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/

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 connection. She also shares how to recognize when an everyday routine has become cause for concern. 

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

Two of Traci’s audio programs related to the topic covered in this episode:

Creating Positive Change: https://www.hayhouse.com/guided-self-hypnosis-to-help-release-old-habits-creating-positive-change-audio-download

Mindfulness Meditations:

https://www.hayhouse.com/mindfulness-meditations-audio-download

00:00 Introduction to Everyday Rituals

01:02 Defining Rituals and Their Importance

01:50 Examples of Everyday Rituals

05:30 The Psychological Benefits of Rituals

27:06 Recognizing Unhealthy Rituals

34:59 Seeking Help for Compulsive Rituals

35:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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 decisions may affect us even before they occur. The episode also explores how precognitive dreams or other knowings may be generated retrocausally by future events.

Traci provides examples of what retrocausality is and how it might work via highlighting experiments by noted psychologist Dr. Daryl Bem and information outlined in anthropologist Eric Wargo’s book, “Time Loops.” 

Traci also offers an exercise for listeners to try out sending positive emotions and support back to their past selves in the service of feeling, doing, and living better overall.

00:00 What if the River of Time is a Two-Way Street?

00:38 Overview of Retrocausality, or the Future Affecting the Past

02:33 Precognition, Retrocausality and Time Loops

05:00 Examples and Experiments on Precognition

20:36 Psychological and Hypnotic Perspectives on Healing the Past

35:44 Practical Exercises and Conclusion

For more on Traci Stein, her hypnotic imagery, courses and more, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

For more information about Dr. Daryl Bem’s research and an abstract of, “Feeling the Future,” visit: https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Fa0021524

For more on Eric Wargo’s interviews, books (including Time Loops), and his work related to precognition and retrocausality, visit: https://ericwargo.com/

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 want to envision for ourselves, others, and our planet going forward? 

For more information on the energy healing research and practice of Dr. William Bengston, visit: https://bengstonresearch.com/

To read the book, “Radical Remission,” by Dr. Kelly Turner, visit: https://a.co/d/8JsJPTA

For more on Traci Stein, her audio programs and upcoming events, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

To follow Traci on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/DrTStein

Find Traci on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtracistein/

Please note: The information in this episode is not intended to substitute for appropriate medical or psychological care.  If you are experiencing a medical or psychological issue, please consult with your health care provider.

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,” explores the impact of early childhood beliefs on money, shares techniques to break negative financial patterns, and highlights the importance of feeling deserving and safe with wealth. Julie also shares her personal journey, including the challenges of maintaining financial integrity in a marriage and the importance of personal authenticity in achieving real wealth. The conversation covers actionable financial strategies and a holistic approach to money management that transcends traditional financial planning.

00:00 Introduction to Author and Podcast Host Julie Murphy
00:26 Julie's Background and Financial Journey
01:32 Understanding Wealth and Emotional Patterns
04:08 Money Beliefs and Childhood Influences
06:48 Practical Financial Advice and Strategies
14:01 Debt Management and Financial Empowerment
23:31 Creating Financial Security and Emotional Balance
31:21 Exploring Personal Financial Choices
32:18 Aligning Investments with Personal Values
34:27 The Emotional Impact of Wealth
36:42 Understanding Real Wealth and Authenticity
38:23 Navigating Personal and Financial Boundaries
43:52 The Connection Between Money and Health
50:33 Steps to Create a Wealthy Life
59:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For more information on Julie Murphy, visit: https://juliemurphy.com/

For more on Traci Stein, her audio content and more, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

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 forgiveness can help us free ourselves to move forward with greater compassion for ourselves and others. 

Resources for Easing Guilt and Shame and Fostering Self-Compassion:

Traci Stein, PhD: Self-Compassion Meditations to Release Self-Criticism and Foster Self-Kindness

https://www.hayhouse.com/self-compassion-meditations-to-release-self-criticism-and-foster-self-kindness-audio-download

Traci Stein, PhD: Self-Compassion During Sleep to Release Self-Criticism and Foster Self-Kindess:

https://www.hayhouse.com/self-compassion-during-sleep-to-release-self-criticism-and-foster-self-kindness-audio-download

Lauren Rainbow: Forgiveness Meditation

https://insighttimer.com/laurenrainbow/guided-meditations/forgiveness-meditation-34

Self-Compassion Meditations by Dr. Kristin Neff

https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-practices/

Hemi-Sync - Journey to Light: Meditations for Surrender and Forgiveness

https://hemi-sync.com/product/journey-to-light-meditations-for-surrender-and-forgiveness/

00:00 Introduction to Guilt, Shame, and Forgiveness

01:39 Understanding Shame: What, Why, and Where it Comes From

04:33 Understanding Guilt: What, Why, and Where it Comes From

08:56 The Impact of Guilt and Shame on Mental Health

25:35 The Role of Forgiveness in Healing

34:51 Practical Steps for Self-Forgiveness

52:32 Final Thoughts

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 its effectiveness.

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

For more on Traci’s audio self-hypnosis meditations with Hay House, visit: https://www.hayhouse.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?authors=1360&q=traci+stein

For Traci’s List of her Top 5 Meditations (mentioned in this episode), visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/top-5-meditations-list-8582b713-941b-4d71-bbe6-9b4e0122b4dc

For more on the Manifesting audio program by Dr. Joe Gallenberger, visit: https://hemi-sync.com/product/manifesting-with-hemi-sync-album/

00:00 Introduction and Early Morning Vibes

00:40 Diving into Hypnosis

02:20 Understanding Everyday Trances

04:58 Hypnosis for Healing and Performance

17:35 Personal Journey with Hypnosis

30:41 Manifestation and Hypnosis

41:54 Conclusion and Resources