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. Sep 8

    Nervous System Reset For Anxiety part 4: What If Coping Is The Trap?

    Send us Fan Mail Your brain can be brilliant and still hit the panic button at the worst time. We get blunt about why that happens and why so many “best practices” for anxiety relief accidentally keep people stuck in a lifetime of coping, avoiding, and white knuckling. We walk through our nervous system reset series with a simple image: a smoke alarm that screams every time you make toast. Most advice is basically “deal with the noise” instead of fixing the alarm. For anxiety and panic attacks, that means you can talk about triggers for years, collect breathing apps, and understand your childhood perfectly, yet still feel the adrenaline surge an hour later. We dig into the real mechanism, the amygdala reading threat and dumping adrenaline and cortisol into your body, and why those symptoms can feel like danger even when you’re safe. Then we pivot to the “new way” we’re building in the program: retraining the alarm at the subconscious level where it actually lives. We share a client case study, talk about situational anxiety in everyday life, and return to the window of tolerance as the real goal: not zero anxiety, but a faster, steadier return to baseline. We also zoom in on micro changes, the small wins that create new neural pathways over time, whether you’re navigating school stress, social triggers, family tension, or a high-stakes job interview. If this helped you rethink anxiety, subscribe, share the show with someone who needs it, and leave us a review so more people can find practical mental health support. What “false alarm” do you want to shut off next? Recorded 08-24-26 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

  2. Sep 3

    Nervous System Reset For Anxiety part 3: Stop White Knuckling It Through Anxiety

    Send us Fan Mail Your heart races, your stomach drops, your hands sweat, and your brain decides something is wrong, even when you are “fine.” That experience can make anxiety and panic feel like a character flaw, but we see it differently: your nervous system is doing its job, your alarm is just miscalibrated. We pick up part three of the Nervous System Reset series and walk through the shift that helps people move from stuck and avoiding life to functioning with confidence again. We get practical about what is happening in the brain and body, including the amygdala’s threat response and the adrenaline and cortisol surge that drives the physical symptoms of panic attacks. We also talk about a hard truth that can be strangely relieving: nobody lives with zero anxiety, and you do not need that to be free. The real win is returning to your window of tolerance faster, so you can speak up, travel, shop, lead meetings, and show up even with butterflies. Then we call out the “old ways” that often backfire: white knuckling another breathing drill, relying on apps alone, avoiding every trigger, using alcohol to take the edge off, or just waiting it out. When coping becomes avoidance, it can teach your brain the moment was dangerous and strengthen the pattern you are trying to break. That is where subconscious nervous system retraining comes in, using clinical hypnosis to reach the automatic part of the mind where the alarm lives and help quiet panic before it starts. If you want a clear, structured approach to anxiety recovery, check out the Nervous System Reset program and see how the modules and discovery calls work. Subscribe for the next part, share this with someone who is stuck in the panic loop, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Recorded 08-24-26 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

  3. Sep 1

    Nervous System Reset For Anxiety part 2: What If Anxiety Is A Miscalibrated Alarm?

    Send us Fan Mail Panic can hijack your body in seconds, and the worst part is how convincing it feels. We pick up Nervous System Reset Part Two by getting specific about what’s really happening during anxiety and panic attacks and what to do about it. I walk through the program I built for people who are truly stuck in that daily loop, plus how to book a free 30 to 45 minute discovery call to see if it’s a fit. We dig into the science in plain English: why anxiety isn’t a conscious choice, how the amygdala misreads danger, and how stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline create the racing heart, tight chest, sweats, and dizziness that make people fear they’re breaking down. The first big shift is counterintuitive but powerful: become a scientist of your own experience. Instead of fighting sensations, you name them, study them, and ask what your nervous system is trying to protect you from, because those sensations aren’t dangerous, they’re information. Then we hit the shame piece head-on. Anxiety isn’t a character flaw. It’s a learned alarm that can be miscalibrated by stress, trauma, or a single scary event, and your brain can “time travel” when the prefrontal cortex gets knocked offline. We share real client examples like freeway panic and bedtime anxiety, and we explain how new neural pathways form through repetition, proof of safety, and consistent self-talk that teaches your brain the alarm isn’t needed. If you’ve been searching for anxiety relief, nervous system regulation tools, hypnosis-based support, or a practical approach to stopping panic attacks, this is for you. Subscribe, share this with someone who’s struggling, and leave a review so more people can find the reset. Recorded 08-17-26  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

  4. Aug 20

    Nervous System Reset For Anxiety part 1: What If Curiosity Beats Calm Every Time

    Send us Fan Mail Anxiety can hijack your body in seconds and the worst part is you didn’t choose it. We talk about why that happens, what your amygdala is really doing when panic shows up “out of nowhere,” and how the stress hormones behind the racing heart, dizziness, and dread can train you to fear your own sensations. When you understand the nervous system piece, the shame starts to loosen and the problem finally makes sense. We also introduce the Nervous System Reset, the online anxiety and panic program we built after decades of clinical work with stress-related disorders. We explain who it’s for, how a free discovery call helps you figure out fit, and why a focused 8 to 12-week structure can create faster momentum than a once-a-week approach. If you’ve tried therapy, medication, apps, or self-help books and still feel stuck in avoidance, scanning, and “invisible rules,” this conversation gives you a clearer map. Then we get very specific about the first shift that starts real change: get curious, not calm. We break down how fighting panic can accidentally reinforce the alarm, and why turning toward the sensations with curiosity can begin retraining safety in the body. Along the way, we share a “winner of the week” story about a Wendy’s team helping a young immigrant student reach Yale, and we spotlight Lucky, a dog who needs a home. Subscribe for part two, share this with someone who’s quietly struggling, and leave a quick review to help more people find practical anxiety relief. Recorded 08-17-26  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

