Fresh Start with Dr. David
The ”Fresh Start with Dr. David” Podcast Fresh Start with Dr. David (Refresh, Reset, Reboot, & Rejuvenate Your Mind, Spirit, Soul and Psyche) The ”Fresh Start with Dr. David” Podcast is a podcast where I introduce and chat about a variety of topics related to mental health and wellness, psychiatry, medicine, health, wellness, diet, nutrition, life, life direction, life purpose, self improvement, self development, self awareness, insight, personal growth, personal and professional development and evolution, technology, American living and a host of other topics. During ”Fresh Start with Dr. David” Podcasts, I share my approaches to mental health and wellness, the concepts that I use across my practices, and topics of interests from my current books and any upcoming books. My reason for starting the ”Fresh Start with Dr. David” Podcast is my firm belief that the current mental health and wellness system in the United States is really not a system. And, It’s BROKEN. It’s a group of frequently unaligned and unconnected parts that usually fail to synchronize, leaving patients lost, confused and exasperated. In addition, unfortunately, our healthcare system & our mental health system are so married to the pharmaceutical industry that it’s practically impossible to separate them from one another. Our healthcare and mental health care systems are generally focused upon addressing the symptoms of problems, conditions & disorders, but they often fail to address the underlying root causes of those symptoms, which also frustrates and exasperates patients. In our mental health realm, patients are often prescribed medications that are not only tolerance building & habit forming, but directly & quickly lead to dependence & addiction, and unwanted side effects. In many cases, these patients are never informed about the potential of these medications to lead to tolerance, habit formation, dependence & addiction. Physicians are first asked to ”Do No Harm”, then tasked to ”Do Good.” However, when you marry that with industries (insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, etc.) whose primary goals are profit, then it leads to a number of conflicts of interest that the healthcare industry does not seem to want to address. In the present age, it seems to lead to the belief and policies that support it that the answer to all of life’s problems is to simply take a pill. I don’t believe that people need more pills. I believe that people need better answers and real solutions that get to the root causes of their problems & symptoms. I also believe that the medical education & training systems in America are broken, to the detriment of patients. I believe that many children, adolescents & young adults are not receiving the basics & foundations to be resilient in an ever complex & competitive world that increasingly requires more & more in order for resilience & success to be created. Finally, I believe that in many ways humanity needs to return to the basics of human life & decency, including the concepts, characteristics, traits, values, beliefs & foundational principles that define the best of who we are as a species. You can check out my practice websites here: https://www.ahmhw.com https://www.atlantacoaching.com https://www.atlantahealthandwellness.com https://www.atlantasmallbusinessincubator.com You can check out my Self-Improvement and Diet/Nutrition/Health/Wellness/Weight Loss Books here: ”The Nutrient Diet” www.amazon.com/dp/1663210179/ ”Tomato Bisque for the Brain” www.amazon.com/gp/product/1663209898/ ”Sweet Potato Pie for the Spirit, Soul & Psyche” www.amazon.com/Sweet-Potato-Spirit-Soul-Psyche/dp/164544 You can check out my online professional profiles here: https://heal.me/practitioner/david-a-wright https://g.page/r/CeCG_NZ-nddVEAE https://birdeye.com/mlc-of-greater-atlanta-163043439315402 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mlc-of-greater-atlanta-decatur-ga/319394 Join me for a Fresh Start in Life, in Mind, in Spirit, in Soul, in Heart, and in Being!
Episodes
Fresh Start Dr. David - Season 5 - Episode 7 - From Overwhelm to Sacred Space: The Sacred Room App Revealed
Dr. David interviews Whitley Collier, CEO of The Sacred Room Foundation, about her new faith-based digital wellness app designed to help women rest, heal, and reconnect with their faith through daily check-ins, prayers, and affirmations.
The episode also explores practical advice on overdoing versus underdoing, decision-makin...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 5 - Episode 6 - HEALING (World Healing Day) - HEAL Your Way to Better Living (Heal to Be Healed: The Ripple Effect of Helping Others Heal)
Dr. David celebrates World Healing Day and explores a simple, powerful idea: when you help others heal, you heal too. Drawing on therapy, nature, and small practices like subliminal ocean sounds and animal-assisted healing, he shows how giving care, guidance, ...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 5 - Episode 3 - Breaking the Cycle: How to Get Unstuck with Dr. David
Dr. David discusses worsening seasonal allergies—warning about over-the-counter antihistamine risks, the importance of consulting an allergist, rotating medications, staying hydrated, and using eye drops and other lifestyle measures to manage symptoms.
He then explores the concept of "Stuck States": how to recognize repe...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 5 - Episode 2 - The 4 A's (Awareness, Acknowledgement, Acceptance, & Agreement) - Applying Grief Processes to Life Circumstances
Dr. David reflects on learning from clients and introduces the episode’s focus on grief, loss, and personal change. He presents his QAA (Awareness, Acknowledgement, Acceptance, Agreement) framework — with an optional Appreciation step — as a...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 5 - Episode 1 - Commitment: Commitments Vs. Hopes & Wishes
Dr. David welcomes listeners to the first Fresh Start episode of 2026, focusing on the power of commitment versus desire. He outlines his practices, announces more business-focused episodes, and urges listeners to ask not what they want but what they are willing to commit to—starting with small, practical steps toward goa...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 4 - Episode 8 - Master Your Emotions: Practical Anger Management with Dr. David (Avoiding Bipolarities)
Dr. David explores emotional management by framing emotions as energy, using analogies like batteries and buffering to explain why regulation and balance are essential.
