Blog - Liza Boubari

It’s Not What You Eat—It’s What’s Eating at You

February 7, 2026 by Liza Boubari

GLP-1, Emotional Weight, and the Root Cause of Lasting Change There is a lot of talk right now about GLP-1 medications, injections, and patches. Some women lose weight. Others feel less hungry. And some see little change. While GLP-1 can reduce appetite, it does not address what many women carry beneath the surface. One client … Read more

When Fear Is Mistaken for Weakness

February 3, 2026February 2, 2026 by Liza Boubari

Fear has a way of showing up in your body.

Being Alone vs. Feeling Lonely

January 27, 2026January 26, 2026 by Liza Boubari

There is a quiet distinction many women feel — but rarely pause to name. Being alone is not the same as feeling lonely.Being alone can be a conscious choice.Loneliness is an emotional experience.And when loneliness shows up, it is not a sign of weakness or failure.It is information, especially during seasons that stir the heart … Read more

Entering 2026 with the Fire Horse

December 26, 2025 by Adrienne Boswell

As we step into 2026, the energy of the Fire Horse invites reflection, courage, and aligned movement. This is not a year for pushing or forcing change. It is a year for listening inward, honoring your truth, and allowing clarity to guide your next steps. The Fire Horse reminds us that when we move from inner alignment rather than fear, momentum unfolds naturally. Learn how the Fire Horse melds with The Boubari 3E Method.

3E Event Featured in CV Weekly:

November 24, 2025 by Liza Boubari

I am honored to share that the 3E Event was recently featured in CV Weekly by journalist Ruth Sowby. Her article captured the heart, energy, and purpose of our 10th anniversary gathering, and I am deeply grateful for this recognition of the women and the work behind Evoke, Embrace, and Evolve.

Breathe Free: Hypnotherapy Helps You Stop Smoking for Good

November 17, 2025 by Liza Boubari

This November 20 — the Great American Smokeout — take the first step toward freedom. Discover how hypnotherapy can help you gently stop smoking, reclaim your breath, and STOMP on Smoking for good. Join Liza Boubari’s special HealWithin event on December 15 and begin your journey to lasting change.

World Kindness Day: How Small Acts of Compassion Create Big Healing

November 13, 2025 by Purple Z Agency

World Kindness Day Healing Through Compassion 1

Every once in a while, the world pauses and takes a collective breath. That breath is called World Kindness Day.

As I write this, I think of countless faces that have sat across from me in my office over nearly thirty years. People holding pain so quietly that even they forgot it was there. What begins to melt that pain is rarely a big event or breakthrough. It is usually something very small. A word spoken softly. A genuine smile. A hand resting in reassurance.

Kindness has that power. It does not force change. It invites it.

When I founded HealWithin, I wanted to create a space where healing was not rushed, where people could remember what it feels like to be seen with compassion. Over the years, I have watched kindness transform fear into courage, guilt into peace, and isolation into connection.

World Kindness Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is a reminder that the greatest medicine we have has no prescription label. It lives inside every one of us.

Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss: Gentle, Effective, and Lasting Change

October 20, 2025 by Liza Boubari

You didn’t fail a diet; your body was never meant to be battled. If you’ve cycled through plans, points, or restrictive diets and still feel stuck, please pause and breathe with me. In my 20+ years as a certified clinical hypnotherapist, I have guided countless clients through hypnotherapy for weight loss, helping them release shame, quiet their inner critic, and cultivate a compassionate relationship with food and self.

When we heal the underlying reasons behind overeating such as stress, grief, loneliness, or habits, we transform the way we eat, move, and care for ourselves. This is not about willpower. It is about safety, self-compassion, and sustainable change.

At HealWithin, I guide you to Evoke what lies beneath your habits, Embrace your voice and needs, and Evolve new patterns that naturally fit your life. Hypnotherapy is a relaxed, focused state where your subconscious can incorporate helpful suggestions, supporting lasting behavior change and reducing triggers that once felt impossible to resist.

Treating Phobias with Hypnotherapy: Finding Safety, Trust, and Freedom from Fear

October 19, 2025 by Liza Boubari

There are moments when fear doesn’t just whisper — it takes over your entire body. Your heart pounds. Your breath shortens. Your mind races, even though part of you knows the situation isn’t truly dangerous.

I’ve seen this look in my clients’ eyes many times, a mix of frustration, confusion, and quiet shame. They often say, “I know it doesn’t make sense, but I can’t stop it.” Whether it’s the thought of stepping onto a plane, crossing a bridge, facing an elevator, or standing to speak in front of a group, a phobia can quietly shape the choices we make every day.

You may avoid certain places, rearrange plans, or live with a constant hum of anxiety just to keep that fear at a distance. But what if the way forward didn’t involve pushing or forcing, but gently teaching your mind and body that it is safe again?

That’s where treating phobias with hypnotherapy comes in. In a space of trust, we work with the part of your mind that holds onto fear — not to fight it, but to guide it toward calm.

Your Life Changes When You Trust the Process

October 19, 2025 by Purple Z Agency

I have witnessed this truth more times than I can count in my practice.

A person walks into my space holding a quiet mix of hope and deep-seated resistance in their eyes. They state they are ready for change, ready to heal, ready for something new in their life, but beneath those affirming words, there is a silent, persistent question:

What if it doesn’t work for me, specifically?

They are searching for the finished product before they are willing to take the first, necessary step. They crave absolute certainty before they can offer trust. And I truly understand this need. When life has delivered significant challenges or disappointments, it is a very human response to crave proof and guarantees. But here is the profound truth I have learned again and again, both through navigating my own personal journey and through years of guiding others:

Your life changes when you trust the process.

Not when you attempt to micromanage every detail. Not when you try to intellectually outthink or rush your own personal healing. But specifically when you allow the transformation to unfold naturally.