Rewire Stress. Reclaim Performance.
Rewire Stress. Reclaim Performance.
Rewire Stress. Reclaim Performance.
Rewire Stress.
Reclaim Performance.
Chronic stress nearly took my life. That’s why I created the STOP IT™ Method—
to help teams reset their nervous systems and thrive under pressure.
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Trusted by therapists, universities, and Fortune 500 companies like Citizens Bank
As seen on Good Morning America, The Doctors, Fox News, WSJ
Why Carolyn Barnes?
Real Transformation.
Real Results.
Delivers Real Results-Not just inspiration—Carolyn helps your audience shift habits, regulate stress, and apply tools immediately.
Proven, Science-Backed Methods- Uses hypnotherapy, NLP, somatic therapy, and neuroscience to create lasting nervous system change.
Tailored for Your Audience-Corporate team? College students? Healthcare pros? Carolyn customizes every experience to match your event goals, energy, and format.
Effortless to Work With-From pre-event strategy to post-event integration, Carolyn makes planning easy—professional, prompt, and collaborative.
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“Carolyn doesn't just speak. She rewires people—on the spot.”
— Jessica Ramirez, Event Director, National Leadership Summit
The Hidden Cost of Workplace Stress
Your team isn’t just stressed. They’re drowning.
Stress doesn’t just impact performance—it drives turnover, drains productivity, and quietly erodes your company’s bottom line.
$300 Billion Estimated annual loss to U.S. businesses due to workplace stress through absenteeism, turnover, and mistakes.— Health Advocate Study
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)
Signature Talks & Trainings
— For Companies, Conferences & Campuses
STOP IT: Overcome Overthinking
Break free from mental loops and unlock clarity under pressure.
Carolyn walks your audience through her proven 6-step formula to rewire their stress response, regain control, and stay focused in the moment.
Ideal for: Leadership teams, high performers, entrepreneurs
Rewire Your Response to Stress
Learn how to calm the body, retrain the mind, and shift from reaction to control—from the inside out.
This talk offers science-backed tools to build resilience and emotional clarity in fast-paced environments.
Ideal for: Sales teams, HR leaders, wellness events
From Burnout to Balance
Reset the nervous system, reclaim energy, and build lasting resilience.
Carolyn teaches your audience how to identify burnout signals early and use somatic tools to reset their internal system.
Ideal for: Healthcare professionals, remote teams, women’s summits
Student-Focused Keynotes That Build Resilience
Stress Management for Student Success
Equip students with tools to thrive emotionally and academically—even under pressure.
They’ll walk away with practical strategies to self-regulate, focus, and stay grounded.
Ideal for: College orientations, leadership conferences, dorm events
Overcoming Anxiety & Social Pressure
Teach students how to reduce anxiety, regulate stress, and build confidence in social and academic environments.
Carolyn combines body-based techniques with mindset rewiring.
Ideal for: Sororities, Greek Life, student mental health weeks
Body Confidence on Campus
Help students break free from comparison, build self-worth, and feel more at home in their bodies.
This talk blends somatic awareness, subconscious rewiring, and confidence-building practices.
Ideal for: Women’s events, DEI programs, campus wellness series
Not sure which session is the best fit? Carolyn customizes each talk to your audience.
Meet Carolyn Barnes
Transforming Lives Through the Mind-Body Connection
Carolyn Barnes is a Woman of Impact nominee by the American Heart Association, a 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, she 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 process for rewiring stress and building emotional resilience.
Today, Carolyn 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, and the Wall Street Journal, transforming lives from burnout to balance—and from anxiety to clarity.
Clinically Trained & Accredited
Carolyn holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Honors from the Hypnosis Motivation Institute—America’s first nationally accredited hypnotherapy college.
She is also a member of the American Hypnosis Association (AHA) and maintains continuing education in evidence-based techniques for anxiety, stress reduction, and subconscious reprogramming.
Her approach is science-backed, results-driven, and deeply rooted in the mind-body connection.
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.
Trusted by CEOs, Therapists, and Students Alike
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.
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Dr. Linda K., Licensed Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
"I’ve been in therapy for years, but Carolyn helped me access tools that clicked in real-time. It’s like she decoded how my mind works."
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— Melissa T., Head of People & Culture, Media Company
"We brought Carolyn in during peak burnout season. Her session was the highest-rated of our wellness week. Practical, empowering, and instantly useful."
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— Sarah M., HR Director
Citizens Bank
Carolyn’s methods are practical and effective, she has changed my life!
I’ve gained control over my thoughts and emotions.”
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Rachel Levin Student Leader, UCLA
“Carolyn made me feel safe and seen and gave me tools I still use when I feel overwhelmed. Her session was life-changing.”