Keywords
Thriving, Near-Death Experience (NDE), lightning strike, hypnotherapy, regression therapy, nervous system regulation, safety, unconditional love, oneness, heart-led living, soul, ego, inner child, active listening, healing space, spirituality, autism, facilitated communication
Summary
In this episode, Helen speaks with master hypnotherapist and regression therapist Paul Aurand, whose life was profoundly transformed after being struck by lightning and experiencing a near-death state. Paul shares how the experience shifted his values, expanded his awareness beyond the “mental mind,” and deepened his commitment to healing that honours a person’s innate capacity to heal themselves.
Together, they explore the difference between mind, ego, and soul guidance; why listening (to people—and to Spirit) changes everything; and what it can mean to remember why you came here—without needing a traumatic wake-up call. Paul also leads a beautiful guided “I am safe” practice to help settle the nervous system and bring you back into your body, heart, and presence.
Takeaways
· Thriving doesn’t mean life is easy—it means you have tools, support, and the ability to meet the dark times with awareness and growth.
· A healer doesn’t “heal” you; a healer holds a safe, respectful space so your own healing intelligence can emerge.
· Paul’s lightning strike and NDE brought experiences of unconditional love, oneness, and guidance—plus a clear message: you can have a good mind, but rely on it less than heart and soul.
· Active listening can radically change the healing dynamic—from “I fix you” to “I honour your inner capacity.”
· Paul frames ego as something we need to function on Earth—but the wounded ego (shame, unworthiness, fear) is what needs care and healing, not annihilation.
· The guided “I am safe” grounding practice offers a simple way to communicate safety to the body and shift out of stress reactivity.
· Paul shares the general pathway he often guides clients through: mind → heart → beliefs/emotions → survival strategies → inner child (wounded + wonder) → “wise one within” → soul essence and purpose.
The Guided “I am safe” grounding practice: takes place around 48:52 minutes in – 56:47 (approx.)
Resources
Child of Eternity Book by Adriana Rocha
Eben Alexander, MD Proof of Heaven A neurosurgeon’s NDE
Dannion Brinkley Saved by the Light Struck by lightning twice
Connect with Paul
Website: https://www.paulaurand.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PaulAurand
IG : https://www.instagram.com/paulaurand/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014310670200#
Training: https://paulaurand.com/Training
Book : https://linktr.ee/ESSENTIALHEALINGBOOK
NDE Study: https://youtu.be/MnJOTTRvXBg?si=mph33VPTThGZv_mA
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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