Motor City Hypnotist

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The Motor City Hypnotist Podcast discusses all things related to hypnosis, mental health, self-help and inspiration without the psychobabble. Come join us for fun, informative and entertaining content that you can use to improve yourself and make positive changes! David R. Wright is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Hypnotist/Hypnotherapist.  He has been in practice for 29 years and performs comedy hypnosis stage shows as The Motor City Hypnotist.

  1. 3D AGO

    Top 10 U.S. Olympic Moments

    Send us Fan Mail The Olympic moments we never forget are rarely just about the score. They are about nerves, timing, pressure, and the weird way one perfect run or one impossible upset can turn into a lifelong memory you can replay on demand. We’re back with one of our favorite formats: a Top 10 countdown of the most iconic U.S. Olympic moments in history. We go sport by sport and era by era, from Mary Lou Retton’s trailblazing gymnastics gold to Simone Biles’ dominance, from Florence Griffith Joyner’s still-unbroken sprint records to Michael Phelps rewriting what “greatest swimming performance” even means. We also dig into track and field greatness like Alison Felix and Carl Lewis, then step into Olympic history with Jesse Owens in Berlin and why that moment still carries weight far beyond medals. Of course, we argue about the order, because you can’t talk Olympics without debate. We break down why the Miracle on Ice remains the gold standard for underdog stories, then hit honorable mentions like Kerri Strug’s 1996 vault and Muhammad Ali lighting the Atlanta torch. Matt also brings in winter Olympic takes, including a heartfelt nod to Mikaela Shiffrin, plus a very opinionated skiing vs snowboarding etiquette segment that every mountain regular will recognize. We also share a quick community “winner of the week” story that hits the same theme of people showing up for each other, and we spotlight Buddy from Detroit Dog Rescue who needs a home. If you like Olympic highlights, U.S. Olympic history, and the stories behind iconic gold medal moments, you’ll have your own list by the end. Subscribe, share this with a sports fan, and leave us a review wherever you listen. FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!) Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.   David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist

    37 min

  2. MAR 24

    Loneliness Fixes (part 2)

    Send us Fan Mail Loneliness doesn’t always look like being alone. Sometimes it looks like scrolling, posting, and still feeling invisible. We get real about the loneliness epidemic and the traps that make it worse, especially the way social media trains us to crave quick validation while offering very little true connection. We also share a mindset shift that helps immediately: online interaction is often surface-level, and your worth can’t be measured by comments, likes, or whether someone “responds.” From there, we dig into the practical side of building adult friendships and why it feels so much harder than it did in school. As kids, proximity does the work for us. As adults, work schedules, family obligations, commuting, and fear of rejection can quietly shrink our social world. We talk about what actually grows friendship over time: repeated contact, shared experiences, and emotional openness. We also discuss a helpful benchmark many studies point to, around 50 hours together before a bond starts to feel real, which can take the pressure off if you’re expecting instant best-friend energy. We wrap with specific, doable steps to fight social isolation: treat friendship like a priority, be the initiator, plan time together, accept that not every connection becomes close, and watch for red flags when effort is one-sided. We also talk about empathy as the foundation of real support, showing up, listening, and resisting the urge to “fix” people. If this hits home, share it with someone who might need it, subscribe for more mental health and real-life connection tools, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Recorded 03-09-26 FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!) Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.   David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist

    35 min

  3. MAR 19

    Loneliness Is A Signal (part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail Loneliness can be brutal because it doesn’t always look like isolation. You can have a relationship, coworkers, family dinners, even hundreds of social media friends and still feel that hollow disconnect that nobody really sees you. We get honest about why that happens, why it’s becoming more common, and what your brain is actually doing when you start pulling away from people. We also offer a clearer definition that cuts through the confusion: loneliness is the gap between the connection you want and the connection you feel. That framing matters, because it turns loneliness into useful information instead of a label you wear. We talk about the social media illusion of connection, how scrolling replaces real conversations, and why comparison makes disconnection worse. Then we zoom out to the real-life reasons adult friendship is harder than it used to be: schedules, distance, family responsibilities, career changes, and moving to a new place. From there, we dig into the psychology of chronic loneliness, including the shift into social threat mode where you assume rejection before it happens. A late reply or a cancelled plan can feel personal, and that perception can lock you into a cycle of reaching out less and feeling worse. We close with practical first steps you can take now: focus on depth over quantity, initiate more than your fear wants you to, and find shared-interest spaces like volunteering, community classes, community centers, and local groups. We also preview Loneliness Part Two and spotlight Seamus from Detroit Dog Rescue. Subscribe for the next part, share this with someone who needs it, and leave us a review on your podcast app so more people can find the show. Recorded 03-09-26 FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!) Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.   David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist

