In today’s world, where burnout, self-doubt, and emotional turmoil have become part of the modern entrepreneur’s journey, learning how to rewire your subconscious mind can be the missing piece in achieving consistent success. Whether you’re battling procrastination, limiting beliefs, or the weight of unhealed emotional trauma, the key to real change may lie beneath the surface—within your subconscious mind.
In a powerful episode of Luxury Unplugged, we sat down with Ryan Kristensen—an intelligence veteran turned hypnotist and coach—who is reshaping how people view success, mindset, and mental resilience. With over two decades of experience in the military and intelligence community, Ryan has transitioned into helping entrepreneurs and professionals unlock their true potential through proven training methods and subconscious rewiring techniques.
From Intelligence to Inner Mastery: Ryan’s Unconventional Journey
Ryan’s journey is far from ordinary. He spent 23 years working in intelligence, primarily focused on mapping systems, operational analytics, and problem-solving in high-stress environments. But in 2018, after years of trying to “save the world,” Ryan realized that the transformation he sought was internal.
He began a personal healing journey, exploring self-development techniques, spiritual disciplines, and finally—hypnosis. After one impactful session, Ryan experienced a shift so profound it changed his life’s direction. He got certified in 2020 and has since helped hundreds of clients unlock mental clarity, confidence, and productivity through powerful training techniques and subconscious programming.
What Is Hypnosis—And What Isn’t?
Contrary to popular belief, hypnosis isn’t about mind control or parlor tricks. As Ryan explains, hypnosis is a state of focused relaxation—a deeper version of meditation—that grants access to the subconscious mind, where most of our behavioral patterns are formed. It’s a tool that allows us to challenge deeply held beliefs, reframe painful experiences, and build emotional resilience.
“It’s almost like brain surgery,” Ryan says. “We create these limiting beliefs as kids—before we’re even six years old. Hypnosis lets us access that programming, rewrite the story, and reclaim control.”
The Core Problem: Emotional Beliefs Formed in Childhood
Before we develop a rational mind, we absorb emotions and experiences without judgment. A childhood misunderstanding, a rejection, or a moment of shame can morph into powerful beliefs like “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve success.” These emotional beliefs get locked into our subconscious and reinforced over a lifetime.
No matter how many strategies or affirmations you try, if these beliefs remain unchallenged, they will continue to shape your reality.
Effective Training Methods to Rewire the Subconscious Mind
Here are three essential training techniques that Ryan recommends for reprogramming the subconscious mind:
1. Reframing Negative Emotions as Signals, Not Threats
One of the most important mindset shifts is to view negative emotions as feedback—not failures. Instead of running from fear, anxiety, or procrastination, ask yourself: What am I missing?
These emotions are your subconscious trying to signal that something is out of alignment. By facing them head-on with curiosity rather than avoidance, you reduce internal conflict and create space for transformation.
2. Understanding Patterns, Not Just Isolated Problems
Many entrepreneurs and professionals get trapped playing “emotional whack-a-mole,” trying to solve surface-level issues. Ryan suggests stepping back to look at repeating patterns. If a belief or behavior keeps resurfacing, there’s a deeper wiring issue at play.
By recognizing patterns, you can trace them back to the source and dissolve them at the root—saving yourself years of trial and error.
3. Resolving the Inner Conflict with Hypnotic Integration
Once you uncover the outdated belief (“I’m broken,” “I’m not enough”), hypnosis allows you to disprove that belief and replace it with a new one: “I’m worthy just as I am.”
Ryan’s hypnosis training methods help align all parts of your mind—the rational, emotional, and intuitive—so they function as a team rather than in opposition. When your subconscious mind believes you deserve success, every goal becomes easier to achieve.
How To Train People Effectively: The Role of a Professional Guide
Training the subconscious mind isn’t something you can always do alone. According to Ryan, one of the challenges with self-help is that the subconscious mind resists change if it doesn’t trust you.
That’s where guided training and professional coaching come in.
“A third party helps you access those hidden beliefs you can’t see yourself. Your subconscious has a lifetime of evidence supporting those beliefs. To truly reframe them, you need someone who knows how to unlock that door safely and effectively.”
Through one-on-one coaching, Ryan helps clients move from emotional chaos to calm, from self-doubt to confidence. His book Waging Inner Peace: How to End Inner Conflict and Make Success Inevitable outlines the step-by-step training methodology he uses with clients.
The Entrepreneur’s Mindset: Strategies for Building Mental Resilience
Many entrepreneurs struggle with perfectionism, procrastination, and burnout. Ryan offers a refreshing take on these common challenges.
• On Procrastination:
“Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s a signal. You’re either doing the wrong thing, doing it the wrong way, or at the wrong time. Fix that, and the resistance disappears.”
• On Burnout:
“You can’t fix your burnout if your self-worth is tied to external outcomes like revenue, social media likes, or recognition. You need to first unhook your self-esteem from performance.”
• On Peak Performance:
Peak performance isn’t about working harder. It’s about removing internal resistance and operating from a place of clarity and confidence. That starts with resolving inner conflict.
Success Stories: When Mindset Shifts Everything
Ryan shares the story of a 7-figure entrepreneur who couldn’t allow himself to scale further because he believed he didn’t deserve success. After reframing that belief through hypnosis, the client broke through income plateaus and began operating with ease.
Another client—a confident, successful businessman—struggled deeply in romantic relationships due to low self-esteem. After working with Ryan, he experienced a complete 180: confidence, clarity, and emotional freedom.
Tools and Techniques for Every Entrepreneur
Here are three practical tools anyone can start using today:
1. Procrastination Audit:
Ask yourself: Am I doing the wrong thing, in the wrong way, or at the wrong time? Adjust accordingly.
2. Emotion Reframe:
When you feel overwhelmed, instead of judging it, ask: What am I missing? This helps re-engage your problem-solving brain.
3. Pattern Identification:
Instead of focusing on isolated problems, look for recurring emotional patterns. Once you spot the root, you can begin the healing process from within.
You Are Not Broken—And You Never Were
One of the most powerful takeaways from this conversation is the belief that you are not broken. Most self-help assumes there’s something to fix. But Ryan’s method starts with the premise that there’s nothing to fix—only beliefs to rewire and wounds to integrate.
“You’re not broken. You’re beautifully designed. You’ve just been running old programming that’s no longer serving you. Once that changes, everything changes.”
The Role of Hypnosis in Long-Term Growth
Unlike surface-level productivity hacks, hypnosis gets to the heart of your inner conflict and dissolves it. When your subconscious is aligned with your conscious goals, success becomes inevitable—not forced.
Ryan’s clients report increased income, better relationships, higher confidence, and mental clarity—not because they’re “working harder” but because they’ve removed the internal resistance that once held them back.
Conclusion: The Future of Training Is Internal
In a world of constant hustle and burnout, real transformation requires an inward journey. Effective training methods no longer focus solely on external performance—they begin with subconscious integration.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, content creator, or simply someone striving for personal growth, learning to train your subconscious mind can be your greatest asset. And as Ryan’s story reveals, no matter where you begin, healing is possible, growth is inevitable, and success is simply a byproduct of inner alignment.
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