Back to Bite Size Brands

Podcast Episode

Why Smart Women Stay Stuck: The Subconscious Patterns Running Your Life

Bite Size Brands··5 August 2026·30 min

About this episode

Melissa Chapman, a pattern breaker using hypnotherapy and NLP, shares insights on subconscious patterns that keep women stuck despite their success. Learn how to reprogram your mind for effortless change and growth. sound bites "Your subconscious doesn't know between real and imagined.""Hypnosis is not mind control, you're always in control.""When your subconscious is not on board, change is slow."  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Melissa Chapman and the episode's focus01:01 Melissa explains her role as a pattern breaker and her methods02:21 Why successful women feel stuck: subconscious patterns03:04 The iceberg analogy: conscious vs subconscious mind05:23 How early childhood beliefs shape adult behavior06:22 The subconscious influence on pricing and money beliefs08:09 The importance of subconscious safety in making change11:10 Why awareness alone isn't enough for lasting change14:10 Aligning conscious goals with subconscious beliefs for quick change15:07 Common subconscious patterns in women: people-pleasing and control17:30 How subconscious fears prevent women from showing up fully22:17 The power of guided imagery and visualization in hypnosis24:09 Demystifying hypnosis: what it is and what it isn't25:24 Advice for women facing burnout and exhaustion29:26 One key message for women seeking change30:07 How to connect with Melissa for a free breakthrough sessionIG: https://www.instagram.com/itsmelissachapman/ Book your free Pattern Breakthrough Session here: https://www.melissarchapman.com/services/pattern-breakthrough-session Website: https://www.melissarchapman.com/