Digital Social Hour – Jonathan Robinson: The Subconscious Truth About Trauma No One Explains (DSH #1698)

Date: December 21, 2025
Host: Sean Kelly
Guest: Jonathan Robinson, Past Life Regression and Hypnotherapy Specialist

Episode Overview

Sean Kelly dives into an engaging, expansive conversation with Jonathan Robinson, a hypnotherapist and specialist in past life regression, to explore the deep-rooted, often unspoken truths about trauma, the subconscious, and spiritual healing. Drawing from his experience with thousands of clients, Robinson discusses the intersection between psychology and spirituality—explaining how subconscious programming, past lives, body dysmorphia, and energetic healing shape human experience, behavior, and personal growth. The dialogue is peppered with personal anecdotes, skeptical perspectives, and actionable insights that bridge metaphysical concepts with everyday realities.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Spiritual and Mental Health (00:40–04:34)

• Robinson’s Practice: Daily meditation and self-guided hypnotherapy are core to Robinson’s well-being, likening it to “resetting a computer for optimal performance.” (01:34)
• Origins: He naturally gravitated towards transcendental meditation; a friend’s praise for his “bedtime storytelling voice” inspired him to pursue hypnotherapy, yielding transformative results in personal achievements (e.g., disc golf and sales).
  • Quote (Jonathan, 02:18): “I realized these limiting beliefs that I had were just in my mind. And through that work, just one session was so powerful.”
• Application in Sports & Life: Mental conditioning is as crucial as physical; athletes like Mike Tyson and Rob Dyrdek credit hypnotherapy for success.
  • Quote (Jonathan, 03:13): “Golf is between the ears...hypnotherapy can really help with that.”

2. Past Lives and Reincarnation (04:34–09:03)

• Past Life Regression: Inspired by reading Michael Newton and Dolores Cannon, Robinson found that clients naturally accessed past lives during hypnotherapy, even without being prompted.

  • Quote (Jonathan, 04:38): “One after another, there’s not even the word ‘past life’ in the therapy part. And they all went into their past lives.”

• Reincarnation Patterns: Nearly everyone has hundreds, if not thousands, of past lives; patterns and traumas are carried over and can be cleared for profound healing and progression.

• Soul Groups: Individuals reincarnate with a ‘spirit family’ (10–20 souls) to teach each other key lessons across varied relationships and roles.

• Transgender and LGBTQ+ Souls: Experiences of gender and orientation fluidity may stem from having lived as different identities in past lives; spiritual explanations are offered for modern phenomena such as gender dysphoria.

  • Quote (Jonathan, 08:00): "If we've had several past lives ... we're going to feel like we're not in the right body. It's going to feel different, awkward, especially with relationships. So your soul knows."

3. Body, Trauma, and Subconscious Memory (09:03–15:29)

• Body Dysmorphia: 86% of middle schoolers experience body dissatisfaction, exacerbated by trauma, family dynamics, and media influence.
  • Quote (Jonathan, 10:08): “86% of middle schools have body dysmorphia. So men want to be bigger...women want to be more curvy and prettier.”
• Spiritual Manifestation: Physical illnesses and emotions are linked; unresolved emotions can manifest in health issues tied to specific organs (e.g., anger in the colon).
• Birthmarks as Trauma Markers: Robinson claims birthmarks often coincide with traumatic past-life deaths; healing sessions can alleviate associated physical pain or phobias but may leave the mark as a reminder.
  • Quote (Jonathan, 12:47): “Birthmarks are tied to a traumatic death scene with an emotional charge.”

4. Generational & Subconscious Trauma (14:33–16:37)

• Inherited Trauma: We inherit not only ancestral trauma (“generational trauma”) but also bring forward the lessons and wounds of our own past incarnations.
• The Subconscious as Protector: The subconscious stores emotional memories (from current and past lives) and triggers protective responses (fears, phobias).

5. Spirit Guides, Non-Human Lives, and the Soul’s Journey (15:35–20:06)

• Non-Human Past Lives: Some regression sessions reveal experiences as off-planet beings or non-humans—these only appear when the client is “ready to see.”
• Spirit Guides: Everyone has a higher self and at least one spirit guide assigned for soul guidance. Past loved ones can continue to support us even after reincarnation.
  • Quote (Jonathan, 16:03): “Our higher self is always watching us, helping us, guiding us.”
• Messages from the Beyond: Robinson shares personal stories of clients channeling messages from his deceased brother during regression.
• Future Lives and Visualization: Briefly touches on progression (viewing possible future lives), where recurring themes include advanced technology and floating cities.

6. Personal Purpose, Authenticity, and Social Circles (20:06–32:19)

• Authenticity: Emphasizes the transformative power of living authentically; both host and guest share experiences of ‘trying to fit in’ before embracing their true selves.
  • Quote (Robinson, 20:19): "You are, you are, you're genuine. And that's why so many people are gravitate toward this podcast."
• Healing Emotional Trauma: Hypnotherapy and past life regression are described as swift, powerful tools for releasing trauma, even PTSD.
• Childhood Trauma & Suggestibility: Children (ages 0-8) are especially susceptible to subconscious programming, explaining why trauma runs deep.
• The Five Closest People Rule: The people we surround ourselves with deeply influence our energy, growth, and outlook.

