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Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein

Hosted by: Traci Stein

Welcome to the Unpacking Possibility podcast – I’m your host, Dr. Traci Stein. I’m a psychologist, hypnotherapist, and I’m a core faculty member at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Teachers College, Columbia...

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Ep. 85 - Long Covid: From Surviving to Thriving, with Dr. James Jackson

An estimated 30% of Covid-19 survivors - including those who initially had only “mild” symptoms -  experience “long covid” - that is, symptoms that persist long after the acute phase of the infection has passed. In...
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Ep. 84 - Free Yourself from Procrastination

If you’ve struggled with putting things off, this is the episode for you! Psychologist Traci Stein covers why we procrastinate and how using tools like self-hypnosis, elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, and...
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Ep. 83 - Your Best Year Starts Here: 7 Keys to Creating Your Most Effective New Year’s Resolutions

Happy 2025! In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein covers 7 keys to making New Year’s resolutions that you can stick to and that will change your life for the better. Tips featured include everything from...
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Ep. 82 - Encore Presentation: Award-Winning Entertainment Publicist Mitch Messinger on the Oscars, A-ha Moments, Love After Loss, and More

In this encore presentation of my interview with West Coast entertainment publicist and all around nice guy Mitch Messinger, we talk about everthing from how he made his childhood dream come true, to the “a-ha...
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Ep. 81 - 3 Tools for Getting Unstuck & Reaching Your Goals

Have you set the same New Year’s resolutions year after year, only to feel frustrated and like giving up? Do you already “know” how to get where you want to be, but find it hard to stay motivated,...
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Ep. 80 - When You’re Grieving During the Holidays

In this episode of “Unpacking Possibility,” host Traci Stein interviews Jock Brocas, an author, evidential medium, and host of “The Pillars of Grief” podcast, about managing grief, especially during the holiday...
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Ep. 79 - Managing Chronic Pain: 9 Non-Drug Tools for Easing Your Body and Mind

Chronic pain affects more than 100 million people in the United States alone. Despite advances in modern medicine, many people continue to struggle to find relief. In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein talks about...
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Ep. 78 - A Holistic Approach to Pet WellBeing with Dr. Jan Huntingford

Can we help pets live healthier lives - even if they’re dealing with a serious illness? In this episode, integrative veterinarian Dr. Janice Huntingford discusses the role of holistic approaches like chiropractic,...
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Ep. 77 - Could a “Fasting Mimicking Diet” Change Your Life?

Fasting and fasting mimicking diets (FMD) are all the rage today, and for good reason. There are numerous, scientifically-proven physical health benefits to fasting, including increased lifespan, improved...
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Ep. 76 - Psychedelics, Meaning, and the Art of Dying Well. An interview with Dr. Anthony Bossis

In this encore presentation of an interview with my friend and colleague, Dr. Anthony P. Bossis, we discuss his research into the FDA-approved use of psilocybin – a psychedelic medicine for alleviating anxiety and...
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Ep. 75 - Coping with Post-Election Overwhelm

In a country more divided than ever, how can we cope with overwhelming emotions and relationship strains and schisms and stay sane? Although there is no magic remedy, there are things we can all do to ease some of the...
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Ep. 74 - Being ‘Right’ vs. Being Effective: How to Choose Your Battles Wisely

Have you ever felt the need to prove your point or set the record straight, but the effort left you drained, more aggravated, and no closer to a resolution? Psychologist Traci Stein explores when and why sometimes it...
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