Rays of Light Podcast
Brought to you by Karisha Kirk and Makiko Suzuki
Welcome to Rays of Light, a podcast set in the fictional village of Sunnyside
— a place not so different from your own
Each episode follows a resident facing a familiar struggle: fear of public speaking, social media addiction, loneliness, jealousy, political anxiety, and more.
As fictional hypnotherapists guide them through powerful inner transformations, two real-life hypnotherapists interject with insights, reflections, and gentle guidance—shining a light of hope on each story.
Join us as Sunnyside evolves from a disconnected village into a community of healing, growth, and human connection.
What Makes This Podcast Unique
Most Recent Episodes
Ben Anders is tormented with jealousy over the unsubstantiated fear that his wife is having an affair with a colleague. His accusatory behavior is ruining his marriage, and he’s always getting angry about her work dinners and travel. Listen in to hear how hosts Makiko and Karisha describe the different ways people experience hypnosis. They also discuss how to change long-standing behavioral patterns.
Brianna Wolford has recently started attending her dream university, but her roommate is a stressing her out, and she feels like everything else is going wrong as well. Her parents are very concerned when Brianna tells them she wants to drop out. Listen in to hear Karisha and Makiko discuss the different ways people approach confrontation. They also share stories about their own college roommates.
Joel Norgaard’s back injury has healed, but he’s still in a lot of pain, making every aspect of his life more difficult. Listen in to hear Karisha and Makiko explore the ways in which our thoughts and emotions have a big impact on our pain levels. They also discuss studies (links included below) showing how hypnotherapy successfully helps people manage pain.
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Hosts
Karisha Kirk: Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Karisha has always been thoroughly fascinated by stories, in literature and in life. She utilizes her training as a certified hypnotherapist to empower her clients to make small yet powerful changes in thought and behavior that allow them to create a more joyful narrative.
Makiko Suzuki: Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Makiko helps professionals overcome fear—especially fear of public speaking—so they can lead with clarity and confidence. Her own healing journey sparked a deep passion for the mind-body connection, and now she helps others create lasting change from within.
High Street Jack
High Street Jack is a rock band featuring keyboards, slide guitar, and vocal harmonies.
Their music is available on all major streaming services, such as Spotify and YouTube Music