Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

Ever wonder why it’s so hard to eat well and lose weight? Some of the reasons might surprise you (for example, willpower decreases throughout the day). In this live episode of, “Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein,” I discuss some of the common reasons for weight gain (hello cortisol!) and overeating (introducing ghrelin and rebellion!). And I share strategies for reclaiming your health, st...

The spirits were restless during this special live Halloween episode with historian and paranormal maven Kathy Kelly. (We almost couldn’t record because of the myriad and baffling technical difficulties we experienced throughout the interview.) Surrounded by artifacts rumored to be haunted - including Jerry the Dummy and James (who was way creepier than the name suggests) - Kathy shared some of he...

In my first ever live broadcast, I get right to the meditation - one that features mindfulness, guided imagery and hypnotic suggestions to help you get a good night's rest. So, settle in in your favorite pjs, grab a nice cup of herbal tea, and prepare to fall asleep easily and deeply, so you can awaken feeling refreshed and ready to greet the day.   (You can find my other meditations, including on...

Christie Rocha believed that drive and high achievement would guarantee fulfillment. And that you needed to be “in crisis” to benefit from mental health care. Until she “had it all,” but still felt like something was missing.  In this candid conversation, Christie – a mom, millennial, and host of the “Sass Says” podcast spoke about why she left a great job to do more of what she loved.  And we cha...

“Haters gonna hate,” right? It’s a fact that not everyone can be supportive of you or celebrate your successes, but it can really hurt when someone you love or respect chooses to rain on your parade (or pretend it’s not even happening).  In this episode, psychologist and host,  Traci  Stein, uses humor and psychology to explain what fuels the haters, shares 5 ways you can stop letting them get to...

In this episode, I sat down with artist, rapper, and DJ, Prince Hakim, son of Robert “Kool” Bell of Kool & The Gang. We spoke about just about everything - from his friendship with music mogul Jermaine Dupri, to touring with the legendary Kool & The Gang, and opening for Van Halen and other music greats. And of course, we dove deeper into Hakim’s thoughts on spirituality, meditation, and the power...

In this episode, executive coach and author Amy Eliza Wong and I talk about everything from how to “stop should-ing on yourself,” why rejection feels like death(!), the importance of recognizing synchronicities, how to overcome imposter syndrome, how you can be happier than most lottery winners (it’s true!) and more. To learn more about Amy, her work and her book, visit:  https://www.alwaysonpurpo...

Trauma-informed therapist and social media influencer Dr. Mariel Buqué shared about her journey to becoming one of the most recognizable names in mental health. We covered topics both personal and professional, including Dr. Mariel’s commitment to making healing tools more accessible for communities of color, the impact of intergenerational trauma on wellbeing, and what it means to have a more hol...

Are you making any of the 7 most common conversation mistakes that people make when they want to be liked? As we reemerge from a few years of social distancing, Zooming, and relative isolation, you might feel a bit rusty as you interact with people at work, school, social events, and so forth. In this episode, I cover how you can become more aware of when you might be zoning out, over-talking, bra...

Writer, advocate and thought leader Jill Shinderman talks about her new book, "Bunny to Bunny: Sing Me Your Song.” This beautifully-illustrated book is the result of a collaboration between a “dream team” of writers, child development and education experts, and was created to foster healthy and playful interactions between young children and their caregivers. Jill spoke about the value of creating...

Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Michas spoke about how she uses the latest neuroscience to “play the brain for change,” and help people rapidly transform heartbreak and emotional pain. Tools like cognitive reframing, self-hypnosis, and stimulation of the vagus nerve via diaphragmatic breathing can help shift us out of suffering and create greater emotional ease.  Dr. Michas also shared about how she de...

This week I sat down with professional remote viewer and author, Lori Lambert Williams. Lori has done everything from assisting law enforcement with finding missing people, to helping an archaeologist locate missing artifacts in the middle of the ocean, and training everyone from CEOs to ordinary people to tap into their psychic abilities. Lori spoke about her remarkable journey from being a non-n...

In this episode, noted leadership expert, best-selling author, and host of the top-rated podcast, “The Proteus Leader Show,”  Erika Andersen talks about her new book “Change from the Inside Out: Making You, Your Team, and Your Organization Change-Capable," and reveals simple but effective mindset shifts to make change faster, easier, and less painful.

In this episode, noted author and speaker Annette Simmons spoke about her most recent book, “Drinking from a Different Well,” and described how women tend to view the world through a moral, collaborative lens rather than one focused on competition and domination. Annette described how women can embrace this game-changing asset and succeed in the business world and beyond.

Did you know that any type of change (even the good kind) can cause grief? Marriage, parenthood, job or house changes, growing up and growing older can all cause grief.  And you might not realize that’s what you’re feeling. Here’s how to recognize “the grass was greener” grief and what you can do to heal and move forward.

In this episode with author and shamanic practitioner Mara Bishop, we discuss how you can use practices like meditation, visualization and drumming to help you connect to Nature and the Divine. We also chatted about the use of guided imagery, self-hypnosis, and our relationships with animals to experience magic in the everyday.  

Shamanic practitioner and author Mara Bishop discusses the importance of creating personally meaningful rituals without engaging in cultural appropriation – a significant issue in the wellness world. Mara explains how we can connect to Nature, universal wisdom, and our inner divinity in a way that honors and respects our own and other cultures.  

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Bossis talks about his FDA-approved, ground-breaking research on psilocybin for alleviating anxiety and depression and enhancing wellbeing in ill and dying patients.  

In this episode, scientist and author Dr. Helané Wahbeh talks about her new book, “The Science of Channeling.” It’s a fascinating look into the evidence for psychic phenomena (which are much more common than you think!). She also discusses how we can learn to channel information to help us in daily life, and much more.  

In this episode, I guide you through how to use 2 different but effective tools -  "SMART goals" and guided hypnotic imagery - to achieve important goals and get things done!

This week, intuitive and addiction specialist Audrey Hope talks about her work at Seasons in Malibu, as well as how she weaves a spiritual thread through her work with everything from addiction to trauma, as well as what we should keep in mind if we want to manifest healthy relationships.

In this episode, counselor Laura Rhodes-Levin discusses signs of anxiety in the era of COVID, and the integrative approach to self-care and wellbeing used at the Missing Peace Center for Anxiety. 

Do you have a “destructive critic” in your life? Someone who makes hurtful comments about your weight, intelligence, your home or your life?  In this episode, I discuss how to stay cool and calm and stop letting the critic get under your skin.

This week, author Lisa Tahir talks about her book, “The Chiron Effect,” and how tools like self-exploration, astrology, Reiki, and self-forgiveness can help us heal core wounds, release unhealthy patterns, and find greater happiness.

Author, entrepreneur and optimist Summers McKay dispels the myth of the “Supermom.” We also discuss her Deepak Chopra-endorsed podcast, “The Optimist Daily,” as well as how we can enjoy being “good enough” and make the world a better place while we’re at it.