Motor City Hypnotist
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.
Episodes
330 episodes
Loneliness Fixes (part 2)
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 c...
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35:29
Loneliness Is A Signal (part 1)
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 hone...
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38:19
Anxiety Meds, Explained Clearly - Part 2
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 ...
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39:41
Anxiety Meds, Explained Clearly - Part 1
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 benefi...
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30:33
Antidepressants, Demystified - Part 4
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 unl...
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43:28
Antidepressants, Therapy, And Real Change - Part 3
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 stabili...
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39:06
Antidepressants, Explained Clearly - Part 2
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,...
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41:14
Antidepressants, Explained Clearly - Part 1
Ever been told “antidepressants change your personality” or “you’ll be on them forever”? We’re cutting through the noise with a clear, grounded tour of how modern antidepressants work, why they were discovered by accident, and what real people ...
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34:14
Emotional Intelligence, Explained Clearly - Part 2
What if one small shift could turn tense conversations into genuine understanding? We dive into emotional intelligence part two and move from the inside out—starting with self-awareness and landing on practical empathy you can use today at home...
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Emotional Intelligence, Explained Clearly - Part 1
Ever say the right thing in the worst way? We tackle emotional intelligence with practical tools you can use today to recognize what you feel, regulate your reactions, and connect without losing your cool. David R. Wright, the Motor City Hypnot...
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33:48
Celebrating Wins, Laughter, And Mental Health Progress In 2025
Ready for a dose of proof that hope is practical? We’re closing the book on 2025 by pulling together the moments that stayed with us: a golden retriever pulled from an icy pond by quick-thinking firefighters, a delivery driver who trusted his g...
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37:03
Self-Care Isn’t Luxury: It’s The Work
Need a clean reset for the new year without the hype? We’re back from a short sabbatical with a focused year in review that trims the fluff and doubles down on what actually helps: clear therapy tools, real self-care, and stories that rewire be...
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Top 10 Songs That Save Us - Part 2
Ever wondered what songs get stuck in a hypnotist's head? In this musical journey, David and Matt pull back the curtain on their personal playlists, sharing the tracks that have shaped their lives and continue to move them emotionally.D...
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38:53
Top 10 Songs That Save Us - Part 1
Have you ever noticed how certain songs can instantly transport you to specific moments in your life, triggering powerful emotions and memories? This phenomenon lies at the heart of music's profound impact on our mental health—a topic David and...
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33:23
Sonic Healing: How Music Shapes Your Emotional Wellbeing - Pt. 2
Have you ever noticed how the right song can instantly change your mood? There's real science behind that feeling. Music doesn't just entertain us—it fundamentally alters our brain chemistry and emotional state in ways that can significantly im...
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30:58
Sonic Healing: How Music Shapes Your Emotional Wellbeing - Pt. 1
Music has a remarkable ability to transport us through time, evoke powerful emotions, and even heal our psychological wounds. This fascinating connection between melodies and mental wellbeing takes center stage as we explore how the songs that ...
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28:47
Bouncing Back: Mental Resilience and Health - Part 2
Ready to build unshakeable mental strength? The journey continues in this essential follow-up to our Mental Health Resilience series, where we dive deep into the practical tools that transform how you respond to life's challenges.At the...
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37:56
Bouncing Back: Mental Resilience and Health - Part 1
Resilience might be one of the most misunderstood aspects of mental health. Far more than just "bouncing back" or "toughing it out," true resilience is about developing mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility that allows you to adapt when...
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34:17
The Healing Bond: How Pets Transform Mental Health (part 2)
The invisible threads that connect us to our animal companions run deeper than we often realize. This compelling exploration of the pet-human bond reveals how our furry, feathered, and finned friends transform our mental wellbeing through neuro...
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38:14
The Healing Power of Pets: How Animal Companions Boost Mental Health (part 1)
Ever wondered why petting your dog or cat feels so good after a stressful day? The science behind it is more powerful than you might think.The U.S. Surgeon General recently declared loneliness a major public health crisis, with shocking...
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Navigating the Storms: Understanding Bipolar Disorder - Part 4 (Ep. 311)
The complex world of bipolar disorder demands our attention and understanding—especially when it affects us or someone we love. In this fourth installment of our deep dive into bipolar disorder, we unravel the confusing tangle of symptoms that ...
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43:30
Navigating the Waves of Bipolar Disorder - Part 3
The boundary between bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder often blurs in popular understanding, leaving many confused about these distinct but sometimes overlapping conditions. In this third installment of our comprehensive bipo...
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28:18
Beyond the Mood Swings: The Reality of Bipolar Disorder - Part 2
Navigating the complexities of bipolar disorder demands more than a surface-level understanding. In this second installment of our bipolar series, we cut through misinformation to deliver clarity on what living with this condition truly means—b...
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28:00
Beyond the Mood Swings: The Reality of Bipolar Disorder - Part 1
The term "bipolar" gets tossed around casually in everyday conversation, often mischaracterized as simple mood swings or emotional volatility. But what does bipolar disorder actually involve? This episode dives deep into the reality of this wid...
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34:07
The Gut-Busting Film Guide: Where Will Ferrell Meets Monty Python: Why Laughter Truly Is the Best Medicine
Laughter might be the best medicine, but finding the perfect comedy film can sometimes feel like a quest for the Holy Grail. Fresh off our deep dive into the health benefits of laughter, we're now counting down the 10 funniest movies of all tim...
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