Are you lying awake at night, feeling hopeless about ever sleeping well again? You’re not alone. In this powerful client testimonial, Sam Ball shares her journey from chronic insomnia to restorative sleep, thanks to Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) with Gráinne. If you’ve tried everything for sleep anxiety and grief-related sleeplessness, this story offers the hope and evidence you need.
In a heartfelt video testimonial, Sam Ball shares her powerful story of overcoming chronic insomnia and reclaiming her life with the help of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and her therapist, Gráinne McAuliffe. For years, Sam struggled with sleeplessness, anxiety, and a feeling of hopelessness—until she discovered a therapy that changed everything.
Sam’s insomnia began nearly four years ago, following a period of profound grief after the loss of her father and mother-in-law, compounded by the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. What started as difficulty falling or staying asleep spiraled into nightly fear and anxiety.
“I felt like something was seriously wrong with me… I literally felt so hopeless that there’s no one to help.”
She embarked on an exhaustive search for solutions: acupuncture, energy work, functional medicine, osteopathy, breathwork, ice baths, and meditation. Despite her efforts, she felt she was navigating “one big mess” inside, with other unresolved symptoms piling on.
The breakthrough came unexpectedly. While listening to meditation content from Joe Dispenza, a YouTube algorithm introduced her to Marisa Peer’s RTT. On a whim, Sam tried a group session.
“I just sat down on the laundry room floor and I did the group session and cried and felt amazing. I was like, this is amazing.”
This experience ignited a spark of hope. Intrigued, Sam began learning about RTT herself and eventually sought out a therapist, leading her to Gráinne McAuliffe.
Sam describes the RTT process as “the secret sauce” and “detective work” into her subconscious. Her initial sessions focused on insomnia, but they quickly revealed deeper roots.
The therapy helped her connect her present-day anxiety to childhood trauma—specifically, being jarringly awakened as a child by her father’s yelling after his heart attack. This early experience created a deep-seated belief that she was unsafe, which was retriggered by adult grief.
“The first session or two really resolved so much anxiety that I didn’t realize was affecting so much of my sleep… It was so incredibly freeing.”
A key insight was realizing she was no longer that helpless little girl. She could reframe her past from a safe, adult perspective without reliving the trauma.
The transformation was profound and practical:
For anyone skeptical of hypnotherapy, Sam explains that RTT is a unique blend that feels safe and empowering.
“RTT makes things that feel impossible, possible… The fact that I’m sleeping is a miracle.”
Sam’s journey is a testament to the power of addressing the root cause of our struggles. With her sleep restored, she now looks forward to tackling her next challenge—menopausal hot flashes—with the same optimism and tools.
Thanks to Sam Ball for very kindly giving her permission to share her experience
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