Moon Collective Sanctuary

Lydia Luna, Ph.D.
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Step into a world of soulful conversations and profound self-discovery with the Moon Collective Sanctuary, hosted by Lydia Luna, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Moon Collective Sanctuary wellness company. With each conversation, Lydia guides you to a space where time-honored wisdom and modern science converge, helping you gain clarity, insight, and balance amidst the demands of everyday life.From unravelling the mysteries of the psyche to exploring powerful healing modalities, this podcast serves as your sanctuary for personal growth and inner awakening. Whether you're seeking to overcome mental barriers, tap into your untapped potential, or simply rediscover your authentic self, Lydia and her friends, colleagues, and expert guests offer invaluable insights to guide you through the alchemy of self-transformation.Disclaimer:The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast is presented solely for informational purposes, sharing both professional insights and personal experiences. While Lydia Luna, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, the content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a medical physician, licensed mental health therapist, or any other professional healthcare provider. The use of information provided in this podcast or on this website is at the listener’s or user’s own risk. We are not responsible for any damages, losses, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast or website. If you are in need of professional assistance, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.Additionally, the Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast may provide affiliate links and may earn a small commission if you click on or make purchases through those links. We only include services, experts, and products that we believe provide value to our audience. However, it remains your personal responsibility to investigate whether any affiliate offers are beneficial and appropriate for you. You agree not to rely solely on any recommendation, reference, or information provided, but will instead conduct your own investigation before purchasing any affiliate product or service.By accessing and listening to this podcast, you agree that the host(s), the Moon Collective Sanctuary and the Moon Collective Retreats, LLC are not liable for any actions or outcomes based on the information or affiliate recommendations presented.

  1. 6D AGO

    Holistic Healing & Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Always Enough w/ Briana Damavandi, LCSW

    Healing isn’t just about understanding your story. It’s about how your body holds it. In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, host Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., is joined by Briana Damavandi, LCSW, for a conversation about trauma, holistic healing, and why talk therapy alone isn’t always enough for lasting change. Together, they: Explore how trauma lives in the nervous systemExamine why intellectual insight doesn’t automatically lead to healingDiscuss how somatic and body-based approaches help bridge the gap between knowing and feeling better. Briana shares her journey into holistic mental health, including her work with EMDR, trauma-informed yoga, and nervous system regulation, and how her own experiences shaped the way she practices as a therapist. They also explore what it means to be a therapist doing deeply relational work, including how clinicians regulate their own nervous systems, navigate emotional attunement, and create boundaries that support sustainable, ethical care. The conversation expands into the growing influence of AI, social media, life coaches, and quick-fix healing culture, offering a grounded perspective on why discernment, training, and human connection matter more than ever in mental health spaces. This episode is an open and honest reflection on modern therapy, the healing industry, and the importance of slowing down, listening to the body, and choosing support that honors the full human experience. To Watch the Show click HERE  Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.  Connect with Briana Website: www.theholisticemdrtherapist.com Instagram: @the.holistic.emdr.therapist Chapter Markers 01:10 Briana’s path into holistic trauma work 03:30 What holistic healing really means 05:55 Why trauma lives in the body 08:40 When talk therapy isn’t enough 11:50 Nervous system regulation and healing 14:30 Community, connection, and post-pandemic shifts 17:10 AI, therapy, and ethical concerns 21:30 The therapist’s nervous system and self-regulation 25:40 Burnout, boundaries, and sustainability 29:20 Discernment in the healing industry Support the show Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD: Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

    38 min

  2. FEB 4

    Hidden Keys of Intimacy That Deepen Connection w/ Elenor Daneshvar, Psy.D.

