Using Hypnotherapy to Combat Addiction with Elliott Wald
Join Daniel, Aka Dapper Laughs, in this new Podcast, Menace II Sobriety, where he raises awareness around addiction and sobriety and talks about the links between drugs, alcohol, mental health and well-being whilst interviewing incredible guests.
In this episode, Daniel is joined by celebrity hypnotherapist, author and ex-addict Elliott Wald. Elliot has over 26 years of experience in psychology and linguistics, this teamed with his own experience of addiction, gives him a unique opportunity to educate and help individuals and families suffering the consequences of addiction. He talks to Daniel about his own journey to sobriety, his knowledge of cocaine and addiction as well as how he has helped hundreds of people get sober.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Elliott focuses on cocaine addiction in a lot of his hypnotherapy. Recently he has found popularity in creating TikTok videos and this is where Daniel first heard of him. There are a set of characteristics specific to cocaine use, Elliott sets out to educate people to recognise these as early as possible, to help someone who may or already is suffering from addiction. If you recognise you have a problem with addiction, this may not be welcomed by those around you. Daniel likens it to holding a mirror up to those surrounding you and they don’t want to see it or admit they may have a problem too. As an addict, it isn’t possible to have just a small amount of the substance you have a problem with, no matter how much other people might try and convince you. People who offer drink or drugs to you when they know you have a problem aren’t giving you the support you need to combat your addiction. It’s absolutely possible to channel an addictive personality into positive pursuits, such as fitness. Secondary addiction is common, particularly around sex. In most things in life, there is a certain amount of pain to endure before pleasure. With cocaine, this is switched around which is one of the reasons it’s so hard to break the habit. Elliott believes there are four steps to the addiction to cocaine: 1. The anticipation of taking cocaine 2. The using of cocaine 3. Believing it will be different next time 4. The stress, anxiety and regret of using Lies are a big part of any addiction. You lie to the people around you, to yourself, about your addiction, how much you use, how often, the list is endless. Different people can have different substance addictions. You may have issues with cocaine but not alcohol, however, some people can become addicted to almost anything. To help someone, Elliott first has to understand them completely, he can then help them rewire their brain to go sober.
BEST MOMENTS
“I was a genuine lads lad sesh-head back in the day”
“It goes from the most social drug to the most unsociable drug”
“Sometimes when you recognise you have a problem or an issue it’s like holding a mirror up to the people around you”
“I’m an all or nothing mentality”
“What things have you done that you would never ever do if you weren’t on the packet?"
“When you use, you lie”
“I don’t judge people, I’m not there to judge you, I’m there to help you”
VALUABLE RESOURCES
https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk
CONTACT METHOD
ABOUT THE GUEST
Elliott Wald
Elliott Wald is a Master Trainer in many therapies and over the last 27 years has become recognised as a leading expert in the field of Hypnosis, Neuro Linguistic Programming NLP and Modern Psychology. Elliott is a truly exceptional and effective Hypnotherapist, with an impressive track record of clients who have found his unique abilities ‘life changing’, including celebrities from the movies, television, sporting and media industries, as well as thousands of members of the general public who have experienced his extraordinary results, through his 1-1 work or at his seminars delivered around the world. Elliott is a regular face on our TV screens, having numerous appearances as the Hypnosis Expert of ITV’s This Morning Show and ‘Lorraine Kelly's Next Big Fat Challenge’ demonstrating his outstanding Hypnosis skills. His success continues to be featured on Television, in Newspapers, Magazines and Radio. He is a Published Author and has written 3 books and also an in-demand Motivational Speaker. Elliott trained extensively with the London College of Clinical Hypnosis at Birkbeck College, University of London. His qualifications include awards from the prestigious British Medical Hypnotherapy Examination Board. Elliott has trained with and assisted the world famous Hypnotist Paul McKenna on numerous seminars and training courses. He is a Master & Trainer of NLP learning from its creator Dr Richard Bandler. Elliott is an ex-addict of cocaine, at his height of usage he was using as much as 3g a day virtually