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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Send us Fan Mail Defiance can look like disrespect, but what if it is really stress, shame, and a nervous system that cannot downshift? We pick up our series on oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) with a clear, parent-friendly breakdown of what ODD is, how common it is, and why it is most often diagnosed in kids and teens. We also talk through why the label gets missed or brushed off, even though it has been in the DSM for decades. From there, we dig into the risk factors that show up again and again: ADHD and emotional dysregulation, trauma and adverse childhood experiences, high-conflict homes, and inconsistent discipline that turns rules into a moving target. We also cover how autism spectrum traits, learning disabilities, sensory processing challenges, and executive functioning deficits can lower frustration tolerance and make everyday demands feel impossible. If you have ever wondered why a child seems to argue everything, explode fast, or blame others, we connect those behaviors to what may be happening underneath without excusing harm. We get practical about what helps: structure, predictability, fewer power struggles, and stronger positive reinforcement so the only attention is not tied to the worst moments. We talk therapy tools like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), why family therapy can change the whole household dynamic, and how repairing trust often starts with adults regulating themselves and owning mistakes. We also answer the medication question plainly: no medication is specifically approved for ODD, but treatment can include meds for co-occurring ADHD, depression, or severe mood instability under psychiatric guidance. You will also hear our “winner of the week” rescue dog story plus a shelter spotlight on May, who needs a home. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a parent or teacher, and leave us a review. What part of ODD feels the most familiar in your world right now? Recorded May 11, 2026 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

Send us Fan Mail Defiance gets blamed on attitude, laziness, or “bad parenting,” but what if the real issue is a nervous system that can’t calm down fast enough? We dig into oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) in a clear, practical way, breaking down what the diagnosis actually means and why it’s so often misunderstood. If you’ve ever watched a child or teen go from fine to furious in seconds, this conversation helps you see what may be happening beneath the surface.  We walk through the DSM-5 framework for ODD, including the three big clusters clinicians look for: angry or irritable mood, argumentative or defiant behavior, and vindictiveness. We also talk about everyday signs people notice, like frequent tantrums, constant arguing, refusing rules, blaming others, and being easily annoyed, then explain the key point that separates ODD from typical boundary pushing: intensity, consistency, and real impairment across home, school, and social life.  We also place ODD in context, including how it first appeared in the DSM in 1980 and why it differs from conduct disorder, which involves more serious, planned violations. From there, we get into what research and lived experience often point to: emotional dysregulation, executive functioning challenges, stress, trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other neurodevelopment factors that can combine into a perfect storm. We close with why families can miss the deeper issue at first and preview a Part Two with more support and next steps.  If this helped you rethink what “defiance” can mean, subscribe, share this with a parent or educator, and leave a review so more people can find it. Recorded May 11, 2026 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

Send us Fan Mail Star Wars is fun, but the Force hits harder when you treat it like a map of your own mind. On May the Fourth, we go beyond fandom and use the Jedi and Sith as two competing philosophies of how to live with emotion, power, fear, and desire. If you have ever tried to “stay positive” while feeling something darker underneath, this conversation gives you a clearer way to think about what’s actually happening inside you. We explore why the Sith can feel weirdly relatable: passion, ambition, individuality, and self determination. Then we connect that to existentialism and the warning baked into the saga: freedom without ethical grounding turns destructive fast. From there we tackle the biggest question behind the entire Star Wars arc, what does “balance” even mean? We argue it’s not about wiping out the dark side, it’s about integration, self awareness, and choosing responsibility over impulse. That leads us straight into Carl Jung and the shadow, the parts of ourselves we try to hide or suppress. We talk about how growth comes from acknowledging the shadow instead of pretending it doesn’t exist, and how that idea lines up with the Force as a metaphor for the human condition. We also nerd out a bit with lightsaber talk to close things out. If you enjoy psychology, philosophy, mental health conversations, or you just want Star Wars to feel useful in real life, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who lives in the gray area, 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