He offers practical tips on planning ahead, building buffers to avoid extremes, and mentions support groups and practice opti...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 4 - Episode 7 - Dig Deep: The Two Questions That Change Everything
Dr. David explains why true change comes from digging into your roots—your values, beliefs, and purpose—and switching between big-picture goals and small actionable steps.
He introduces two key questions to guide any problem-solving effort, shares real-life examples, and announces upcoming group sessions on anger mana...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 4 - Episode 5 - MINDSET: Unlocking the Power of Memories, Beliefs, and Behaviors--Using FOCUS
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Fresh Start with Dr. David podcast.
In this episode, Dr. David explores the interconnected nature of memories, beliefs, and behaviors, using the recent Memorial Day as a backdrop for reflection. Discover how our past experiences shape our present attit...
Join Dr. David in this rejuvenating episode of the Fresh Start podcast as he explores the symbolic significance of springtime, highlighting themes of rebirth, renewal, and the cyclical nature of life. Discover how to recycle your mental state, reset your goals, and re-balance your lifestyle.
Dr. David shares practical advice on how to lay a solid foundation for personal growth by revisiting the basics, such as nutrition, sleep, and...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 4 - Episode 3 - The Fight or Flight (i.e., Reptilian) Response (Anxiety, Worry, Racing Thoughts, & Panic Attacks)
In this episode of the Fresh Start with Dr. David podcast, Dr. David delves into the essential mechanisms of the fight-or-flight response, exploring its pivotal role in survival. He explains the intricacies of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how they affec...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 3 - Episode 20- Konversations with Karma on Positive Psychology, Personal Well-Being, Preventing Burnout, Flourishing Workplace Cultures, & Self-Care.
Welcome to another episode of Fresh Start with Dr. David. In this enlightening session, Dr. David is joined by Karma Hill, a distinguished positive psychologist, executive coach, and founder of Conversations with Karma.
As the world transitio...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 3 - Episode 19 - Moving Beyond Limiting Beliefs & Success Stopping Thoughts with Renowned Psychologist and Psych-K ® Expert Paula van der Werff
In this enlightening episode of the Fresh Start with Dr. David podcast, Dr. David welcomes Paula van der Werff, a pioneering psychologist and celebrated Psych-K facilitator, to discuss the transformative power of Psych-K. As the fall season symbolize...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 3 - Episode 18 - Harvesting Wellness: Moving Beyond Migraine Headaches Naturally & Holistically with Expert Neurologist Dr. Sui Wong
Welcome back to the "Fresh Start with Dr. David" podcast!
In this episode, we welcome the award-winning neurologist and brain health expert, Dr. Sui (pronounced "Swee") Wong. As we transition into the fall season, Dr. Wong and Dr. David discuss the importance ...
Fresh Start with Dr David - Season 3 - Episode 17 - Personal Growth & Transformation with World Renowned Dermatologist, Dr. Allen Lycka (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this inspiring episode series, rejoin us as we dive into the transformative journey of Dr. Allen Laika, who transitioned from a successful career in dermatology to becoming a celebrated keynote speaker, author, and personal growth leader. Learn how Dr. Lycka's best-selling...
Fresh Start with Dr David - Season 3 - Episode 16 - Personal Growth & Transformation with World Renowned Dermatologist, Dr. Allen Lycka (Part 1)
Good afternoon, this is Dr. David back with a fresh episode of the Fresh Start with Dr. David podcast. I hope everybody's been doing well. I don't know about you, but here in the state of Georgia, city of Atlanta, we've had some interesting weather-related changes. It went from being ...
Fresh Start with Dr David - Season 3 - Episode 15 - Unlocking Human Performance: EMF and the Power of Nature with Performance Expert Justin Frandson
Good afternoon, and welcome back to the Fresh Start with Dr. David podcast. In this episode, Dr. David addresses the current state of flux in our lives and emphasizes the importance of recalibration and creating a fresh start. He highlights the significance of working with the energy o...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 3 - Episode 13 - Channeling, Metaphysics, Einstein, Psychic Abilities, Human Consciousness, & Compassion with Barbara With
Join Dr. David in a compelling episode of the Fresh Start with Dr. David podcast as he welcomes Barbara With, an international peace activist, award-winning author, and psychic channel. Delve into profound discussions about the value of energy and effort, the concept of f...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 3 - Episode 12 - Holistic Approaches to Cardiovascular Health w/ Dr. Wolfson, #1 Natural Heart Doctor (NBC, CNN, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, USA Today)
Unmasking the Heart: A Holistic Approach to Cardiovascular Health with Dr. Jack Wolfson, #1 Natural Heart Doctor (NBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, USA Today)
Welcome to another enlightening episode of...
Fresh Start with Dr. David - Season 3 - Episode 10 - Introduction To Next Episode
Welcome to another engaging episode of the Fresh Start with Dr. David podcast! Dr. David dives into a lively discussion, offering insights and practical advice on a range of self-improvement topics. Whether you’re interested in grief, boundaries, self-love, self-care, time management, or self-esteem, there’s something valuable for everyone...
Fresh Start with Dr. David Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 10 - Unpacking the Mind: Another Conversation with Grief Expert Gary Scott
Welcome to another episode of Fresh Start with Dr. David featuring the insightful Dr. David Wright and Grief Expert, Gary Scott. In this engaging discussion, Dr. Wright delves into his unique approach to mental health, inspired by the techniques of Dr. Sigmund Freud and Dr. Milton Erikson. Rather than f...
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