Paul McKenna on mindset, happiness and catching bad guys.

Paul McKenna on mindset, happiness and catching bad guys.

Author: Kate Thornton January 8, 2026 Duration: 40:20

Welcome to 2026!


We've lined up the perfect guest for our first episode of the new year. Paul McKenna has helped millions of people with his books, DVDs, CDs & downloads. He's one of the best-selling self-help authors on the planet, and in this chat he opens up about finding love through hypnotism, the darker side of hypnotism and the ethics of toying with someone's self-conscious.


It's a fascinating conversation and we hope it helps add some positivity to what can feel like the longest month of the year!


We are fast approaching our 500th episode, so we'd love to know what your favourite episodes have been, how long you've been listening and what you enjoy about the podcast - feel free to drop us an email to hello@whitewinepod.com


From all of the team at White Wine Question Time we'd like to wish you a Happy New Year, and all the best for 2026.


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