Unpacking Possibility with Dr. 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 University in the heart of great city of New York.
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Ep. 171 - “Attention, PLEASE!” ADHD Myths, Science & Solutions with Dr. Ryan Sultan (opens the original)
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In this encore episode, 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 behavior
Ep. 170 - Signs of Adult ADHD + How I Manage It (opens the original)
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Do you lose your keys, zone out mid-conversation, or feel like your brain won’t stay on one track? Psychologist Traci Stein breaks down adult ADHD—and shares the simple strategies she uses to manage it – without perfection. Adult ADHD can look like distractibility, procrastination, time blindness, restlessness, or chronic disorganization—and it often shows up differently from childhood. In this episode of “Unpacking Possibility,’ Traci Stein explains the ADHD subtypes (inattentive, hyperactive/i
Ep. 169 - All About Lucid Dreaming with Robert Waggoner (opens the original)
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In this encore episode, psychologist Traci Stein interviews Robert Waggoner, a lucid dreaming expert and author of acclaimed books on the subject. Robert explains how lucid dreaming can lead to greater creativity, enhanced performance, emotional and physical healing, and spiritual growth. Robert and Traci also discuss practical techniques for how you, too, can begin harnessing the power of lucid dreams. Tune in to learn how lucid dreaming can have profound effects on your waking life, personal d
Ep. 168 - What If Estate Planning Is Self-Care? (opens the original)
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Estate planning sounds like something you do at the end of life—and yet, it can be one of the most loving, grounding, peace-building things you do for yourself and others while you’re still here – and with plenty of life to live. In this episode, Traci Stein sits down with estate planning attorney Lillie N. Nkenchor, Esq., LL.M., to reframe estate planning as a vital act of self-care: a way to protect the people you love, reduce your stress and theirs, and create more ease and clarity for everyo
Ep. 167 - Giving Birth To Your New Self (opens the original)
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Feeling restless, edgy, or like your life doesn’t quite fit anymore? In this episode, psychologist Traci Stein explores why that uncomfortable “something has to shift” feeling isn’t a problem to fix—it’s often your own deepest wisdom telling you it’s time to grow. Using the metaphor of giving birth to yourself, Traci breaks down what this transition can look like emotionally (grief, irritability, resentment, craving alone time), where it tends to show up (career, relationships, identity, family
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