daily, as he saw his addiction spiral out of control, he made a decision that if he didn’t stop, that he would destroy the life he had created from nothing, as many are aware Elliott crawled through a mile of shit to come out the other side clean. In 2008, he used the hypnotic and psychological tools to stop, this was the catalyst to his journey to read every book and research paper specifically on cocaine addiction. Elliott has gone viral on TikTok in the last 4 months, with over 20 Million Views and a thousand enquiries from people across the World, in relation to his Cocaine Addiction videos - TIKTOK ▶︎ https://lnkd.in/es-J6zvE He is a specialist in helping clients overcome Cocaine Addiction, as well as being the only Hypnotherapist to help people live on ITV This Morning, to overcome their fears, anxieties and phobias – all videos of this week are on his You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ElliottWald/videos *Author of Stop Smoking Easily And Transform Your Life For Good, Winning The Weight Loss Game and Contagious Concepts.*Television Appearances include; ITV This Morning special, a one week phobia show with Phillip Scholfield & Fern Britton, Eamonn Homes & Ruth Langsford. Lorraine Kelly's 'Next Big Fat Challenge'.'Instant Changes', filmed live in the streets of London, demonstrating techniques of rapid hypnosis. BBC Two 'Alternative Therapies' with Professor Kathy Sykes, demonstrating hypnotherapy for weight loss. Hypnosis advisor to the BBC documentary ‘Time Distortion’.*Radio Guest: Virgin Radio, Capital Gold, BBC radio Two, BBC Three Counties, Chiltern FM, BBC Three Counties & Talk Sport.*Newspaper Articles: The Times, Daily Mirror, Daily Star, Independent on Sunday, Herald & Post.*Magazine Articles: Woman’s Own, Health & Fitness, Business Monthly, Management Today, The Hypnotherapist, FLEX Magazine, Grazia & LoveSport Magazine. *Fully accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist *Fully accredited Master & Trainer of NLP*Co-creator of 'Quest of NLP' Educational Board Game*Board Member of The Hypnotherapy Association – 16 years *Elliott has been approached by The Banijay Group (one of the largest independent television production companies in the world), to film a pilot for a proposed TV series, where Elliott will be interacting with members of the public (unfortunately, we can’t disclose the premise of the show at this stage). ✅ 27 years of professional experience. ✅ A Published Author ✅ Appeared on numerous national TV shows ✅ Guest on numerous radio shows ✅ Lectured in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia ✅ Over 100,000 clients ✅ Over 300,000 YouTube views ✅ Over 4,000,000 TV views ✅ Over 20,000,000 TIK TOK views Website TwitterFacebook Instagram LinkedIn Email
ABOUT THE HOST
Daniel O’Reilly
Daniel O’Reilly is one of the UK’s Largest Influencers, a comedian, actor, musician, viral video star and social influencer. With a portfolio of businesses Daniel enjoys a busy lifestyle mixed with business and pleasure. Daniel is a father to two beautiful girls and enjoys spending quality time with them and his wife Shelley. With 2022 being a busy year, Daniel sold out his O2 stand-up show, released his British movie 'The Last Heist' and is currently preparing for the upcoming release of his other film 'Miss The Kiss'. Daniel is a creative through and through, with a passion to strive in everything he does. Daniel is looking forward to the release of his podcast 'Menace 2 Sobriety' in 2023, his long-term position on GB News, Headliners, and the growing slate of films in the works with his production company, HYPRR.
PODCAST DESCRIPTION
Daniel O'Reilly's newest venture sees the creation of his Menace 2 Sobriety podcast, a series of relaxed and open conversations with different guests and varied experiences.
After recently being diagnosed with severe ADHD and beginning his sobriety again, Daniel also set up a page on Facebook and Instagram called 'Men And Their Emotions' (M.A.T.E) an accessible, open and supportive group for MEN to post their feelings, thoughts and current life issues. Upon seeing the responses from men around the world to some of the posts on the group he was blown away and continues to be touched by the kindness and support offered by strangers. This all led to Daniel wanting to start up his own podcast and invite guests to join him in opening up about past experiences and talk about all things mental health, family & sobriety.
The podcast will see Daniel and his interesting guests' sharing their personal stories and learning experiences that they hope will help other people; whether it encourages one person to ask for help, talk to family about their struggles with getting sober/clean, or realise that they aren't alone. The Menace 2 Sobriety podcast has been created by Daniel to help people fight their own gremlins.