    38 min

  4. MAR 10

    Anxiety Meds, Explained Clearly - Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail Anxiety can feel like an engine stuck at redline—your thoughts race, your chest tightens, and logic gets drowned out by adrenaline. We’re breaking down what actually helps. From fast-acting benzodiazepines for crisis moments to long-term SSRIs that lower your baseline anxiety, we talk about what these medications do in the brain, how they differ, and why the right plan can mean real sleep, clearer thinking, and the freedom to do things you’ve been avoiding. We also get honest about risks and stigma. Dependence and withdrawal make benzos a short-term tool that needs guardrails and a thoughtful taper. SSRIs come with an adjustment period and possible side effects like emotional blunting or sexual changes. The key is personalization: track how you feel, meet your prescriber regularly, and adjust dosage or switch medications when needed. When medication reduces panic and calms your nervous system, therapy starts working better—exposure gets easier, mindfulness sticks, and daily life stops feeling like a series of alarms. Tools matter too. We share simple, proven techniques you can use tonight: tactile grounding like finger-to-thumb tapping and rhythmic clapping, guided apps with noise colors to quiet rumination, and light-based practices that use visual fixation to downshift arousal—similar in principle to classic hypnosis methods. We cover when beta blockers shine for public speaking or high-stakes events, and how to decide if meds belong in your plan by asking whether anxiety is disrupting work, relationships, or sleep, and how often panic strikes. If you’ve wondered “Will meds change who I am?” or “Does needing help mean I’m weak?” this conversation reframes relief as strategy, not surrender. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your question might shape our next episode. Recorded 3-2-26 Episode 329 FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!) Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.   David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist

    40 min

  5. MAR 5

    Anxiety Meds, Explained Clearly - Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail Anxiety can feel like a siren that never shuts off—racing heart, shaky hands, spinning thoughts. We break down the tools that can turn down the noise, from fast-acting benzodiazepines to longer-term SSRIs and SNRIs, and we get real about benefits, risks, and how to use meds without letting them use you. You’ll hear why benzos act like a fire extinguisher in a panic, how SSRIs and SNRIs rewire emotional regulation over weeks, and where buspirone and beta blockers help when worry is more cognitive or when the body symptoms take the lead. We dig into brain mechanics in plain language: GABA as the brake pedal, the amygdala’s overactivation, and stress hormones like cortisol that prime the fight-or-flight response. Then we connect the science to everyday life with a powerful reframe—your panic sensations can mirror a workout—so the body’s alarms feel less like danger and more like energy you can ride. That shift matters, because fear of the sensations often fuels the spiral more than the sensations themselves. Most important, we treat medication as a tool, not a finish line. Pairing the right prescription with therapy creates space to do the real work: confronting avoidance, testing catastrophic predictions, and building new habits until calm becomes your baseline. We also share a moving “winner of the week” rescue and spotlight an adoptable dog, because hope and heart help too. If you’ve wondered whether anxiety meds are addictive, if they change your personality, or how to weigh side effects against relief, this is your guide to informed, compassionate choices. Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, leave a review on your favorite app, and share this episode with someone who could use a clearer path through anxiety. Your questions shape part two—what should we tackle next? Recorded 3-2-26 FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!) Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.   David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist

    31 min

  6. MAR 5

    Antidepressants, Demystified - Part 4

    Send us Fan Mail What if the real power of antidepressants isn’t euphoria, but a clearer runway to heal? We close our four-part series by getting practical about how medication fits into a full recovery plan—and why stability, not shortcuts, is the win that unlocks change. We dig into the biggest myths first: no, antidepressants don’t “change who you are,” and no, taking them isn’t a failure. They’re evidence-based tools that can reduce the intensity of depression so therapy, routines, and relationships can start working again. We walk through major classes—SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion, and MAOIs—explain how they differ, and share how gene-guided testing can cut down the frustrating trial-and-error. Side effects like sexual issues and weight gain get honest airtime, along with practical counter-moves: consistent sleep, short daily movement, protein-forward meals, and small self-care anchors that keep you moving on low-energy days. Safety stays front and center. We talk about black box warnings, what to watch during the first weeks, and how fast feedback between you, your prescriber, and your therapist prevents small problems from becoming big ones. From there, we zoom out: medication as a bridge to behavioral change, therapy as the engine that rewires habits and beliefs, and social support as the buffer against isolation. If your journey has felt cyclical—new pill, new drop-off, repeat—we offer a grounded framework for measuring progress, advocating for adjustments, and knowing when to taper or stay the course. We also tee up what’s next: anxiety medications, including benzodiazepines and non-benzo options, and how they can complement or stand apart from antidepressants. Whether you’re weighing your first prescription or reassessing after a few misses, you’ll leave with clear steps, better language for your next appointment, and permission to treat depression like the medical condition it is. If this helped, follow, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review so more people can find the show. Recorded 2-23-26 FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!) Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.   David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist

