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How Does Hypnotherapy Help with Chronic Pain?

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Oct 96 min read

How Does Hypnotherapy Help with Chronic Pain?

Living with chronic pain is life-altering, to say the least. Chronic pain can interrupt daily life activities, our ability to connect...

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Why Do I Cry When I’m Angry? A Five Element and Physiological Understanding Behind Angry Tears

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Apr 164 min read

Why Do I Cry When I’m Angry? A Five Element and Physiological Understanding Behind Angry Tears

You're angry, nothing is going right today, everything seems like it's falling apart, everybody seems like an absolute idiot, and then...

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Embracing Uncertainty: Letting Go to Step Forward, and Recognizing Manipulation

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Mar 315 min read

Embracing Uncertainty: Letting Go to Step Forward, and Recognizing Manipulation

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about certainty. Certainty is a really attractive, sort of sexy concept because the human experience is...

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Growth & Purpose: Journaling Prompts for Chronic Pain and Illness

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Mar 143 min read

Growth & Purpose: Journaling Prompts for Chronic Pain and Illness

Living with chronic pain and illness can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. It can be easy to fall into negative thought...

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Spirit Guides: The Illusion of Objectivity and How to Find True Inner Guidance

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Mar 16 min read

Spirit Guides: The Illusion of Objectivity and How to Find True Inner Guidance

I don’t believe in or use ‘spirit guides,’ but I used to a lot . Now, I think the practice of using them is actually quite problematic...

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Breaking Free: The Power of Shadow Work in Ending Repetitive Patterns

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Jan 302 min read

Breaking Free: The Power of Shadow Work in Ending Repetitive Patterns

Have you ever felt a bit like Phil in the movie Groundhog Day? The same stuff keeps happening, over, and over, and over. But maybe it’s...

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Unlocking the Healing Power of the Mind: A Guide to Medical Hypnotherapy

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Jan 125 min read

Unlocking the Healing Power of the Mind: A Guide to Medical Hypnotherapy

With over 14 years of experience as an Acupuncturist and coach, I've treated a diverse range of patients for various illnesses and pains....

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Why Can’t I Stick to My New Year’s Resolution? 5 Shadow Work based Reasons Why and How to Overcome Them

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Dec 27, 20234 min read

Why Can’t I Stick to My New Year’s Resolution? 5 Shadow Work based Reasons Why and How to Overcome Them

Do you make New Year’s resolutions every year, only to find you lose steam or maybe even completely undo your progress after a few weeks...

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Cracking the Code: Exploring How Emotions Shape Our Perception of Pain

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Aug 22, 20237 min read

Cracking the Code: Exploring How Emotions Shape Our Perception of Pain

If you’re living with chronic pain, you might have encountered well-intentioned yet poorly timed comments suggesting your pain is “all in...

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Five Signs You're Being Called to Shadow Work

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Jul 10, 20236 min read

Five Signs You're Being Called to Shadow Work

Maybe the Instagram or Tiktok algorithm has been sneakily suggesting it’s time for you to look at your shadow self by showing you posts...

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Unlocking the Symbolism of Nightmares: Jungian Psychology and Shadow Work for Dream Interpretation

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

Jun 10, 20237 min read

Unlocking the Symbolism of Nightmares: Jungian Psychology and Shadow Work for Dream Interpretation

Dreams have fascinated people for centuries, and their meanings have been interpreted in various ways. One such approach to understanding...

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Shadow Work Life Coaching: A Transformative Approach to Chronic Illness Support

Kim Peirano, DACM, LAc, CHt

May 16, 20233 min read

Shadow Work Life Coaching: A Transformative Approach to Chronic Illness Support

Chronic illness can be a traumatic experience, and it can be difficult to express one's feelings in a society that often stigmatizes illness

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