In the latest episode of the Hypnogeeks Podcast, I’m joined by Paula Crowhurst (Polly Bloom), an accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist and Divorce & Separation Coach recognised on the Spear’s 500 Top Recommended Divorce Consultancy & Support Services list.
We explore the neuroscience of separation:
• Why dopamine can make an ex feel addictive
• How cortisol disrupts sleep and decision-making
• How hypnotherapy strengthens the prefrontal cortex, our internal “wise decision-maker”
Paula brings both professional expertise and lived experience. Having rebuilt her own life after betrayal, she now helps clients move from emotional overwhelm to clarity, boundaries, and strength, particularly in high-conflict and co-parenting situations.
This episode blends brain science, emotional resilience, and practical therapeutic insight, relevant for clinicians, coaches, and anyone interested in how the mind heals after relational trauma.
I’d love to hear your reflections, how do you see neuroscience informing emotional recovery in your work?