Motor City Hypnotist
Self-Improvement
About
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
- Jedi Calm And Sith Passion Through Real Philosophy: Finding Balance In The Force (Part 2)
This episode uses the Jedi and Sith as competing philosophies for understanding emotion, power, and desire. It explores the relatability of the Sith, connects it to existentialism, and defines balance as integration and self-awareness rath…
- Star Wars Wisdom For Real Life Balance: The Force And The Mind (Part 1)
This episode uses Star Wars themes, such as the Force, to explore concepts relevant to therapy and hypnosis, including emotional regulation and inner conflict. It connects the Force to philosophical traditions and analyzes the Jedi code fr…
- Autism Without The Myths (Part 2)
This episode discusses the lived experience of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including sensory overload, anxiety, and the complexities of diagnosis. It emphasizes supportive strategies like respecting boundaries and clear communication,…
- Autism On The Spectrum (Part 1)
This episode discusses autism spectrum disorder (ASD), explaining what the "spectrum" means and how autism presents differently in individuals. It covers sensory processing differences, intense focus, the empathy myth, and the connections…
- Mental Health Trends That Matter - Part 2
This episode explores the nuances of mental health diagnoses, emphasizing symptom patterns over fixed labels, and discusses comorbidity where conditions often overlap. It also addresses disparities in care access based on gender, socioecon…
- One In Five Adults Lives With Mental Illness Today; Mental Health Trends In 2026
Send us Fan Mail One in five US adults is living with a mental illness, and the odds are high that someone in your family, workplace, or friend group is quietly carrying it. We take a hard look at mental health trends in 2026, including wh…
- Microaggressions After The Fact (part 2) (EP325)
Send us Fan Mail A tiny comment can hit like a gut punch, and the worst part is how easy it is to doubt yourself afterward. We pick up Microaggressions Part Two by focusing on the person on the receiving end: what you feel, what your nervo…
- Microaggressions Add Up Like Daily Paper Cuts (part 1)
Send us Fan Mail A compliment that makes your stomach drop is still a problem, even if the speaker “meant well.” We unpack microaggressions, those subtle comments and behaviors that communicate bias, and we explain why they’re called micro…
- Top 10 United States Olympic Moments That Sparked Controversies
Send us Fan Mail Some Olympic controversies are loud for a week. Others echo for decades and make you question the whole idea of “the best athlete wins.” We sit down with pizza and a drink and build a Top 10 list of controversial United St…
- 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 dema…
- 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 socia…
- 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…
- 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 momen…
- 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…
- 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 shortcut…
- 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 on…
- Antidepressants, Explained Clearly - Part 2 (EP 325)
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 treat…
- Antidepressants, Explained Clearly - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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,…
- Emotional Intelligence, Explained Clearly - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Emotional Intelligence, Explained Clearly - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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,…
- Celebrating Wins, Laughter, And Mental Health Progress In 2025
Send us Fan Mail 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 dr…
- Self-Care Isn’t Luxury: It’s The Work
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Top 10 Songs That Save Us - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Top 10 Songs That Save Us - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 he…
- Sonic Healing: How Music Shapes Your Emotional Wellbeing - Pt. 2
Send us Fan Mail 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 tha…
- Sonic Healing: How Music Shapes Your Emotional Wellbeing - Pt. 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 explo…
- Bouncing Back: Mental Resilience and Health - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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 cha…
- Bouncing Back: Mental Resilience and Health - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 al…
- The Healing Bond: How Pets Transform Mental Health (part 2)
Send us Fan Mail 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 w…
- The Healing Power of Pets: How Animal Companions Boost Mental Health (part 1)
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Navigating the Storms: Understanding Bipolar Disorder - Part 4 (Ep. 311)
Send us Fan Mail 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 ta…
- Navigating the Waves of Bipolar Disorder - Part 3
Send us Fan Mail 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…
