Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

What if grief is a potential doorway into deeper connection? Traci Stein sits down with Brad Wolfe—singer-songwriter and founder of “Reimagine”, a nonprofit helping people have more honest, human conversations about death, loss, and meaning. Brad shares this impact of growing up with Holocaust survivor grandparents on his anxiety about death, how losing his college friend Sarah to cancer introduce...

What if telepathy isn’t a rare “gift”… but a trainable human skill? In this episode, Traci Stein talks with Sean McNamara—teacher, therapist, spiritual seeker, and author of “Mindsight 2: Telepathy Training for Neurotypicals”—about what telepathy is (and isn’t), how it differs from remote viewing, clairvoyance and mediumship, and the practical exercises he uses to help people develop telepathic ab...

Marty Rosenblatt was a pioneer in consciousness exploration, remote viewing, and more. Early in his career as a physicist, Marty held advanced positions in scientific and defense related research. Marty cofounded the Applied Precognition Project (APP), and under Marty’s leadership, APP became the world’s largest and most active organization devoted to Associative Remote Viewing (ARV) and applied p...

What if your mind could *reach across space and time*—to heal the body, influence outcomes, and even access information from the future? In this encore episode, Traci Stein sat down with physicist and consciousness pioneer Marty Rosenblatt—co-founder of the Applied Precognition Project (APP)—for a fascinating conversation on remote viewing, precognition, quantum healing, and manifestation. Marty b...

Running on Autopilot? The Good, the Bad & How to Snap Out of that Trance Ever feel like you're on autopilot — reacting the same old way, falling back into habits you thought you'd outgrown, or getting way more amped up than a situation deserves? That's your trance at work. In this episode, we dig into the science and psychology of everyday trance states — the unconscious "movies" playing behin...

Are you an empath? Intuitive? Have people described you as highly sensitive (HSP)—and you’ve wondered why you seem to absorb other people’s emotions (or even physical symptoms)? In this episode of Unpacking Possibility, psychologist Traci Stein breaks down what it really means to be an empath and an intuitive empath, how empathy differs from sympathy, and why high-empathy people can feel grounded...

What if “energy healing” could be tested—and measured—in a world-class cancer research setting? In this episode of Unpacking Possibility, host Traci Stein unpacks a groundbreaking MD Anderson Cancer Center preclinical study investigating biofield therapy (energy healing) and its reported effects on pancreatic cancer in lab and animal models—including slower growth and spread. Traci shares the find...

In this fascinating episode of Unpacking Possibility, Dr. Traci Stein sits down with Rev. Joseph Shiel—internationally renowned evidential medium, spirit portrait artist, and spiritual teacher, featured in Netflix’s documentary “Surviving Death.” Widely regarded as one of the best living evidential mediums and spirit artists, Joe shares the surprising path that took him from childhood spirit drawi...

In 1996, Pam Coronado had a dream so vivid and disturbing that she couldn't ignore it. She reported what she saw to police — and it helped solve a murder. That single moment transformed a suburban mother of three into one of the most sought-after psychic detectives in the country, eventually landing her on the TV series “Sensing Murder” and in the middle of cases involving serial killers, missing...

Do relationships continue after death—and if so, why can they still feel complicated? In this episode of Unpacking Possibility, psychologist and budding medium Dr. Traci Stein explores how our connections with loved ones (and challenging people) can remain emotionally present after they pass. Traci breaks down why unresolved dynamics don’t automatically soften with death, how guilt and “I didn’t d...

Grief and loss are universal, and among the most challenging life experiences to navigate. Loss leaves us wondering if our friends and family are okay. But what if one of the most powerful tools for moving through grief is hearing from loved ones on the other side?   In this deeply personal episode of Unpacking Possibility , host Traci Stein once again explores the phenomenon of mediumship. S...

What happens when an aerospace engineer picks up a guitar and never looks back? In this episode of Unpacking Possibility , host Traci Stein sits down with Texas-based singer-songwriter and scientist Mark Winters for a wide-ranging conversation about curiosity, creativity, and the surprising overlap between physics and poetry. Mark spent years as an aerospace engineer working on helicopter design,...

