Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein explores the painful but universal experience of rejection — and how shifting our mindset around it can open doors to something even better. Traci shares the story of Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, who experienced years of rejection from investors and retailers and near bankruptcy before selling her company for $1.2 billion. Traci shares Kern Lima’s strategies for staying sane and keeping on going despite rejection, as well as how Don Miguel Ruiz's Four Agreements apply to thriving despite rejection.

Tips for Navigating Rejection include:

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Are angels real—and why do so many people report angelic encounters in moments of grief, upheaval, and uncertainty? In this episode, Traci Stein briefly clarifies what angels are (and aren’t) and explores why the current times are likely to increase our desire for greater spiritual (if not religious) connection. Traci also predicts that the current geopolitical turmoil will lead to an increase in reports of angelic encounters.

Later in the episode, Traci also shares two deeply personal angelic experiences that changed her forever: a mysterious angelic being and his otherworldly dog, who reassured her that rescuing a stray dog was “doing God’s work,” and a sudden and overwhelming angelic presence – complete with uncannily accurate details – that presented during a gallery reading years later.

You’ll also learn about the haunting wartime legend of “The Angels of Mons,” as well as about the uptick in spiritualism during the Civil War era. Traci also unpacks the difference between angels and spirit guides, and reflects on why divine assistance may matter now more than ever.

Connect with Traci:

https://www.drtracistein.com/let-s-stay-in-touch

Read Dr. Miriam Bibby’s article on the legend of the “Angel of Mons”

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Angels-Of-Mons/ 

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What if telepathy isn’t a rare “gift”… but a trainable human skill?

In this episode, Traci Stein talks with Sean McNamara—teacher, therapist, spiritual seeker, and author of “Mindsight 2: Telepathy Training for Neurotypicals”—about what telepathy is (and isn’t), how it differs from remote viewing, clairvoyance and mediumship, and the practical exercises he uses to help people develop telepathic ability.

They also explore how the concept of “auto-telepathy” may explain why some people are especially lucky, the physics of time, and more. 

To learn more about Sean McNamara, his books, workshops, and upcoming week-long intensive retreat with Wendy Gallant, visit: www.MindPossible.com

For more on Traci Stein, her meditations, and podcasts,  www.DrTraciStein.com

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Marty Rosenblatt was a pioneer in consciousness exploration, remote viewing, and more. Early in his career as a physicist, Marty held advanced positions in scientific and defense related research. Marty cofounded the Applied Precognition Project (APP), and under Marty’s leadership, APP became the world’s largest and most active organization devoted to Associative Remote Viewing (ARV) and applied precognition research.

In this encore presentation of Part II of our interview, Marty discusses precognition, group associative remote viewing (GARV), and how we can learn more about our own consciousness through intuitive work. Marty and host Traci Stein also share examples of uncanny associative remote viewing (ARV) experiences, discuss some of the history of remote viewing, clarify differences between ARV and coordinate remote viewing, and much more. For more information on Marty Rosenblatt’s life and work, and associative remote viewing, visit www.AppliedPrecog.com.

To watch the video of part 2 of the interview with Marty Rosenblatt, visit: https://youtu.be/donUcIo6huc?si=7qHdmUZYG4d-47_A

To learn more about Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/

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What if your mind could *reach across space and time*—to heal the body, influence outcomes, and even access information from the future?

In this encore episode, Traci Stein sat down with physicist and consciousness pioneer Marty Rosenblatt—co-founder of the Applied Precognition Project (APP)—for a fascinating conversation on remote viewing, precognition, quantum healing, and manifestation. Marty broke down how remote viewing emerged from Stanford Research Institute–era research, why intention can create measurable change, and how the quantum vacuum / zero point energy may be the bridge between consciousness and the physical body.

You’ll also hear Marty’s practical method for remote influencing (self-healing through focused intention), why intention + attention + expectation are the real “secret ingredients,” and what it means to step into the emotional *now* of what you want to create.

This episode includes real-world examples from Marty’s own life—and a clear framework you can begin experimenting with right away.

For more on the life and work of Marty Rosenblatt, and the Applied Precognition Project, visit: https://www.appliedprecog.com/

For Traci’s hypnotic meditation, “Manifesting During Deep Sleep,” visit: https://tracistein.com/products/manifesting-during-deep-sleep-guided-hypnotic-imagery-audios-pdf

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Running on Autopilot? The Good, the Bad & How to Snap Out of that Trance

Ever feel like you're on autopilot — reacting the same old way, falling back into habits you thought you'd outgrown, or getting way more amped up than a situation deserves? That's your trance at work.

