Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

What do housecleaning, morning coffee, weeding your garden, holiday meals, and even Black Friday shopping have in common? They’re common rituals that can have important psychological benefits. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein discusses how our mundane rituals can be powerful tools for grounding, cultivate feelings of pleasure, set the tone for our day, and even help us deepen feelings of...

What if time isn’t a river flowing in one direction, but rather, a two-way street?  In this episode of Unpacking Possibility, psychologist Traci Stein delves into the intriguing concept of retrocausality, the possibility that our future actions and thoughts can influence our past. Traci discusses the traditional view of time and challenges it with the idea that future events and future decisi...

What potential impact might our thoughts and intentions have on our health, the health of others, and the larger world around us? In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein provides a window into the world of mind-matter interactions ranging from spoon bending to energy healing. She also poses the larger question of, if we know our intentions can affect the material world in some way, what is it we...

In this episode, financial expert, author and host of, “Wake Up to Your Wealth,” Julie Murphy sheds light on the emotional, behavioral and energetic patterns that silently shape our abilities to attract and maintain financial abundance and emotional wellbeing. Julie, a certified financial planner and author of “Awaken Your Wealth,” “The 4 Spiritual Laws of Money,” and “The Emotion Behind Money,” e...

Guilt and shame are emotions that ideally can help us take stock, take responsibility, and do better going forward. Beating ourselves up mercilessly, however, only perpetuates feelings of guilt and shame and gets in the way of growing. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein discusses the reasons why so many people feel stuck under the weight of extreme guilt and self-blame, and how embracing fo...

In this episode, psychologist and hypnotherapist Traci Stein highlights the benefits of hypnosis for enhancing mental and physical health, breaking free from undesirable habits, and even manifestation. Traci also covers what hypnosis is, how we experience trance in everyday life, references some of the scientific support for using hypnosis for healing, and gives real-life, practical examples of it...

In this encore episode of “Unpacking Possibility,” Traci Stein interviews Garrett Stevens, the Chairman and President of Hemi-Sync, about his journey from spiritually awakened child to Wall Street executive. Garrett shares how the impact of a personal crisis set him on a path of profound transformation.  After a personal tragedy led him to discover the work of consciousness pioneer Robert Mon...

Are high blood sugar, nutrient deficiencies, or common environmental toxins fueling your mental health issues? In this episode, Dr. Tracy McCarthy, a board-certified psychiatrist, reveals some surprising yet common triggers of depression, anxiety, insomnia and brain fog. Dr. McCarthy highlights how our modern lifestyle can lead to excess inflammation and an unbalanced microbiome - both of which co...

In this episode, Traci Stein interviewed Nancy Orlen Weber about her 50-year career as a psychic detective helping solve crimes. Specifically, Nancy shed light on her work related to the high-profile Rachel Domus case, and spoke about how she and her students correctly discerned that David Berkowitz was the “Son of Sam” before this was known to law enforcement or the public. Nancy also shared insi...

In this episode, Harvard psychologist Dr. Carol Ginandes talks about her groundbreaking research, which demonstrated that hypnosis can accelerate bodily healing. Specifically, Carol’s studies found that hypnosis can accelerate wound healing after surgery and bone healing after a fracture. Carol also touches on her work as a fine art photographer, illustrating the connection between heightened stat...

Are you everyone’s “go-to” person? Do you secretly long to say “no” more often? Are you worried that if you set healthy limits, people will stop liking (or loving) you? In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein sheds light on why “Uber-nice” people feel pressured to take care of others at the expense of their own wellbeing. And she reveals why self-absorbed people can sniff out nice people (like y...

Although on the outside, Joan Peters’ life appeared to check all of the desired boxes – a PhD at 25, a new job, and a loving relationship – and despite having no history of any “headline-making” traumas, privately Joan struggled with recurring nightmares and relationship challenges that left her confused, anxious, and unable to achieve relief with standard psychotherapy. In this episode of “Unpack...