7. Earth as a Proving Ground & The Purpose of Suffering (32:19–36:39)

• Earth: Prison or Proving Ground? While Earth can feel like a restrictive place (“the house always wins”), it's framed as a challenge-amplifier for soul-growth—akin to a casino by design.
• Personal and Planetary Evolution: The goal is to raise personal vibration, transcend suffering, and move toward enlightenment.
• Karmic Loops: The universe “tests” individuals until patterns are broken and lessons are learned.
  • Quote (Jonathan, 29:59): “The universe is a hard teacher. It won't let you graduate, go to the next lesson unless you pass the test.”
• Energy vs Money: Robinson and Kelly agree energy and fulfillment outweigh material wealth—do what you love, and abundance follows.
  • Quote (Jonathan, 28:25): "Our energy is more valuable than money...when you do what you love, money will find you."

8. Ethics, Karma, and Spiritual Justice (36:39–40:24)

• Karmic Retribution: Actions, especially harmful ones, may result in switching places in future lives to ‘balance the scales’ (e.g. a racist may reincarnate as the race they prejudiced against).
  • Quote (Jonathan, 34:53): “If you are prejudiced to someone, you might come back as that race and have that done to you.”
• Purpose and Service: Many are “going through the motions”; finding purpose and serving others brings fulfillment and helps raise global consciousness.

9. Alternative Healing, Energy, and Paranormal Experiences (40:24–48:00)

• Crystals, Sound, and Festivals: Ancient forms of healing (crystals, sound, reiki) are returning to prominence—festivals are highlighted as modern equivalents to ancient harvest festivals and communal spiritual gatherings.

• Energy Sensitivity: Robinson shares his personal experiences with energetic hotspots and haunted spaces (e.g., Mt. Shasta, haunted homes, Las Vegas hotels).

• Hauntings and Ghosts: Traumatic deaths can anchor spirits in places; intentional metaphysical rituals (like Reiki) help them ‘move up.’

  • Quote (Jonathan, 46:18): “We can do ghost clearings...tell them it's okay...for their highest good if they do [move on].”

• Finding the Right Practitioner: Both encourage listeners to try different readers or modalities, as success often depends on finding the right fit.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Healing Trauma and Finding Purpose:
  “These sessions, the higher self will be guiding you guys, not me. The higher self is more wise and brilliant. It knows what to show you and what not to show you.”
  —Jonathan Robinson [18:57]

• On Spiritual Identity:
  “I wish we could see each other as spirits, our souls, our essence of who we are, not our physical differences.”
  —Jonathan Robinson [10:32]

• On the Power of Authenticity:
  “Just be yourself. And we all have that pure essence of who we are before life gets in the way...really letting go of that. And that’s what these sessions do.”
  —Jonathan Robinson [20:47]

• On Karma & Justice:
  "It's kind of like an eye for an eye, but not exactly. So if you are prejudiced to someone, you might come back as that race and have that done to you.”
  —Jonathan Robinson [34:53]

• On the Subconscious Mind:
  “Our subconscious is like a fireball. It tries to keep us alive...that can be from childhood or from past lives.”
  —Jonathan Robinson [14:33]

• On Energy Over Wealth:
  “You talk to a rich person—they can’t buy time back if they’re older...our energy is more valuable than money.”
  —Jonathan Robinson [28:25]

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Topic/Segment | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:40–01:40 | Robinson’s meditation/hypnotherapy routine and its importance | | 02:00–02:43 | How he got into hypnotherapy and first saw transformational results | | 03:13–03:24 | Sports stars using hypnotherapy | | 04:34–05:37 | Introduction to past lives and his early discoveries | | 06:51–07:31 | Soul families and reincarnating with the same relationships | | 08:00–09:03 | Transgender/gender fluidity from the past life perspective | | 10:08–10:32 | Body dysmorphia, trauma, and spiritual implications | | 12:47–13:46 | Birthmarks linked to past-life traumas | | 15:35–16:37 | Experiences of non-human/off-planet past lives | | 16:56–18:32 | Contact from deceased loved ones via regression | | 20:06–21:20 | Authenticity and its role in healing and personal fulfillment | | 22:17–23:29 | Children, theta brain waves, and early spiritual recall | | 29:59–31:03 | Karmic cycles and breaking unhealthy patterns using regression | | 36:39–37:34 | How purpose and fulfillment are found through healing, not materialism | | 40:24–41:37 | Crystals, festivals, energy healing—a return to ancient practices | | 45:02–46:18 | Hauntings, ghost clearings, and the lingering energy of trauma |

Takeaways for Listeners

• Trauma and healing are multi-layered, involving subconscious, spiritual, and sometimes generational components.
• Spiritual practices (meditation, hypnotherapy, energy work) are accessible, practical tools for addressing both individual trauma and collective suffering.
• Personal responsibility for one's own energy, social circle, and choices is critical for self-actualization and peace.
• Authenticity, purpose, and service to others are recurring keys to a fulfilling life and higher vibration.
• The metaphysical world is vast—listeners are encouraged to research, remain open-minded, and seek their own experiences and answers.

Where to Find Jonathan Robinson

• App: Journeys into the Subconscious
• Services: One-on-one online sessions; training programs for aspiring practitioners.

This episode stands out as a wide-ranging, open-minded exploration of healing, consciousness, and spiritual growth, bridging ancient wisdom with modern challenges in an approachable, down-to-earth conversation.