Dr. John McGrail, Hypnotherapy

Dr. John McGrail, Hypnotherapy Creator of the McGrail Methodโ„ข of Neuro Synthesis and Author of The Synthesis Effect and abroad.

Dr. John McGrail works with both individual and corporate clients throughout Southern California, the U.S. His private practice focuses on personal growth and spiritual development, behavioral modification, and performance improvement in career, athletics, and academics.. Corporations retain Dr. McGrail to work with their sales, customer service, and management staffs to enhance personal growth, i

ncrease self confidence, communication and interpersonal skills, and to overcome personal blocks, With more than 25 years as a senior executive in training, coaching, and performance support, Dr. McGrail provides an uplifting and empowering experience, all grounded in the reality of today's business environment. Dr. McGrail is a frequent guest expert on radio and television, has written numerous articles on personal growth, and is the author of the exciting new book,The Synthesis Effect. He is a dynamic speaker and available for keynotes, seminars and workshops.

๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‹๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐š ๐‹๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐–๐ก๐จ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐š ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ž๐ฉ?There was once a lioness who gave birth just before she died. Her orp...
07/23/2025

๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‹๐ข๐ค๐ž ๐š ๐‹๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐–๐ก๐จ ๐“๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ค๐ฌ ๐ˆ๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐š ๐’๐ก๐ž๐ž๐ฉ?

There was once a lioness who gave birth just before she died. Her orphaned cub wandered into a nearby field and was taken in by a herd of sheep. A mother sheep raised him as her own.

The lion grew up thinking he was a sheepโ€”bleating, eating grass, and following the flock. But something always felt off. The other sheep mocked him for being different, and over time, he started to believe them. He felt ashamed for not fitting in.

One day, a wild lion attacked the herd. The young lion ran in fear with the sheep. But the older lion noticed something strange and chased him down. โ€œWhy are you running with sheep?โ€ he asked. โ€œIโ€™m just a sheep,โ€ the cub replied.

The older lion led him to a river. โ€œLook,โ€ he said. And for the first time, the young lion saw his reflection. He wasnโ€™t a sheepโ€”he was a lion. Strong. Powerful. Meant for more. That day, he let out his first roarโ€”and everything changed.

Many of us grow up believing weโ€™re โ€œnot enoughโ€โ€”because of how we were raised, what we were told, or what weโ€™ve been through. But those beliefs? Theyโ€™re not the truth. Theyโ€™re just the sheepโ€™s voices in your head.

Hypnosis and my Synthesis process can help you quiet those voices, see your reflection clearly, and unlock the power thatโ€™s been inside you all along.

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

๐“๐ข๐ ๐ž๐ซ ๐–๐จ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐›๐จ๐๐ฒโ€”๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐.When Tiger was just 13, his father brought in military psycho...
07/16/2025

๐“๐ข๐ ๐ž๐ซ ๐–๐จ๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐›๐จ๐๐ฒโ€”๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐.

When Tiger was just 13, his father brought in military psychologist Dr. Jay Brunza to introduce him to hypnosis. The goal? To help him "get in the zone"โ€”blocking out distractions, quieting the noise, and locking in on every swing. With the power of self-hypnosis, Tiger visualized each shot before taking it. No nerves. No chatter. Just focus, precision, and legendary performance.

That mental edge helped shape him into one of the greatest golfers of all timeโ€”and it wasnโ€™t just talent. It was mindset.

Hypnosis and my Synthesis process can help ๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘ข tap into that same kind of focus and inner masteryโ€”whether itโ€™s for sports, work, creative goals, or personal growth. Itโ€™s about conquering your mind so you can rise to your highest level of success.

๐‚๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐ž ๐š๐ญ (๐Ÿ–๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ) ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ—-๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ” ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐ž๐ž, ๐ง๐จ-๐จ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง. Your best performance starts from within.

๐‘€๐‘–๐‘‘-๐‘Œ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘๐‘˜-๐ผ๐‘› ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘’๐‘›๐‘”๐‘’!  Waitโ€ฆ how is it July already?Weโ€™ve officially passed the halfway point of the yearโ€”which m...
07/09/2025

๐‘€๐‘–๐‘‘-๐‘Œ๐‘’๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘๐‘˜-๐ผ๐‘› ๐ถโ„Ž๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘™๐‘’๐‘›๐‘”๐‘’! Waitโ€ฆ how is it July already?

Weโ€™ve officially passed the halfway point of the yearโ€”which means nowโ€™s the perfect time to hit pause, take a breath, and ask: ๐ป๐‘œ๐‘ค ๐‘Ž๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘ ๐‘’ ๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘  ๐‘๐‘œ๐‘š๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘Ž๐‘™๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘”? Still on track? Took a little detour? Havenโ€™t even started? (No judgmentโ€”just honesty!)

