EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 37 MIN
Ep. 158 - Breaking the Trance: How to Snap Out of Autopilot and Rescript Your Life
from Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein
Running on Autopilot? The Good, the Bad & How to Snap Out of that TranceEver 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:What everyday trances actually are (and why they're not woo-woo)How good trances work for you — and how to build them intentionallyWhy we regress under stress, and the "nested boxes" of context that pile on without you noticingHow to use imagery, journaling, body-based tools, and the right kind of questions to rewrite your autopilotWhy "don't do X" fails your subconscious — and what to say insteadThe power of asking the right questions to prompt the answers you needMentioned 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-allFor more on Traci Stein, her audio programs and more: https://www.drtracistein.com/
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Running on Autopilot? The Good, the Bad & How to Snap Out of that TranceEver 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:What everyday trances actually are (and why they're not woo-woo)How good trances work for you — and how to build them intentionallyWhy we regress under stress, and the "nested boxes" of context that pile on without you noticingHow to use imagery, journaling, body-based tools, and the right kind of questions to rewrite your autopilotWhy "don't do X" fails your subconscious — and what to say insteadThe power of asking the right questions to prompt the answers you needMentioned 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-allFor more on Traci Stein, her audio programs and more: https://www.drtracistein.com/
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Ep. 158 - Breaking the Trance: How to Snap Out of Autopilot and Rescript Your Life
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