  5. Jul 14

    Road Rage To Wall Punching: What Is IED Anyway (part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail Anger can be normal. What’s terrifying is when the anger shows up like a switch flip, blows past logic, and leaves damage behind. We dig into Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), a DSM-5 diagnosis defined by repeated episodes of impulsive aggression, and we unpack why it can look like “a bad temper” while actually behaving more like a nervous system alarm that won’t shut off. We talk through what IED tends to sound and feel like in real life: screaming over something minor, punching walls, breaking objects, or snapping at people you love. We also spend time on the aftermath that almost nobody sees, the shame, regret, and embarrassment that can hit once the episode ends. That guilt can quietly fuel the next blowup, creating a brutal loop that hurts confidence and relationships. From there we explore likely contributors: genetics, brain chemistry and serotonin, and the brain’s threat system, including the amygdala and the frontal cortex’s role in impulse control. We connect the dots on how trauma, unpredictable caregiving, and growing up around yelling or violence can train the brain to detect danger everywhere, even in everyday stress like criticism, disagreement, or frustration. We also share personal perspective on what it’s like to live around these episodes and why “just calm down” usually fails in the moment. We close with hope and practical next steps: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), stress management, sleep, exercise, reducing alcohol, relaxation skills, mindfulness, and when appropriate, medication support. Part two is coming with even more specific tools you can try and share. If this helps, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Recorded 06-29-26 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

  6. Jul 9

    Recovery Tools For Intermittent Explosive Disorder (part 2)

    Send us Fan Mail Anger can show up in an instant, but the damage can last for days, years, or an entire relationship. We pick up our conversation on intermittent explosive disorder (IED) with the part people crave most: how recovery works when it feels like your reactions are faster than your thinking. We get practical about what “taking back control” really means, starting with neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to build new pathways through repetition. We walk through how to identify triggers, why tiny moments can set off huge explosions, and how an anger journal can reveal patterns you can actually change. From there, we break down therapy approaches that teach real skills, not just talk, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). We also dig into hypnosis as a tool for emotional regulation, stress reduction, and rehearsing healthier responses, kind of like how athletes use focus and visualization to perform under pressure. Then we zoom out to the relationship side: how outbursts erode trust, what a real apology sounds like, and how supporters can set boundaries while still encouraging treatment. We close with clear warning signs that mean it’s time to seek help immediately, plus a quick community note you won’t want to miss. If this hit close to home, share it with someone who needs hope and a plan. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what coping skill you want to build first. Recorded 06-29-26 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

  7. Jul 2

    Parenting Teens With Oppositional Defiant Disorder With Consistent Boundaries (part 4)

    Send us Fan Mail Defiance can look like disrespect, but up close it often looks like a teen who is flooded, stuck, and missing a few key skills. We wrap up our oppositional defiant disorder series by getting very practical about what helps and what makes things worse. If your home feels like it’s stuck in a loop of blowups, cooldowns, and broken promises, we talk through the exact patterns that keep that cycle alive and the small changes that start to break it. We dig into why escalation is so destructive: yelling, shaming, and punishments delivered in anger don’t create compliance, they create bigger reactions. We also spend time on one of the most common traps for families dealing with ODD in teens, inconsistent discipline. When expectations shift based on a parent’s stress level, a teen experiences rules as unpredictable, which invites more conflict. Our fix is simple but not easy: write down expectations and consequences ahead of time and treat it like a shared agreement, so nothing turns into a surprise “because I said so” battle. From there, we lay out protective factors backed by research: warm stable relationships, predictable routines, emotional coaching, and positive reinforcement that competes with the constant negative feedback many kids hear at school and at home. We also talk about school support like IEP plans, and what progress really looks like with oppositional defiant disorder: fewer explosions, better communication, stronger relationships, and steady gains over time. We end with a powerful reframe that changes everything, moving from “What’s wrong with this child?” to “What skills or support does this child need?” If you find this helpful, subscribe, share it with a parent who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find the show. Recorded  06-22-26 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

  8. Jun 30

    ODD In The Teen Years (part 3)

    Send us Fan Mail Teen defiance can be loud, relentless, and personal, especially when oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is in the mix. We pick up our ODD series with a clear focus on adolescence and family dynamics, because the teen years add jet fuel to conflict: independence seeking, emotional intensity, identity formation, and a hair-trigger sensitivity to authority. When a teen already struggles with emotional regulation, normal boundary testing can turn into skipped school, broken curfews, explosive arguments, and daily rule battles that leave everyone exhausted. We dig into one of the biggest misconceptions about oppositional defiant disorder in teens: the idea that the behavior is calculated or purely manipulative. What we often see instead is low frustration tolerance, rapid emotional escalation, and real difficulty calming down once the system is flooded. That doesn’t excuse harmful behavior, but it does explain why harsh punishment, yelling, humiliation, public shaming, and inconsistent discipline tend to escalate the cycle. We also talk about how trauma and chronic stressors like bullying, neglect, criticism, and family instability can make a teen feel unsafe or powerless, and why trauma-informed therapy and skill-building matter more than winning a power struggle. You’ll hear practical, evidence-based options like Collaborative Problem Solving (Dr. Ross Greene), DBT skills for anger and impulsivity, and why parents need support and coaching too. We also cover medication as a tool, not a cure, including common overlaps like ADHD and when SSRIs or other options may be considered. If you’re parenting a teen with ODD, teaching, or trying to understand a young person who seems constantly on edge, this is a grounded roadmap toward calmer boundaries and better connection. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find the help. Recorded  06-22-26 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

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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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