Hereโ€™s the good news: thereโ€™s still ๐‘๐‘™๐‘’๐‘›๐‘ก๐‘ฆ of 2025 left to make things happen. With hypnosis and my Synthesis process, you can clear the mental clutter, boost your focus, and build the self-discipline you need to stick to your goalsโ€”and maybe even surpass them. Letโ€™s make the second half your stronger half.

Call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Letโ€™s reset, refocus, and finish the year strong.

"๐…๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ž ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐š ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ." โ€“ ๐€๐ฅ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ  As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, we refl...
07/02/2025

"๐…๐ซ๐ž๐ž๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ž ๐›๐ฎ๐ญ ๐š ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐›๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ." โ€“ ๐€๐ฅ๐›๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ

As we prepare to celebrate the 4th of July, we reflect on the value of freedomโ€”not just as a national right, but as a personal journey. True freedom isnโ€™t only about independence from external forces; itโ€™s about releasing ourselves from the inner blocks that keep us stuck. Fear, self-doubt, limiting beliefs, past woundsโ€”these can quietly hold us back far more than we realize.

Hypnosis and my Synthesis process are powerful tools that help you access the kind of freedom that transforms your life from the inside out. Together, we can work to free your mind from old patterns and emotional weight, so you can live with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose. Because becoming the best version of yourself? Thatโ€™s the most meaningful kind of freedom there is.

Call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation. This Independence Day, give yourself the gift of inner freedom.

Lately, the world feels heavier. Uncertainty seems to be everywhereโ€”at home, around the globe, in the news, and even in ...
06/25/2025

Lately, the world feels heavier.

Uncertainty seems to be everywhereโ€”at home, around the globe, in the news, and even in our neighborhoods. Policies are shifting, long-held values feel under pressure, and the pace of change can leave us disoriented. Add to that the weight of economic strain, social tension, and even extreme weatherโ€ฆ and it's no wonder so many of us are carrying quiet, persistent anxiety.

If youโ€™re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even powerlessโ€”youโ€™re not alone. Fear and uncertainty are very real, deeply human responses to what weโ€™re living through. But we canโ€™t allow those feelings to paralyze us. We can feel them, honor themโ€”and still choose to move forward. We can still live our lives, care for our loved ones, and show up for our communities in meaningful ways.

If fear and anxiety are keeping you from clarity, confidence, or calm, hypnosis and my Synthesis process can help. Together, weโ€™ll work to quiet the inner chaos, build your resilience, and strengthen your ability to respond with purposeโ€”not panic.

Call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Letโ€™s help you stand steady, even when the world feels shaky.

06/18/2025

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, summer callsโ€”with poolside lounging, iced drinks, and a strong โ€œIโ€™ll do it laterโ€ vibe. Whether youโ€™re juggling work, school, or personal goals, the temptation to put things off in favor of summer fun is very real. But procrastination doesnโ€™t have to run the show this seasonโ€”or any season.

Imagine checking off your to-do list and catching sunset walks. Reaching your goals and still enjoying your favorite iced drink under the sun. With hypnosis and my Synthesis process, you can train your mind to overcome procrastination and move past the mental blocks that slow you down. Youโ€™ll develop lasting tools like sharper focus, greater confidence, and true self-disciplineโ€”so you can stay productive and still make the most of summer. And the best part? These arenโ€™t short-term fixes. The clarity and motivation you build now can carry you through fall, winter, and beyond.

Ready to stay on track while soaking in the sunshine? Call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Letโ€™s make your momentum last all year long.

"It takes great courage to love unconditionally." โ€” Isaac Moligevsky  Fatherhood is built on love, commitment, and the e...
06/11/2025

"It takes great courage to love unconditionally." โ€” Isaac Moligevsky

Fatherhood is built on love, commitment, and the everyday acts of showing upโ€”holding your childโ€™s hand through lifeโ€™s first steps and having their back through every challenge that follows. Itโ€™s about responsibility, sacrifice, and the quiet courage it takes to love without limits, even when the road gets hard.

To all the fathers and father figures out there: your strength, patience, and unwavering support mean more than words can say. But rememberโ€”taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your family. Hypnosis and my Synthesis process can help you manage stress, build emotional resilience, and show up as the calm, confident dad your loved ones need.

Ready to invest in your well-being? Call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Because strong dads build strong families.

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do." โ€“ Brenรฉ Brown ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ Prid...
06/04/2025

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we'll ever do." โ€“ Brenรฉ Brown ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

Pride Month is a time to celebrate love, identity, and the power of being fully, unapologetically yourself. But itโ€™s also a time to reflect on the inner journeyโ€”the quiet work of self-acceptance and healing. That takes courage. Real courage. Because loving ourselves, especially when the world hasnโ€™t always made it easy, is one of the strongest things we can do.

