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.

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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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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

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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.

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

Instagram: @marcsmithmd & @clearketapsych

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We’re back! Welcome to Season 2 of the Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast with Lydia Luna, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Moon Collective Sanctuary.

In this special solo premiere, Dr. Luna opens up with raw honesty about turning 45, navigating a “mini midlife crisis,” and uncovering powerful intentions for the year ahead. Her new mantra — “Say YES” — becomes an invitation to embrace authenticity, vulnerability, community, and resilience in uncertain times.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

- Why questioning your path can be the beginning of transformation

- The intention of “saying YES” to growth, vulnerability, and self-expansion

- The beauty and complexity of being a first-generation Mexican American

- The role of spirituality, music, family, and community in living authentically

- How the Moon Collective Sanctuary creates spaces for healing and connection

- A powerful call to action on resilience, human rights, and uniting in community

Whether you’re seeking healing, clarity, or inspiration, this episode reminds you that you are not powerless — your voice and presence matter.

Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to learn more about upcoming gatherings and community offerings. Join our movement on IG at @mooncollectivesanctuary and @rootedinresiliencealliance.

Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast — your support means the world and helps amplify this message.

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In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary, host Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD, welcomes holistic psychotherapist and astrologer Kathryn Diaz, LMFT and Holistic Psychotherapist, who shares her 12-year journey with astrology and how personal crises led her to this ancient system as a tool for self-awareness. Kathryn explains key astrological concepts like Saturn's Return and Solar Return, offering listeners practical insights on navigating life transitions with cosmic guidance. The conversation highlights the current Pluto in Aquarius transit—a significant 20-year period comparable to the American Revolution—and discusses how this planetary shift is reshaping our collective experience. By connecting psychology, somatic awareness, and astrology, Kathryn shows how natal charts can uncover generational patterns and serve as a roadmap for personal growth. This episode presents both astrology enthusiasts and skeptics with a grounded perspective on accessing wisdom from celestial patterns during uncertain times.

Connect with Kathryn Diaz on LinkedIn, @astroccult on social media or visit kathryndiaztherapy.com to learn more about her holistic healing approaches.

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In this episode of Moon Collective Sanctuary, host Lydia Luna, PhD welcomes Mary Telliano, an end-of-life and soul doula who creates space for spiritual connection during life's final chapter. Mary shares insightful stories from her work, including how a jolly nut businessman from Tennessee found 5-MeO-DMT more effective than morphine for his liver cancer pain, and how one woman overcame her terror of separation by experiencing it firsthand in ceremony. After discovering her calling while supporting her grandfather's transition, Mary left her finance career to help others navigate death's threshold. She explains her unique approach to legacy projects—from QR codes on gravestones that share recipes to cookbooks that preserve family traditions—and challenges listeners to rethink death not as an end but as a graduation. This conversation strips away fear surrounding mortality and offers practical insights for anyone seeking to support loved ones through their final journey or prepare for their own "final chapters."

Connect with Mary Telliano through her website at www.connectanamcara.com or on Instagram @mary_telliano

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Disclaimer: The content shared on The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast is for informational, educational, and discussion purposes only. While we explore topics related to mental health, wellness, spirituality, and holistic healing—including emerging discussions on psychedelics—we do not endorse, promote, or encourage the illegal or unsupervised use of any substances.

Any discussions involving psychedelics are intended to provide insight into legal, historical, cultural, and therapeutic perspectives. The information shared is not a substitute for professional medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you are considering any treatment, including psychedelic-assisted therapy, please consult a licensed healthcare provider and review applicable state and federal laws.

The views expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, its host, or affiliated entities. We encourage responsible inquiry, personal discernment, and adherence to all ethical and legal guidelines when exploring wellness and healing practices.

By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge that you take full responsibility for your own choices and well-being.

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Join Dr. Lydia Luna and spiritual guide Tanya E. Orellana (Madre Jaguar) as they explore how ancestral wisdom can help us navigate today's environmental challenges and spiritual disconnection. As a clairvoyant oracle, birth doula, and healing practitioner, Orellana shares compelling insights about bridging the physical and spiritual worlds, illuminating how our modern lifestyle has created both personal and planetary imbalances. Through intimate stories of her own spiritual awakening and indigenous healing practices, she offers practical guidance for reconnecting with the land, communicating with plant allies, and accessing ancestral wisdom encoded in our DNA. Learn about traditional plant remedies like roses for heartache, understand the deeper messages behind natural phenomena like wildfires, and discover how to tap into the guidance of ancestors and spirit guides in your daily life. This transformative conversation brings ancient knowledge into the modern context, showing us paths toward hope and harmony even in challenging times.

You can find Tanya E. Orellana at iammadre.com, email her at hola@iammadre.com, or follow her on Instagram @Madre.Jaguar

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Host Lydia Luna, PhD, welcomes Odette Dahi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Hypnotherapist, is a pioneering psychotherapist combining traditional psychotherapy with spiritual healing approaches. With over 20 years of experience in mental health and holistic healing, Odette shares powerful insights on bridging clinical therapy with metaphysical practices. From her innovative work in addiction counseling to trauma healing, she reveals how connecting with our inner child and subconscious mind can transform deep-rooted patterns. Through her expertise in hypnotherapy, reiki, and spiritual psychology, Odette offers practical wisdom on the journey of looking inward. This episode explores the transformative power that emerges when traditional therapy meets spiritual healing practices.

Connect with Odette Dahi on LinkedIn, @odettedahisanctuary on social media or visit odettedahisanctuary.com to learn more about her healing modalities.

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