Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

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 chatted about everything from the stigma around mental health issues, to the commercialization of spiritual self-care; why Christie uses daily affirmations, how to do “practical manifesting,” and more.

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“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 you, and if the hater is YOU, how you can snap out of this pattern (and feel better!).

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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 of manifesting with regard to his life and career. Hakim also spoke about the “Kool Kids Foundation,” which supports the arts and music programs in schools. You can visit their website to learn more about and register for the Foundation’s upcoming charity and celebrity golf tournament. And at the end of the interview, you can listen to Hakim’s song, “So Impressive,” featuring Walt Anderson. (You’ll be walking around singing for the rest of the day.)

For more on Prince Hakim, visit: www.djprincehakim.com.

And for more on the Kool Kids Foundation, visit: www.koolkidsfoundation.org.

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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.alwaysonpurpose.com.

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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 holistic view of mental health. And of course, Dr. Mariel spilled the tea on her use of humor, how tea became such a prominent feature of her posts, as well as about her podcast, “Break the Cycle with Dr. Mariel" and her upcoming book. (Dr. Mariel was such an engaging guest that my foster cat, Hermione, and her kittens couldn’t help but pop in during our interview....).

Check out the YouTube video for bonus photos of Dr. Mariel, her family, her podcast (and the kitties).

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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, bragging, or avoiding contact altogether - and some research-backed tips for feeling and doing better.

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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 developed this protocol to help herself heal after the death of her young daughter, romantic breakups, and more.

To learn more about Dr. Michas and her workshops, brain-based coaching and psychotherapy, visit https://drelizabethmichas.com.

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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-neurotypical kid and having a near death experience in early childhood to spending years in a “religious cult.” Lori came to understand and embrace her gifts, ultimately becoming an internationally sought after intuitive and remote viewing teacher.  

To learn more about Lori’s work and her new book, “Boundless,” visit intuitivespecialists.com.  To enroll in her free masterclass, visit https://intuitivespecialists.com/masterclass-series/book/

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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.

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