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

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 contribute to poorer mental and physical health. The good news is that simple, strategic lifestyle changes like adopting a more unprocessed diet, switching to “clean” beauty and household products, and thoughtful dietary supplementation can notably improve our mental health and overall wellbeing.

00:00 Guest Introduction

02:21 Dr. McCarthy's Background and Journey

04:10 Discovering Functional Medicine

06:46 The Role of Inflammation in Mental Health

11:54 Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Better Health

20:53 Supplements and Nutrient Deficiencies

25:17 Essential Nutrients for Mood and Brain Health

28:05 The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance

34:27 Caffeine and Its Impact on Mental Health

36:28 Understanding Mitochondrial Health

40:39 Small Steps to Better Health

44:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

For more on Dr. Tracy McCarthy, visit: https://www.drtracymccarthy.com/

For Dr. McCarthy’s blogpost, Five Nutrients that Can Make a Big Difference in Your Mood, visit: https://www.drtracymccarthy.com/post/five-nutrients-that-can-make-a-big-difference-in-your-mood

For more on Traci Stein and her self-hypnosis and meditation audio programs, events, and more, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

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 insights into how her traumatic early life experiences shaped her intuitive abilities, her larger worldview, and her ability to work on criminal cases. In addition, Nancy spoke about her holistic approach to healing, her work with animals, her latest books, and more.

For more information on Nancy Orlen Weber, her workshops, coaching and intuitive sessions, visit: https://nancyorlenweber.com/

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

(Please note that this podcast and the information presented herein is not intended to substitute for personal medical or psychotherapy advice. If you are dealing with a physical or mental health issue, please consult with your healthcare provider.)

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 states of awareness in both her therapeutic and artistic practices. 

The episode includes a brief audio sample from Carol’s guided hypnotic imagery album (with Hay House),” Rapid Recovery from Injury.”

For more on Carol Ginandes and her work, as well as links to reputable hypnosis resources, see below:

Carol Ginandes, PhD (on Psychology Today)

Carol Ginandes’ Audio Programs with Hay House: https://www.hayhouse.com/authorbio/carol-ginandes/

Carol Ginandes’ Fine Art: https://www.carolginandes.com/

American Society of Clinical Hypnosis: https://asch.net/

New England Society of Clinical Hypnosis: https://www.nesch.org/

Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis: https://www.sceh.us/

For more on Traci Stein, and links to her audio programs with Hay House, Hemi-Sync, and on Insight Timer, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/