The A Way Forward Audio Library
Calm, confidence and rest, on demand
Every guided self-hypnosis session and subliminal track we make, written and recorded by Clinical Hypnotherapist Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez, in one library you can open on your phone the moment you need it.
Start listening, $9.99 a month
Cancel anytime. A new track every month.
Clinically written
Every script is written by a certified clinical hypnotherapist, not generated or bought in.
Ten tracks and growing
Guided sessions and subliminals across love, anxiety, confidence and healing.
A new track monthly
Your library keeps growing for as long as you are a member.
Any device
Stream on your phone or computer. Cancel anytime, no contracts.
How it works
Three steps, then rest
1. Join. Start your membership and the full library unlocks right away.
2. Log in. Sign in at awayforwardhypnosis.com on your phone or computer. Add it to your home screen for one tap access.
3. Press play. Put on headphones, choose what you need today, and let the recording do the guiding.
Inside the library
Something for whatever today brings
Tracks are organized by what you are working on, so finding the right one takes seconds.
Love & Relationships
Magnetic Love, Dating Confidence and more
Anxiety & Calm
Hypnosis for Anxiety, Calm in Conflict
Confidence & Boundaries
Self-Esteem, Overcome People Pleasing
Healing
Navigating Grief & Loss
Intuition
Enhancing Your Intuition
New every month
Manifesting the Right Life Partner, Self-Led in Love
Listen before you join
Hear a few of the tracks
Short previews from the library. Members stream the full sessions.
Subliminal
Calm in Conflict
Subliminal
Dating Confidence
Guided self-hypnosis
Self-Led in Love
Our process
How we create every recording
Every audio in the library begins with Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez. Each script is written with intention, shaped by her years of work with clients, and built around one clear focus, whether that is calm, confidence, deeper rest or self-trust.
Shannon records every one herself in a quiet, dedicated space, and each recording is then carefully mixed with soft lo-fi music and gentle binaural tones. How those pieces come together depends on the kind of recording you choose.
Two kinds of recording
Guided sessions and subliminals
Why binaural beats
Tones tuned to each recording
Every track in the library is layered with binaural beats. A slightly different tone plays in each ear, and your brain blends the two into a soft, steady pulse. We tune that pulse to the purpose of the recording, slower for bedtime and deep rest, and gentler and steadier for daytime calm.
We use them because they add a quiet, immersive layer that makes it easier to settle in and stay with the recording. Small studies suggest slow binaural beats may help some people relax and fall asleep more easily. The research is promising but still early, so we treat them as a support for the music and Shannon's voice, never the main ingredient.
Two tones, one pulse
Each ear hears its own tone, and the difference between them becomes a gentle rhythm you feel more than hear.
Matched to the moment
Guided sessions follow the shape of the session, and subliminals stay steady beneath the music for the length of the track.
Headphones on
Binaural beats need headphones or earbuds. Through speakers the tones mix in the air and the effect is lost.
Inside a guided track
How a session unfolds
Each guided recording follows the same four clinical stages a hypnotherapist uses in the room with you. Knowing what is coming helps you relax into it.
Induction
Shannon's voice guides your breathing and attention inward, helping your body shift out of busy, alert mode.
Deepening
Imagery and gentle counting take you further into relaxation as outside distractions fade.
Suggestion
Clinically written suggestions speak to the goal of the track in language designed to feel natural.
Returning
You are guided gently back to full awareness. Tracks meant for bedtime let you drift into sleep instead.
The research
What the research supports
We build every audio on what the evidence supports, and we tell you plainly where it is strong and where it is still early.
Hypnosis is well studied
A 2024 review of 49 meta-analyses, covering 261 studies, found meaningful effects of hypnosis across many health concerns.
Source: Frontiers in Psychology, 2024
Self-hypnosis is a skill
A review of 22 randomized trials found the best results came when people practiced actively and regularly.
Source: Psychology of Consciousness, 2019
Binaural tones
Small studies suggest slow binaural beats may help some people relax and fall asleep more easily. The research is promising but early, so we treat them as a gentle support. They need headphones, because through speakers the tones mix in the air and the effect is lost.
Sources: Scientific Reports, 2024, PLOS ONE, 2023
Repetition matters
Much of how we respond runs on habit. Hearing a supportive message again and again in a calm state is a gentle way to rehearse a new way of speaking to yourself.
Source: Lally et al., European Journal of Social Psychology, 2010
Meet the creator
Shannon Rollins-Rodriguez
Shannon is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, QHHT Level 2 practitioner and Pause Breathwork facilitator, and the co-founder of A Way Forward in Orlando. Her approach is trauma informed, heart led and grounded in research.
Every script in the library comes from the same work she does one on one with clients, and every recording is in her own voice. When something feels bigger than a daily practice, she also sees clients in person in Orlando and online.
Best practices
How to get the most from each listen
Headphones or earbuds are needed for the binaural effect, since each ear needs to hear its own tone.
Choose your moment
A quiet window when you can relax without interruption.
Headphones on
Never while driving or operating machinery.
Relax and follow
Breathe with the voice, or simply let the music settle you.
Listen daily
Like any practice, the benefit comes from consistency.
Made just for you
Custom tracks, no membership needed
Want a recording built around your own goals and words? Order a custom track on its own, or add one to your membership.
Membership
Everything, one price
per month, cancel anytime
- Every guided self-hypnosis session
- Every subliminal track
- A new track added each month
- Stream on your phone or computer
- Written and recorded by a clinical hypnotherapist
Questions
Frequently asked
How do I listen after I join?
Log in at awayforwardhypnosis.com using the Login link at the top of any page, and your library opens. Add it to your home screen for one tap access.
Can I download the tracks?
The library is streaming only, so you always have the newest version of every recording.
How often are new tracks added?
We release a new track every month.
Can I cancel?
Yes, anytime. Email hello@awayforwardhypnosis.com and we will take care of it.
Do I need headphones?
Yes for the full effect. The binaural tones need each ear to hear its own tone.
Can I buy a custom track without the membership?
Yes. Build Your Own Self-Hypnosis and Build Your Own Subliminal can be ordered on their own.
Is this a replacement for therapy?
No. These recordings support relaxation and well-being. They are not a treatment for anxiety, depression or any medical condition.
These recordings are for relaxation and personal development and are not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment. If you are under the care of a professional, talk with them before starting. Do not listen while driving or operating machinery.