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PODCAST

Motor City Hypnotist

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.

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38:53

Top 10 Songs That Save Us - Part 2

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/09/25

Send us a text 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. David takes us through his affection for what he playfully calls "faux rock bands" of the 80s—Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon—with particular fondness for "Separate Ways" and its distinctive guitar harmonics. His enthusiasm for The Doors reveals a...

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33:23

Top 10 Songs That Save Us - Part 1

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/09/23

Send us a text 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 Matt explore by sharing their personal favorite songs that make them feel good. Selecting just a handful of favorites proves nearly impossible as both hosts struggle to narrow down their extensive musical preferences. David's selections...

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30:58

Sonic Healing: How Music Shapes Your Emotional...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/09/18

Send us a text 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 improve our mental health. When life feels overwhelming, music creates a sanctuary where we can safely process complex emotions. Research consistently shows that listening to music reduces stress hormones like cortisol while increasing fee...

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28:47

Sonic Healing: How Music Shapes Your Emotional...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/09/16

Send us a text 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 soundtrack our lives can profoundly impact our emotional health. The power of musical association reveals itself through Casey Clark's touching story. After losing her grandfather, she found solace in Michael Bublé's album—the last gift ...

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37:56

Bouncing Back: Mental Resilience and Health - Part 2

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/08/21

Send us a text 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 heart of resilience lies emotional regulation – that crucial ability to recognize and manage your feelings before they manage you. We explore powerful techniques like cognitive reframing that help you see situations from fresh perspectives, br...

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34:17

Bouncing Back: Mental Resilience and Health - Part 1

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/08/19

Send us a text 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 life throws unexpected challenges your way. Have you ever noticed how some people seem to navigate life's difficulties with relative ease while others struggle significantly with similar challenges? The difference often comes down to re...

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38:14

The Healing Bond: How Pets Transform Mental Health...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/08/12

Send us a text 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 neurochemical pathways that science is only beginning to understand. When you stroke your cat's fur or feel your dog's head resting on your lap, something remarkable happens in your brain. Oxytocin—the bonding hormone—floods your system while...

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31:19

The Healing Power of Pets: How Animal Companions...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/08/07

Send us a text 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 statistics showing it increases risk of heart disease by 29%, stroke by 32%, and dementia by a staggering 50%. But research now confirms what pet owners have intuitively known: our animal companions might be the antidote we desperately need. ...

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43:30

Navigating the Storms: Understanding Bipolar Disorder...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/07/31

Send us a text 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 define this challenging mental health condition. What exactly happens during a manic episode? We explore how excessive happiness, restlessness, racing thoughts, and decreased need for sleep combine with poor judgment to create potentiall...

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28:18

Navigating the Waves of Bipolar Disorder - Part 3

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/07/29

Send us a text 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 bipolar disorder series, we untangle these commonly confused diagnoses by highlighting their fundamental differences. While both conditions involve mood disturbances, the patterns reveal crucial distinctions. Borderline personality disorder ...

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28:00

Beyond the Mood Swings: The Reality of Bipolar...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/07/22

Send us a text 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—both for those diagnosed and their loved ones. The statistics speak volumes: 5.7 million American adults battle bipolar disorder daily. But behind each number is a person experiencing dramatic shifts between mania and depression that prof...

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34:07

Beyond the Mood Swings: The Reality of Bipolar...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/07/17

Send us a text 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 widely misunderstood condition. Bipolar disorder isn't about rapid fluctuations between happiness and sadness. Instead, it involves distinct episodes of either mania or depression that can persist for hours, days, weeks, or even months. Tho...

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34:58

The Gut-Busting Film Guide: Where Will Ferrell Meets...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/07/08

Send us a text 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 time – a subjective yet passionate ranking guaranteed to spark debate among comedy aficionados everywhere. From Will Ferrell's quotable antics in Anchorman to the subtle genius of Monty Python, we explore what makes these films stand the te...

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30:06

Your Brain on Laughter: Why You Feel Better When You...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/07/03

Send us a text 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 physiological symphony that releases endorphins, increases oxygen levels, and creates a natural stress-reduction cycle similar to deep meditation. But unlike meditation, which requires practice and discipline, laughter gives us these benefits effortlessly. This episode d...

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37:52

Fifty Shades of Communication: The Truth About Sex...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/05/01

Send us a text 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 intimacy creates relationship problems that many couples never fully address. Most people immediately equate intimacy with sex, but as Terica brilliantly explains, "Intimacy is a conversation. Intimacy is how somebody makes you feel when you're not with them."...

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32:52

Fifty Shades of Communication: The Truth About Sex...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/04/29

Send us a text 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 involves. Contrary to media portrayals, it's not about teaching positions or techniques—it's about something far more fundamental to relationships. "Two monologues don't make a dialogue," Terica explains, pinpointing the communication breakdown at the heart of ...

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42:39

Your Bank Account Is Affecting Your Brain More Than...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/04/22

Send us a text 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 our deep dive into this critical but often overlooked connection. When depression takes hold, even basic financial management feels impossible. Bills pile up unopened, bank accounts go unchecked, and the resulting financial chaos only deepens the psychologica...

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36:48

Your Bank Account Is Affecting Your Brain More Than...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/04/17

Send us a text 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 with problem debt report mental health issues, while those with mental health problems are 3.5 times more likely to experience debt problems. This episode explores the harsh reality that mental health challenges often make it harder to earn and manage money. T...

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33:59

Psychic Therapist? - Guest Morrigan Salatrik - Pt. 2...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/04/01

Send us a text 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 therapeutic techniques with pranic healing, Reiki, and psychic medium work. Morrigan shares her unique approach to therapy, emphasizing the importance of meeting clients exactly where they are spiritually. Rather than imposing beliefs or trying to "convert" skeptics, ...

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29:58

Psychic Therapist? - Guest Morrigan Salatrik - Pt. 1...

Motor City Hypnotist ·

2025/03/27

Send us a text 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 an extraordinary breadth of credentials to the conversation—she's not only a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist but also a Reiki master, pranic healer, psychic medium, and certified composite artist for law enforcement. Morrigan dem...

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