If you’re suffering because you love someone who doesn’t love you back, or if the love between you is painfully unequal, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you.

Virginia Dartagnan finds out that the man she’s in love with doesn’t reciprocate her feelings. She’s devastated because she has put all of her hopes onto a fantasy about their future together. Listen in to hear hosts Makiko and Karisha discuss how some people have a delayed reaction to the suggestions they receive in hypnosis. They also explain why the loss of a relationship can be as painful as any other type of bereavement.

Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside.

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As mentioned in this episode, here are some of our stories with characters who do not feel their emotions in their bodies: “Creating Calm within Chaos” (March 2026),

“As Hormones Shift: Regaining Control in Times of Change” (January 2026),

“When Fear Persists, Public Speaking in Times of Grief” (October 2025).

Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠)

Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠)

Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠

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If you have a fear of flying, then this episode of Rays of Light is for you!

Savannah Cisneros’s band Flypaper has been offered an amazing opportunity that involves traveling by plane, something Savannah is afraid to do. She doesn’t want to let her band down, but she’s terrified. Listen in to hear hosts Karisha and Makiko discuss different ways to deal with discomfort. They also explain why our decision-making becomes less flexible in times of stress.

Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside.

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Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠)

Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠)

Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠

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If jealousy is destroying your relationship, then this episode of Rays of Light might be for you!

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.

The earlier episode we referenced was As Hormones Shift: Regaining Control in Times of Change (January 2026).

Each episode of Rays of Light takes place in the fictional village of Sunnyside.

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Story: Karisha Kirk (⁠FireflySuite⁠)

Production: Makiko Suzuki (⁠Hypnospark⁠)

Music: ⁠High Street Jack⁠

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