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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 belief. We kick off with a jaw-dropping Winner of the Week—Hari Budha Magar, a British veteran and double above-knee amputee, who completed the Seven Summits—then unpack how his achievement models adaptation, grit, and purpose for anyone facing hard goals.
From there, we get practical. We talk about the mental health power of deep-focus hobbies—like model building and family puzzles—and how to use flow states without slipping into burnout. Structure beats willpower: time-box your focus, set hard stops, and keep your recovery just as intentional. We revisit our most-requested therapy Q&A insights: how to choose the right therapist, define a goal in one sentence, and measure progress you can feel. We also return to golf therapy, where breath, movement, and attention under gentle pressure become portable regulation skills for anxiety and focus.
Autism and emotional regulation earned a big spotlight this year, and for good reason. The spectrum is diverse, strengths are real, and support works best when it’s tailored. We dig into practical tools for overstimulation, clearer communication, and routine-building that honors autonomy. The throughline across everything is simple: self-care isn’t luxury, it’s the work—small systems repeated consistently, with compassion.
If you’re ready to build a steadier 2025, hit play, take what serves you, and leave the rest. Subscribe for new episodes, share this with someone who needs a hopeful nudge, and leave a quick review so more people can find these tools.
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David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHT
The Motor City Hypnotist