Petrified Voices
Petrified Voices is a reflective audio experience hosted by clinical hypnotherapist Ursula James, featuring a spoken reading of "The Source: A Manual of Everyday Magic".
Blending psychological insight with contemplative exploration, this podcast examines how language, suggestion, attention and perception quietly shape human experience. Rather than offering motivational formulas, Petrified Voices invites listeners into a deeper enquiry: how meaning is constructed, how identity is influenced, and how everyday rituals shape inner life.
Each episode unfolds through carefully paced narration, allowing space for reflection on themes such as consciousness, symbolism, personal agency, inner dialogue, and the subtle architecture of belief. Drawing upon clinical hypnosis, philosophy of language, and reflective practice, the series explores “everyday magic” as the psychology of influence, awareness and choice.
Ideal for listeners interested in:
- Hypnosis and therapeutic voice
- Consciousness and perception
- Symbolic thinking and ritual
- Psychological insight and reflective philosophy
- Mental wellbeing and inner work
Petrified Voices sits at the intersection of spirituality and psychological understanding, offering thoughtful listening for those who value depth over noise.
Petrified Voices is a reflective audio experience hosted by clinical hypnotherapist Ursula James, featuring a spoken reading of "The Source: A Manual of Everyday Magic".
Blending psychological insight with contemplative exploration, this podcast examines how language, suggestion, attention and perception quietly shape human experience. Rather than offering motivational formulas, Petrified Voices invites listeners into a deeper enquiry: how meaning is constructed, how identity is influenced, and how everyday rituals shape inner life.
Each episode unfolds through carefully paced narration, allowing space for reflection on themes such as consciousness, symbolism, personal agency, inner dialogue, and the subtle architecture of belief. Drawing upon clinical hypnosis, philosophy of language, and reflective practice, the series explores “everyday magic” as the psychology of influence, awareness and choice.
Ideal for listeners interested in:
- Hypnosis and therapeutic voice
- Consciousness and perception
- Symbolic thinking and ritual
- Psychological insight and reflective philosophy
- Mental wellbeing and inner work
Petrified Voices sits at the intersection of spirituality and psychological understanding, offering thoughtful listening for those who value depth over noise.
Episodes

Sep 8, 2023
The Source - Healing - Full Moon
Sep 8, 2023
Sep 8, 2023
29 min
Healing - Full Moon. Moving on and learning to fly. Read by the author.
If you would like to to buy a copy of the book 'The Source - A Manual of Everyday Magic', please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula's other weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, is available on all the usual platforms. You can find the links to the various platforms here.
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Aug 23, 2023
The Source - Mother Speaks 2
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
22 min
Mother tells her story. Read by the author.
If you would like to to buy a copy of the book 'The Source - A Manual of Everyday Magic', please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula's other weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, is available on all the usual platforms. You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth #mentalhealthaid #personaldevelopment

Aug 4, 2023
The Source - Boundaries - Waxing Moon
Aug 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023
23 min
Boundaries - Waxing Moon. Escaping your personal prison and creating protection. Read by the author.
If you would like to to buy a copy of the book 'The Source - A Manual of Everyday Magic', please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula's other weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, is available on all the usual platforms. You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth #mentalhealthaid #personaldevelopment

Jul 21, 2023
The Source - Strength - Dark Moon
Jul 21, 2023
Jul 21, 2023
39 min
Strength - Dark Moon. Controlling the figures and meeting your guide. Read by the author.
If you would like to to buy a copy of the book, please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula's other weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, is available on all the usual platforms. You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth #mentalhealthaid #personaldevelopment

Jun 30, 2023
The Source - The Sixth Sense
Jun 30, 2023
Jun 30, 2023
11 min
The Sixth Sense. Developing your intuition. Read by the author.
If you would like to to buy a copy of the book, please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula's other weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, is available on all the usual platforms. You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth

Jun 16, 2023
The Source - The New Born - Waning Moon
Jun 16, 2023
Jun 16, 2023
27 min
The New Born - Waning Moon. Taking the first steps. Read by the author.
If you would like to to buy a copy of the book, please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula's other weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, is available on all the usual platforms. You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth

Jun 5, 2023
The Source - A Traveller - Full Moon
Jun 5, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
28 min
A Traveller - Full Moon. Starting the journey. Read by the author.
If you want to buy a copy of the book, please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula's other weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, is available on all the usual platforms. You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth

May 5, 2023
The Source - Find Your Light - Waxing Moon
May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023
23 min
Find Your Light - Waxing Moon. Preparing for the Journey. Read by the author.
If you want to buy a copy of the book, please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula's other weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, is available on all the usual platforms.
You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth

Apr 7, 2023
The Source - Death - Dark Moon
Apr 7, 2023
Apr 7, 2023
26 min
Death - Dark Moon. The start of your journey. Read by the author.
The trance elements of the book have been omitted for continuity reasons, as they seem to interrupt the flow of the story. However, you can download the free Source relaxation mp3 from the Ursula James store:https://store.ursulajames.com/The-Source-Trance-p185110267It is a relaxing journey in trance with beautiful backing music composed and played by Sam Joseph.
If you want to buy a copy of the book, please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula has another weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, available on all the usual platforms.
You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth

Mar 17, 2023
The Source - Mother Speaks 1
Mar 17, 2023
Mar 17, 2023
22 min
Mother Shipton's story in her own words (Part 1). Read by the author.
If you want to buy a copy of the book, please use the link here.
You can buy a copy of Ursula's most recent book, The Soul Midwife here.
MERCH! All profits from Petrified Voices merchandise go to mental health charities.
Podcast music ‘Go get up and dance, Mother’ by the wonderful Rosie Brownhill.
www.rosiebrownhill.co.uk
Ursula has another weekly podcast, HypnoSOS, available on all the usual platforms.
You can find the links to the various platforms here.
#thesource #petrifiedvoices #ursulajames #mentalhealthsupport #voicesinmyhead #mentalhealth







