EP #172: How to Change the Stories We Tell Ourselves with Elles Ottens, International Model & Clinical Hypnotherapist

Elles Ottens, Amsterdam-based fashion model and clinical hypnotherapist, joins us this week to explore how redefining your inner narrative can completely change how you experience life.

After over a decade in the modeling industry — working with brands like Vogue, Dolce & Gabbana, and Elle Magazine — Elles realized that external success didn’t equate to inner fulfillment. Her journey of self-discovery led her back to her roots in psychology, eventually becoming a Rapid Transformational Therapist helping others heal through the subconscious mind.

Together, we unpack what it means to detach self-worth from achievements, navigate uncertainty with grace, and build a sense of inner safety in an often chaotic world. We also discuss the science and spirituality behind hypnotherapy, the fear of rejection, and why belonging begins with truly knowing yourself.