In this episode, we dig into the science and psychology of everyday trance states — the unconscious "movies" playing behind the scenes of your mind that shape how you feel, think, and act. Whether it's a relationship dynamic with your mom, stress-eating pretzels after a bad day, or that gym teacher's comment from second grade that's still quietly running the show — your inner script is more powerful than you realize.

You'll learn:

Mentioned in this episode:

O Magazine: “How to Stop Biting Your Nails Once and For All” https://www.oprah.com/style/how-to-stop-biting-nails-once-and-for-all

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Are you an empath? Intuitive? Have people described you as highly sensitive (HSP)—and you’ve wondered why you seem to absorb other people’s emotions (or even physical symptoms)? In this episode of Unpacking Possibility, psychologist Traci Stein breaks down what it really means to be an empath and an intuitive empath, how empathy differs from sympathy, and why high-empathy people can feel grounded one moment…and totally depleted the next.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever left a conversation feeling overly “full,” anxious, or exhausted. And you’ll know it’s for you if  people tell you, “I feel so much better after talking to you,” but you feel like you need to detox or take a nap afterward.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Signs you may be an empath or intuitive empath 

- Why empathy can feel like both a gift and overwhelming without the right self-care

- A simple, powerful question to help you reset: “Is this mine—or someone else’s?”

- How empath overload can show up as fatigue, anxiety, irritability, resentment, or physical symptoms

- Grounding practices that help: boundaries, movement, guided imagery/meditation, and time in nature

- Why even 10 minutes outside, done consistently, can make a difference

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Developing Everyday Intuition Course

https://www.drtracistein.com/developing-everyday-intuition-course

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Meditations for Letting Go of Unhealthy Relationships: https://tracistein.com/products/mp3-releasing-unhealthy-patterns-situations-emotional-cords-formerly-letting-go-of-unhealthy-relationships

Study: Time Spent in Nature Leads to Significant Physical and Mental Health Benefits…https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11851813/

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What if “energy healing” could be tested—and measured—in a world-class cancer research setting?

In this episode of Unpacking Possibility, host Traci Stein unpacks a groundbreaking MD Anderson Cancer Center preclinical study investigating biofield therapy (energy healing) and its reported effects on pancreatic cancer in lab and animal models—including slower growth and spread.

Traci shares the findings of this study and discusses them in the broader context of research on biofield therapies (including Reiki, Healing Touch, and Therapeutic Touch). She also shares a personal story about doing Reiki in an operating room for a patient who was undergoing heart surgery and how what she witnessed deepened her perspective on subtle energy. 

You’ll also learn a simple, at-home exercise you can try to begin sensing your own energy field (as well as a friend’s).

In this episode you’ll learn more about:

- What the MD Anderson studies found

- Why pancreatic cancer research needs new possibilities  

- Early research showing energy healing could make seeds germinate faster, surgical wounds heal better, and more

- A brief look at the Bengston Healing Method and “image cycling”  

- A simple exercise you can try tonight to explore energy-field sensing  

Note: This episode is educational and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team about diagnosis and treatment.

To learn more about Traci’s self-paced, online course, “Developing Everyday Intuition,” visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/developing-everyday-intuition-course

To receive $5 off the price of Traci’s course, “Developing Everyday Intuition,” apply code ENERGY5OFF before checkout.

“The Everything Guide to Integrative Pain Management,” by Traci Stein, PhD, MPH: https://a.co/d/0fji41kQ

To read the MD Anderson paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cam4.71726

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In this fascinating episode of Unpacking Possibility, Dr. Traci Stein sits down with Rev. Joseph Shiel—internationally renowned evidential medium, spirit portrait artist, and spiritual teacher, featured in Netflix’s documentary “Surviving Death.” Widely regarded as one of the best living evidential mediums and spirit artists, Joe shares the surprising path that took him from childhood spirit drawings to becoming a trusted voice in modern mediumship.
This is a powerful conversation about evidence, integrity, and the continuity of life—and how connection doesn’t end when someone we love passes.

 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- How Joe first recognized his gifts as a child  
- The pivotal seminary library moment when a stranger identified Joe’s “doodle” as a portrait of his deceased uncle  
- What sets evidential mediumship apart from general psychic readings
- Joe’s extraordinary experience with spirit portrait art, including drawing up to 27 family members in a single sitting  
- What Joe believes happens to “bad” people after they pass—and why he doesn’t believe in hell  
- The uncanny sign Joe’s father sent the night he passed
- Whether pets come through in readings (spoiler: they do)  
- How everyday people can recognize signs and feel the presence of loved ones in spirit 

 
For more on Rev. Joe Shiel, his classes, readings and events, visit:https://www.josephshiel.com/

View the Netflix documentary, “Surviving Death,” Episode 4 (featuring Joe Shiel): https://www.netflix.com/watch/81088180?trackId=284616272

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

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