Trusted by therapists, universities & Fortune 500 companies like Citizens Bank.
Carolyn Barnes | Keynote Speaker & Corporate Wellness Strategist
"Chronic stress nearly took my life—now I help teams and leaders rewire their minds, reset their nervous systems, and reclaim clarity, calm, and energy."
I created the STOP IT™ Method after overcoming burnout, anxiety, and hypertension. Today, I help high performers thrive under pressure—using science-backed tools that create lasting change.
The Hidden Cost of Workplace Stress
83%
of U.S. workers say they suffer from work-related stress.
— American Institute of Stress
77%
say stress negatively impacts their physical health.
— APA Stress in America Report
86%
of healthcare costs are tied to preventable chronic conditions—triggered or worsened by stress.
— Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
$300 Billion Estimated annual loss to U.S. businesses due to workplace stress through absenteeism, turnover, and mistakes.— Health Advocate Study
Your Audience Deserves More Than Inspiration—They Deserve Real Transformation
Carolyn Barnes leads science-backed mind-body breakthroughs that shift stress into clarity, energy, and emotional resilience—live on stage.
Signature Talks & Trainings
— For Companies, Conferences & Campuses
STOP IT: Overcome Overthinking
Break free from mental loops and access clarity with Carolyn’s proven formula that rewires your response to stress.
Rewire Your Response to Stress
Learn how to calm your body, retrain your mind, and shift from reaction to control—right from the inside out.
From Burnout to Balance
Reset your nervous system, reclaim your energy, and build lasting resilience with science-backed tools.
Student-Focused Keynotes That Build Resilience
Stress Management for
Student Success
Equip students with tools to thrive emotionally and academically, even in high-pressure environments.
Overcoming Anxiety & Social Pressure
Teach students to regulate stress, calm their nerves, and navigate emotional overwhelm with practical mind-body techniques.
Body Confidence on Campus
Help students rewrite limiting beliefs and embrace self-worth and authenticity—in and out of the classroom.
How It Works: Carolyn’s RESET Method
Transform stress into strength with a proven 4-step mind-body framework.
Regulate
Reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm by calming your nervous system with breathwork and somatic tools.
Release
Let go of emotional buildup, resistance, and burnout using hypnosis and body-based techniques.
Rewire
Reprogram subconscious patterns and self-sabotaging beliefs through NLP, hypnotherapy, and neuroscience.
Reclaim
Step into lasting clarity, energy, and confidence—at work, in relationships, and in life.
Real People, Real Results
Why Carolyn Barnes?
Real Tools. Real Transformation. Real Results.
Root-Level Change-Carolyn’s method addresses the cause, not just the symptoms—rewiring stress patterns at the subconscious level.
Science + Soul- Combines neuroscience, somatic therapy, NLP, and sound healing to create proven emotional breakthroughs.
Better Habits, Better Health-Helps individuals and teams shift ingrained behaviors, boost energy, and reclaim inner calm.
Sleep, Energy & Resilience Programs calm the nervous system and promote lasting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Meet Carolyn Barnes
Transforming Lives Through the Mind-Body Connection
Carolyn Barnes is a Woman of Impact nominee by the American Heart Association, nationally recognized mental health advocate, and former health expert on ABC’s My Diet Is Better Than Yours.
After nearly losing her life to hypertension and anxiety, Carolyn discovered the power of the mind-body connection—and it changed everything. That wake-up call led to the creation of her signature STOP IT™ Method, a science-backed approach to rewiring stress and building emotional resilience.
Today, she helps high performers and organizations regulate their nervous systems, release resistance, and reclaim their energy. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, The Doctors, Fox News, The Wall Street Journal, and more—transforming lives from burnout to balance, from anxiety to clarity.
Credentials & Certifications
Carolyn brings a science-backed, holistic approach to stress relief and emotional well-being:
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
HMI Honors Graduate with advanced training in subconscious reprogramming.
NLP, MER® & Somatic Therapist
Certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Mental & Emotional Release®, and body-based trauma release.
Weight Loss, Anxiety & Phobia Specialist
Specialized certifications in stress, emotional eating, and mindset transformation.
Mind-Body & Movement Expert
Certified in Therapeutic Imagery, Pilates, and Emotional Energy Release techniques.
Clinically Trained & Accredited
Carolyn holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute—America’s first nationally accredited hypnotherapy college.
Her approach is science-backed, results-driven, and deeply rooted in the mind-body connection.
My Mission
My mission is to help high-performing teams regulate stress, reprogram burnout patterns, and optimize mental clarity.
Through science-backed strategies—like hypnotherapy, NLP, and somatic tools—I empower organizations to increase emotional resilience, boost productivity, and build lasting well-being from the inside out.