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Gory Days: Break out the keytar, throw your horn-hands, and get ready to rock down to electric avenue! Gory Days is set in an alternate evil ’80s where androids take the stage, a washed-up rock star discovers the secret to time travel, and an aspiring musician puts her demo tape into the wrong hands. Stories include Don’t Stand So Close to Meat", "Hip to Be Scared", and "Dead Over Heels.

Let go of guilt and shame and know that you have the ability to make the right choices from now on. Guilt is one of the main negative emotions that all of us experience in life. Although not a good feeling, it is not bad in itself and is a natural experience, helping us to determine the difference between right and wrong. It only becomes a problem when we hold onto past or unnecessary guilt for too long and in such a way that it stops us from moving on in life.

Fear is one of the basic, negative but necessary feelings all of us experience from time to time. We feel it for a reason, usually to protect us. There is of course a difference between harmless fears which have no or little impact on our day to day lives and strong fears or phobias. Fear of being alone is of course understandable as we are designed to be sociable creatures. However the neediness and desperation that can surface as a result of such a fear can be really off putting to those you are trying to attract.

Welcome to the Big Fellas Podcast, where we focus on weight loss for men who are ready to take charge of their health and fitness. Hosted by Darren Ockenden and Mark Hall, who have together lost over 10 stone (140 lbs), this podcast is all about sharing real stories, tips, and advice specifically tailored for men. Whether you’re struggling with weight loss, looking for men’s health tips, or want to join a supportive community, the Big Fellas Podcast covers it all. Each episode dives into topics like healthy eating, mental health, and practical fitness tips for men, especially those over 40...

Hosted by Darren Makins (Singer/Songwriter, Musician), Ron DiSilvestro (Billboard-Charting Producer, Audio Engineer, Drummer) and Michael Marks (Audio Engineer, Musician), Musicians’ Guide to the Music Industry is an in-depth look at the Music Industry, its past, and future. Each episode, they talk about the music biz, and give advice on how to navigate the tumultuous waters that is the current state of the Music Industry. They also chat with an industry professionals about their role within the business.

Fear is one of the basic, negative but necessary feelings all of us experience from time to time. We feel it for a reason, usually to protect us. There is of course a difference between harmless fears which have no or little impact on our day to day lives and strong fears or phobias. This recording is designed to help you to begin to reprogramme your mind to feel appropriate levels of comfort when out and about in enclosed places.

Fear is one of the basic, negative but necessary feelings all of us experience from time to time. We feel it for a reason, usually to protect us. As we know some dogs can be dangerous in certain circumstances or situations. It would not be prudent for a small child to approach a large dog they don't know without the owner being close at hand. There is of course a difference between harmless fears which have no or little impact on our day to day lives and strong fears or phobias.

Fear is one of the basic, negative but necessary feelings all of us experience from time to time. We feel it for a reason, usually to protect us. There is of course a difference between harmless fears which have no or little impact on our day to day lives and strong fears or phobias. Fear of falling, along with fear of load noises are the only two fears we are born with, all the others are learned. Yet even these fears which seem to be a part of our genetic makeup we can learn to overcome.

Fear is one of the basic, negative but necessary feelings all of us experience from time to time. We feel it for a reason, usually to protect us. There is of course a difference between harmless fears which have no or little impact on our day to day lives and strong fears or phobias. This recording is designed to help you to begin to reprogramme your mind to feel appropriate levels of comfort when out and about in public places.

In order to play tennis at your very best it is important to develop a relaxed and stable inner state, whatever the situation you find yourself in. Successful tennis players are completely absorbed in their game, relaxed, yet focused and energised too. They imagine themselves as winners and have total faith in themselves. This recording is designed to help you to begin to continue to develop this ability within yourself.

Fear is one of the basic, negative but necessary feelings all of us experience from time to time. We feel it for a reason, usually to protect us. Bleeding and cutting yourself or piercing yourself with a sharp object is generally and necessarily considered a bad thing. It is understandable that a part of ourselves could have felt anxious about getting injections or having blood tests, essentially that part of yourself wanted to stop you from getting hurt or feeling pain.

Going for a job interview can be a challenging experience for all kinds of reasons. But the better prepared you are, practically and psychologically, the easier it will be. It is vital that you speak clearly and really focus on the interview questions. This hypnotherapy session is designed to help you reach that point of self-assuredness, confidence, and relaxation, enabling you to go with the flow of the questions or tasks and simply be the best you can be in that moment.

Gambling is a form of entertainment for many people, but in some cases gambling can become an addiction leading to financial problems and relationship stress. It is estimated that 6 percent of North America's population will have a gambling problem sometime in there life. Gambling addiction is a serious problem which is more common in men then women. Gambling can create a rush when you lose and win, and sometimes the user is unable to control their impulses to gamble.

Put life in perspective, free yourself from limiting beliefs and become more balanced and positive now. Limiting decisions or beliefs are negative thoughts which usually arise as a result of difficult or traumatic situations we have experienced. If you were to put them in sentence form some examples may be "I'm not good enough" or "I'm not in control" or "I don't trust anyone", or they could be more specific to a particular problem, like "I can't stop eating" or "I'm not motivated to exercise".

Forgiveness and letting go are the greatest healers. After drifting into a relaxed and focused state, "journey" to a place where past hurts inflicted by others or by yourself can be released and resolved. This recording also utilises ancient techniques of rhythm with a rapid drum beat to assist the journey. Although this may sound strange at first it will soon become apparent that the drum beat can be used to help focus, concentrate and stay with the intention of this journey.

Hurt is one of the main negative emotions that all of us experience in life. Although not a good feeling , it is not bad in itself and is a natural experience in certain circumstances. It only becomes a problem when we hold onto past hurt for too long and in such a way that it stops us from moving on in life. This hypnotherapy recording is designed to help you to release unnecessary or past hurt, so you can feel confident and strong in yourself now.

If you happen to live in a place where spiders are poisoness a healthy respect is important. Being totally unafraid could be dangerous, but in most places in the Western world, spiders are harmless to humans, so the fear is totally unfounded. In fact spiders are generally very useful, eating woodworm or flies which spread disease. One of the reasons they tend to move so fast when they see humans is because they are so scared of us, we are like giants to them.

Fear is one of the basic, negative but necessary feelings all of us experience from time to time. We feel it for a reason, usually to protect us. There is of course a difference between harmless fears which have no or little impact on our day to day lives and strong fears or phobias. Fear of falling, along with fear of load noises are the only two fears we are born with, all the others are learned. Yet even these fears which seem to be a part of our genetic makeup we can learn to overcome.

Fear is one of the basic, negative but necessary feelings all of us experience from time to time. We feel it for a reason, usually to protect us, if you use this feeling to ensure you find a good dentist whom you like, well this is a good thing, but if your fear stops you from receiving necessary treatment then its time to redress the balance. There is of course a difference between harmless fears which have no or little impact on our day to day lives and strong fears or phobias.

This recording uses a process called the power animal journey. This is an ancient method of connecting with inner strength and power used by Shamans and healers for thousands of years. A power animal, depending on your personal belief system, is either an imaginary animal or an energy pattern in the form of an animal that represents the type of energy and power that is most useful for you to connect with at any given time.