Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

In this episode, author, model, actress, and one-time James Bond girl Anika Pavel spoke about her new book, “Encounter with the Future.” This work details Anika’s journey from her childhood in Iron Curtain Czechoslovakia to her rise as an international fashion model and actress. In this interview, Anika and Traci discuss how while still a teenager, what was intended as a one-year stay in England t...

Did you know what you have in common with Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Napoleon Hill and your favorite Olympic athletes?  It’s self-hypnosis - your innate ability to change the movie in your mind to decrease worry, ease pain, increase confidence, enhance performance and achieve your dreams. In fact, Einstein’s Theory of Relativity reportedly came to him during a self-hypnotic state. Self-hypnos...

In this solo episode, psychologist Traci Stein discusses grief and the phenomenon of After Death Communications (ADCs). Grief is an experience that absolutely everyone will have, but most of us feel ill prepared to navigate. Yet, the research shows that most people believe in an afterlife, and over half of us report experiencing some sort of after-death communication with our loved ones - whether...

In this episode of “Unpacking Possibility,” Traci Stein interviews Melanie Lown, a mindfulness teacher and advocate, about the utility of mindfulness in living with and thriving despite multiple sclerosis (MS). Melanie shares her personal journey with mindfulness and how it helped her accept her circumstances with kindness and compassion. Melanie emphasizes the importance of being present in the m...

Description: “Executive Mystic,” astrologer and prolific author Barrie Dolnick talks about how we can use ancient tools to manifest abundance, attract the right relationship, let go of unhealthy baggage, and align with universal energy. Two of her most popular (and my favorite) books,  “Simple Spells for Success” and “Simple Spells for Love” are newly re-released roadmaps for opening the heart, at...

How to get ready for the the monumental astrological event happening on April 20th? Join us in this riveting episode as noted astrologer Leslie McGuirk delves into the celestial phenomena of the solar eclipse, Mercury retrograde, and the 4/20 shift where good fortune intersects with chaos(!) Discover how these cosmic events happening so close in time will influence our lives and learn practical ti...

In 1981, Scott Taylor’s life was changed forever when his girlfriend Mary Fran and her son Nolan were fatally injured from a car accident. As 7-year-old Nolan lay dying, Scott witnessed Mary Fran’s spirit escort Nolan to the Other Side. As this transpired, Scott’s consciousness spontaneously joined them, resulting in the most profoundly transformative experience of Scott’s life. Decades later, Sco...

In Part II of our interview, physicist and co-founder of the Applied Precognition Project, Marty Rosenblatt, discusses precognition, group associative remote viewing (GARV), and how we can learn more about our own consciousness through intuitive work. Marty and I also share examples of uncanny associative remote viewing (ARV) experiences, discuss some of the history of remote viewing, clarify diff...

In part 1 of my interview with Marty Rosenblatt, physicist and co-founder of the Applied Precognition Project, he describes his process for remote influencing our own healing, as well as how quantum physics provides a framework for both healing and precognition. We also explore the importance of having a clear and positive intention for healing, manifesting, and psychic work. And we discuss the si...

Kelley Curran and Joanne Silver discuss how yoga was instrumental in helping them to achieve greater peace, ease chronic pain, and foster greater mental clarity.  And contrary to the often overly-stylized and seemingly impossible poses depicted on social media, they discussed how yoga can and should be personalized and accessible for “every body.” During the episode, they shared techniques for eas...

Pam Coronado - internationally known psychic and spiritual teacher, and star of the TV series “Sensing Murder" - joined me to talk  about how in 1996, a haunting dream led her to provide clues that helped solve a local murder mystery and ultimately catapulted her into the world of psychic detective work. Since then, Pam has used her intuition to help law enforcement find missing persons, thwart se...

What do breathing, self-compassion and “Dysfunctional Family Bingo” have in common? They’re some of the 10 Tips for Coping if holiday get-togethers typically stress you out.   By the end of this episode, you’ll have the tools you need to stay sane as you ride out any holiday family drama - and feel good about yourself in the process!