    Intimacy doesn’t disappear overnight, it erodes quietly through unspoken resentment, emotional overload, and forgotten play. In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, host Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Moon Collective Sanctuary, welcomes Dr. Elenor Daneshvar back to the podcast for a deep, honest conversation about the hidden keys of intimacy, play, partnership, and pleasure. Together, they explore why intimacy is rarely about what happens in the bedroom and far more about what happens throughout the day. From emotional repair after rupture to the invisible labor many women carry, this conversation sheds light on why desire often fades and how it can be restored. Elenor and Lydia break down how resentment, emotional disconnection, and rigid routines quietly extinguish intimacy, and why curiosity, novelty, and shared joy are essential for deepening long-term connection. The conversation also examines the role of partnership, “we” language, and emotional investment as foundations for pleasure. The episode also reframes foreplay as an all-day experience shaped by emotional safety, presence, and energetic connection, rather than something confined to the bedroom. This episode is an invitation to rethink intimacy as a sacred, living energy that thrives on repair, presence, and intentional connection, not performance or pressure. To Watch the Show click HERE  Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.  Connect with Elenor Website: https://oneneuro.com/elenorbdaneshvar/ Instagram: @womens_mental_health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenor-daneshvar-psy-d-330ba414/ Chapter Markers 01:10 What intimacy really means (beyond sex) 03:10 Why intimacy fades over time 06:35 Resentment, rupture, and unspoken disconnection 08:05 Repair as the key to deeper connection 10:20 “I see you”: validation and emotional repair 12:15 When repair strengthens vs. weakens relationships 14:55 When to work through rupture vs. when to leave 18:55 Why play and novelty are essential for intimacy 22:45 Shared experiences and creating freshness together 26:40 Partnership, “we” language, and alignment 28:40 Invisible emotional labor and why women feel depleted 31:05 Emotional investment as a foundation for desire 33:15 Flirting as a daily practice 35:30 Energy, safety, and the sacral connection 38:10 Foreplay as an all-day experience 40:15 Creating intimacy through presence, not pressure Support the show Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD: Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

    46 min

  3. JAN 21

    Get to Know Lydia: Choosing Curiosity Over Fear

    This episode is an invitation to slow down, soften, and meet Lydia through the moments that shaped her. In this special “Get to Know Lydia” episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, the roles are reversed as host Lydia Luna, Ph.D. is interviewed by her nephew and podcast producer, Milo Solis, Jr. Together, they explore the moments, questions, and turning points that shaped Lydia’s path, both personally and professionally. Lydia reflects on her early experiences of emotional uncertainty, loss, and instability, and how music, curiosity, and inner listening became quiet lifelines during difficult seasons. She shares openly about the times when life felt overwhelming, when meaning felt distant, and how choosing curiosity, rather than fear, became a way forward. The conversation also touches on spiritual inquiry, embodiment, creativity, and the importance of honoring natural rhythms, including intuition and cyclical energy. Lydia speaks to the power of slowing down, listening to your body, and allowing life to unfold without forcing answers. She also shares about a profound spiritual healing experience that helped her reframe grief, purpose, and her understanding of life itself. This episode is not about having it all figured out. It’s about staying open. It’s about allowing curiosity to guide you when certainty isn’t available and trusting that even in the unknown, something meaningful can emerge. To Watch the Show click HERE  Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.  Important Note: This episode includes a personal discussion of plant medicine and ayahuasca shared from lived experience. This conversation is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor is it an endorsement or recommendation of ayahuasca or any psychedelic substances. Ayahuasca is illegal in many jurisdictions and may pose serious physical and psychological risks, particularly for individuals with certain medical or mental health conditions. Listeners are encouraged to consult qualified medical and mental health professionals and to consider legal, medical, and personal factors before engaging in any such experiences. Chapter Markers 01:00 Introducing Milo & flipping the interview02:05 The message Lydia needed at age 1204:05 When life stopped feeling stable07:00 The breaking point and starting over09:45 Choosing curiosity over despair11:15 Creating purpose after loss12:40 Spiritual awakening, grief, and Ayahuasca19:30 Music, vibration, and healing22:10 Moon cycles, intuition, and self-trust28:00 What Lydia hopes listeners feel after this episode30:55 Final reflections and closing Support the show Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD: Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

    32 min

  4. JAN 7

    Intimacy Begins With Self-Connection w/ Elenor Daneshvar, Psy.D.

    Intimacy doesn’t start with another person, it begins with how connected you are to yourself. In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D. sits down with Dr. Elenor Daneshvar, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and trauma-informed therapist, for a powerful conversation about intimacy, embodiment, and healing from the inside out. Together, they explore how intimacy begins through self-connection, emotional awareness, and learning how to feel safe in your own body. Elenor shares how living in our heads, negative self-talk, and unresolved trauma quietly block our ability to experience closeness, pleasure, and authentic connection with others. This episode also dives into the role of mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness as tools for reconnecting with yourself. From navigating shame and body image to understanding why so many people feel sexually disconnected, this conversation blends clinical expertise with real-world insight into how intimacy and connection actually work. If you’ve ever felt numb, disconnected, or stuck in patterns of resentment or self-criticism, this episode offers a grounded look at how reconnecting with your body can rebuild intimacy from the inside out. To Watch the Show click HERE  Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.  Connect with Elenor Website: https://oneneuro.com/elenorbdaneshvar/ Instagram: @womens_mental_health LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenor-daneshvar-psy-d-330ba414/ Chapter Markers 01:00 Elenor’s Journey Into Psychology 03:30 What Intimacy Really Means 05:40 Why We Live in Our Heads 07:45 Reconnecting With the Body 09:00 Trauma, Shame, and Self-Image 12:30 The Mirror Exercise & Self-Compassion 15:00 Mindfulness, Breathwork & Embodiment 18:30 Motherhood, Depletion & Resentment 21:00 Energy, Presence & Emotional Safety 25:00 Sexual Disconnection & Numbness 27:00 Pleasure, Permission & Healing 30:40 Intimacy as the Foundation for Sex Support the show Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD: Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