- Beyond the Mood Swings: The Reality of Bipolar Disorder - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail 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 c…
- Beyond the Mood Swings: The Reality of Bipolar Disorder - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail 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 t…
- The Gut-Busting Film Guide: Where Will Ferrell Meets Monty Python: Why Laughter Truly Is the Best Medicine
Send us Fan Mail 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 funn…
- Your Brain on Laughter: Why You Feel Better When You Smile
Send us Fan Mail Could something as simple as laughter actually transform your mental health? The science says absolutely yes – and it's far more powerful than most people realize. When you laugh, your entire body engages in a physiologica…
- Fifty Shades of Communication: The Truth About Sex Therapy - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail What if everything you thought you knew about intimacy was wrong? In this eye-opening conversation with licensed professional counselor and certified sex therapist Terica Lewis, we explore how our narrow understanding of i…
- Fifty Shades of Communication: The Truth About Sex Therapy - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail When certified sex therapist Terica Lewis sat down with us in the studio, we weren't sure what to expect. What followed was a refreshingly candid conversation that shatters misconceptions about what sex therapy actually in…
- Your Bank Account Is Affecting Your Brain More Than You Realize - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail The vicious cycle of financial struggles and mental health challenges affects millions of Americans, yet many suffer in silence due to shame, stigma, or simply not knowing where to turn. We're back with the second part of…
- Your Bank Account Is Affecting Your Brain More Than You Realize - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Money troubles and mental health challenges form a devastating cycle that millions struggle to escape. When David and Matt dive into this critical relationship, they unpack eye-opening research showing that 46% of people w…
- Psychic Therapist? - Guest Morrigan Salatrik - Pt. 2 - Episode 301
Send us Fan Mail The realms of traditional therapy and spiritual healing aren't as separate as many believe. In this enlightening follow-up conversation with Morrigan Salatrik, we explore the powerful intersection of conventional therapeut…
- Psychic Therapist? - Guest Morrigan Salatrik - Pt. 1 - Episode 300
Send us Fan Mail Episode 300!!! The milestone 300th episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast introduces listeners to the fascinating world where conventional therapy meets spiritual healing. Our special guest, Morrigan Salatrik , brings…
- Swipe Right, Scroll Left: The Social Media Relationship Paradox - Part 4
Send us Fan Mail The digital revolution promised to bring us closer together, but has it actually driven us further apart? In this thought-provoking episode, we examine the complicated relationship between social media and our romantic con…
- Phubbing: How Social Media Is Killing Your Relationships - Part 3
Send us Fan Mail Doom-scrolling through social media might be destroying your most important relationships without you even realizing it. In this revealing follow-up to our previous episode, we dive deep into the darker side of our digital…
- Social Media's Impact on Mental Health - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail The digital landscape we navigate daily seems innocent enough – a scroll here, a like there – but beneath the surface lies a complex web of psychological impacts that are reshaping our mental health. Beyond the filtered ph…
- Social Media's Impact on Mental Health - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail The seemingly innocent scrolling through your social media feeds could be silently eroding your mental health and self-esteem. In this revealing conversation, we dive deep into how platforms originally designed for connect…
- Autism, Mental Health & You: Understanding the Connection - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of autism and mental health in our latest podcast episode! This enlightening conversation delves into the connections between autism and mental wellness, highlighting that a sign…
- Autism, Mental Health & You: Understanding the Connection - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore a vital topic that remains often overlooked—autism and its complex realities. Understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is crucial for fostering insights into the lives of individuals navigating th…
- Food for Thought: The Link Between Diet and Mental Health - Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Grab your headphones and get ready to explore the crucial link between diet and mental health. In this engaging episode, we dissect how what you eat can profoundly influence your mood and wellbeing. From the essential bene…
- Food for Thought: The Link Between Diet and Mental Health - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how your diet impacts your state of mind? Join us for an eye-opening exploration of the intricate connection between what we eat and how we feel. We've uncovered compelling insights about the effects of food…