You are not broken. You are not too much. You are beautifully, wonderfully uniqueโ€”and you deserve to feel good in your own skin. Hypnosis and my Synthesis process can help you release the old stories, quiet the inner critic, and build a stronger, kinder relationship with yourself from the inside out.

Ready to embrace all that you are? Call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Youโ€™re worth it.

As May comes to a close, Mental Health Awareness Month may be endingโ€”but our care for mental well-being shouldnโ€™t. Menta...
05/28/2025

As May comes to a close, Mental Health Awareness Month may be endingโ€”but our care for mental well-being shouldnโ€™t. Mental health is part of everyday life, and itโ€™s time we talk about it more openly, without shame or stigma.

We all face challengesโ€”stress, anxiety, self-doubtโ€”and it's okay to ask for help. Whether it's through therapy, mindfulness, movement, or simply taking a moment to breathe, taking care of your mental health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Hypnosis and my Synthesis process can be powerful tools to help you clear mental clutter, find emotional balance, and build inner strength.

Whatโ€™s one thing you do to support your mental wellness? Share it in the commentsโ€”and if you're ready for a deeper reset, call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

There was once a farmer and his old donkey. One day, the donkey fell into a dry well and began to cry out helplessly. Th...
05/21/2025

There was once a farmer and his old donkey. One day, the donkey fell into a dry well and began to cry out helplessly. The farmer, hearing the cries, tried to think of what to do. But the donkey was old, and the well needed to be sealed anywayโ€”so he decided to let it go. He called his neighbors to help, and together they began to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the donkey wailed louder, realizing what was happening. But thenโ€ฆ silence. When the farmer finally looked down, he was stunned. With every shovel of dirt that landed on his back, the donkey shook it offโ€”and took a step up. Shovel by shovel, shake by shake, step by stepโ€ฆ the donkey climbed his way out of that well and walked awayโ€”dusty, but free.

Life has a way of throwing dirt on us, too. Stress, setbacks, self-doubtโ€”it can feel like weโ€™re being buried. But like the donkey, we have the power to shake it off and step up. Every challenge is a chance to grow, and every hardship can be a step toward something better if we choose to keep going.

Hypnosis and my Synthesis process can help you build that kind of resilience. Together, weโ€™ll clear mental roadblocks, strengthen your mindset, and help you rise above whateverโ€™s weighing you down. Ready to step up? Call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘›๐‘œ ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘Ž ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘“๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘Ž ๐‘š๐‘–๐‘™๐‘™๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ๐‘  ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘Ž ๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘‘ ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘’. โ€“ Jill Churchill We celebrated Motherโ€™s Day ...
05/14/2025

๐‘‡โ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘’ ๐‘–๐‘  ๐‘›๐‘œ ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘Ž ๐‘๐‘’๐‘Ÿ๐‘“๐‘’๐‘๐‘ก ๐‘š๐‘œ๐‘กโ„Ž๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐‘Ž ๐‘š๐‘–๐‘™๐‘™๐‘–๐‘œ๐‘› ๐‘ค๐‘Ž๐‘ฆ๐‘  ๐‘ก๐‘œ ๐‘๐‘’ ๐‘Ž ๐‘”๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘‘ ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘’. โ€“ Jill Churchill

We celebrated Motherโ€™s Day this past weekendโ€ฆ but letโ€™s be honest, a motherโ€™s work is never done. Motherhood is a beautiful, life-changing journeyโ€”filled with love, laughter, and moments that stay with you forever. From the quiet cuddles to the proud milestones, every day is a reminder of the strength it takes to be a mom.

But itโ€™s also hard. The overwhelm, the pressure, the emotional ups and downsโ€”they're real. And while perfection isnโ€™t the goal, showing up with presence, patience, and compassion matters. Thatโ€™s where hypnosis and my Synthesis process come in. I can help you create more calm, more clarity, and more peace in your everyday life. With the right support, even the hardest moments can become opportunities for connection and growthโ€”the kind that makes a good mother great.

If youโ€™re ready to take care of yourself the way you care for everyone else, call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Spot the Difference:Same person. Same potential. Two completely different mindsets. On the left: filled with doubt, stuc...
05/07/2025

Spot the Difference:
Same person. Same potential. Two completely different mindsets.

On the left: filled with doubt, stuck in self-criticism, and weighed down by limiting beliefs.
On the right: confident, focused, and free to move forward without the mental baggage.

What changed? Not the worldโ€”just the way the mind sees it.
With hypnosis and my Synthesis process, you can shift from self-sabotage to self-belief, from fear to freedom. The transformation starts in the subconsciousโ€”and it starts with you.

Call me at (800) 369-1516 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Letโ€™s unlock the version of you thatโ€™s been waiting to shine.

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