Sam Katz Hypnosis

How are you feeling today? Just a little check in to see if you are okay :)...

17 hours ago | [YT] | 10

Sam Katz Hypnosis

Hello, my beautiful one… as you watch this breathtaking Cape Town sunset, take a deep breath and know this: your subconscious mind is quietly shaping 95% of your reality. Every thought, every belief, every feeling is like a brushstroke painting the life you live.

Imagine if you could gently guide those thoughts toward appreciation.... peace... confidence, and abundance!… how delicious would your life feel, just like this sky tonight?

Take a moment. Feel the warmth. Trust yourself. Your transformation is already beginning—one beautiful thought at a time.

In the words of our sister on the other side - Louise Hay, "I lovingly release the past and trust the flow of life. I am willing to let go and allow miracles to happen."

Love, Samantha-Jane 🌱

2 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 29

Sam Katz Hypnosis

It’s no secret that I’m deeply passionate about weight loss and sustainable maintenance — and one thing I’ve learned (both personally and through my Gastric Band Hypnosis work) is this: portion control becomes so much easier when your food actually satisfies you.

When you’re on a weight loss journey, your goal isn’t restriction… it’s feeling full, nourished, and in control with less. And that starts with choosing foods that support your body — not spike your hunger.

In between editing our daily sleep hypnosis videos for YouTube and running errands, I need meals that are quick, comforting, and supportive of my goals. And honestly? Sometimes, the “lazy” recipes are the ones that keep you consistent.

I had some sourdough discard piling up in the fridge and turned it into these little golden bites of heaven…

LAZY CHEESY BACON DISCARD DINNER ROLLS

1 cup discard
¾ cup warm milk
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp butter/oil
1 egg
3–3½ cups flour
1 tsp salt
½ tsp yeast

Mix everything
Knead lightly (or just bring it together — no stress)

Let it rise for 2–4 hours

Jiggle the dough out into a rectangle with your fingers (think focaccia vibes), then add your toppings. I used crispy bacon bits, grated mature cheddar, and oregano — but this is your moment to get creative with what you have.

Fold the dough over itself into a “sausage,” then slice into 12 rolls.

Place them close together in a cast iron pan.

Proof again for 1–2 hours until soft and puffy.

Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes.

Finish with melted butter on top for that soft, pull-apart goodness.

Why is this actually supportive for weight loss:

*Protein + fat combo (egg, cheese, bacon) → helps you feel fuller for longer, reducing the urge to snack
*Fermented discard → supports gut health, which is strongly linked to appetite regulation and cravings
*Homemade vs store-bought → no hidden sugars, additives, or ultra-processed ingredients that can trigger overeating
*Portionable → pre-cut rolls make it easier to stay within your natural fullness cues (a key part of the gastric band mindset)

This is the kind of food that works with your body… not against it 🤍

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3 days ago | [YT] | 13

Sam Katz Hypnosis

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From my little garden to your heart… 🍅✨

There’s something magical about growing your own food and then picking it fresh off the vine a few weeks later. The way it teaches patience, care, and gratitude. Each tomato here is a reminder that life nourishes us in small, beautiful ways when we slow down and connect to Mother Earth.

Take a deep breath… feel the magic of this day...the rhythm of growth, and allow yourself to be nurtured just like these little fruits. 💛

You are growing, blooming, and ripening in your own perfect time.

5 days ago | [YT] | 21

Sam Katz Hypnosis

It’s those little moments in nature that teach us stillness…

A bee landing on a flower or a drop of water glistening on a leaf after the rain.

Pause. Notice. Breathe. 🌿

1 week ago | [YT] | 20

Sam Katz Hypnosis

There’s a “slow pandemic” already unfolding… and most people don’t even realize it.

It’s called antimicrobial resistance — when bacteria become stronger than the medicines meant to treat them.

It's already taking lives.

Over 1.27 million people die every year directly because of this… and nearly 5 million deaths are linked to it globally.

And if nothing changes… experts estimate this could rise to millions more each year — potentially becoming one of the leading causes of death in our lifetime.

And yet… most people have never even heard of it.

Because it stems from something we interact with every single day:

The food we eat.

Modern farming often relies on antibiotics to keep animals alive in crowded conditions. Over time, this doesn’t just affect the animals… it teaches bacteria how to survive and adapt.

And it’s not only animal farming…

Even crops can be affected. Antibiotics and chemical treatments used in agriculture enter the soil and water, creating an environment where bacteria continuously adapt and become more resistant.

Those bacteria don’t stay on farms.
They move… through food, water, and the environment… and eventually into us.

This is where it starts affecting the collective:

A simple infection could become harder to treat.
Healing could take longer.
And medicine we rely on may not always work the way they used to.

But this isn’t about fear, my friend… it’s about awareness.

There are powerful ways we can protect ourselves and our families:

• Choose whole, minimally processed foods where you can
• Support your local farmers who use fewer antibiotics and ancestral livestocking rearing.
• Wash fresh produce thoroughly and prepare food mindfully.
• Don’t overuse antibiotics unless truly necessary
• Strengthen your body daily — through rest, nourishment, and calm

Your body is not powerless. It is intelligent, adaptive, and always working to protect you.

And the more we support it… the more resilient we become in a changing world.

This is not something to panic about.
It’s something to become conscious of.

Because small, intentional choices — made daily — create long-term health.

1 week ago | [YT] | 19

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If you ever find yourself scrolling through social media and feeling like you’re one of Cinderella’s stepsisters… I want you to pause for a moment and remember this: you are beautiful, just as you are.