    46 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    Why Emotional Sobriety Is the Heart of Recovery w/ Brian Hyman, RYT

    What if your emotions could become your greatest teachers instead of your greatest triggers? In this healing episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Moon Collective Sanctuary wellness company, sits down with author, yoga and meditation teacher, and 16-year sober recovery advocate Brian Hyman to explore how emotional sobriety can deepen and sustain the recovery journey. Together, they: Define emotional sobriety as learning to feel and understand emotions without escaping them and how it deepens recovery beyond simply stopping a substance.Explore addiction as a symptom of disconnection from self, from others, and from spirit.Discuss how yoga, mindfulness, and creativity help reconnect us to our wholeness.Share how befriending emotions like anger, grief, and sadness can lead to peace and purpose.Reflect on how service, compassion, and awareness create lasting freedom in recovery.Brian opens up about his personal story of loss, transformation, and rediscovery offering an intimate look at how spiritual and emotional practices helped him reclaim his life. Whether you’re in recovery, walking alongside someone who is, or simply seeking a deeper sense of emotional balance, this episode invites you to approach healing with gentleness, courage, and curiosity. To Watch the Show click HERE  Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.  Connect with Brian Hyman: Website: https://www.brianhymanyoga.com Art Website: https://www.brianhymanart.com Brian’s email: info@brianhymanyoga.com Chapter Markers 01:00  Brian’s Journey to Recovery and Sobriety 06:00  Addiction as Disconnection from Self 08:30  Modern Addictions: Social Media & Dopamine 13:00  The Power of Action and Movement 14:30  Understanding Emotional Sobriety 17:00  Befriending Anger and Other Emotions 21:00  Using Anger as Fuel for Change 26:00  Why We Need Contrast: Joy and Suffering 29:00  Art, Writing, and Creativity as Healing Tools 33:00  The Power of Connection in Recovery 40:00  Transforming Pain into Purpose 45:00  Lessons from Recovery with Yoga 52:00  Resources & Final Message: Never Give Up Support the show Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD: Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

    57 min

  6. 11/12/2025

    How Attachment Shapes Our Relationship with Food, Our Bodies & Others w/ Patricia Martucci, LMFT

    Healing begins when we learn to understand, not judge, the parts of ourselves that seek comfort, connection, and control. In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Moon Collective Sanctuary, speaks with Patricia Marucci, LMFT, about how early attachment styles shape our relationships with people, our bodies, and even food. Patricia shares her personal and professional insights on how anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment patterns can lead to disordered eating, addiction, or emotional disconnection and how awareness, compassion, and body-based regulation support healing. Grounded in both science and self-compassion, this conversation invites listeners to explore how understanding attachment can guide us from survival toward secure connection. In This Episode, They: Explore how attachment styles develop and shift over time. Examine how anxious, avoidant, and disorganized patterns influence relationships, food, and the body. Discuss how addiction and eating disorders can emerge from unmet attachment needs. Highlight the role of somatic awareness and nervous-system regulation in healing. Share compassionate practices to move from survival toward secure connection. Whether you’re a clinician, a seeker, or someone curious about the science of connection, this episode provides insight, empathy, and tools to better understand the body–mind relationship at the heart of healing. Listen now and discover how bringing compassion to your attachment patterns can open the doorway to deeper self-trust and wholeness. To Watch the Show click HERE  Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.  Connect with Patricia Website: https://www.patriciamartucci.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patriciamartucci6454 Chapter Markers 04:00 Understanding anxious and avoidant attachment 10:30 How attachment impacts relationships and self-regulation 14:00 Addiction, food, and the search for safety 16:00 Patricia’s personal story and recovery journey 23:00 Finding healing through therapy and self-awareness 27:00 Revisiting trauma and the mind–body connection 30:00 Disorganized attachment explained 33:00 Somatic approaches to regulation and safety 39:00 Identifying disordered eating and when to seek help 43:00 The role of trust, surrender, and self-compassion 47:00 Final reflections and message of hope Support the show Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD: Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