Send us Fan Mail May the Fourth is a fun excuse to talk Star Wars, but we take a sharper turn: what if “the Force” is really a map of the human mind? We use the language of Jedi and Sith to explore themes we see every day in therapy and hypnosis work: emotional regulation, inner conflict, fear, connection, and the constant push to feel in control while still staying human. We unpack the Force as an “energy that binds all living things” and connect it to real philosophical traditions like qi and prana, plus Western ideas like Stoicism and the search for inner peace. From there, we get into the part most people live in: the gray area. Light side vs dark side sounds like good vs evil, but yin and yang points to something more useful. Opposing forces can be interconnected, and the real problem is often imbalance, not emotion itself. Then we look at the Jedi code through a modern mental health lens. Discipline can be a superpower, but detachment can slide into shutdown when it turns into constant suppression. Anakin’s story becomes a cautionary tale about unprocessed fear of loss and what happens when a mentor or a system tells you to “let go” without teaching you how. If you have ever tried to keep it together while something you love feels at risk, this conversation will hit close to home. If you like thoughtful psychology with a pop culture hook, subscribe for part two, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. 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

Send us Fan Mail Autism is one of those words that everyone thinks they understand until you start talking about how it actually feels day to day. We get into the lived reality of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including why sensory overload can turn ordinary sounds, lights, and textures into a wall of stress, and why that constant friction can feed anxiety, depression, and even OCD-like patterns as people try to create order in a noisy world.  We also tackle a question we hear all the time: “How do I get tested for autism?” The frustrating truth is there’s no single definitive blood test or simple checkbox that confirms it. Diagnosis often comes down to patterns, history, and honest conversation about symptoms and functioning. That subjectivity is exactly why stereotypes and TV portrayals can do damage. Autism can present in subtle ways, especially in adults who have spent years masking, compensating, and wondering why certain situations feel impossible.  From there, we focus on what actually helps: respect for boundaries, clear communication, predictable structure, and support that adapts to the person instead of forcing the person to adapt to everyone else. We talk about why autism is not “curable,” what therapy can realistically improve, when medication might be considered for related symptoms, and how important it is to find a therapist you truly connect with.  If this conversation helps you rethink autism, share it with someone who needs it, subscribe for more mental health talk with real humor, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one autism myth you want to see disappear? 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

Send us Fan Mail A lot of adults walk around with the same quiet question: why do certain sounds, textures, routines, or social moments hit me so much harder than everyone else? We get that question constantly, so we finally sat down to talk about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in plain language and with real-life examples, including the stuff people rarely say out loud like how one small change in routine can knock you off balance for the whole day. We break down what “spectrum” really means, why autism looks different in every person, and why the popular media image of autism (think savants and extreme stereotypes) leaves most autistic adults unseen. We talk sensory processing differences like bright lights, loud rooms, itchy clothing tags, and food texture issues, plus the deep-focus interests that can swallow time when you get locked in. We also challenge the empathy myth and explain how autistic people can feel intensely while still expressing emotions in their own way. Then we connect the dots to mental health: masking, burnout, anxiety, depression, and the relationship stress that can happen when someone is labeled rigid or difficult instead of supported. We tee up Autism Part 2 for practical ways to support autistic individuals, and we also share a quick Winner Of The Week story plus a Detroit Dog Rescue spotlight for Rip, who needs a home. If this helped you rethink autism or recognize traits in yourself, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review so more people can find the show. 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

Send us Fan Mail A mental health label can be a lifeline, or it can quietly become a cage. We get real about what mental health trends and statistics actually mean once they hit the therapy room, especially when someone walks in convinced a diagnosis from 20 years ago still defines them today. Matt Fox joins me as we talk about why diagnoses should be based on symptom patterns, duration, and daily functioning and why they can legitimately change as new details emerge. We also pull back the curtain on the system itself: insurance billing often requires a diagnosis code tied to session codes, which can pressure clinicians to name something before the full story is clear. From there we zoom out to comorbidity, because mental health rarely arrives one symptom at a time. Anxiety and depression commonly overlap, PTSD and substance abuse often pair up, and ADHD can fuel anxiety when life feels unmanageable. Then we dig into disparities that shape who gets help and who doesn’t: women seek treatment more often, men avoid it and face higher suicide rates, and stigma still blocks care. We talk income, disability, rural access, and the complicated promise of telehealth therapy and mental health apps, including what makes online sessions work and what can make them pointless. If you want a grounded, practical take on diagnosis, therapy effectiveness, and how to advocate for yourself, hit play, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe. After you listen, leave us a review and tell us what topic you want next. Recorded 4-20-26 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