You’re simply living in a world where everyone else is showing their most engineered moments:

Angles

Lighting

Filters

Makeup tricks

Editing apps

And the 47 photos that never made the cut before the “perfect” one was posted

Meanwhile, you’re looking at yourself in normal lighting, in a real moment, being a real, perfectly human being.

And I’ll be honest—I see it in my own life too. I know absolutely nothing about editing footage. I think I manage okay with audio editing, but once I open software like Capcut or Canva… my skills are basically Neanderthal level.

Recently, I started recording intros for our sleep hypnosis videos. You pop the video onto the timeline, cut out the wonky parts… and just before exporting, you click the button to make it HD. Sounds great, right? Except suddenly, the software decides to “improve” things—it tweaks my face, smooths under-eye bags like some digital concealer, sometimes even makes me look like an AI bot.

So here I am, posting this little selfie while editing today: hair messy, sipping from my Hello Kitty cup, making the exact faces I usually try to hide from the camera—just so you can see the reality behind the scenes.

There’s nothing wrong with your face.
You’re just comparing your real, human moments… to someone else’s production.

And the internet? It’s extremely convincing at the illusion.

So be gentle with yourself. You are already enough. You are already beautiful. You are already whole. Real, raw and authentic.✌️

1 week ago | [YT] | 72

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An autumn harvest for dinner tonight. Cute little Ronaldo potatoes, red vein sorrel (a hardy salad perennial with a lemon-like flavor), a bell pepper and an oh so sweet butternut squash. These crops have been the easiest to grow in the garden despite the temps.

Tomatoes were struggling with the extreme summer heat but the chickens didn't mind getting some wonky tomatoes. Our chickens are absolutely addicted to tomatoes...

I might whip up a potato salad and butternut soup.

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 26

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There is something deeply magical about making pizza from scratch… especially when it’s naturally fermented with sourdough. The flavour, the texture, the beautiful bubbles in the crust — it’s completely different from regular pizza dough or takeout.

Slow food. Real ingredients.

Natural fermentation helps break down gluten, which can make it easier to digest while the long fermentation supports beneficial bacteria and better nutrient absorption.

Here’s my super simple sourdough pizza dough recipe for 2 large pizzas:

Ingredients
• 500 g flour (about 3⅓ cups)
• 150 g active sourdough starter (about ½ cup)
• 325 g warm water
• 10 g salt (about 1½ tsp)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Method
• In a large bowl, mix the starter and warm water.
• Add the flour and mix until a rough dough forms.
• Add the salt and olive oil and mix until combined.
• Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
• Do 3 rounds of stretch and folds every 20 minutes to strengthen the dough.
• Cover and let rise for 3–4 hours at room temperature until slightly puffy.
• Divide into 2 dough balls, place in lightly oiled containers, and refrigerate overnight (8–24 hours).

When you're ready to bake:
Take the dough out about an hour before baking, stretch gently into pizza shapes, add your toppings and bake in a very hot oven (230–250°C) for about 10–15 minutes until golden.

It develops a rich, complex flavour you simply can’t get from quick yeast dough. The crust becomes beautifully airy with those signature bubbly pockets.

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 20

Sam Katz Hypnosis

One of my favorite little kitchen rituals lately has been making ginger bug fermented ginger beer. It’s fizzy, naturally probiotic, incredibly refreshing… and super easy to make.

Ginger bug is a natural starter culture made from fresh ginger, sugar, and water. Wild beneficial microbes grow on the ginger and create a living ferment that can be used to make naturally sparkling drinks.

Think of it as the soda version of the sourdough starter.

And the best part? It’s alive with good bacteria that support your gut, digestion, and immune system.

Firstly,
Make a Ginger Bug (3–5 days)
You’ll need:
• 2 cups filtered water
• 2–3 tbsp grated fresh ginger (unpeeled if organic)
• 2–3 tbsp sugar

Add everything to a clean glass jar and stir well. Cover loosely with cloth or a lid that isn’t fully tightened.

Feed daily with:
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp sugar

Stir daily and give your ginger bug a name.

After 3–5 days, you should see bubbles and smell a fresh, slightly yeasty aroma. That means your ginger bug is alive and ready.
Make Naturally Fermented Ginger Beer:
Ingredients:
• 1 litre water
• 2–3 tbsp grated ginger
• 2–4 tbsp sugar (to taste)
• Juice of ½–1 lemon
• ¼ cup active ginger bug

Bring the water, ginger, and sugar to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes. Let it cool completely. Strain the ginger out. Stir in lemon juice and your ¼ cup ginger bug.
Then, pour into a clean plastic soda bottle or glass swing-top bottle.

Leave at room temperature 1–3 days until fizzy. Then refrigerate.
( Slightly open the cap to 'burp' bottles daily if using glass to release pressure.)

Unlike store-bought soda, homemade soda is:

Naturally probiotic – supports gut health and digestion
Good for the immune system – fermented foods help beneficial bacteria thrive
Anti-inflammatory – ginger helps reduce inflammation
Great for nausea and digestion – ginger has been used for centuries for stomach support
Lower in sugar than soda – fermentation consumes some of the sugar
Full of living enzymes and nutrients...

And...
Once your ginger bug is alive, you can keep it forever by feeding it a little ginger and sugar every few days. It becomes a living starter you can use again and again. Or pop it in the fridge and feed weekly.

There’s something deeply satisfying about creating living food at home. Simple ingredients… a little patience… and nature does the rest.

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