About mindbreak: Lea Hoop's Emotional Journey Hypnosis

I am Lea

...and this is my story.

A journey of growth, trust, and balance. Being part of something incredible, to connect to others, to create memories, unforgettable moments for us and for the world in return. A story of learning, failing, getting back up (more times than I can count), and choosing again.

For most of my life, I felt like I didn’t quite fit in. I tried. I adapted. I followed the paths that seemed “right.” But deep inside, something was always missing. That missing piece led me on a journey across the world, through careers that never quite felt aligned, through personal struggles, burnout, fear, and finally—to hypnosis, to MINDBREAK, and back to myself. This is my journey.

The Moment Everything Changed

I survived.

I was in a car accident. One of those accidents where, looking at the wreckage, I shouldn’t have survived. But I did. I woke up, dazed, in a ditch—my car wrapped around a tree. And do you know what my first thought was? “My mom is going to kill me.”

Not “Wow, I almost died.”
Not “What is the meaning of life?”
Nope. Just my mom and the fact that I had no excuse for this one.

Life is weird. But as much as I joke about it now, that accident woke something up in me.
There had to be more to life than just existing.
I wasn’t meant to just survive—I was meant to truly live.

So, I did what felt right in my gut. I packed my bags and started traveling.

By facing the chaos, I found my own rhythm—one moment at a time

When life was pushing me to the knees, I knew there is more

In this journey, I learned to feel, to live, and to embrace every emotion

Each laugh, each moment—proof that life can be both beautiful and unexpected

From surrender to strength—every step is a part of my story.

In the wild ride of my journey, I learned that vulnerability is my strength.

Searching for Something More

My Journey Around the World

🌍 Germany → Portland, Oregon
✈️ Traveled around the US
☀️ Moved to Sydney, Australia – and lived there for 1.5 years
🔄 Returned to Germany, back to “normal life”

I thought traveling would give me answers. And in some ways, it did. I met incredible people, saw breathtaking places, and experienced different ways of thinking, living, and being. Each place left a mark on me. Each journey taught me something new. But the biggest realization?

No matter where I went, I was still carrying the same struggles. I could fly across the world, start fresh in new cities, chase new experiences—but I couldn’t outrun myself. You can leave your home, your job, your old life behind… but if you don’t deal with what’s inside of you, it follows you everywhere.

And so, I found myself back in Germany, working a “normal” job in film production, telling myself: “This is what life is supposed to be.” But something in me knew better. I didn’t have the tools I have now. I didn’t know how to listen to myself. I was looking for something more—but I had no idea where to begin. Until my body made the decision for me.

When Life Feels Heavy

The Breaking Point

For years, I moved through life with an underlying sense of fear, anxiety, and uncertainty. I wasn’t fully present. I was pushing through—but not in a way that felt expansive or freeing. It was more like I was forcing myself into a mold that wasn’t made for me. I worked. And worked. And worked—deadlines, stress, long hours, pushing myself to the limit. Ignoring the fact that I felt deeply unfulfilled. Thinking that maybe this time, this career, this place would be “it.” I pushed aside the voice that whispered, ‘This isn’t it.’ And then my world shifted beneath my feet, reacted, and collided.

At 23, I burned out. I was exhausted, frustrated, and depressed.
I lacked confidence, felt trapped, and carried a deep fear of failing.
I kept following the “normal” path, even though my soul was screaming NO
I had the worst migraine of my life. I lost my ability to speak. The words wouldn’t come out. I couldn’t move my leg anymore.

My body was literally shutting down. It was like my entire system was rejecting the life I was forcing myself into. I went to therapy. But even that made me question “this is it?”. This is supposed to help me? There must be more. That was my second wake-up call. And this time? I listened.

The Turning Point

A Journey to the Other Side of the World

I knew I needed a complete reset, a total shift, so I left everything behind and went to Asia.

🌏 A new culture. A place so different from what I knew, it forced me to see life from a whole new perspective.
🙏 A new way of living. Simplicity, slowness, awareness.
🌀 A new way of healing. Thai massage, movement, breathwork, and finally—hypnosis.

I immersed myself in Eastern healing techniques, studying:
– Thai Massage & Traditional Medicine – Learning how emotions store in the body.
– Functional Medicine – Understanding how everything is connected—body, mind, and spirit.
– Neuroscience & Movement – The science behind our habits, emotions, and subconscious programming.
– Hypnosis & Subconscious Work – The missing piece that would change everything.

In Asia, I slowed down. I listened. I stopped trying to be someone I wasn’t and started asking:
Who am I, really?
What do I actually want?
And why have I been so scared to choose differently?

It was here that I discovered what deep healing actually means.

How Hypnosis Changed Everything

Hypnosis wasn’t just another technique. It was THE shift. For the first time, I saw how powerful the subconscious mind is.

Through hypnosis, I finally understood:
My thoughts weren’t facts.
My subconscious was running old programs—ones that weren’t mine.
I had the power to rewire my mind, my patterns, and my emotions.