    43 min

  7. MAR 3

    Antidepressants, Therapy, And Real Change - Part 3

    Send us Fan Mail Feeling better shouldn’t feel like a mystery. We dig into the real mechanics of antidepressants—how SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, and atypicals shift brain chemistry over time—and why the two-to-six week window makes sense once you see how stabilization actually works. Along the way, we unpack the biggest myths: no, these meds don’t rewrite your personality, and no, they don’t create the craving cycle you see with opioids or benzodiazepines. What they can do is give you a steadier emotional floor so therapy and daily habits finally stick. We also talk about why pairing medication with therapy changes the game. When your baseline moves from chaos to calm, you make clearer choices and build momentum. Hypnosis shows up here as a clinical tool, not a stage trick—useful for downshifting anxiety, reframing pain, and training attention so it stops feeding the spiral. Think of it as cognitive strength training: short, focused sessions that unlock better days while medication does its quieter work in the background. If you’ve ever asked, “Will I still be me?” try a sharper question: “When was I my best me?” Answering that helps shape treatment choices, from activating meds for low energy to options with fewer sexual side effects, and it gives therapy a specific target to build toward. We offer practical steps for the in-between weeks—mood tracking, micro-rituals, honest check-ins—and a reminder to taper with your prescriber if you’re making changes. Stability isn’t perfection; it’s the space where joy, focus, and connection become possible again. If this conversation helps, share it with someone who’s stuck in the fog. Subscribe for more grounded mental health guidance, leave a quick review to support the show, and tell us: what’s one myth about antidepressants you want the world to drop? FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!) Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.   David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist

    39 min

  8. FEB 26

    Antidepressants, Explained Clearly - Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail A four-hour swim through rough seas sets the tone for resilience, and we channel that grit into a clear-eyed tour of antidepressants that actually help people get their lives back. We pick up our series on depression treatment with a practical, plain-English guide to SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, and atypicals—how each class works on serotonin, norepinephrine, or dopamine, what side effects to expect, and why some meds also ease nerve pain or insomnia. If you’ve ever wondered why results take two to six weeks, we break down the brain science: receptors need time to recalibrate and new pathways to form, which is why steady dosing and patience pay off. We share how we approach titration, when to hold, when to adjust, and how pharmacogenomic tools like Genesight can reduce trial-and-error by flagging side-effect risks up front. You’ll hear why bupropion can boost energy and focus with fewer sexual side effects, when mirtazapine’s sedation and appetite increase are a feature not a bug, and why TCAs and MAOIs still matter for tough, treatment-resistant cases. Most importantly, we explain why medication is a tool, not the destination: better outcomes come when meds lower symptom intensity and therapy builds lasting skills—sleep, exercise, reframing, and relationship repair. We also get candid about the real-world mess: insurance hurdles that delay payments and care, and how clinics navigate those roadblocks to keep patients supported. It’s an unfiltered, compassionate look at what works, what to watch for, and how to advocate for the help you deserve. Press play to get smarter about your options, prepare for part three on myths and misconceptions, and take a step toward relief that lasts. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find solid mental health guidance. FIND ME: My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcast My social media links:  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gA Twitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypno Instagram: motorcityhypno FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE https://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guide Please also subscribe to the show and leave a review. (Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!) Change your thinking, change your life! Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.   David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT The Motor City Hypnotist

    41 min
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The Motor City Hypnotist Podcast discusses all things related to hypnosis, mental health, self-help and inspiration without the psychobabble. Come join us for fun, informative and entertaining content that you can use to improve yourself and make positive changes! David R. Wright is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Hypnotist/Hypnotherapist.  He has been in practice for 29 years and performs comedy hypnosis stage shows as The Motor City Hypnotist.

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