Dr. Elizabeth McGinley discusses her holistic approach to health, which integrates chiropractic care, sports medicine, and yoga to address a range of conditions, including migraines, back pain, bladder issues, facial asymmetries, TMJ, and other musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Liz emphasizes the importance of viewing the body as a system, as well as the role of fascia, muscle imbalances, and posture in...

How many times have other people tried to tell you who you are, or what you can and can’t be? Whether coming from a well-intentioned parent or a hyper-critical boss, an overly competitive or catty “friend,” or someone else who just doesn’t “get” you, people love telling us why we should stay in our lane, why our dreams are out of reach, or worse, why we aren’t “enough” in some way. Often, unhelpfu...

Does the brain emit light (and might this explain the auras some people see)? Will psychedelic healing centers become the new frontier in healthcare? And can you use a hypnotic technique to tap into the most confident, competent, and skilled version of yourself?  In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein summarizes intriguing news items and discusses the life and work of Burt Goldman, a man w...

Can we meaningfully combine passions for travel and self-care with advocacy? In this episode, Jordan Ashley, TEDx speaker and human rights advocate, shares what inspired her to create Souljourn Yoga Foundation, a nonprofit that uses yoga retreats to raise awareness and funds for young women’s education worldwide. Jordan is joined by Joanne Silver, a yoga teacher trained in Reiki and reflexology wh...

Award-winning filmmaker Marty Stalker shares his deeply personal journey of serving as a Section Commander in the British Royal Marine Commandos during operational theaters of war in Iraq and Afganistan and his struggles after returning home. When conventional treatments were insufficient to alleviate the post-traumatic stress that plagued him, Marty found relief via a variety of “plant medicines....

What does it mean to have a “5D” spiritual awakening in a “3D” world? Can we be spiritual regardless of whether we are religious? How can we grow from the challenging times we find ourselves in? In this episode, minister, teacher, author and healer David Hulse shares his thoughts on everything from what it means to evolve spiritually in the present era, to how we can transcend the chaos of the col...

What does abundance look like for you? And what’s stopping you from embracing your most abundant life?   In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein unpacks the multitude of ways we can experience abundance - from financial abundance to creativity, joyful relationships, a satisfying career, a general sense of contentment, and more. Traci also discusses common mental roadblocks to embracing abun...

In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein interviews Robert Waggoner, a lucid dreaming expert and author of acclaimed books on the subject. Robert explains how lucid dreaming can lead to greater creativity, enhanced performance, emotional and physical healing, and spiritual growth. Robert and Traci also discuss practical techniques for how you, too, can begin harnessing the power of lucid dreams....

Have you ever had a dream that later came true? Experienced, “mother’s intuition?” Sensed the presence of a loved one after they passed away? Or had a gut feeling that proved to be right? If you’re like 67% of people according to a recent survey, you’ve probably had at least one experience that falls under the broad umbrella of the “paranormal.”  In this episode, Traci Stein welcomes back her good...

Chances are, you’ve seen Lana Young on stage in “Pride and Prejudice” or  “The Graduate,” or on TV shows like "Law & Order," and “NCIS.”  Or perhaps you’ve seen Lana in films such as “Southpaw,” “The Girl on the Train,” or Tyler Perry's "A Jazzman's Blues," to name just a few.    Lana has also written, directed, and produced a range of compelling works, including her award-winning documentary, “Fr...

In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein speaks with author Julie Potiker about her new book, “SNAP! From Chaos to Calm.” Julie, a self-described “recovering attorney,” is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher at the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the University of California, San Diego. Julie created “SNAP” as a way to help people rapidly and easily implement tools to decrea...

In this episode, (the 89th!) I share some great news and also invite you to get to know artist, rapper, DJ and expert manifestor, Prince Hakim. It’s an encore presentation of my interview with Hakim, who is an internationally known performer and whose family is no stranger to musical success (he’s the son of Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool & The Gang).  Hakim and I chatted about just about everything d...

What if you could easily foster greater feelings of peace, love and connection to others and the Divine? And what if the key to doing so was a simple, drug-free, mind-body technique that you’re already wired to use? In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein talks with Dr. Cameron Alldredge and Chris Corlett of Baylor University about their research (with Dr. Gary Elkins) using hypnosis to tap into...