    52 min

  7. 10/29/2025

    Healing the Inner Child & Breaking Generational Cycles w/ Briana Damavandi, LCSW

    Healing starts when we stop running from the parts of ourselves that hurt the most. In this episode of The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast, Dr. Lydia Luna, Ph.D., sits down with Briana Damavandi, LCSW, a certified EMDR psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma and somatic work, to explore the connection between inner child healing and generational trauma and how parts work can help us understand, heal, and bring compassion to the parts of us that still hurt. Together, they: Explore how parts work and inner child healing create deep integration and release.Discuss the impact of generational trauma and the patterns we unconsciously repeat.Share gentle entry points for reconnecting with wounded inner child parts.Reveal how self-compassion and somatic awareness transform emotional pain into empowerment.Explain the difference between traditional talk therapy and trauma-informed modalities like EMDR and IFS.Whether you’re beginning your healing journey or ready to explore deeper layers of generational cycles, this conversation offers guidance, hope, and practical ways to reconnect with your truest self. Listen now and discover how integrating your inner child can break generations of pain and create lasting freedom. To Watch the Show click HERE  Visit mooncollectivesanctuary.com to explore our upcoming gatherings and private healing offerings.  Connect with Briana Website: www.theholisticemdrtherapist.com Instagram: @the.holistic.emdr.therapist Chapter Markers 01:12 Understanding Parts Work and Inner Child Healing 02:30 Brianna's Journey and Trauma Work 04:42 Exploring Inner Child Healing Techniques 10:36 Recognizing and Breaking Generational Trauma 18:41 The Role of Self-Compassion in Healing 21:23 Practical Steps to Connect with Your Inner Child 22:50 Exploring Self-Hate and Its Origins 24:11 Healing Through Parts Work 25:58 Tapping into Self-Love 26:57 Integrating Inner Child Practices 32:04 Understanding Complex Trauma 36:17 Finding the Right Therapist Support the show Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD: Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

    40 min

  8. 10/15/2025

    Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Lauren Boasberg, LMFT

    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 Support the show Connect with Dr. Lydia Luna, PhD: Website: www.mooncollectivesanctuary.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/@mooncollectivesanctuary IG: @lydialunaphd & @mooncollectivesanctuary Facebook: www.facebook.com/mooncollectivesanctuary

    44 min
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Step into a world of soulful conversations and profound self-discovery with the Moon Collective Sanctuary, hosted by Lydia Luna, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Moon Collective Sanctuary wellness company. With each conversation, Lydia guides you to a space where time-honored wisdom and modern science converge, helping you gain clarity, insight, and balance amidst the demands of everyday life.From unravelling the mysteries of the psyche to exploring powerful healing modalities, this podcast serves as your sanctuary for personal growth and inner awakening. Whether you're seeking to overcome mental barriers, tap into your untapped potential, or simply rediscover your authentic self, Lydia and her friends, colleagues, and expert guests offer invaluable insights to guide you through the alchemy of self-transformation.Disclaimer:The Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast is presented solely for informational purposes, sharing both professional insights and personal experiences. While Lydia Luna, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, the content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace the advice of a medical physician, licensed mental health therapist, or any other professional healthcare provider. The use of information provided in this podcast or on this website is at the listener’s or user’s own risk. We are not responsible for any damages, losses, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast or website. If you are in need of professional assistance, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.Additionally, the Moon Collective Sanctuary Podcast may provide affiliate links and may earn a small commission if you click on or make purchases through those links. We only include services, experts, and products that we believe provide value to our audience. However, it remains your personal responsibility to investigate whether any affiliate offers are beneficial and appropriate for you. You agree not to rely solely on any recommendation, reference, or information provided, but will instead conduct your own investigation before purchasing any affiliate product or service.By accessing and listening to this podcast, you agree that the host(s), the Moon Collective Sanctuary and the Moon Collective Retreats, LLC are not liable for any actions or outcomes based on the information or affiliate recommendations presented.

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  • Creator
    Lydia Luna, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Moon Collective Sanctuary
  • Show Website
    Moon Collective Sanctuary