiency and rapid transformation she experienced through hypnotic work · How perfectionism and imposter syndrome colored her early career, and how she overcame them · The pivotal mindset and self-talk practices behind her 115-pound weight loss journey · Why authenticity and vulnerability with clients create deeper, more inspiring results · The value of modeling, individualizing, and embracing the artistry of hypnosis over rigid techniques · How documenting her journey online has resonated with, and at times triggered, the public · Tips for working with clients while navigating your own personal transformation Connect with Carla Chalah: Hemisphere Hypnotherapy Carla on TikTok Carla on Instagram Connect with Jason Linett >> Work Smart Hypnosis >> Attract Pre-Sold Clients Engage & get supported in our FREE Work Smart Hypnosis community: >> https://Group.WorkSmartHypnosis.com/ Build your confidence as a hypnotist in our next live & online certification course: >> https://www.WorkSmartHypnosisLIVE.com/ Get on-demand self-guided access to Jason Linett’s hypnotherapy techniques library: >> https://www.HypnoticWorkers.com/ Grow your hypnosis business with ready-to-launch action plans: >> https://www.HypnoticBusinessSystems.com/ Benefit from weekly coaching and new ethical sales persuasion systems every month: >> https://Influence.AttractPreSoldClients.com/ Get Jason’s “Attract Pre-Sold Clients” team to rebuild & launch your new website & funnels: >> https://www.DoItNow.vip/Launch/ Subscribe & send us your valuable feedback: >> https://wshpod.com/Apple-Podcasts >> https://wshpod.com/Spotify-Podcasts >> https://wshpod.com/Amazon-Music >> https://wshpod.com/iHeartRadio >> https://wshpod.com/Pandora >> https://wshpod.com/Facebook >> https://wshpod.com/YouTube Want to work with Jason for a personal change or to launch a new project in your business? >> https://www.JasonLinett.com/Apply