In this episode, Traci Stein explores how losing a relationship affects our chakras - also known as our energy centers - and how balancing these can help us feel better and do better in general. She discusses the major energy centers and their corresponding physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Traci also provides practical steps to rebalance each energy center after a relationship loss. Tak...

Has becoming a mother left you feeling everything from blissful to secretly longing for the life you had before?  In this episode, educators and “Seed Mother” founders Julia Sarewitz and Victoria Trinko shed light on “matrescence,” or the process of becoming a mother.  They discuss how the motherhood journey is a developmental process (similar to adolescence) in that it comes with unavoidable chan...

Are our pets trying to tell us something? Do animals need personal space? Can animals connect with us after they pass away?   In this fascinating conversation, Anna Klocke spoke about her ability to communicate with pets and other animals and what she’s learned from them. Anna also shared a number of tips for developing better relationships with our beloved companions. Other things we discussed ra...

What’s DBT? "Oprah Daily" called it, “The therapy that could change your life.” And Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez,   and  Mika Brzezinski are just a few of the public figures talking about how DBT helped them manage overwhelming emotions, recover from trauma, have better relationships, and break free of addictive behaviors. In this episode, noted researcher, Columbia University professor and psychologis...

Kriti Jain is a student, queer woman of color, and activist who is shifting the minority mental health narrative from one of lack to wholeness. She discusses her work celebrating and harnessing the strengths of those in marginalized communities; applying a spiritual lens to wellness; and how to be a supportive ally. For more information on Kriti Jain, her work, and for details on upcoming talks an...

Have you been putting off your goals and dreams? Here are 5 tips for getting out of your own way so you can start doing those things you’ve been dreaming of  - before you feel 100% ready, and without needing to be “perfect.”

Media exec, transformational speaker, and proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Shirin Etessam shared strategies from her forthcoming book,   FREE TO BE: A Six-Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul .    Shirin detailed her remarkable 6-year quest for healing after a shocking split. Shirin emerged with a new outlook, new love, and a science-backed 6-week formula for living a happier, healthier, more...

Attention “nice people,” perennial caretakers, exhausted parents, and natural healers: if you’re not using this word enough, you *can’t* engage in good self care. What is it? It’s “NO." Why is it so hard to say “no?” Why is it essential? And how can you say “no” and still be a "good person?” Tune in to find out, and start taking good care of YOU.

What’s gaslighting? It’s when someone lies and manipulates you to the point that you aren’t sure what’s real; tries to control and disempower you; and leaves you feeling like you don’t know which end is up. In this episode, I shed light on how gaslighters try to manipulate you, explain why you shouldn't try to “heal" the gaslighter, and give you strategies for reclaiming your life and sanity.   To...

Are you a magnet for the self-absorbed? If so, this episode is for you! I’ll share how to spot the narcissists in your life, shed light on why you keep attracting them, (and why you can’t fix them), so you can start saying “no" to the takers, prima donnas, and the ultra-self centered people in your life.

Lost emails? Tense relationships? Technology fails? If you feel like tearing out your hair when Mercury is retrograde, you’re not alone. Thankfully, astrologer Leslie McGuirk shares how we can use this time to shift gears, reevaluate, recalibrate, and grow. Leslie also forecasts large-scale astrological shifts coming in 2023, shed light on the significance of upcoming solar and lunar eclipses, and...

Who do you truly want to be this year and going forward? Is it possible to change parts of your personality and free yourself from the patterns and limiting beliefs that have held you back? In this episode, I pose some questions that can help you clarify what you really want for yourself and jumpstart powerful transformation.  You really CAN start creating the life that a part of you has probably...

In this episode, bestselling author, leadership coach, and host of, “The Brave Table” Dr. Neeta Bhushan discusses how overcoming adversities including being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss contributed to the powerful message of resilience she shares in her upcoming book. Neeta’s journey has led her across 45 countries as she researched the intersection of...