Day: June 16, 2023

Introducing Rachel Collignon, a compassionate therapist with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate their healing journeys. Rachel’s unique career talents have been shaped by her unwavering fascination with the truth of the human experience. From an early age, she found solace in putting her theories and thoughts onto paper, seeking clarity and relief. Her thirst for truth led her to embark on solo travels, immersing herself in diverse cultures and experiences, always in search of variety, adventure, and contrast.  

Driven by a passion for language and truth, Rachel ventured into the world of acting, using her expressive abilities to explore the depths of human emotions. It was through this artistic medium that she discovered her calling as a therapist. As she delved into the realm of hypnotherapy, she found a way to articulate and approach healing consciously and intentionally. Rachel realized that her innate desire to offer solace to others could be channeled through a purposeful, educated framework.  

Raised in Aix-en-Provence, Rachel’s childhood was marked by her perspective as an undiagnosed autistic child and a self-proclaimed tomboy in a world of perceived perfection. While facing challenges at school and home, she found solace in her vivid imagination, inventing characters and engaging in complex improvised conversations. Rachel’s fascination with dogs, horses, and the wonders of nature nurtured her innate sense of play, awe, and presence, qualities she continues to cherish.  

Rachel finds inspiration in individuals like Maya Angelou, Virginie Despentes, Nelson Mandela, Barack and Michelle Obama, Martin Luther King Jr., Emily Dickinson, and Greta Thunberg. These honorable figures have shaped generations with their unwavering commitment to authenticity, compassion, and transformation. Their ability to stand tall amidst adversity and guide others along the path of positive change serves as a constant reminder for Rachel to stay true to her calling.  

Currently, Rachel’s goals encompass establishing her therapy practice internationally while pursuing her artistic endeavors and writing. She envisions a life that balances creative expression, therapeutic work, and the written word. Her vision includes creating physical spaces that serve as community hubs, where individuals can gather for healing, liberation, and joy. Rachel firmly believes that providing tools for self-healing and fostering a supportive community is not only important on an individual level but also holds profound political significance.  

Rachel’s approach is a unique blend of hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, breathwork, EFT tapping, and other things, all geared towards healing and integrating trauma, uprooting limiting beliefs, and most importantly, the re-training of the nervous system to a relaxed and aware baseline state. Finding and treating trauma is the beginning of the work.

Through storytelling, whether as an actor, writer, or director, Rachel has explored the power of language and the power of perspective/narrative. 

Thanks to this part of her life, Rachel is also well versed in the search for authentic expression and the quest to push one’s limits and expand on one’s potential, which is a big asset as a therapist.

Looking ahead, Rachel is committed to becoming even better at what she does. She envisions a future where her expertise and the transformative power of therapy are widely recognized. By continuously refining her skills, honing her self-promotion abilities, and embracing new opportunities for growth, Rachel aims to touch the lives of countless individuals, offering them the guidance and support needed to embark on their own healing journeys.  

With Rachel Collignon’s therapy practice, one can expect a heartfelt and integrity-driven approach to healing, a safe space where transformation can unfold, and a compassionate guide who empowers individuals to step into their authentic selves.  

“I first met Rachel when I was directing a large department at a major museum in New York City.  She immediately struck me as an empathetic, healing personality.  She was studying acting at the time at the premiere conservatory in Paris and experimenting with transferring her key learnings in theatre study into her private therapy practice.  These learnings included empathetic listening, creative expression, and xxx.  I was immediately struck by her innovative approach to therapy which I had never found in many year of searching for good effective therapy New York City (which is of course the ‘therapy capital of the world’ – yet no one was doing what Rachel was).  While in France, I asked her to help me to tackle some issues I was having with childhood trauma and within a few sessions I was addressing issues that I had feared facing all my life.  Now, more than a decade later Rachel has become an esteemed collaborator and dear friend.  And even better than that, she has taught me, through meditation, hypnotherapy, and other traditional methods – as well as incorporating creative, artistic aspects into her therapy like music therapy and improv – to become my best self.”

Dr Alicia Stevens, PhD

Intermittent fasting has been the talk of the town. From celebrities to renowned public figures, everyone is talking about how the popular phenomenon has changed their lives. People have had different experiences with intermittent fasting keeping in mind their distinguished goals. 

Each method of intermittent fasting has done something incredible for people. And there’s a fair amount of buzz about each fasting technique. The internet is filled with things you must do while following the process. But one thing that nobody talks about is what happens after you break the fast. Most people choose different types of intermittent fasting schedules, only to be derailed once it’s completed.

This allows the vicious cycle of irregular habits to increase, creating numerous health problems. We live in a world where everyone quickly picks popular trends. But only a handful manage to dive deeper into the fundamentals addressing the details. Today there are countless books that one can find about intermittent fasting. But not everybody gets it right. 

Micheal Phillips, a fitness enthusiast and martial arts expert, aims to go a step ahead in establishing his readers’ core understanding of fasting. With his book titled Fasting, the Texas-born professor aims to bring his real-life experiences to his audience. The extensively researched book is more than a regular book you might find in a bookstore. It addresses the common misconceptions about fasting and urges people to follow a healthy routine. 

Fasting takes a deep dive into the basics and teaches people how to incorporate fasting into their daily lives. Most importantly, the book sets a precedent by encouraging the readers not to move away from their near-perfect eating regime. Mostly, people tend to move to unhealthy eating, welcoming sugar, saturated fats, and junk after a successful run with intermittent fasting. 

The book is a complete guide for people who view intermittent fasting as intimidating and unachievable. Micheal’s take on intermittent fasting presents all the answers, allowing readers to comprehend their lifestyle choices. It provides a science-based approach that debunks the misunderstandings surrounding IF. Micheal’s endeavor is a game changer, providing insightful information about fasting. It is a guide that can propel people to restrict themselves to a diet that fulfills their nutritional needs. 

The book also pushes the majority to organize their eating patterns into portions. With his extensive experience and knowledge, Micheal has attempted to create a greater impact with his book. With knowledge of the human body, he preaches how important it is to know what your body needs and how it reacts to certain foods.

According to Micheal Phillips, “Intermittent Fasting is much more than most people think. For the majority, it’s all about maintaining their eating habits during a certain window. However, I believe intermittent fasting is an exercise that aims to create an impact at large. You cannot expect to achieve wonders if you crawl back to the vicious eating cycle. No sugar and unhealthy food will help you maintain your health. They will only make things worse.”

Micheal’s Fasting is a book that presents intermittent fasting as a way of life. The only thing that remains is how you integrate it into your life. The book mentions the do’s and dont’s while you are on a path of reclaiming your body. It provides an extensive walkthrough about how to turn things around with little effort. The book also emphasizes the importance of understanding your diet and what the human body needs. While it urges the readers to make healthy choices, it also guides them to have a proper plan. 

It’s safe to say that Fasting by Micheal Phillips stands in its distinguished league. It goes beyond the benefits of intermittent fasting, providing a clearer roadmap to the masses. Micheal has left no stone unturned in making this book a medium that guides the readers in the right direction. It is a convincing source of information that will serve as a reference for readers in years to come.