Hypnosis didn’t fix me—because I was never broken. But it did give me the tools to change the way I experienced my life.

I stopped feeling like a victim of my emotions. I allowed them in.
I learned to let go of old fears, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs.
I built a foundation inside of me that nothing—not fear, not setbacks, not challenges—could shake.

And the best part? That foundation is still there every day.

The Journey Continues

From Wanderlust to a New Home

For the next six years, I traveled while working online—spending long months in Asia, soaking in new cultures, and learning more about myself than I ever imagined. In 2019, before Covid flipped our world upside down, I got an apartment in Hamburg. It was a smart move at the time, and for the first two years, I still split my time between traveling and having a cozy base. Until Covid hit and we had to stay home. But even Covid couldn’t keep me from traveling. In the first year, I went to Costa Rica; the following year, I took short trips to Austria.

Then came an unexpected twist…

Destiny's Little Wink

A Coincidence, A Kite, and A New Beginning

It was as if the universe decided to throw a curveball just when I thought I had it all figured out. My well-planned life in Hamburg suddenly felt incomplete. The familiar comfort of my apartment, though a safe haven, wasn’t filling the void I’d been trying to escape. I began to wonder: What does home truly mean? What do I need to thrive?

After years of lockdown, I was more than ready to travel again. On a spontaneous trip to Portugal (yes, I dusted off my old kitesurfing skills from a weekend six years ago), I dove back into the sport—rekindling that exhilarating sense of freedom. A brief fling with a kitesurfer (oh, the irony! 😅) reminded me just how liberating life can be when you’re riding the wind.

But my rush decision to travel after a long, quiet period during Covid meant I missed some crucial warning signs. My Hamburg apartment turned into a bit of a circus thanks to some less-than-trustworthy tenants. Suddenly, my travel plans were cut short, and I found myself back in Hamburg, frazzled and fed up.

Then, a friend came up with a brilliant idea: a kitesurf vacation in Denmark—a simple, drive-away escape from the chaos. After rescheduling our trip by a week and meeting Alex—the camp owner at Drivethru Surfcamp—on our final breakfast, he casually asked, “So, do you want to stay?” In that hilarious, unexpected moment, I thought, “Why not?” I packed my bags, said goodbye to Hamburg, and moved to Denmark.

Two years later, I still call Denmark home—now managing a kite and surf camp that, honestly, feels like destiny (but oh boy, little did I know at that time!).

Life’s Toughest Lessons

Living in Denmark wasn’t a fairy tale—it was a rollercoaster. I took on more responsibilities than I ever imagined—managing the camp, the house, guests, employees, friends, family, clients, and squeezing in self-care (barely! 😂). It was intense, challenging, and sometimes downright overwhelming.

I lost friends—some who, in hindsight, weren’t true friends at all, and others whose departures cut deep. I faced betrayal and heartbreak (because, of course, life throws those in too), and I learned painful lessons about boundaries, the art of giving and receiving, and the importance of speaking up. I made plenty of mistakes. I pushed too hard at times, only to discover that sometimes you must let go and allow others to be who they are.

There were days when I felt like I was carrying more weight than my suitcase on a round-the-world trip. But every misstep taught me that a solid inner foundation isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential. Without the work I did in those earlier years, this next chapter might have crushed me. Instead, it built me up.

Because when life throws the toughest lessons at you, that foundation is what keeps you standing. It’s why MINDBREAK is so important. Every hardship, every detour, every heart-wrenching moment has shaped me into someone who can face the world with strength, humor, and clarity.

I Still Have Challenges

But I’m No Longer Lost in Them

Healing isn’t about never struggling again. It’s about knowing that you have a way through when the struggles come.

I still have bad days.
I still face hard moments.
But I no longer feel powerless.

Now, I know how to feel my emotions, release what isn’t serving me, and move forward.

That’s what MINDBREAK is about.
It’s not just relaxation—it’s deep transformation.
It’s not about “fixing” yourself—it’s about reconnecting with who you’ve always been.

And now, I help others do the same.

UNIFIED BY LOVE FOR LIFE AND THE PEOPLE WHO ARE PART OF IT

After years of learning, unlearning, and rebuilding, I created mindbreak to bring together everything that helped me:

Hypnotherapy & Neuroscience – Rewire deep-rooted patterns.
Subconscious Healing – Release limiting beliefs, fears, and past traumas.
Emotional Regulation – Learn how to navigate challenges with confidence.
Self-Discovery & Personal Growth – Create a life that feels like YOURS.

MINDBREAK is here to help you:
Release stress, anxiety, and emotional heaviness.
Reprogram your mind for clarity, confidence, and peace.
Finally, make better choices—for yourself, not for others.

It’s not about a quick fix—it’s about building a solid foundation inside of you, so no matter what life throws your way, you know how to handle it.
Because life isn’t about avoiding pain, it’s about learning how to move through it with trust, awareness, and ease.