Is stress every good? You might be surprised. In this episode, psychologist Traco Stein dives deep into the science and psychology of stress — and why not all stress is bad. Traci introduces the concept of eustress (good stress) and explains how the right amount of stress can actually sharpen focus, boost motivation, and help you achieve your goals. She walks through 10+ practical, evidence-based...

In this episode of Unpacking Possibility , psychologist Traci Stein explores one of the most powerful — and deceptively challenging — tools in our emotional toolkit: sending love to difficult situations. Traci breaks down why love is considered by many traditions to be one of the most powerful forces in the universe, and why it can be so hard to access when we need it most. She also addresses the...

Edibles? Smoking? Vaping? Today's cannabis is way more potent than it was a generation ago. And more people – including adolescents and teens – are using cannabis than alcohol. Why does this matter?  Cannabis today carries greater risks of dependency, as well as problems with mood, sleep, thinking, and even psychosis. Should you cut back? Or stop altogether? In this episode, psychiatrist and...

Laura Soulages — a bilingual medium, spirit artist, and psychic originally from Argentina –  shares her journey of combining a passion for fine art with evidential mediumship. Laura describes the process of connecting with and sketching loved ones in spirit, discusses the early childhood experiences that foreshadowed her unique journey, and shares how creativity and spirituality are deeply in...

The world feels like it's breaking down — and according to the stars, that's exactly the point. Traci Stein sits down with Athen Chimenti, founder of Mastering the Zodiac, to explore True Sidereal Astrology — a more astronomically precise system aligned with the actual positions of the stars. Together they examine what the current cosmic alignments are telling us about the upheaval unfolding acros...

What if your pet has been trying to tell you something all along… and you just didn’t know how to hear it? In this episode, animal communicator Anna Kloke discusses her ability to connect with pets and other animals, as well as the profound lessons they have shared with her about love and life.  Anna reveals what our beloved animal companions most want us to understand, how small shifts in ou...

Did you ever wish your animals could tell you how they feel? Your pet wants to understand you far more deeply than you realize. In this deeply personal episode, psychologist and host Traci Stein explores the surprising science and lived experience of animal communication — from research on animal telepathy to the professional communicators who transformed her relationship with her beloved dog, Cle...

Who are today’s “false gods?” They’re the public figures and leaders on stages large and small who betray our trust, lie, or live double lives. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein breaks down how to spot false authorities and disinformation spreaders, the “once good” and “never goods” in the wellness realms, spirituality spheres, healthcare and everyday life. She also references a recent art...

Exhausted from dealing with toxic people? Ever feel like you're arguing with a brick wall? Or feeling disappointed (again) with people who promise the world but fail to deliver?  In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein reveals the “psychology secrets” for dealing with difficult people. She covers why your need to be "right" might be counterproductive—and what actually works instead. Discove...

You know that nagging sensation when someone seems off, but you can't quite put your finger on why? That's your intuition talking—but we often dismiss it for a number of reasons. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein digs into why we're so quick to override our gut feelings, especially when someone's charming, credentialed, attractive or has a large platform.   Drawing from recent headlin...

In this thought-provoking conversation,psychologist Traci Stein sits down with Dr. Howard Eisenberg—physician, neuroscientist, author and thought leader—to explore how we can navigate these turbulent times with wisdom, resilience, and connection. Dr. Eisenberg shares his perspective on why our world feels increasingly chaotic and specific the factors disconnecting us from our inner wisdom and each...

We find ourselves in divided and frightening times. How do we stay grounded in who we want to be? And how can each of us work toward a better world? Psychologist Traci Stein gets personal about navigating this moment while staying true to a core belief: real change begins within each one of us.  When everything feels overwhelming, our individual clarity, compassion and action matter more than...

When evidential medium Michelle Wisbith lost her 29-year-old son Kevin, she faced every parent’s worst nightmare—but also received unmistakable proof that he hadn't truly left. In this profound conversation with host Traci Stein, Michelle reveals the premonitions that warned her of Kevin's passing, as well as the extraordinary signs that followed. The ensuing journey reminded Michelle of what she'...