Author Interview – Shayn Cutino

Website design By BotEap.comShayn Cutino of Anja Wellness, is a hypnotherapist, author, and speaker who works in a therapeutic capacity with clients of all ages. She is a sought-after speaker for schools, community groups, and hospitals. Continuing her education, Shayn became certified through CIHAS as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and graduated with honors from the Global College of Natural Medicine, where he received his certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner.

Website design By BotEap.comShayn Cutino is a contributing co-author of “101 Great Ways To Improve Your Health” a new book created by founder and owner David Riklan of Self Improvement Online, Inc. This book is a compilation of 101 leading experts with proven strategies and trusted tried and true ways to become a healthier you.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: How did the name Anja come about for your business?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: Anja is a Sanskrit word that means all knowing and intuition. Since I am a clinical hypnotherapist, I use my intuition a lot when dealing with my clients. The name resonated with me and the best part was that it started with A, which for marketing purposes puts me at the top of the food chain.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: What are your writing habits? Do you work on an outline before starting the actual story?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: My writing habits are random. I make a schematic, but it’s usually very rough. I always ask myself the basic questions of who, what, when, where, why and how when I write. My frustration lies in believing that I have finished a project and then when I come back to it, it seems incomplete.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: How do you face the task of promoting your articles and presentations?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: I use my website and local publications to promote myself. I also send out a monthly ezine to my entire database to announce upcoming events.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: Your current CD series was created to help people unlock what stands in their way in life. Do you find one more popular than the other?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: Yeah, I get a lot of requests for deep relaxation and stress reduction CDs. Our world is moving so fast now that most of us have the impression that we never have enough time. Taking time to slow down your breathing and relax your body is key to staying healthy and grounded in this fast-paced society.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: What do teenagers most want to learn from you?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: I have done numerous presentations at local high schools and most teenagers are fascinated with hypnosis in general. When I give a presentation I include a sample of hypnosis and most people love the experience and are very receptive to it. When it comes to my teenage clientele, most of those kids are seeking confidence for their athletic abilities, overcoming test anxieties, and reducing fear and phobia.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: Tell us about your new book. What inspired you to write it?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: I am very excited about my new book, which I anticipate having done by July 2008. Without giving the store away, I feel there is a great need for this type of book. I think the topic is one that each of us struggles with at some point in our lives and I feel like this book will help literally thousands of people. I was inspired to write this book because of my own life experiences and then when I opened my practice I started noticing a pattern with my clients. We all have a common thread and this is what I will discuss in my next book. I think this is something that was meant to be delivered to the world and I am very excited about the project.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: Have you ever suffered from writer’s block? What seems to work to unleash your creativity?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: Wow, that’s an understatement! Do I suffer from writers block…absolutely! What usually helps me is to walk away from the project and just let it sit. Then I meditate and reflect on what I want to achieve and ask for answers and guidance to help me move forward. This job is very good for me.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: As a therapist, you are always helping others move on with their lives. What is the biggest challenge you have faced?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: Detachment. As I mentioned before, I use my intuitive abilities a lot in the session and my feelings are very strong. When faced with a client who walks in and literally knocks on my door, I need to let him vent, help him, and then let him go. I think all therapists have this struggle because we’re dealing with people’s emotions and reliving experiences, both good and bad and sad.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: What kind of books did you read as a child?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: My favorite reads were Little Women and Nancy Drew books.

Website design By BotEap.comCarma: What is the most important success lesson you have learned?

Website design By BotEap.comShayn: Success comes from perseverance. You just can never give up. You must be diligent and passionate about what you do.

Website design By BotEap.comThank you Shayn for taking the time to answer these questions today.

Website design By BotEap.comTo add to the mix, Shayn is a professional speaker and is available to provide a variety of workshops and presentation topics for your group or school.