Traci Stein explores the remarkable benefits of this simple, free tool for improving your brain and body and feeding your soul. Discover how putting pen to paper can boost your memory and mental clarity, support emotional and physical healing, and even help you manifest a desired future outcome.
Join Traci as she explores:

• The neuroscience behind the benefits of writing longhand vs. typing
• The impact of journaling on brain and emotional health
• Physical health benefits of expressive writing
• How writing first thing in the morning can reduce mental clutter and unlock creativity
• A simple, yet time-tested, transformative writing practice

Is your friendship, partnership, or working relationship right for you? Or will it be toxic over time? It can be a lot harder to get a good read on people if you were raised to be a people pleaser or feel internal pressure to be liked. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein offers two “c-word” checklists for compatible versus chaotic relationships, with everyday examples of what’s healthy and what are common “red flags” to avoid.

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Traci Stein welcomes Dr. Howard Eisenberg—physician, scientist, and author of "Dream It to Do It: The Science and the Magic." Together, they explore:

-Why we’re feeling so disconnected from each other, nature, and from Source

-How our thoughts, intentions and actions shape our reality - for better or worse

-Why it’s vital to reconnect to both the natural world and our true nature

-The heart-brain-gut connection

-The relationship between our biology and manifestation

And much more.

For more on Howard Eisenberg and his transformative book, "Dream It to Do It," visit: https://drhowardeisenberg.com/

For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

In this episode, host Traci Stein welcomes neuroscientist and award-winning author Dr. Mona Sobhani for a thought-provoking conversation that bridges the worlds of science and spirituality. Dr. Sobhani shares her personal journey from a strict scientific materialist to an open-minded explorer of spiritual phenomena, inspired by her own experiences and her mother’s uncanny intuition.

Episode highlights:

• Precognition, synchronicities, and the intersection of science and the paranormal
• After-death communications and signs that transcend the boundaries of life and death.
• The healing potential of past life regression, psychedelics, and more
• The fundamental nature of consciousness
• How this new paradigm challenges our understanding of the brain

For more on Mona Sobhani, and to buy her book, visit: https://www.monasobhaniphd.com/

For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

Episode Highlights:

03:45 – Scientific Materialism vs. Spirituality
05:55 – Family, Culture & Armenian Coffee Ground Readings
08:55 – Foretelling the Future
20:30 – Science, Skepticism & the Paranormal
23:30 – The Paradigm Shift
28:00 – Symbols & Synchronicities
31:50 – Past Life Regressions
37:00 – Embracing the Unknown
39:00 – Psychedelics for Healing46:30 – After Death Communication: Signs, Dreams & Messages
51:00 – “The Puzzle Piece”: A Powerful Synchronicity & Message from the Other Side
54:00 – Meaning, Faith & Trusting Your Own Experience

In this episode of Unpacking Possibility, psychologist Traci Stein dives deep into the world of empathy—what it means to be a highly empathic person, as well as how to know if you are an intuitive empath. Traci also shares how to navigate the unique challenges and gifts that come with higher levels of empathy. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to recognize if you’re a high-empathy person in general
• How to recognize if you are an intuitive empath
• (A bit) about the brain and empathy
• Understand the role empathy plays in daily life, relationships, and society
• Practical strategies for managing overwhelm as an empath
• The importance of rituals, grounding, and healthy boundaries for emotional well-being
• How to embrace your empathic gifts without burning out

Whether you’re a natural empath, someone who wants to cultivate more empathy, or simply curious about empathy, this episode offers insights and actionable tips to help you thrive.

For more on Traci Stein, and her course, “Developing Everyday Intuition,” (which features a module specifically for empaths and highly sensitive people,” visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

For Traci’s audio meditation album on setting healthy boundaries, letting go of old patterns, weighty emotions, and more, visit: https://www.hayhouse.com/guided-meditations-for-letting-go-of-unhealthy-relationships-audio-download

Columbia University researcher and double-boarded psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Sultan joins Traci Stein to dispel common myths, explain the neurobiological basis of ADHD, and share evidence-based, effective treatments for managing ADHD in children and adults.

Key Topics Covered:

• The impact of modern life on attention and ADHD symptoms
• Gender differences in ADHD
• The role of medication: effectiveness, safety, and common concerns
• Non-medication strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, executive function skills, and lifestyle changes
• How treating ADHD can reduce the risk of low self-esteem, relationship problems, accidents, job loss, divorce, anxiety and depression
• The heritability of ADHD and considerations for parents

Resources & Links:

• For more on Dr. Ryan Sultan, and to schedule a consultation, visit: integrative-psych.org
• For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

“We are no longer caterpillars, not yet butterflies—we’re in the cocoon.”

In this episode, Traci Stein welcomes back her friend and noted astrologer, Leslie McGuirk, who does a deep dive into the current astrological climate. They discuss:

• Why this Mercury retrograde in Leo feels especially draining and overwhelming personally and for the collective
• The impact of having multiple planets in retrograde at once
• Why this is a time of reevaluation, letting go, and transformation
• The Lionsgate portal (August 8th) and the Sturgeon Full Moon (August 9th) as opportunities for intention-setting and manifestation
• The role of outer planets (Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto) in shaping global and personal events
• The numerology of 2025: a year of endings and spiritual growth
• Golden aspects in astrology: what they are and how they help us
• Practical tips for coping

For information on Leslie McGuirk, her books, workshops, personal astrology readings and more, visit: Leslie’s Linktree: http://bit.ly/45lyqnM

For more on Traci Stein and her meditations to foster greater mindfulness, let go of unhealthy patterns, and more, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

Chapters:
01:00 – Introduction: Astrologer and author Leslie McGuirk
04:00 – Why This Astrological Period Feels So Intense
06:00 – Mercury Retrograde in Leo: What’s Different
08:00 – Multiple Planets in Retrograde: Why We’re Feeling Stuck & Overwhelmed
14:00 – Astrology as a Tool for Understanding Change
16:00 – Navigating Retrogrades: Why “Reverse” Isn’t Always Bad
18:00 – Why Progress Feels Slow
20:00 – Communication & Tech Issues During Retrograde
24:00 – When Will It Get Better?
26:00 – The Lionsgate Portal (August 8), Sturgeon Full Moon (August 9) &
Golden Aspects
28:00 – September’s Astrological Challenges & Eclipses
30:00 – The Impact of Outer Planets: Saturn, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto
32:00 – Numerology of 2025: A Year of Endings
34:00 – How to Survive and Thrive
40:00 – The Lionsgate, Full Moon, and Setting Intentions
42:00 – Golden Aspects Explained
43:30 – Leslie’s Workshops & Mystery Guest Series
44:30 – Final Thoughts

In a world where distress, discord, and division seem greater than ever, how do we find our emotional footing?

How can we more accurately discern the difference between disinformation and the truth?

If we are all connected in some way, how can we use this knowledge to heal?

In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein unpacks the transformative power of getting clear on our core values as a vital tool for building resilience, staying sane, and reclaiming connection despite chaos.

Traci covers:

- Questions and tools for identifying our core values

- How identifying our role models can help us become the best version of ourselves

- How knowing what we value can help us discern truth from disinformation

For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/