Episode Description
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.
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Recorded 08-17-26
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David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT
The Motor City Hypnotist