Dr. John McGrail, Hypnotherapy

11/07/2025

I had the pleasure of joining Kandiee Campbell on The Awaken Hope Show to talk about attaining personal growth and transformation using some very powerful yet simple tools.
Tune in on Brushwood Media Network to hear our heartfelt conversation about healing, resilience, and hope.

Kandiee Campbell, a seasoned therapist and transformational coach, brings a unique approach to the intricate process of healing. Her mission is to provide unwavering support […]

11/05/2025

“𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 ‘𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐩’ 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 — 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐲.” — 𝐔𝐧𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧

It’s 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫—and no, that’s not a typo! It’s the month when moustaches take the spotlight for a good cause: raising awareness for men’s health, especially mental health.

Too often, men are told to “tough it out” and keep their struggles quiet. But staying silent doesn’t make you stronger—it just makes the load heavier. It’s time to change that. Reaching out, talking, and getting support are signs of real strength.

Hypnosis and my 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 offer a calm, supportive space to work through stress, anxiety, and the thoughts that weigh you down. It’s a simple, powerful way to find clarity, balance, and peace of mind.

📞 Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

10/29/2025

“𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐨𝐫-𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐡.” — 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭

This season, let’s invite that inner kid back out to play—the one who’s curious, playful, and full of wonder. Grown-up life is serious enough; it’s okay (and healthy!) to laugh more, learn new things, and make space for joy and creativity.

Hypnosis and my Synthesis process can help you reconnect with that light inside—easing stress, quieting self-doubt, and making room for more play, perspective, and delight in your daily life. Consider it a treat for your mind, no tricks. 🍬

📞 Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

10/22/2025

"𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐬." – T.L. Martin
Everywhere I look, Halloween décor is out in full force—ghosts, goblins, giant spiders! This season, we put our fascination with scary things on display. Fun, right? But the “monsters” that really spook us are usually inside: self-doubt, fear of failure, old stories that keep us small.

Hypnosis and 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 can help you flip on the light, face those inner monsters, and turn them into confidence, clarity, and calm—so you can live fully and happily long after the candy bowl is empty.

📞 Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

10/15/2025

I celebrated my birthday a few days ago — another year around the sun, and I’m feeling 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐫. It really is a mindset. Each birthday reminds me that life isn’t just about the wins; it’s also about appreciating the lessons, the detours, and the growth that comes with them. Appreciation truly makes every year feel richer.

If you’d like to feel that way too, hypnosis and my 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 can help you build a positive outlook on aging—releasing fear, embracing change, and finding calm confidence in your journey. It’s about seeing yourself (and your life) with more kindness and joy, no matter the number on the cake.

Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Here’s to growing better, not just older.

09/24/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞
A man once found a butterfly cocoon. He watched as it struggled to push through a tiny hole—but then it stopped, as if it couldn’t go any further. Wanting to help, he carefully cut the cocoon open. The butterfly emerged easily… but with a swollen body and weak wings. It never flew.

What the man didn’t realize was that the struggle itself was necessary. Pushing through the cocoon forces fluid into the wings—giving the butterfly the strength to fly. Without the challenge, it could never reach its potential.

Life is the same. Struggles shape us, build resilience, and prepare us to soar. With hypnosis and my 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, you can shift your mindset about obstacles and discover the strength within to face challenges with courage and confidence.

Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Let’s help you spread your wings.

09/17/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞
Let’s be honest—finding love can feel like magic. The late-night talks, laughing until your cheeks hurt, making memories that feel like they’ll last forever… it’s all pretty amazing. And while most of us are out there searching for “the one,” here’s the real secret: it’s not just about finding the right person, it’s about being the right person, too.

That’s where hypnosis and my 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 come in. They help you let go of self-doubt, quiet those old fears, and build the confidence and clarity that make you ready for love. When you show up as your best self—calm, open, and authentic—you’re not only more likely to attract love, but also to create the kind of deep, lasting connection you’ve been dreaming of.

Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Because love isn’t just about finding someone—it’s about becoming someone who’s ready to love and be loved.

09/10/2025

𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐫!
Did you know fear can actually feel 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 sometimes? That’s because your brain releases 𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞—the same “feel-good” chemical that sparks pleasure—when you’re in a controlled scary situation, like watching a horror movie or riding a rollercoaster.

These “safe scares” can even help you practice emotional coping skills, making you more resilient to stress in real life. But here’s the flip side: when fear grows too big—like phobias or chronic anxiety—it can stop us from living fully, isolating us from the joy we deserve.

That’s where hypnosis and my 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 can help. Together, we can quiet the noise, shift your perspective, and build the courage to face fears with clarity and calm. With the right tools, fear doesn’t have to hold you back—it can fuel your growth instead.

Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

09/03/2025

"𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧." – 𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐧

September is Self-Improvement Month—a perfect reminder that we all have room to grow and the responsibility to take care of ourselves along the way. It’s a chance to pause, check in with where we are, and ask: Am I living as the person I want to be?

The good news is, self-improvement doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Hypnosis and my Synthesis process are powerful tools to help you release stress, shift unhelpful habits, boost confidence, and get crystal clear on your goals. It’s all about making real, lasting changes that help you become the best version of yourself.

Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Let’s make this month the one where you take your growth (and happiness) seriously—while having fun along the way.

08/27/2025

“𝐼’𝑚 𝑛𝑜𝑡 ℎ𝑦𝑝𝑒𝑟… 𝐼’𝑚 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎 𝑆𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑢𝑠.”
Sound familiar? Instagram and TikTok are full of posts like these—blaming quirks on zodiac signs or frustrations on Mercury retrograde. Whether it’s your Wi-Fi crashing, misplacing your keys, or just feeling off, Mercury often takes the blame.

Here’s the thing: blaming Mercury retrograde or your zodiac sign might feel like an easy excuse, but the truth is, neither is really running your life. Mercury retrograde is simply an optical illusion that happens a few times a year when the planet appears to move backward from Earth’s perspective. And while astrology is fun (and sometimes eerily accurate), science tells us retrogrades and star signs don’t actually cause chaos. The stress, confusion, and frustration we feel? That comes from within—not the cosmos.

The good news is that’s exactly where change can happen. Hypnosis and my Synthesis process are powerful tools to calm the inner noise, release tension, and restore balance. They give you clarity, focus, and resilience so you can move through challenges with ease—no matter what the planets (or life) seem to throw your way.

📞 Call me at (𝟖𝟎𝟎) 𝟑𝟔𝟗-𝟏𝟓𝟏𝟔 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Because real change doesn’t come from the stars—it comes from you.