Magical Mind Shifts: Finding Resilience and Laughter During Life's Toughest Challenges

When life knocks you down, how do you not just get back up-but come back stronger?

At 4 a.m. on a summer morning, hypnotherapist and entertainer Larry Volz woke to find half his body paralyzed from a sudden stroke. In an instant, he lost his ability to speak clearly, walk confidently, use his dominant hand, perform on stage, and maintain his livelihood.

Doctors warned he might never fully recover.

Yet just thirteen months later, he was back on comedy club stages, making audiences laugh about his journey.

Magical Mind Shifts reveals the exact techniques that helped Volz transform catastrophe into a comeback. These aren't vague platitudes or empty encouragement-they're practical, science-backed methods anyone can use to find resilience in life's darkest moments.

Inside this book, you'll discover:

• His simple system for maintaining control when everything feels out of control
• Proven techniques to break free from self-pity and catastrophic thinking
• How to harness the healing power of intentional laughter, even when nothing seems funny
• The surprising connection between physical movement and emotional resilience
• Simple visualization techniques that can rewire your brain toward hope
• How to find acceptance without resignation and motivation without toxic positivity
• Expert strategies for managing difficult people during stressful times

Drawing from his 25 years as a hypnotherapist, Volz blends humor, neuroscience, ancient wisdom, and compelling stories into a guide that inspires and equips readers with tools to navigate their own challenges.

Whether you're facing health problems, relationship difficulties, career setbacks, or simply the weight of daily stress, these proven methods will help you not just bounce back but bounce forward with greater wisdom, strength, and joy.

"Nothing in life is permanent-not the good times and not the bad. This book will show you how to shorten the difficult times and fully appreciate the good ones."