In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD, welcomes Lauren Boasberg, an LMFT and EMDR therapist who specializes in Internal Family Systems therapy. Lauren shares her personal journey, including how her grandfather's Holocaust stories impacted her childhood and eventually led her to become a therapist. She explains IFS therapy's core concept that we all have different "parts" within us - exiled parts that hold pain, manager parts that keep us functioning, and firefighter parts that annihilate pain. Through practical examples, Lauren demonstrates how recognizing and communicating with these parts can help us access our "self energy" - our authentic core that exists beneath protective layers. The conversation explores how trauma creates protective mechanisms and how IFS offers a compassionate framework for healing by acknowledging each part's positive intention. Lauren concludes with a message of hope: "There's always a way back to yourself, literally."

Connect with Lauren Boasberg on Instagram at @emdrtherapistla or visit laurenboasberg.com.

Be sure to visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com or find us on social media @mooncollectivesanctuary for helpful resources.

Chapter Markers

00:29 Meet Our Guest: Lauren Boberg

00:48 Lauren's Early Life and Trauma

02:23 Coping Mechanisms and Early Career

05:55 Discovering EMDR and IFS

08:30 Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS)

13:21 Practical Examples of IFS

17:55 The Role of Self-Energy in Healing

22:26 Understanding Complex Trauma

23:31 Defining the Highest Self

24:33 Accessing Self-Energy

25:08 Practical Steps to Connect with Self

26:59 The Role of Protectors in Therapy

27:48 Finding Joy and Resourcing

30:53 Humanistic Approach in IFS and EMDR

35:10 Unblending and Reintegrating Parts

40:06 Practical Steps for Self-Connection

42:26 Final Thoughts and Hope

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Fear, uncertainty, and resilience define the lives of millions living undocumented in the U.S. In this powerful episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., sits down with Sharet Garcia, founder of UndocuProfessionals, a national community created for and by undocumented individuals across career fields.

Together, they:

• Explore Sharet’s journey as a DACA recipient and entrepreneur.
• Share how UndocuProfessionals provides mentorship, resources, and solidarity.
• Reveal the reality of ICE raids, community trauma, and resilience in action.
• Discuss what real allyship looks like and why it matters now more than ever.

Whether you’re undocumented, an ally, or someone seeking to understand the fight for justice, this conversation will leave you inspired to take action and uplift voices too often left unheard.

Listen now and discover how resilience and community are reshaping what it means to live undocumented in today’s America.

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Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.

Connect with Sharet Garcia

Email: info@undocuprofessionals.net

Website: www.undocuprofessionals.net/

Instagram: @undocuprofessionals

Resources - @rootedinresiliencealliance

Chapter Markers

00:29 Guest Introduction: Sharet Garcia and On UndocuProfessionals

00:46 The Impact of Immigration Policies

03:04 Sharet‘s Personal Journey with DACA

05:27 Challenges Faced by Undocumented Individuals

07:02 Entrepreneurship as a Solution

08:18 The Birth of UndocuProfessionals

09:43 Mentorship and Community Support

18:37 The Role of Allies

26:43 The Importance of Knowing Your Rights

31:02 Witnessing the ICE Raid

31:27 Military Presence and Overreaction

32:46 Documenting the Incident

33:27 Tear Gas and Unnecessary Force

35:31 The Reality of Living in Fear

36:26 Personal Stories and Trauma

38:55 Community Response and Support

46:01 The Need for Policy Changes

48:31 Call to Action and Community Involvement

Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD:

Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary

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Feeling stuck, weighed down by depression, or exhausted by treatments that just don’t work? In this powerful episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., sits down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Mark Smith, M.D., founder of Clear Ketamine + Psychiatry, to explore the transformative potential of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).

Together, they:

• Bust common myths and misconceptions about ketamine.
• Explain why set, setting, and integration are essential for lasting change.
• Share first-hand experiences and patient stories that reveal the profound shifts KAP can create.
• Discuss how intention and neuroplasticity can rewrite self-beliefs and create new pathways for healing.

Whether you’re curious about psychedelic therapies, seeking hope after treatment-resistant depression, or simply want to understand cutting-edge mental health care, this episode offers science, wisdom, and heart.

Listen now and discover why KAP is being called one of the most powerful breakthroughs in modern psychiatry.

To Watch the Show click HERE

Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.

Connect with Dr. Marc Smith, M.D.

Website: https://www.clearketapsych.com/

Instagram: @marcsmithmd & @clearketapsych

Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD:

Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com

Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary

IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary