Jeff Benink

Presentation

Breathe like the Animals

Did you know that the emotions you feel today are having a conversation with your DNA right now?

Science is revealing something extraordinary — our emotional world doesn’t just live in our minds. It reaches into our cells, influences how our genes express themselves, and can even shape the health of future generations. This is not metaphor. This is biology.

In this powerful session, we bridge cutting-edge epigenetic research with practical, real-world tools you can use immediately — with yourself and with the people you serve.

You’ll walk away understanding why emotional wellbeing is not a luxury but a biological necessity.

We’ll explore, reflect, and breathe together.

You’ll leave with science that validates what you’ve always felt intuitively, a deeper appreciation for your own mental health as a practitioner, and a simple meditation tool you can use with kids and adults alike.

Your emotions are powerful. It’s time to understand just how powerful.

About Jeff Benink

Jeff Benink began his career surrounded by sound — first as a mobile DJ in his native Amsterdam, then as a live sound engineer mixing bands across the globe. A chance encounter with stage hypnotist Pharo at a German trade fair changed everything. When a theater accident ended his audio career, he enrolled in a four-year hypnosis training program and never looked back. Fifteen years ago, he opened his first practice.

Today, he runs Hypnosepraktijk Zwolle, has helped thousands of clients, and travels internationally to train hypnotherapists, speak at conferences, and consult with organizations. His expertise spans human behavioral science, child development, and forensic psychology. I

n 2023, Jeff published widely recognized research on COVID-19 lockdowns and young people. In 2024, he developed “Voices of the Mind,” a school program building critical thinking in children, and was named Hypnotist of the Year. In 2026, he received the prestigious title of Hypnosis Ambassador of the Year.

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