Why is it so hard to change something you know isn’t working?
In this conversation, I sit down with Tim Shurr to unpack what’s really going on underneath the patterns we can’t seem to break. We talk about the subconscious mind, why your brain is wired for safety not happiness, and how that’s often what keeps you stuck in the same cycles even when you’re fully aware of them.
Tim shares how hypnosis works, what it actually does, and why it can help you shift things at a deeper level instead of just trying harder on the surface. If you’ve ever felt frustrated with yourself for not changing, this episode will help you understand why and what’s really possible when you start working with your mind instead of against it.
Learn more at www.timshurr.com
I am the host of Unmute with Priya, a podcast where women in midlife rediscover the freedom to speak honestly, set boundaries, and create lives that feel authentic. With more than 20 years as a speech-language pathologist, I bring a unique perspective to conversations about communication, confidence, and the hidden ways women lose their voices over time. Through honest conversations with experts, authors, and everyday women, I explore topics including relationships, health, reinvention, purpose, and personal growth. My mission is simple: to help women stop pretending and start living as themselves.
I am a proud doggy mama of Azuki a 6 year old Doberman--who ironically lost her voice at 2 years old due to an auto immune condition that attacks the muscles of the jaw and head. She was unable to open her mouth for a few years but I never gave up on her and tried every remedy out there. She is now in remission and uses her voice all the time now!
My passion for speech and communication started when I was working in Japan after college (I speak Japanese, Tamil, and Spanish). I was working with students who were selectively mute and I was fascinated but also heartbroken at the fact that they didn't have a voice or that it was supressed. So helping others to find their voice has always been my passion and my gift.
In my spare time, I LOVE weightlifting--it has gotten me through perimenopause and is my saving grace as I move into postmenopause. I love watching Korean dramas on netflix as well as spanish telenovelas! I am always learning and love meeting people. I also am a sound healing practitioner. I hold weekly classes with all different sound healing instruments.
